APL-05-7727-10

Technical Data Sheet BRADY B-​7727 AUTO-​DISPENSABLE GLOSSY WHITE THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE POLYIMIDE LABEL STOCK TDS No. B​-7727 Effective Date: 03/06/2019 Description: GENERAL Print Technology: ​Thermal transfer Material Type: ​White polyimide Finish: ​Gloss Adhesive: ​Permanent acrylic APPLICATIONS Printed circuit board and electronic component preprocess labeling, especially with auto-​dispensing requirements. RECOMMENDED RIBBONS Brady Series R6000 Halogen Free REGULATORY/AGENCY APPROVALS Brady B-7727 is UL Recognized to UL969 Labeling and Marking Standard when printed with the Brady Series R6000 Halogen Free ribbon. See UL file MH17388 for specific details. UL information can be accessed on line at UL.com in the UL Product iQ area. For information on the Weee-RoHS compliance status for a Brady Product go to one of the following websites: In Canada: ​www.bradycanada.ca/weee-rohs In Europe: ​www.bradyeurope.com/rohs In Japan: ​www.​brady.co.jp/products/labelsuse/rohs All other regions: ​www.bradyid.com/weee-rohs SPECIAL FEATURES B-​7727 is dibutyl and dioctyl tin free. The B​-7727 is designed for auto​-dispense applications. B​-7727, in combination with the Series R6000 Halogen Free ribbon, meets the requirements of MIL-​STD​-202G, Method 215K. Preheat can be employed to further enhance print permanence in the case of extreme solvent and or/or abrasion exposure. B​-7727 is designed to withstand multiple cycles of harsh condition washes for printed circuit boards. Details: PHYSICAL PROPERTIES Thickness Adhesion to: -​Stainless Steel -​Epoxy PC Board Tack Drop Shear Dielectric Strength TEST METHODS ASTM D1000 -​Substrate (topcoat and film) ​-Adhesive ​-Total (excluding liner) ASTM D1000 20 minute dwell 24 hour dwell 20 minute dwell 24 hour dwell ASTM D2979 Polyken™ Probe Tack 0.5 second dwell PSTC-​7 (1/2” x 1” sample) ASTM D1000 TYPICAL RESULTS 0.0027 inch (0.068 mm) 0.0013 inch (0.033 mm) 0.0040 inch (0.101 mm) 45 oz/in (49 N/100 mm) 56 oz/in (61 N/100 mm) 35 oz/in (38 N/100 mm) 48 oz/in (52 N/100 mm) 42 oz (1200 g) > 100 hours 12,000 volts Performance properties tested on B-​7727 printed with the Brady Series R6000 Halogen Free thermal transfer ribbon. Printed samples of B-​7727 were laminated to aluminum and allowed to dwell 24 hours before exposure to the indicated environmental conditions. PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES Short Term High Service Temperature TEST METHODS ​80 seconds at various temperatures TYPICAL RESULTS No visible effect to label at 572°F (300°C), label discolors slightly at 626°F (330°C) but is still functional, label still functional but moderately discolored at 662°F (350°C); print is still legible No visible effect to label at 500°F (260°C), label discolors slightly at 518°F (270°C), at 572°F (300°C) label moderately discolors and adhesive discolors at label edge. Label remains functional. Print is legible No visible effect to label at 338°F (170°C), label discolors slightly at 374°F (190°C), moderately at 428°F (220°C) and severely at 500ºF (260°C). Label remains functional. Print is legible No visible effect to label at 212°F (100°C), label discolors slightly at 248°F (120°C), moderately at 293°F (145°C). Label remains functional. Print is legible No visible effect No visible effect Topcoat turns yellow, label remains functional 5 minutes at various temperatures 2 hours at various temperatures Long Term High Service Temperature 1000 hours at various temperatures Low Service Temperature Humidity Resistance UV Light Resistance 1000 hours at -​94°F (-​70°C) 1000 hours at 100°F (37°C)/95%RH ASTM G155, cycle 1, Dry 1000 hours in Q-​Sun Xenon Test Chamber ASTM G155, Cycle 1 Slight discoloration 1000 hours in Xenon arc Weather​-Ometer® ASTM B117 No visible effect 1000 hours in 5% salt fog solution chamber Taber Abraser, CS-​10 grinding wheels, Print legible after 100 cycles 500 g/arm (Fed. Std. 191A, Method 5306) Weatherability* Salt Fog Resistance Abrasion Resistance Chemical Vapor Phase Resistance Labels adhered to epoxy PC board and exposed to the vapor of the boiling chemical for 10 minutes and then rubbed with a cotton swab saturated with the chemical for 10 rubs Test samples were baked 4 minutes at 160°C prior to testing Ionox® 3955 Severe print removal Micronox® MX2501 Complete print removal *B​-7727 is not recommended for outdoor use. PERFORMANCE PROPERTY CHEMICAL RESISTANCE Samples printed with the Brady Series R6000 Halogen Free thermal transfer ribbon. Samples laminated to epoxy PC board. Test samples were exposed to the indicated environments. Test samples were baked 4 minutes at 160°C before testing. All test samples were immersed in the test fluids for 10 minutes. Samples were rubbed 10 times with a cotton swab saturated with the test fluid. CHEMICAL REAGENT Kyzen Corp. 15% Aquanox® A4625 at 140°F (60°C) Kyzen Corp. 17% Aquanox® A4520 at 140°F (60°C) SUBJECTIVE OBSERVATION OF VISUAL CHANGE EFFECT TO LABEL R6000 HALOGEN FREE WITHOUT RUB WITH RUB No visible effect 1 4 No visible effect 1 3 Kyzen Corp. 10% Aquanox® A4638 at 150°F (65°C) Kyzen Corp. 20% Aquanox® A4703 at 145°F (63°C) Zestron, 15% Atron® AC205 at 150°F (65°C) Zestron, 15% Atron® AC207 at 150°F (65°C) Zestron, 15% Vigon® A201 at 150°F (65°C) Zestron, 15% Vigon® N600 at 150°F (65°C) Isopropyl Alcohol 99% at 180°F (82°C) Deionized water at 212°F (100°C) No visible effect 1 1 No visible effect 1 1 No visible effect 1 5 No visible effect 1 5 No visible effect 1 5 No visible effect 1 5 No visible effect 1 2 No visible effect 1 1 Rating Scale: 1=no visible effect 2=slight smear or print removal, detectable but minimal smear 3=moderate smear or print removal (print still legible) 4=severe smear or print removal (print illegible or just barely legible) 5=complete print removal PERFORMANCE PROPERTY Solvent Resistance TEST METHOD MIL-​STD-​202G, Method 215K Test samples were printed with Series R6000 Halogen Free thermal transfer ribbon. Labels were printed with alphanumerics and barcodes. Test samples were subjected to 3 cycles of 3 minute immersions immediately followed by a toothbrush rub after each immersion. TEST FLUID Solvent A 1 part IPA, 3 parts mineral spirits Solvent C Terpene Defluxer Solvent D Saponifier @ 70°C RESULTS R6000 HALOGEN FREE Meets requirement Meets requirement Meets requirement Shelf Life: Shelf life is ​two years 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. It remains the responsibility of the user to assess the risk of using this product. We encourage customers to develop testing protocols that will qualify a product's fitness for use in their actual applications. Trademarks: ANSI: American National Standards Institute (U.S.A.) ASTM: American Society for Testing and Materials (U.S.A.) All S.I. Units (metric) are mathematically derived from the U.S. Conventional Units Aquanox SSA™ is a trademark of Kyzen Corporation. Atron® is a registered trademark of the Zestron Corporation Ionox® is a registered trademark of the Kyzen Corporation Micronox® is a registered trademark of the Kyzen Corporation PSTC: Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (U.S.A.) Polyken™ is a trademark of Testing Machines Inc. UL: Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (U.S.A.) Vigon® is the registered trademark of Zestron Corporation Weather​-Ometer® is a registered trademark of Atlas Material Testing Technology LLC 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 representations 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 obligation under this warranty to replacement of the product shown to Brady's satisfaction to have been defective at the time Brady sold it. 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