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Master material index
This section provides a quick reference to Brady materials listed throughout this catalogue, including basic attributes, applications and
regulatory compliance where applicable. For more detailed material attribute and performance information, please refer to the
material’s Technical Data Sheet, listed at www.bradyeurope.com/tds.
Brady Ma-
terial No.
Material Finish Colour Temp (°C)
(Tested for 30 days)
Performance
Attributes
Properties & Applications Approval/Compliance
Min. Max.
B-109 Polyethylene Tag Matt White -40 °C 49 °C
White polyethylene tag material with matt
finish. Excellent multi-purpose tag for
identifying multiconductor cables, inventory,
safety warning repair and work-in-processing
manufacturing. Good weatherability, humidity
resistance and legibility after solvent exposure.
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B-145 Polyethylene Tag Matt Grey -40 °C 100 °C
This multipurpose material can be used for a
variety of tag applications including identifica-
tion of multiconductor cables, equipment,
safety warning repair and work in progress.
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B-342
Heat-shrink Poly-
olefin Sleeve
Matt White -55 °C 130.6 °C
3:1 ratio heat shrinkable wire marking sleeve
that fits snugly around wires for identifica-
tion and protection. Fade-resistant and flame
retardant. Also available in yellow, black, blue,
brown, green, gray, orange, pink, red, violet.
UL Recognised to UL224;
SAE-AMS-DTL-23053/5
C (Class 1); SAE-
AS-81531
B-351
Tamper-resistant
Vinyl
Matt White -40 °C 80 °C
White vinyl material with matt finish. Tamper
evident material fractures to show signs of
product tampering and prevent one-piece
removal.
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B-403 Paper Matt
Black on
White
-40 °C 78 °C
White dissolvable paper. Dissolves completely
in water leaving no adhesive residue, ideal for
temporary labeling applications.
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B-412 Polypropylene Tag Matt White -40 °C 100 °C
White polypropylene tag material with matt
finish. Offers high print legibility and high
tensile strength.
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B-422 Polyester Gloss White -40 °C 100 °C
White material stock with glossy finish and 2
mils of adhesive for rough surface
applications, including low surface
energy plastics. Designed to withstand solvent
exposure. UL rated for surfaces commonly
used in solar panel manufacturing. Also used
for component identification, barcoding, asset
and inventory tracking.
UL Recognised; CSA
Accepted
B-425 Polypropylene Matt White -70 °C 80 °C
White polypropylene material stock with matt
finish for thermal transfer printing or write-on
applications. Excellent solvent resistance and
print performance; not recommended for
long-term outdoor use.
UL Recognised; CSA
Accepted; Halogen Free
(DIN VDE 0472/part 815)
B-427
Self-laminating
Vinyl
Matt
White/Trans-
parent
-40 °C 60 °C
Thermal transfer printable, self-laminating
material. These labels have a printable area
with a clear “tail” that wraps around the
marker. The “tail” serves as overlaminate to
protect the print. Superior resistance to
abrasion, solvents, water, oil and dirt. Also
available in grey, brown, green, yellow, blue,
red, purple, orange
UL Recognised to
UL969 Labelling and
Marking Standard when
printed with the Brady
Series R4300 and R6200
ribbons. See UL files
MH17154 for specific
details. Brady custom-
ers should specify at
purchase if they require
UL Recognised B-427 la-
bels. Brady sells both UL
Recognised B-427 labels
and non-approved labels
depending on customer
requirements.
B-428
Metallised
Polyester
Matt Silver -70 °C 120 °C
Thermal transfer printable metallised polyester
with matt finish. Withstands solvents and
variable temperatures. Excellent for serial
and rating plate applications with name-plate
quality and a metal-looking finish.
UL Recognised; CSA
Accepted; Halogen Free
(DIN VDE 0472/part 815)
B-432 Polyester Gloss Clear -40 °C 100 °C
Translucent, high performance polyester
material with a glossy finish. Thermal transfer
printable. Very similar to B-430, but has a
thicker layer of acrylic adhesive for better
adherence to rough surface applications.
UL Recognised; CSA
Accepted
B-461
Self-laminating
Polyester
Matt
White/Trans-
parent
-196 °C 110 °C
Permanent adhesive; suitable for liquid
nitrogen application if material is wrapped
around itself, as in self-lamination; write-on
capabilities. Temperature range increases to
121°C when used in autoclave process
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B-7425 Polypropylene Matt
Black on
White
-80 °C 70 °C
White Polypropylene material. Ideal for
laboratory identification such as vials,
centrifuge tubes and test tubes. For freezer or
liquid nitrogen applications, B-7425 must be
applied prior to being frozen.
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