Technical Data Sheet
BRADY B498 THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE, REPOSITIONABLE COATED VINYL CLOTH LABEL
STOCK
TDS No. B498
Effective Date: 06/06/2008
Description:
GENERAL
Print Technology: Thermal Transfer
Material Type: Coated Vinyl Cloth
Finish: SemiGloss White, Yellow and Orange
Adhesive: Repositionable Rubber Based
APPLICATIONS
Wire, cable, and general identification numbers, letters and conduit and voltage markers
RECOMMENDED RIBBONS WHITE MATERIAL
Brady Series R6200 (Brady Series R4300 and R6000 ribbons also acceptable)
REGULATORY/AGENCY APPROVALS
UL: B498 is a UL Recognized Component to UL969 Labeling and Marking Standard when printed with Brady Series R6200
ribbon. See UL file MH17154 for specific details. UL information can be accessed online at UL.com. Search in Certifications
area.
Brady B498 is RoHS compliant to 2005/618/EC MCV amendment to RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC.
SPECIAL FEATURES
B498 has a specially formulated top coat for very good thermal transfer print quality. The adhesive and cloth backing give
excellent holding power, yet allow for clean removal and repositioning.
Details:
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Total Thickness
Adhesion to:
Stainless Steel
Polypropylene
Tack
Application Temperature
Tensile Strength and Elongation
TEST METHODS
ASTM D1000
ASTM D1000
20 minute dwell
24 hour dwell
AVERAGE RESULTS
0.0073 inch (0.185 mm)
65 oz/inch (71 N/100 mm)
70 oz/inch (77 N/100 mm)
20 minute
24 hour dwell
ASTM D 2979
PolykenTM Probe Tack
(1 second dwell, 1 cm/sec separation)
Lowest application temperature to
stainless steel
ASTM D1000
Machine Direction
56 oz/inch (61 N/100 mm)
63 oz/inch (69 N/100 mm)
35 oz (1000 g)
50o F (10o C)
55 lbs./in (960 N/100 mm) 6%
The following testing is performed with the B498 printed with the Brady Series R6200 ribbon. All samples were allowed to
dwell 24 hours prior to testing. Samples were tested on flat aluminum panels and wrapped around 0.080" O.D. TFE wires.
PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES
TEST METHODS
TYPICAL RESULTS
o
o
High Service Temperature
Slight darkening. Topcoat appears more
30 days at 175 F (80 C)
clothlike. No visible effect on print quality.
Low Service Temperature
No visible effect
30 days at 40o F (40o C)
Humidity Resistance
Topcoat appears more clothlike. No
30 days at 100o F (38o C), 95% R.H.
visible effect on print quality.
UV Light Resistance
No visible effect
30 days in UV SunlighterTM 100
Weatherability*
ASTM G155, Cycle 1
Topcoat appears more clothlike. Some
30 days in Xenon Arc Weatherometer
edge lift on flat panel samples. No lift on
wrapped wiremarkers. No visible effect on
print quality.
Salt Fog Resistance
ASTM B117
Topcoat appears more clothlike. Slight
30 days in 5% salt fog solution chamber
edge lift on flat panel samples. No lift on
wrapped wiremarkers. No visible effect on
print quality.
Abrasion Resistance
Fed. Std. 191A, Method 5306
Moderate print removal after 100 cycles.
Taber Abraser, CS10 grinding wheels, Print still legible.
250 g/arm
*Not intended for extended, direct exposure to outdoor weathering.
PERFORMANCE PROPERTY
CHEMICAL RESISTANCE
Samples of white were printed with the Series R6200 ribbon, laminated to flat aluminum panels and wrapped around 0.080"
OD TFE jacketed wire, and allowed to dwell 24 hours prior to test. Testing consists of 5 cycles of 10 minute immersions in the
specified chemicals followed by 30 minute recovery periods. After the final immersion the flat samples were rubbed with cotton
swabs. Testing was conducted at room temperature except where noted.
CHEMICAL REAGENT
SUBJECTIVE OBSERVATION OF VISUAL CHANGE
CLEANERS & SOLVENTS
APPEARANCE OF WIREMARKER
APPEARANCE OF R6200 PRINT
No visible effect
No visible effect
NorthwoodsTM Buzz Saw Degreaser
®
No visible effect
No visible effect
Formula 409
Acetone
Slight unwrap, topcoat removed, slight
Topcoat removed, print removed
adhesive ooze
Toluene
Severe unwrap, topcoat removed,
Topcoat removed, print removed
adhesive ooze
Isopropyl Alcohol
Severe unwrap
No visible effect
Mineral Spirits
Severe unwrap, moderate adhesive ooze No visible effect
Deionized Water
No visible effect
No visible effect
FUELS, OILS, & LUBRICANTS
APPEARANCE OF WIREMARKER
APPEARANCE OF R6200 PRINT
Gasoline
Moderate unwrap, some adhesive ooze No visible effect w/o rub, moderate print
smear when rubbed
Brake Fluid
Slight unwrap
No visible effect w/o rub, severe print
smear when rubbed
No visible effect
No visible effect
SAE 20 WT Motor Oil @ 70o C
®
No visible effect
Ideal Yellow 77 Wire Pulling Lubricant No visible effect
AEROSPACE RELATED FLUIDS
APPEARANCE OF WIREMARKER
APPEARANCE OF R6200 PRINT
JP8 Jet Fuel
Severe unwrap, adhesive ooze
No visible effect
Skydrol® 500B4
Slight unwrap, topcoat removed
Topcoat removed, print removed
Mil 5606 Oil
Slight unwrap, some adhesive ooze
No visible effect
Yellow and orange material Printed black legend
CHEMICAL RESISTANCE
RUB, DIP, IMMERSION
B498 Orange
Rub
Dip
Immersion
Reagent
30% Sulfuric Acid
NE
NE
NE
10% Sulfuric Acid
NE
NE
NE
30% Hydrochloric acid
NE
NE
F
10% Hydrochloric acid
NE
NE
NE
Glacial Acetic
F
NT
NT
5% Acetic Acid
NE
NE
NE
50% Sodium Hydroxide
NE
F
NT
10% Sodium Hydroxide
F
NT
NT
10% Ammonia
NE
NE
NE
5% Sodium
NE
NE
F
Hypochlorite
10% Sodium Chloride
NE
NE
NE
MEK
F
NT
NT
Acetone
F
NT
NT
Toluene
F
NT
NT
Methanol
F
F
NT
IPA
F
NE
F
Heptane
F
NE
F
Mineral Spirits
F
NT
NT
Turpentine
F
NT
NT
Diesel Fuel
NE
F
NT
Kerosene
F
NT
NT
B498 Yellow
Reagent
30% Sulfuric Acid
10% Sulfuric Acid
30% Hydrochloric acid
10% Hydrochloric acid
Glacial Acetic
5% Acetic Acid
50% Sodium Hydroxide
10% Sodium Hydroxide
10% Ammonia
5% Sodium
Hypochlorite
10% Sodium Chloride
MEK
Acetone
Toluene
Methanol
IPA
Heptane
Mineral Spirits
Turpentine
Diesel Fuel
Kerosene
Rub
Dip
Immersion
NE
NE
NE
NE
F
NE
NE
NE
NE
NE
NE
NE
NE
NE
F
NE
NE
NE
NE
NE
NE
NE
F
NE
F
F
F
F
NE
NE
NE
F
F
F
F
F
NE
NE
F
NE
NE
NE
F
F
F
NE
NE
NE
NE
F
NE
NE
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
Gasoline
ASTM #3 Oil
SAE 20 Oil
Alconox®
Water
F
NE
NE
NE
NE
NE
NE
NE
NE
NE
NE
NE
NE
NE
NE
Gasoline
ASTM #3 Oil
SAE 20 Oil
Alconox ®
Water
F
NE
NE
NE
NE
F
NE
NE
NE
NE
F
NE
F
F
NE
NE = No Effect
F = Failed (affected sample)
7 Day Immersions: Immersed in reagent for 7 days
Dip Test: Five 10 minute dips in reagent with 30 minute recovery
Rub Test: Rubbed sample for 30 second with swab soaked in reagent
Product testing, customer feedback, and history of similar 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 functional
testing protocols that will qualify a product's fitness for use in their actual applications.
Trademarks:
Formula 409® is a registered trademark of the Clorox Company
Northwoods™ is a trademark of the Superior Chemical Corporation.
Polyken™ is a trademark of Testing Machines Inc.
Skydrol® is a registered trademark of the Monsanto Company
Sunlighter™ is a trademark of the Test Lab Apparatus Company
Yellow 77® is a registered trademark of Ideal Industries,
Inc.
ASTM: American Society for Testing and Materials (U.S.A.)
SAE: Society of Automotive Engineers (U.S.A.)
S. I.: International System of Units
UL: Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (U.S.A.)
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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