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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 Material No. Material Finish Colour Temp (°C)
(Tested for 30 days)
Performance
Attributes
Properties & Applications Approval/Compliance
Min. Max.
B-342
Heat-shrink Polyole-
fin Sleeve
Matt White -55 °C 130.6 °C
3:1 ratio heat shrinkable wire marking sleeve
that fits snugly around wires for identification and
protection. Fade-resistant and flame retardant. Also
available in yellow and black.
UL Recognised to UL224; SAE-
AMS-DTL-23053/5 C (Class 1);
SAE-AS-81531
B-345
High Temperature
Heat-shrink Poly-
vinylidene Fluoride
Sleeve
Matt White -70 °C 130.6 °C
2:1 ratio heat shrinkable wire marking sleeve
specifically designed for high temperature and
low vacuum outgassing applications. These heat
shrinkable wire marking sleeves are made from
irradiated high temperature PVDF. Also available
in black.
NASA SP-R-0022A Outgas-
sing Performance; SAE-AMS-
DTL-23053/18 (Class 2);
SAE-AS-81531; MIL-STD-202G
Method 215K
B-348 Polyolefin Matt White -55 °C 135 °C
Mass Transit Tag complies with minimal smoke and
halogen emission requirements of the most strict
underground norms for mass transit vehicles. The
tag is a practical solution for mass transit manu-
facturers to identify thick cables and cable bundles.
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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 labelling applications
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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, includ-
ing 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-423 Polyester Gloss White -70 °C 110 °C
White polyester thermal transfer printable material
with a glossy finish. Widely used for component
identification, barcoding, asset and inventory track-
ing. UL rated for surfaces commonly used in solar
panel manufacturing.
UL Recognised; CSA Accepted;
AGA Approved; Halogen Free (DIN
VDE 0472/part 815)
B-424 Paper Matt White -40 °C 50 °C
White paper material with matt finish and smooth
top coat finish for thermal transfer printing. Good
contrast and smear resistance for thermal barcode
printing. Used for general purpose labeling ap-
plications
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B-425A 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/
Transparent
-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. Supe-
rior 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 customers should
specify at purchase if they require
UL Recognised B-427 labels.
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-430 Polyester Gloss Clear -70 °C 100 °C
Translucent, high performance polyester material
with a glossy finish. Thermal transfer printable.
UL Recognised; CSA Accepted
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-434 Metallised Polyester Gloss Silver -40 °C 90 °C
Metallised polyester with a glossy finish and a
thicker layer of adhesive for better adherence to
rough surface applications. Withstands numerous
solvents while maintaining excellent image quality.
UL Recognised; CSA Accepted