Brady B-581 Technical Data

Technical Data Sheet

BRADY B-581 REPOSITIONABLE VINYL

TDS No. B-581
Effective Date: 08/12/2002

Description:

Brady B-581 indoor/outdoor marking film is a high gloss, durable, flexible, pressure sensitive adhesive product, designed for use in
cartridge form with the Labelizer® Plus printer, VersaPrinter
Maker, and the GlobalMark

Details:

TM

Industrial Label Maker.

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Label and Sign Maker System, and the HandiMark® Portable Label

Use:

B-581 is designed for printing indoor labels where frequent repositioning is required.

Adhesive Type:

Repositionable pressure sensitive acrylic

Substrate Type:

Vinyl film

Standard Material Colors:

White and yellow

Standard Legend Colors:

Black, white, red, blue, green, and magenta

Thickness (PSTC-33):

Total: 0.005 in. (0.125mm)

Adhesive Properties:

Adhesion to Steel (PSTC-1)
15 Minute Dwell (Avg.) -- 16 oz/in. (18 N/100)
Ultimate Dwell (72 Hrs.) (Avg.) -- 30 oz/in. (33 N/100)
Tack (ASTM D 2979) (Avg.) -- 515 g (5 N)
Drop Shear (PSTC-7) (Avg.) -- 14 Hrs.

Abrasion Resistance (Method 5306 of U.S. Federal Test Method Std. No. 191A):

CS-10 wheels, 250 g wts.
The printed legend withstands up to 250 cycles
Substrate withstands up to 8000 cycles

Minimum Application Temperature

50°F (10°C)

Service Temperature

REAGENT

7 DAY IMMERSION

DIP TEST

RUB TEST

30% Sulfuric Acid F NE

NE

10% Sulfuric Acid F NE

NE

30% HCI F NE

NE

10% HCI F NE

NE

50% NaOH F NE

NE

10% NaOH F NE

NE

Methyl Ethyl Ketone

F F F

Acetone

F F F

1,1,1 - Trichloroethane

F F F

Methanol

NE

NE

NE

IPA (Isopropanol)

NE

NE

NE

ASTM #3 Oil

NE

NE

NE

SAE 20 Oil

NE

NE

NE

Alconox®

NE

NE

NE

Toluene

F F F

Mineral Spirits F NE

NE

Glacial Acetic Acid

F F F

5% Acetic Acid

NE

NE

NE

Diesel Fuel F NE

NE

Heptane F NE

NE

Cellosolve Acetate

F F F

Conc. Ammonia

NE

NE

NE

10% Ammonia

NE

NE

NE

Turpentine F F

F

Kerosene F NE

NE

Water

NE

NE

NE

Gasoline F F

F

-40°F to 180°F (-40°C to 82°C)

Average Outdoor Durability:

5 years (Average expected outdoor life of product will depend on user definition of failure, climatic conditions, mounting techniques,
and material color.)

Chemical Resistance:

NE = No Effect
NT = Not Tested
F = Failed (affected sample)

7 Day Immersion: Immersed in reagent for 7 days.
Dip Test: Five 10 minute dips in reagent with 30 minute recovery.
Rub Test: Rubbed sample for 1 minute with swab soaked in reagent.

Shelf Life:
1 year when stored at 70°F (21°C) and 40% to 50% R.H.

Shelf Life and Fitness for Use: Product testing, customer feedback, and history of similar products, support a customer performance
expectation of one year from the date of receipt for this product as long as this product is stored in its original packaging in an
environment below 80°F (27°C) and 60% RH. 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.

Trademarks:
Alconox® is a registered trademark of Alconox Co.
HandiMark® is a registered trademark of Brady Worldwide, Inc.
Labelizer® is a registered trademark of Brady Worldwide, Inc.
Signmark® is a registered trademark of Brady Worldwide, Inc.
VersaPrinter
GlobalMark

TM

is a trademark of Brady Worldwide, Inc.

TM

Industrial Label Maker is a trademark of Brady Worldwide, Inc.
ASTM: American Society for Testing and Materials (U.S.A)
PSTC: Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (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

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 representation 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 obligations under this warranty to 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 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.

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