B33-19-486

​Technical Data Sheet BRADY B-486 THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE METALLIZED POLYESTER LABEL STOCK TDS No. B-486 Effective Date: 06/05/2014 Description: GENERAL Print Technology:​ Thermal Transfer Material Type:​ Metallized Polyester Finish:​ Matte, light gray appearance Adhesive:​ Permanent rubber-based APPLICATIONS Rating and serial plates that utilize barcodes, alphanumerics, graphic symbols and logos and require nameplate-like quality. RECOMMENDED RIBBONS Brady Series R4300 Brady Series R6200 (alternate) REGULATORY/AGENCY APPROVALS UL:​ B-486 is a UL Recognized Component to UL Labeling and Marking Standard when printed with Brady Series R4300 Ribbon. See UL file MH17154 for specific details. UL information can be accessed ​ online at ​UL.com. Search in ​Certifications area. CSA:​ B-486 is a CSA Accepted to C22.2 No.0.15-95 Adhesive Labels Standard when printed with the Brady Series R4300 or R6200 black thermal transfer ribbons. See CSA file 041833 for specific details. CSA information can be accessed online at directories.csa-international.org ​ . Brady B-486 is RoHS compliant to 2005/618/EC MCV amendment to RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC. SPECIAL FEATURES B-486 is designed for high adhesion to textured metals, powder coated surfaces and low surface energy plastics. B-486 can withstand numerous solvents and variable temperatures when applied to various surfaces. Details: PHYSICAL PROPERTIES TEST METHODS AVERAGE RESULTS Thickness ASTM D 1000 -Total (substrate and adhesive) 0.0053 inch (0.135 mm) Adhesion to: -Stainless Steel ASTM D 1000 20 minute dwell 24 hour dwell 128 oz/in (140 N/100 mm) 146 oz/in (160 N/100 mm) -Textured ABS 20 minute dwell 24 hour dwell 45 oz/in (49 N/100 mm) 43 oz/in (47 N/100 mm) -Polypropylene 20 minute dwell 24 hour swell 80 oz/in (88 N/100 mm) 108 oz/in (119 N/100 mm) -Painted Enamel 20 minute dwell 24 hour dwell 133 oz/in (146 N/100 mm) 142 oz/in (156 N/100 mm) -Powder Coated Metal 20 minute dwell 24 hour dwell 78 oz/in (86 N/100 mm) 78 oz/in (86 N/100 mm) Tack ASTM D 2979 Polyken​TM​ Probe Tack 0.5 second dwell Tensile Strength and Elongation ASTM D 1000 -Machine Direction Greater than 24.7 oz (700 g) 59 lbs/in (1033 N/100mm), 5% Performance properties tested on B-486 printed with alphanumerics, and a 5 mil and 10 mil minimum X dimension barcode using Series R4300 and R6200 ribbons and a BradyPrinter​TM​ THT 300X Thermal Transfer Printer. Printed samples of B-486 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 248F (120C) No visible effect Long Term Low Service Temperature 30 days at -40F (-40C) No visible effect Humidity Resistance 30 days at 100F (37C), 95% R.H. No visible effect UV Light Resistance 30 days in UV Sunlighter​TM​ 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, (Fed.Std.191A, Method 5306) 500g/arm, 100 cycles Print still legible after 100 cycles PERFORMANCE PROPERTY CHEMICAL RESISTANCE Samples were printed with R4300 ribbon using Brady 300X printer, laminated to flat aluminum panels and allowed to dwell 24 hours prior to test. Testing consisted of 5 cycles of 10 minute immersions in the specified chemical followed by 30 minute recovery periods. After the final immersion the flat samples were rubbed 10 times with cotton swabs. Testing was conducted at room temperature. CHEMICAL REAGENT SUBJECTIVE OBSERVATION OF VISUAL CHANGE EFFECT UPON IMMERSION EFFECT AFTER COTTON SWAB RUB Methyl Ethyl Ketone No visible effect Slight smear when rubbed 1,1,1-Trichloroethane No visible effect Moderate smear when rubbed Toluene No visible effect Moderate smear when rubbed Freon® TMS No visible effect Slight smear when rubbed Isopropyl Alcohol No visible effect No visible effect Mineral Spirits No visible effect Slight smear when rubbed JP-8 Jet Fuel No visible effect Moderate smear when rubbed ASTM #3 Oil No visible effect No visible effect Mil 5606 Oil No visible effect No visible effect Skydrol® 500B-4 No visible effect Slight smear when rubbed Super Agitene® No visible effect No visible effect Deionized Water No visible effect No visible effect 3% Alconox® Detergent No visible effect No visible effect 10% Sodium Hydroxide Solution No visible effect No visible effect 10% Sulfuric Acid Solution No visible effect No visible effect Samples were printed with R6200 ribbon using a Brady 300X printer, laminated to flat aluminum panels and allowed to dwell 24 hours prior to test. Testing consisted of 5 cycles of 10 minute immersions in the specified chemical followed by 30 minute recovery periods. After the final immersion the flat samples were rubbed 10 times with cotton swabs. Testing was conducted at room temperature. CHEMICAL REAGENT SUBJECTIVE OBSERVATION OF VISUAL CHANGE EFFECT UPON IMMERSION EFFECT AFTER COTTON SWAB RUB Methyl Ethyl Ketone No visible effect Slight smear when rubbed 1,1,1-Trichloroethane No visible effect Slight smear when rubbed Toluene No visible effect Moderate smear when rubbed Freon® TMS No visible effect Moderate smear when rubbed Isopropyl Alcohol No visible effect No visible effect Mineral Spirits No visible effect No visible effect JP-8 Jet Fuel No visible effect No visible effect ASTM #3 Oil No visible effect No visible effect Mil 5606 Oil No visible effect No visible effect Skydrol® 500B-4 No visible effect Slight smear when rubbed Super Agitene® No visible effect No visible effect Deionized Water No visible effect No visible effect 3% Alconox® Detergent No visible effect No visible effect 10% Sodium Hydroxide Solution No visible effect No visible effect 10% Sulfuric Acid Solution No visible effect No visible effect Shelf Life: Two years when stored in its original packaging in an environment below 80°F (27°C) and 60%RH. Trademarks: ASTM: American Society for Testing and Materials (U.S.A.) CSA: Canadian Standards Association SAE: Society of Automotive Engineers (U.S.A.) UL: Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (U.S.A.) Alconox® is a registered trademark of Alconox Co. BradyPrinter​TM​ is a trademark of Brady Worldwide, Inc. Freon® is a registered trademark of Du Pont de Nemours, E.I. and Company Polyken​TM​ is trademark of Testing Machines Inc. Skydrol® is a registered trademark of the Monsanto Company Sunlighter​TM​ is a trademark of the Test Lab Apparatus Company Super Agitene® is a registered trademark of Graymills Corporation 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. 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