Technical Data Sheet
BRADY B492 FREEZERBONDZ WHITE POLYESTER THERMAL PRINTABLE LABEL STOCK
TDS No. B492
Effective Date: 06/02/2015
Description:
GENERAL
Print Technology: Thermal transfer
Material Type: Polyester
Finish: White film with white thermal transfer printable topcoat
Adhesive: Permanent acrylic
APPLICATIONS
B492 Freezerbondz™ markers are designed for use in laboratory identification such as vials, centrifuge tubes, test tubes,
straws, and slides.
RECOMMENDED RIBBONS
Brady R6400
Brady series R4300 (alternate)*
Please note that testing described in this Technical Data Sheet was performed on materials printed with the R6400
ribbon.
*Note: R4300 ribbon may be used if chemical resistance is not required with Ethanol, Toluene and Xylene.
SPECIAL FEATURES
B492 Freezerbondz™ markers can be applied to frozen surfaces including glass and polypropylene stored in liquid nitrogen.
B492 offers excellent print smudge resistance, solvent resistance when using the R6400 Riboon, and excellent low
temperature performance. B492 performs well in common laboratory environments such as liquid nitrogen and freezer
applications.
Select the video links below for demonstration of product use.
Details:
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Thickness
TEST METHODS
ASTM D 1000
Total (excluding liner)
ASTM D 1000
20 minute dwell
24 hour dwell
AVERAGE RESULTS
0.0032 inch (0.081 mm)
Polypropylene
20 minute dwell
24 hour dwell
17 oz/inch (17.5 N/100 mm)
18 oz/inch (20.2 N/100 mm)
Stainless steel
20 minute dwell
24 hour dwell
15 oz/inch (16.6 N/100 mm)
22 oz/inch (24.4 N/100 mm)
Adhesion
Glass
14 oz/inch (15.4 N/100 mm)
18 oz/inch (19.9 N/100 mm)
ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES LABEL APPLIED TO ROOM TEMPERATURE SURFACE
B492 samples were printed with Series R6400 ribbon. Printed B492 samples were laminated at room termperature to
surfaces listed below and allowed to dwell 24 hours at room temperature prior to exposure to the indicated environments.
Labels applied with three applications (gapped, overlapped [with 1/8" overlap], longitudinal to 1.5 mL Eppendorf tubes, 5 mL
Cryogenic (polypropylene) vials, 15 mL and 50 mL Polypropylene tubes, 15 mL Glass tubes, wrapped around straws and flat
on plastic Whirlpak bags and boxes.
NOTE for Surfaces: Testing was completed on the following surfaces; Cardboard, Aluminum and Stainless steel boxes¹;
Eppendorf 1.5mL tube and tube tops¹, Cryogenic (polypropylene) vials 5mL², 50mL Polypropylene tubes¹, 15mL
Polypropylene tubes³, 15mL Glass
tubes¹, Plastic bags (Whirlpak)4 and Straws5
Manufacturer:
1
= VWR International
2
= Nalgene®
3
= Becton Dickinson Labware Blue MaxTM Jr.
4
= Nasco
5 = Pentatration inovation (Small straw #13441/0280), (Large straw #19042/0010)
ENVIRONMENT
TEST METHOD
High Service Temperature
30 days at elevated temperatures
TYPICAL RESULTS
Moderate discoloration at 230°F (110°C),
no visible effect to print. Severe yellowing
at 266°F (130°C), label still functional.
Liquid Nitrogen
3 cycles of 4 hours at 320°F (196°C)
Glass test tube 1/8" overlap, gapped,
and 20 hours at room temperature
longitudinal
Polypropylene tube/vial 1/8" overlap,
gapped, longitudinal
Glass microscope slide
Straws; Large & Small
Plastic WhirlPak bags
Flat polypropylene
Aluminum foil
Aluminum and cardboard storage boxes
Freezer
3 cycles of 16 hours at 112°F (80°C)
Glass test tube 1/8" overlap, gapped,
and 8 hours at room temperature
longitudinal
Polypropylene tube/vial 1/8" overlap,
gapped, longitudinal
Glass microscope slide
Straws; Large & Small
Plastic WhirlPak bags
Flat polypropylene
Aluminum foil
Stainless steel, aluminum and
cardboard storage boxes
Liquid Nitrogen to boiling water
1 hour at 320°F (196°C) then placed in
Glass test tube 1/8" overlap, gapped,
boiling water 212°F (100°C) for 10
overlapped
minutes
Polypropylene tube/vial, gapped
Polypropylene tube/vial, 1/8"
overlapped, longitudinal
Glass microscope slide
Flat polypropylene
Aluminum foil
Freezer to boiling water
1 hour at 112°F (80°C) then placed in
Glass test tube 1/8" overlap, gapped,
boiling water 212°F (100°C) for 10
longitudinal
minutes
Polypropylene tube/vial, gapped
Polypropylene tube/vial, longitudinal,
1/8" overlap
Glass microscope slide
Flat polypropylene
Aluminum foil
= Label suitable for application; no visible effect, label remains adhered to test surface
= Label may work in application; test results were mixed
X = Label not recommended for application; label came off either during testing or after test surface was removed from
environment.
1 Metal surfaces should be labeled at room temperature only.
ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANACE PROPERTIES LABEL APPLIED TO COLD SURFACE
B492 samples were printed with Series R6400 ribbon. Surfaces listed below were stored for 24 hours in either liquid nitrogen
at 320°F (196°C) or in a freezer at 112°F (80°C). Printed B492 samples were then laminated immediately after removal of
the surfaces from liquid nitrogen or freezer. Labels were applied with three applications (gapped, overlapped [with 1/8"
overlap], longitudinal) to glass test tubes (1.1 cm outer diameter) and polypropylene tubes (1.5 ml and 5 ml capacity).
ENVIRONMENT
TEST METHOD
TYPICAL RESULTS
Liquid Nitrogen
3 cycles of 4 hours at 320°F (196°C)
Glass test tube, 1/8" overlap
and 20 hours at room temperature
Polypropylene tube/vial, 1/8" overlap
Glass microscope slide
Flat polypropylene
Plastic WhirlPak bags
Straws; Large & Small
Freezer
Liquid Nitrogen to boiling water
Freezer to boiling water
Aluminum foil
Cardboard storage boxes
3 cycles of 16 hours at 112°F (80°C)
Glass test tube, gapped
and 8 hours at room temperature
Glass test tube, longitudinal, 1/8"
overlap
Polypropylene tube/vial, gapped,
Polypropylene tube/vial, 1/8" overlap,
longitudinal
Plastic WhirlPak bags
Straws; Large & Small
Glass microscope slide
Flat polypropylene
Aluminum foil
Stainless steel, aluminum and
cardboard storage boxes
1 hour at 320°F (196°C) then placed in
Glass test tube, gapped
boiling water 212°F (100°C) for 10
Glass test tube, 1/8" overlap,
minutes
longitudinal
Polypropylene tube/vial 1/8" overlap
Glass microscope slide
Flat polypropylene
Aluminum foil
1 hour at 112°F (80°C) then placed in
Glass test tube, gapped
boiling water 212°F (100°C) for 10
Glass test tube, 1/8" overlap,
minutes
longitudinal
Polypropylene tube/vial 1/8" overlap
Glass microscope slide
Flat polypropylene
Aluminum foil
PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES CHEMICAL
Flat samples of B492 were printed with Series R6400 ribbon. Printed samples were laminated and allowed to dwell 24 hours
prior to testing. Test conducted at room temperature. Samples immersed in test solvents for 15 minutes. The samples were
removed and rubbed 10 times with a cotton swab saturated with the test fluid. The rating scale below show the effect to the
quality of the print for each sample.
CHEMICAL
R6400 Ribbon R6400 Ribbon R6400 Ribbon R4300 Ribbon R4300 Ribbon R4300 Ribbon
REAGENT
EFFECT TO
EFFECT TO
EFFECT TO
EFFECT TO
EFFECT TO
EFFECT TO
PRINT /
PRINT /
LABEL STOCK
PRINT /
PRINT /
LABEL STOCK
TOPCOAT
TOPCOAT
TOPCOAT
TOPCOAT
WITH RUB
WITHOUT RUB
WITH RUB
WITHOUT RUB
Ethanol
1
1
No visible effect
2
1
Slight print
removal
Toluene
1
1
Slight edge
4
1
Severe print
infiltration or
removal/smear
lifting
Isopropanol
1
1
Slight edge
2
1
Slight print
infiltration or
smear/removal
lifting
Xylene
1
1
Slight edge
4
1
Severe print
infiltration or
smear/removal
lifting
Dimethylsulfoxide
1
1
No visible effect
2
1
Slight print
(DMSO)
smear/removal
50% Acetic Acid
1
1
No visible effect
1
1
No visible effect
10% Sodium
4
4
Topcoat delams
4
4
No visible effect
Hydroxide
from label
10% Clorox®
1
1
No visible effect
1
1
No visible effect
Bleach Solution
Rating Scale Topcoat & Print Rating Scale Adhesive
1 = no visible effect 1 = no visible effect
2 = slight smear or print removal, detectable but minimal smear 2 = slight effect, slight edge infitration or lifting
3 = moderate smear or print removal (print still legible) 3 = moderate effect, severe edge infiltration or
lifting
4 = severe smear or print removal (print illegible or just barely legible 4 = severe effect, severe edge infiltration
5 = complete print and/or topcoat removal 5 = label removed
Storage Stability:
Product testing, customer feedback, and history of simialr products, support a customer performance expectation of at least
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 degrees F (27°C) and 60% RH. We are confident that our product will perform well beyond this time frame. However,
it remains the responsibility of the user to assess the risk of using such product. We encourage customers to develop
punctional 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.)
All S.I. Units (metric) are mathematically derived from the U.S. Conventional
BradyPrinter™ is a trademark of Brady Worldwide, Inc.
Clorox® is a registered trademark of The Clorox Company
Freezerbondz™ is a trademark of Brady Worldwide, Inc.
Nalgene® is a registered trademark of Nalge Nunc International Corporation
S. I.: International System of 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. 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. 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 of any other obligations or liability on Brady's part. Under no
circumstances will Brady be liable for any loss, damage, expense, or consequential damages of any kind arising in connection
with the use, or inability to use, Brady's products.
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