GENERAL
Print Technology: Thermal transfer
Material Type: Polyamide coated nylon cloth
Finish: Matte white
Adhesive: Permanent acrylic
APPLICATIONS
Wiremarking and general labeling applications
B-499 is not recommended for outdoor use.
RECOMMENDED RIBBONS
Thermal Transfer Ribbons
Brady Series R4300, Brady Series R4900, Brady Series R6000, Brady Series R6200 and Brady
Series R4500 colored (red, blue and green)
Dot Matrix Ribbons
Brady Series R2000 and Brady Series R5000
REGULATORY/AGENCY APPROVALS
UL: B-499 is a UL Recognized Component to UL969 Labelling and Marking Standard when printed
matrix ribbons. See UL file MH17154 for specific details. UL information can be accessed online at
UL.com. Search in Certifications area.
CSA: B-499 is CSA Accepted to C22.2 No.0.15-95 Adhesive Labels Standard when printed with
Brady Series R4300 thermal transfer ribbon. See CSA file 041833 for specific details. CSA
information can be accessed online at directories.csa-international.org.
DIN VDE 0472 Part 815: Brady B-499 meets requirements of a halogen-free material per DIN VDE
0472 part 815. (Statement based on review of product construction and confirmation halogen
content test run at an independent test laboratory.)
Brady B-499 is RoHS compliant to 2005/618/EC MCV amendment to RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIESTEST METHODSAVERAGE RESULTS
ThicknessASTM D 1000
-Substrate
-Adhesive
-Total
Adhesion to:
-Stainless Steel
-Textured ABS
-Polypropylene
TackASTM D 2979
Drop ShearPSTC-7 (except use 1/2" x 1"
Tensile Strength and Elongation ASTM D 1000
Performance properties tested on B-499 printed with Series R4300, R4900, R6000, and R6200
thermal transfer ribbons and R2000 and R5000 dot matrix ribbons. Printed samples of B-499 were
laminated to aluminum and allowed to dwell 24 hours before exposure to the indicated
environmental conditions. Unless noted, results are the same for all ribbons tested.
ASTM D 1000
20 minute dwell
24 hour dwell
20 minute dwell
24 hour dwell
20 minute dwell
24 hour dwell
Polyken™ Probe Tack
(1 second dwell, 1cm/sec
separation)
Low Service Temperature30 days at -40°F (-40°C)No visible effect
Weatherability*ASTM G155, Cycle 1
Humidity Resistance30 days at 100°F, 95% R.H.No visible effect
UV Light Resistance30 days in UV Sunlighter™ 100 No visible effect
Abrasion ResistanceTaber Abraser, CS-10 grinding
*B-499 is not recommended for long-term outdoor use.
PERFORMANCE PROPERTYCHEMICAL RESISTANCE
Samples printed with Series R2000 and R5000 ribbons using the I.D.Pro® Plus Wire Marker Printer
and IBM Typewriter. Samples wrapped around a 12 AWG, TFE jacketed wire and allowed to dwell
24 hours prior to test. Test was conducted at room temperature except where noted. Testing
consisted of 5 cycles of 10 minute immersions in the specified test fluid followed by a 30 minute
recovery period. After final immersion, samples rubbed 10 times with cotton swab saturated with
test fluid.
CHEMICAL REAGENTSUBJECTIVE OBSERVATION OF VISUAL CHANGE
Methyl Ethyl KetoneComplete unwrapNo visible effectNo visible effect
1,1,1-TrichloroethaneComplete unwrap No visible effectNo visible effect
Isopropyl AlcoholComplete unwrap No visible effectNo visible effect
Mineral SpiritsComplete unwrap No visible effectNo visible effect
SAE 20 WT Oil at 70°C No unwrap, label
5% Salt SolutionNo visible effectNo visible effectNo visible effect
Samples printed with Series R4300, R4900, R6000, and R6200
Model 300X thermal transfer printer. Samples laminated to aluminum panels and allowed to dwell
24 hours prior to test. Test performed at room temperature except where noted. Testing
5 cycles of 10 minute immersions in the specified test fluid followed by a 30 minute recovery period.
After final immersion, samples rubbed 10 times with cotton swab saturated with test fluid.
CHEMICAL
REAGENT
stained tan
stained red
discoloration
discoloration
Complete unwrapNo visible effectNo visible effect
No visible effectNo visible effectNo visible effect
Complete unwrapNo visible effect w/o
No unwrap, label
stained red
THERMAL
TRANSFER
5 minutes at 293°F (145°C)No visible effect to label at 145°
30 days at 193°F (90°C)No visible effect to label at 90°C,
30 days in Xenon Arc
Weatherometer
wheels, 500 g/arm (Fed. Std.
191A, Method 5306)
EFFECT TO LABEL
STOCK
SUBJECTIVE OBSERVATION OF VISUAL CHANGE
R4300
TEST METHOD TYPICAL RESULTS
C, slight shrinkage at 180°C but
label still functional
slight discoloration at 110°C but
label still functional, at 120°C
label is severely discolored
Material wrinkled and embrittled
Print still legible at: 150 cycles
with R4300, R4900, R6000,
R6200, R2000 and R5000
ribbons
R2000
DOT MATRIX RIBBON
No visible effectNo visible effect
No visible effectNo visible effect
No visible effectNo visible effect
No visible effectNo visible effect
rub, moderate print
removal after rub
rub, slight print removal
after rub
No visible effectNo visible effect
R4900
THERMAL
TRANSFER
R6000
THERMAL
TRANSFER
DOT MATRIX RIBBON
No visible effect w/o
rub, moderate print
removal after rub
No visible effect w/o
rub, slight print removal
after rub
Product testing, customer feedback, and history of similar products, support a
expectation of at leasttwo years from the date of receipt for this product as long as this product is
stored in its original packaging in an environment below 80 degrees F and 60% RH . We are
confident that our product will perform well beyond this time frame. However, it remains the
responsibility of the user to assess the risk of using such product. We encourage customers to
develop functional testing protocols that will qualify a product's fitness for use, in their actual
applications.
No visible effect
w/o rub, slight print
removal after rub
No visible effect No visible effectNo visible effectNo visible effect
w/o rub, moderate
print removal after
rub
w/o rub, slight print
removal after rub
No visible effect
w/o rub, severe
print removal after
rub
w/o rub, slight print
removal after rub
w/o rub, severe
print removal after
rub
w/o rub, moderate
print smear after
rub
No visible effect
w/o rub, slight print
removal after rub
No visible effectNo visible effectNo visible effectNo visible effect
No visible effect
w/o rub, moderate
smear after rub
No visible effect
w/o rub, moderate
print removal after
rub
No visible effectNo visible effectNo visible effectNo visible effect
No visible effect
w/o rub, slight print
removal after rub
No visible effect
w/o rub, complete
print removal after
rub
No visible effectNo visible effectNo visible effect
No visible effectNo visible effectNo visible effect
No visible effectNo visible effectNo visible effect
No visible effect
w/o rub, moderate
print removal after
rub
No visible effect
w/o rub, severe
print removal after
rub
No visible effect
w/o rub, severe
print removal after
rub
No visible effect
w/o rub, moderate
print removal after
rub
No visible effect
w/o rub, print
illegible after rub
No visible effectNo visible effect
w/o rub, slight print
smear after rub
No visible effect
w/o rub, slight print
removal after rub
No visible effectNo visible effect
No visible effect
w/o rub, severe
print removal af ter
rub
No visible effect
w/o rub, moderate
print removal after
rub
No visible effectNo visible effect
No visible effect
w/o rub, severe
print removal after
rub
No visible effect
w/o rub, moderate
print removal after
rub
w/o rub, slight print
smear after rub
No visible effect
w/o rub, slight print
removal after rub
No visible effect
w/o rub, slight print
removal after rub
w/o rub, slight print
removal after rub
No visible effect
w/o rub, slight print
removal after rub
w/o rub, slight print
removal after rub
Alconox® is a registered trademark of Alconox Co.
BradyPrinter™ is a trademark of Brady Worldwide, Inc.
I.D. Pro® is a registered trademark of Brady Worldwide, Inc.
Northwoods™ is a trademark of the Superior Chemical Corporation.
Polyken™ is a trademark of Testing Machines Inc.
Rust Veto® is a registered trademark of the E.F. Houghton & Co.
Sunlighter™ is a trademark of the Test Lab Apparatus Company
ASTM: American Society for Testing and Materials (U.S.A.)
SAE: Society of Automotive Engineers (U.S.A.)
All S.I. Units (metric) are mathematically derived from the U.S. Conventional
Units.
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.
WARRANTY
Brady products are sold with the understanding that the buyers will test them in actual use and
determine for themselves their adaptability to their intended uses. Brady warrants to the buyers that
its products are free from defects in material and workmanship, but limits its obligation under this
replacement of the product shown to Brady's satisfaction to have been defective at the
time Brady sold it. This warranty does not extend to any persons obtaining the product from the
buyers. This warranty is in lieu of any other warranty, express or implied, including, but not limited
to, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, and of any other
obligations or liability on Brady's part. Under no circumstances will Brady be liable for any loss,
damage, expense, or consequential damages of any kind arising in connection with the use, or
inability to use, Brady's products.
Material may not be reproduced or distributed in any form without written permission.
Brady North America | 6555 W. Good Hope Rd | Milwaukee, WI 53223 | USA | Tel: 414-358-6600 |
Copyright 2009 Brady Worldwide, Inc. | All Rights Reserved
Fax: 800-292-2289
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