B33-19-428

​Technical Data Sheet BRADY B-428 THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE METALLIZED POLYESTER LABEL STOCK TDS No. B-428 Effective Date: 06/05/2014 Description: GENERAL Print Technology:​ Thermal Transfer Material Type:​ Metallized Polyester (3 mil film) Finish:​ Matte, light gray appearance Adhesive:​ Permanent Acrylic APPLICATIONS Designed for applications, like 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-428 is a UL Recognized Component when printed with the 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-428 is a CSA Accepted material when printed with the Brady Series R4300 Ribbon or R6200 Ribbon. See CSA Acceptance Record LS 41833 for specific details. CSA information can be accessed online at ​directories.csa-international.org​. DIN VDE 0472 Part 815:​ Brady B-428 meets the requirements of a halogen-free material per DIN VDE 0472 part 815. (Statement based on review of product construction and confirmatory halogen content test run at an independent test laboratory.) Brady B-428 is RoHS compliant to 2005/618/EC MCV amendment to RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC. SPECIAL FEATURES B-428 is designed to withstand numerous solvents and variable temperatures when applied to various surfaces. Details: PHYSICAL PROPERTIES Thickness TEST METHODS AVERAGE RESULTS ASTM D 1000 -Substrate -Adhesive -Total 0.0034 inch (0.086 mm) 0.0010 inch (0.026 mm) 0.0044 inch (0.112 mm) Adhesion to: -Stainless Steel ASTM D 1000 20 minute dwell 24 hour dwell 30 oz/in (33 N/100 mm) 40 oz/in (43 N/100 mm) -Polypropylene 20 minute dwell 24 hour dwell 12 oz/in (13 N/100 mm) 20 oz/in (22 N/100 mm) Tack ASTM D 2979 Polyken​TM​ Probe Tack 1 Second dwell 29 oz (789 g) Performance properties tested on printed B-428 labels laminated to aluminum panels. Samples thermal transfer printed with alphanumerics, and 5 mil and 10 mil minimum X dimension barcodes using a Series R4300 ribbon and a BradyPrinter​TM​ THT Model 203 Thermal Transfer Printer. PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES TEST METHODS TYPICAL RESULTS High Service Temperature 30 days at various temperatures No visible effect to label at 248°F (120°C), Slight discoloration at 293°F (145°C), Moderate discoloration at 320°F (160°C), but label is still functional 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​TM​100 No visible effect Weatherability ASTM G155, Cycle 1 30 days in Xenon Arc Weatherometer Slight topcoat yellowing Salt Fog Resistance 30 days in 5% salt fog No visible effect PERFORMANCE PROPERTY CHEMICAL RESISTANCE Samples printed with a Series R4300 black ribbon and a Series R6200 black ribbon using a BradyPrinter​TM​ THT Model 203 Thermal Transfer Printer. Test was conducted at room temperature 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 (R4300 RIBBON) EFFECT TO LABEL STOCK EFFECT TO PRINT EFFECT TO PRINT WITH RUB Methyl Ethyl Ketone No visible effect No visible effect Moderate print removal 1,1,1-Trichloroethane No visible effect No visible effect Moderate print removal Toluene No visible effect No visible effect Moderate print removal Mineral Spirits No visible effect No visible effect No visible effect JP-8 Jet Fuel No visible effect No visible effect No visible effect SAE 20 WT Oil No visible effect No visible effect No visible effect SAE 20 WT Oil @ 70C No visible effect No visible effect Severe print removal IPA No visible effect No visible effect No visible effect ASTM #3 No visible effect No visible effect No visible effect Mil 5606 oil No visible effect No visible effect No visible effect Skydrol® 500B No visible effect No visible effect Slight print removal Super Agitene® No visible effect No visible effect No visible effect Deionized Water No visible effect No visible effect No visible effect 3% Alconox® Detergent No visible effect No visible effect No visible effect 10% Sulfuric Acid Solution No visible effect No visible effect No visible effect 10% Sodium Hydroxide Solution CHEMICAL REAGENT No visible effect No visible effect No visible effect SUBJECTIVE OBSERVATION OF VISUAL CHANGE (R4300 RIBBON) EFFECT TO LABEL STOCK EFFECT TO PRINT EFFECT TO PRINT WITH RUB Methyl Ethyl Ketone No visible effect No visible effect Moderate print removal 1,1,1-Trichloroethane No visible effect No visible effect Moderate print removal Toluene No visible effect No visible effect Moderate print removal Mineral Spirits No visible effect No visible effect Slight print removal JP-8 Jet Fuel No visible effect No visible effect Slight print removal SAE 20 WT Oil No visible effect No visible effect No visible effect SAE 20 WT Oil @ 70C No visible effect No visible effect Severe print removal IPA No visible effect No visible effect Slight print removal ASTM #3 No visible effect No visible effect No visible effect Mil 5606 oil No visible effect No visible effect Slight print removal Skydrol® 500B No visible effect No visible effect Moderate print removal Super Agitene® No visible effect No visible effect Slight print removal Deionized Water No visible effect No visible effect No visible effect 3% Alconox® Detergent No visible effect No visible effect No visible effect 10% Sulfuric Acid Solution No visible effect No visible effect No visible effect 10% Sodium Hydroxide Solution No visible effect 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​: Alconox® is a registered trademark of Alconox Co. BradyPrinter​TM​ is a trademark of Brady Worldwide, Inc. Polyken​TM​ is a 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 ASTM: American Society for Testing and Materials (U.S.A.) CSA: Canadian Standards Association PSTC: Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (U.S.A.) SAE: Society of Automotive Engineers (U.S.A.) UL: Underwriters Laboratories INc. (U.S.A.) All S.I. units are mathematically derived from the U.S. conventional units 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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