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Technical Data Sheet
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
TEST METHODS
AVERAGE RESULTS
Thickness
ASTM D 1000
0.0036 inch (0.0914 mm)
Adhesion to:
-Stainless Steel
-Polypropylene
-Textured ABS
-FR-4 Epoxy PCB Material
ASTM D 1000
20 minute dwell
24 hour dwell
20 minute dwell
24 hour dwell
20 minute dwell
24 hour dwell
20 minute dwell
24 hour dwell
41 oz/in (44.9 N/100 mm)
45 oz/in (52.5 N/100 mm)
27 oz/in (29.6 N/100 mm)
30 oz/in (32.8 N/100 mm)
8 oz/in (9.9 N/100 mm)
9 oz/in (10.9 N/100 mm)
35 oz/in (38.3 N/100 mm)
45 oz/in (51.4 N/100 mm)
Tack
ASTM D 2979
Polyken
TM
Probe Tack
1 second dwell 35.2 oz (1000 g)
Tensile Strength and Elongation
ASTM D 1000
-Machine direction
35 lbs/in (612 N/100 mm), 43%
Application Temperature
Lowest application temperature to
stainless steel
50°F (10°C)
BRADY B-488 MATTE WHITE POLYESTER LABEL STOCK
TDS No. B-488
Effective Date: 10/03/2006
Description:
GENERAL
Print Technology: Thermal Transfer
Material Type: White Polyester
Finish: Matte white
Adhesive: Permanent acrylic
APPLICATIONS
General and bar code labeling
RECOMMENDED RIBBONS
Brady Series R4300
Brady Series R6200 (alternate)
REGULATORY/AGENCY APPROVALS
UL: B-488 is a UL Recognized Component to UL 969 Labeling and Marking Standard when printed with Brady Series R4300 and
R6200 ribbons. See UL file MH17154 for specific details. UL information can be accessed online at UL.com. Search in
Certifications area.
CSA: B-488 is a CSA Accepted to C22.2 No.0.15-95 Adhesive Labels Standard when printed with the Brady Series R4300 or
R6000 ribbons. See CSA file 041833 for specific details. CSA information can be accessed online at
directories.csa-international.org.
Brady B-488 is RoHS compliant to 2005/618/EC MCV amendment to RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC.
SPECIAL FEATURES
B-488 is designed to withstand numerous solvents and variable temperatures when applied to various surfaces including Stainless
Steel and Polypropylene.
Details:
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PERFORMANCE
PROPERTIES
TEST METHODS
EFFECT TO TAPE
EFFECT TO PRINT
High Service Temperature
30 days at 320°F (160°C)
No visible effect at 145°C,
slight yellowing at 160°C
No visible effect
Low Service Temperature
30 days at -40°F (-40°C)
No visible effect
No visible effect
Humidity Resistance
30 days at 100°F (37°C), 95%
R.H.
No visible effect
No visible effect
UV Light Resistance
30 days in UV SunlighterTM
100
No visible effect
No visible effect
Weatherability
ASTM G155, Cycle 1
30 days in Xenon Arc
Weatherometer
No visible effect
No visible effect
Salt Fog Resistance
ASTM B 117
30 days in 5% Salt Fog
Chamber
No visible effect
No visible effect
Abrasion Resistance
Taber Abraser, CS-10
grinding wheels, 500 g/arm,
100 cycles (Fed. Std. 191A,
Method 5306)
No visible effect
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
The following testing is performed with the B-488 printed with Brady R4300 & R6200 ribbons using a Brady 300X thermal transfer
printer. All samples were allowed to dwell 24 hours prior to testing. Samples were tested on flat aluminum panels. Results are the
same for both ribbons unless stated otherwise.
Samples were printed with R4300 ribbon using a 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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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
CHEMICAL REAGENT
SUBJECTIVE OBSERVATION OF VISUAL CHANGE
EFFECT UPON IMMERSION
EFFECT AFTER COTTON SWAB RUB
Methyl Ethyl Ketone
No visible effect
Severe 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
Severe 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
Samples were printed with R6200 ribbon using a 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.
Shelf Life:
Two years when stored in its original packaging in an environment below 80°F (27°C) and 60%RH.
Trademarks:
Alconox® is a registered trademark of Alconox Co.
Freon® is a registered trademark of Du Pont de Nemours, E.I. and Company
TM
Polyken
Skydrol® is a registered trademark of the Monsanto Company
Sunlighter
Super Agitene® is a registered trademark of Graymills Corporation
ASTM: American Society for Testing and Materials (U.S.A.)
CSA: Canadian Standards Association
UL: Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (U.S.A.)
All S.I. Units (metric) are mathematically derived from the U.S. Conventional Units
is trademark of Testing Machines Inc.
TM
is a trademark of the Test Lab Apparatus Company
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