B33-10-417

Technical Data Sheet BRADY B-417 THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE TRANSLUCENT VINYL TAPE TDS No. B-417 Effective Date: 12/17/2020 Description: GENERAL Print Technology: Thermal Transfer Material Type: Translucent vinyl Finish: Provided in a self-laminated format with a white printable zone and a translucent overlaminating area. Adhesive: Permanent acrylic adhesive APPLICATIONS B-417 is an excellent material for wire and cable identification. This material has good clarity, conformability and is self-extinguishing. B-417 has outstanding water and oil resistance. B-417 is recommended for application onto small diameter wires with low surface energy wire jacketing materials. RECOMMENDED RIBBONS Brady Series R4300 black and R4500 colored (red, blue) for thermal transfer printing. REGULATORY/AGENCY APPROVALS B-417 is UL Recognized to UL969 Labeling and Marking Standard when printed with the Brady Series R4300 and R7950 ribbons. See UL files MH62024 for specific details. 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 Details: PHYSICAL PROPERTIES Thickness TEST METHODS ASTM D 1000 -Total Thickness AVERAGE RESULTS 0.0042 inch (0.107 mm) Adhesion to: ASTM D 1000 -Stainless Steel 20 minute dwell 24 hour dwell 48 oz/in (53 N/100 mm) 55 oz/in (60 N/100 mm) -Polypropylene 20 minute dwell 24 hour dwell 54 oz/in (59 N/100 mm) 63 oz/in (69 N/100 mm) Tack ASTM D 2979 PolykenTM Probe Tack (1 second dwell, 1 cm/sec separation) Tensile Strength and Elongation Flammability ASTM D 1000 -Machine ASTM D 1000 25.0 oz (710 g) 12 lbs/in (210 N/100 mm), 174% Average Burn Time ABT less than 10 seconds Performance properties tested with white printable zone of B-417 printed with Brady Series R4300 black thermal transfer ribbon. Samples wrapped around 0.080” OD TFE wire in a self-laminating format. PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES TEST METHODS TYPICAL RESULTS High Service Temperature 30 days at 158°F (70°C) No visible effect at 158°F (70°C). Moderate discoloration at 193°F (90°C) but still functional. Low Service Temperature 30 days at -94°F (-70°C) No visible effect Humidity Resistance 30 days at 100°F (37°C), 95% R.H. No visible effect UV Light Resistance ASTM G155, cycle 1, Dry 30 days in Q-Sun Xenon Test Chamber No visible effect Weatherability ASTM G155, Cycle 1 30 days in Xenon arc Weather-Ometer® No visible effect PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES CHEMICAL RESISTANCE White printable zone of B-417 was printed with Brady Series R4300 black thermal transfer ribbon. Samples wrapped around 0.080” OD TFE wire in a self-laminating format. Except where noted, testing was conducted at room temperature after 24 hour dwell. Testing consisted of 5 cycles of a 10 minute immersion in the specified test fluid followed by a 30 minute recovery period. CHEMICAL REAGENT SUBJECTIVE OBSERVATION OF VISUAL CHANGE SUBSTRATE/ADHESIVE SERIES R4300 RIBBON Cleaners and Solvents No visible effect No visible effect Isopropyl Alcohol No visible effect No visible effect Mineral Spirits Slight edge lift No visible effect NorthwoodsTM Buzz Saw Terpene Cleaner No visible effect No visible effect Formula 409® No visible effect No visible effect Deionized Water No visible effect No visible effect Gasoline Moderate unwrap No visible effect Brake Fluid No visible effect No visible effect SAE 20/50 WT Oil at 70°C No visible effect No visible effect Yellow 77® Wire Pulling Lubricant No visible effect No visible effect JP-8 Jet Fuel Slight edge lift No visible effect MIL-H-5606 Oil No visible effect No visible effect Fuels, Oils and Lubricants Aerospace Related Fluids B-417 is not recommended for use in harsh organic solvents such as methyl ethyl ketone, acetone, or 1,1,1-trichloroethane. Shelf Life and Fitness for Use: Product testing, customer feedback, and history of similar products, support a customer performance expectation of one year 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. However, it remains the responsibility of the user to assess the risk of using such product. We encourage customers to develop functional testing protocols that will qualify a product's fitness for use, in their actual applications. Trademarks: ASTM: American Society for Testing and Materials (U.S.A) Formula 409® is a registered trademark of the Clorox Company NorthwoodsTM is a trademark of the Superior Chemical Corporation PolykenTM is a trademark of Testing Machines Inc. SAE: Society of Automotive Engineers (U.S.A.) Weather-Ometer® is a registered trademark of Atlas Material Testing Technology LLC Yellow 77® is a registered trademark of Ideal Industries, Inc. 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. 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 obligations under this warranty to replacement of the product shown to Brady’s satisfaction to have been defective at the time Brady sold it. This warranty does not extend to any persons obtaining the product from the buyers. This warranty is in lieu of any other warranty, express or implied, including, but not limited to, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, and any other obligations or liability on Brady’s part. 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