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Technical Data Sheet
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
TEST METHODS
AVERAGE RESULTS
Thickness
ASTM D 1000
-Total (substrate and adhesive)
0.0053 inch (0.135 mm)
Adhesion to:
-Stainless Steel
-Textured ABS
-Polypropylene
-Painted Enamel
-Powder Coated Metal
ASTM D 1000
20 minute dwell
24 hour dwell
20 minute dwell
24 hour dwell
20 minute dwell
24 hour swell
20 minute dwell
24 hour dwell
20 minute dwell
24 hour dwell
128 oz/in (140 N/100 mm)
146 oz/in (160 N/100 mm)
45 oz/in (49 N/100 mm)
43 oz/in (47 N/100 mm)
80 oz/in (88 N/100 mm)
108 oz/in (119 N/100 mm)
133 oz/in (146 N/100 mm)
142 oz/in (156 N/100 mm)
78 oz/in (86 N/100 mm)
78 oz/in (86 N/100 mm)
Tack
ASTM D 2979
Polyken
TM
Probe Tack
0.5 second dwell
Greater than 24.7 oz (700 g)
Tensile Strength and Elongation
ASTM D 1000
-Machine Direction
59 lbs/in (1033 N/100mm), 5%
BRADY B-486 THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE METALLIZED POLYESTER LABEL STOCK
TDS No. B-486
Effective Date: 06/05/2014
Description:
GENERAL
Print Technology: Thermal Transfer
Material Type: Metallized Polyester
Finish: Matte, light gray appearance
Adhesive: Permanent rubber-based
APPLICATIONS
Rating and serial plates that utilize barcodes, alphanumerics, graphic symbols and logos and require nameplate-like quality.
RECOMMENDED RIBBONS
Brady Series R4300
Brady Series R6200 (alternate)
REGULATORY/AGENCY APPROVALS
UL: B-486 is a UL Recognized Component to UL Labeling and Marking Standard when printed with Brady Series R4300
Ribbon. See UL file MH17154 for specific details. UL information can be accessed online at UL.com. Search in Certifications
area.
CSA: B-486 is a CSA Accepted to C22.2 No.0.15-95 Adhesive Labels Standard when printed with the Brady Series R4300 or
R6200 black thermal transfer ribbons. See CSA file 041833 for specific details. CSA information can be accessed online at
directories.csa-international.org.
Brady B-486 is RoHS compliant to 2005/618/EC MCV amendment to RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC.
SPECIAL FEATURES
B-486 is designed for high adhesion to textured metals, powder coated surfaces and low surface energy plastics. B-486 can
withstand numerous solvents and variable temperatures when applied to various surfaces.
Details:
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Performance properties tested on B-486 printed with alphanumerics, and a 5 mil and 10 mil minimum X dimension barcode using Series R4300
PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES
TEST METHODS
TYPICAL RESULTS
Long Term High Service Temperature
30 days at 248F (120C)
No visible effect
Long Term Low Service Temperature
30 days at -40F (-40C)
No visible effect
Humidity Resistance
30 days at 100F (37C), 95% R.H.
No visible effect
UV Light Resistance
30 days in UV Sunlighter
TM
100
No visible effect
Weatherability
ASTM G155, Cycle 1
30 days in Xenon Arc Weatherometer
No visible effect
Salt Fog Resistance
ASTM B 117
30 days in 5% salt fog solution
chamber
No visible effect
Abrasion Resistance
Taber Abraser, CS-10 grinding wheels,
(Fed.Std.191A, Method 5306)
500g/arm, 100 cycles
Print still legible after 100 cycles
PERFORMANCE PROPERTY
CHEMICAL RESISTANCE
CHEMICAL REAGENT
SUBJECTIVE OBSERVATION OF VISUAL CHANGE
EFFECT UPON IMMERSION
EFFECT AFTER COTTON SWAB RUB
Methyl Ethyl Ketone
No visible effect
Slight smear when rubbed
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
No visible effect
Moderate smear when rubbed
Toluene
No visible effect
Moderate smear when rubbed
Freon® TMS
No visible effect
Slight smear when rubbed
Isopropyl Alcohol
No visible effect
No visible effect
Mineral Spirits
No visible effect
Slight smear when rubbed
JP-8 Jet Fuel
No visible effect
Moderate smear when rubbed
ASTM #3 Oil
No visible effect
No visible effect
Mil 5606 Oil
No visible effect
No visible effect
Skydrol® 500B-4
No visible effect
Slight smear when rubbed
Super Agitene®
No visible effect
No visible effect
Deionized Water
No visible effect
No visible effect
3% Alconox® Detergent
No visible effect
No visible effect
10% Sodium Hydroxide Solution
No visible effect
No visible effect
10% Sulfuric Acid Solution
No visible effect
No visible effect
and R6200 ribbons and a BradyPrinter
exposure to the indicated environmental condition. Results the same for both ribbons unless noted otherwise.
TM
THT 300X Thermal Transfer Printer. Printed samples of B-486 were laminated to aluminum before
Samples were printed with R4300 ribbon using Brady 300X printer, laminated to flat aluminum panels and allowed to dwell 24 hours prior to test.
Testing consisted of 5 cycles of 10 minute immersions in the specified chemical followed by 30 minute recovery periods. After the final
immersion the flat samples were rubbed 10 times with cotton swabs. Testing was conducted at room temperature.
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Samples were printed with R6200 ribbon using a Brady 300X printer, laminated to flat aluminum panels and allowed to dwell 24 hours prior to
CHEMICAL REAGENT
SUBJECTIVE OBSERVATION OF VISUAL CHANGE
EFFECT UPON IMMERSION
EFFECT AFTER COTTON SWAB RUB
Methyl Ethyl Ketone
No visible effect
Slight smear when rubbed
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
No visible effect
Slight smear when rubbed
Toluene
No visible effect
Moderate smear when rubbed
Freon® TMS
No visible effect
Moderate smear when rubbed
Isopropyl Alcohol
No visible effect
No visible effect
Mineral Spirits
No visible effect
No visible effect
JP-8 Jet Fuel
No visible effect
No visible effect
ASTM #3 Oil
No visible effect
No visible effect
Mil 5606 Oil
No visible effect
No visible effect
Skydrol® 500B-4
No visible effect
Slight smear when rubbed
Super Agitene®
No visible effect
No visible effect
Deionized Water
No visible effect
No visible effect
3% Alconox® Detergent
No visible effect
No visible effect
10% Sodium Hydroxide Solution
No visible effect
No visible effect
10% Sulfuric Acid Solution
No visible effect
No visible effect
test. Testing consisted of 5 cycles of 10 minute immersions in the specified chemical followed by 30 minute recovery periods. After the final
immersion the flat samples were rubbed 10 times with cotton swabs. Testing was conducted at room temperature.
Shelf Life:
Two years when stored in its original packaging in an environment below 80°F (27°C) and 60%RH.
Trademarks:
ASTM: American Society for Testing and Materials (U.S.A.)
CSA: Canadian Standards Association
SAE: Society of Automotive Engineers (U.S.A.)
UL: Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (U.S.A.)
Alconox® is a registered trademark of Alconox Co.
BradyPrinter
Freon® is a registered trademark of Du Pont de Nemours, E.I. and Company
Polyken
Skydrol® is a registered trademark of the Monsanto Company
Sunlighter
Super Agitene® is a registered trademark of Graymills Corporation
Note: All values shown are averages and should not be used for specification purposes.
Test data and test results contained in this document are for general information only and shall not be relied upon by Brady customers for
designs and specifications, or be relied on as meeting specified performance criteria. Customers desiring to develop specifications or
performance criteria for specific product applications should contact Brady for further information.
Product compliance information is based upon information provided by suppliers of the raw materials used by Brady to manufacture this product
or based on results of testing using recognized analytical methods performed by a third party, independent laboratory. As such, Brady makes no
independent representations or warranties, express or implied, and assumes no liability in connection with the use of this information.
TM
is a trademark of Brady Worldwide, Inc.
TM
is trademark of Testing Machines Inc.
TM
is a trademark of the Test Lab Apparatus Company
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