Datasheet

0.5 second dwell
Performance properties tested on B-483 printed with Series R6000, R6000 Halogen Free and R4900 ribbons. Printed samples of B-
483 were laminated to aluminum before exposure to the indicated environmental condition. Results the same for both ribbons unless
noted otherwise.
PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES
TEST METHODS
TYPICAL RESULTS
Long Term High Service Temperature
30 days at 248°F (120°C)
No visible effect
Long Term Low Service Temperature
30 days at -40°F (-40°C)
No visible effect
Humidity Resistance
30 days at 100°F (37°C), 95% R.H.
No visible effect
UV Light Resistance
30 days in UV Sunlighter™ 100
No visible effect
Weatherability
ASTM G155, Cycle 1
30 days in Xenon Arc Weatherometer
No visible effect
Salt Fog Resistance
ASTM B 117
30 days in 5% salt fog solution chamber
No visible effect
Abrasion Resistance
Taber Abraser, CS-10 grinding wheels, 250
g/arm (Fed. Std. 191A, Method 5306)
R6000: Print legible after 100 cycles
R6000 Halogen Free: Print legible after
100 cycles
PERFORMANCE PROPERTY
CHEMICAL RESISTANCE
Samples printed with Series R6000, R6000 Halogen Free and R4900 ribbons. Testing was conducted after 24 hour dwell. Testing
consisted of 5 cycles of 10 minute immersions in the specified chemical reagent followed by 30 minute recovery periods. After final
immersion, samples rubbed 10 times with cotton swab saturated with test fluid.
CHEMICAL REAGENT
SUBJECTIVE OBSERVATION OF VISUAL CHANGE
EFFECT TO LABEL
STOCK
R4900
R6000
R6000 Halogen Free
Methyl Ethyl Ketone
Slight adhesive ooze
No visible effect w/o rub,
complete print removal
after rub
No visible effect w/o rub,
complete print removal
after rub
No visible effect w/o rub,
complete print removal
after rub
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
No visible effect
No visible effect w/o rub,
complete print removal
after rub
No visible effect w/o rub,
complete print removal
after rub
Obsolete
Toluene
No visible effect
No visible effect w/o rub,
complete print removal
after rub
No visible effect w/o rub,
complete print removal
after rub
No visible effect w/o rub,
complete print removal
after rub
Isopropyl Alcohol
No visible effect
No visible effect with or
without rub
No visible effect with or
without rub
No visible effect with or
without rub
Mineral Spirits
Slight adhesive ooze
No visible effect with or
without rub
No visible effect with or
without rub
No visible effect with or
without rub
JP-8 Jet Fuel
No visible effect
No visible effect with or
without rub
No visible effect with or
without rub
No visible effect with or
without rub
SAE 20 WT Oil
No visible effect
No visible effect with or
without rub
No visible effect with or
without rub
No visible effect with or
without rub
Mil 5606 Oil
Slight adhesive ooze
No visible effect with or
without rub
No visible effect with or
without rub
No visible effect with or
without rub
Speedi Kut Cutting Oil 332
No visible effect
No visible effect with or
without rub
No visible effect with or
without rub
Not Tested
Gasoline
No visible effect
No visible effect w/o rub,
slight print removal after
rub
No visible effect w/o rub,
slight print removal after
rub
No visible effect
Rust Veto® 342
No visible effect
No visible effect with or
without rub
No visible effect with or
without rub
Not Tested
Skydrol® 500B-4
No visible effect
Moderate print removal
w/o rub, complete print
removal with rub
No visible effect w/o rub,
complete print removal
after rub
No visible effect w/o rub,
severe print removal after
rub
Super Agitene®
Slight adhesive ooze
No visible effect with or
without rub
No visible effect with or
without rub
No visible effect with or
without rub
Deionized Water
No visible effect
No visible effect with or
without rub
No visible effect with or
without rub
No visible effect with or
without rub
3% Alconox® Detergent
No visible effect
No visible effect with or
without rub
No visible effect with or
without
No visible effect with or
without
Northwoods™ Buzz Saw
Citrus Degreaser
No visible effect
No visible effect
No visible effect
Not Tested