Datasheet

Tack
ASTM D 2979
Polyken™ Probe Tack
(1 second dwell, 1cm/sec separation)
29 oz (900 grams)
Drop Shear
PSTC-7 (except use 1/2" x 1" sample)
9 hours
Tensile Strength and Elongation
ASTM D 1000
-Machine
80 lb/in (1400 N/100 mm), 50%
Performance properties tested on B-499 printed with the Brady Series R4300, R4900, R6000 Halogen Free and R6200 thermal
transfer ribbons and the Brady Series R5000 dot matrix ribbon. 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.
PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES
TEST METHOD
TYPICAL RESULTS
Short Term High Service Temperature
5 minutes at 293°F (145°C)
No visible effect to label at 145°C, slight
shrinkage at 180°C but label still
functional
Long Term High Service Temperature
30 days at 193°F (90°C)
No visible effect to label at 90°C, slight
discoloration at 110°C but label still
functional, at 120°C label is severely
discolored
Low Service Temperature
30 days at -40°F (-40°C)
No visible effect
Weatherability*
ASTM G155, Cycle 1
30 days in Xenon Arc Weatherometer
Material wrinkled and embrittled
Humidity Resistance
30 days at 100°F, 95% R.H.
No visible effect
UV Light Resistance
30 days in UV Sunlighter™ 100
No visible effect
Abrasion Resistance
Taber Abraser, CS-10 grinding wheels,
500 g/arm (Fed. Std. 191A, Method 5306)
Print still legible at: 150 cycles with
R4300, R4900, R6000 Halogen
Free, R6200, and R5000 ribbons
*B-499 is not recommended for long-term outdoor use.
PERFORMANCE PROPERTY
CHEMICAL RESISTANCE
Samples printed with the Brady Series R5000 ribbon. 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 REAGENT
SUBJECTIVE OBSERVATION OF VISUAL CHANGE
EFFECT TO LABEL STOCK
R5000
DOT MATRIX RIBBON
Methyl Ethyl Ketone
Complete unwrap
No visible effect
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
Complete unwrap
No visible effect
Isopropyl Alcohol
Complete unwrap
No visible effect
Mineral Spirits
Complete unwrap
No visible effect
SAE 20 WT Oil at 70°C
No unwrap, label stained tan
No visible effect
Mil 5606 Oil
Slight unwrap, label stained red
No visible effect
Gasoline
Adhesive failure, label discoloration
No visible effect
Rust Veto® 342
Moderate unwrap, label discoloration
No visible effect
Deionized Water
No visible effect
No visible effect
3% Alconox® Detergent
No visible effect
No visible effect w/o rub, moderate print removal
after rub
10% Sodium Hydroxide
Solution
Complete unwrap
No visible effect
10% Sulfuric Acid Solution
No visible effect
No visible effect
Northwoods™ Buzz Saw
Degreaser
Complete unwrap
No visible effect w/o rub, slight print removal after
rub
Speedi Kut Cutting Oil 332
No unwrap, label stained red
No visible effect
5% Salt Solution
No visible effect
No visible effect
Samples printed with the Brady Series R4300, R4900, R6000 Halogen Free and R6200 thermal transfer ribbons. Samples
laminated to aluminum panels and allowed to dwell 24 hours prior to test. Test performed 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.