THT-25-402-1

Technical Data Sheet BRADY B-­402 THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE WHITE PAPER LABEL STOCK TDS No. B-­402 Effective Date: 04/21/2020 Description: GENERAL Print Technology: Thermal transfer Material Type: Paper Finish: White Adhesive: Permanent acrylic APPLICATIONS General purpose labeling applications requiring a low cost label material. RECOMMENDED RIBBONS Brady Series R6100 REGULATORY APPROVALS 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 (excluding liner) AVERAGE RESULTS 0.0035 inch (0.089 mm) Adhesion to: ASTM D 1000 - Stainless Steel 20 minute dwell 24 hour dwell Destroys upon renewal after 20 minutes and 24 hour dwell - Textured ABS 20 minute dwell 24 hour dwell 34 oz/in (37 N/100 mm) 34 oz/in (37 N/100 mm) - Polypropylene 20 minute dwell 24 hour dwell Destroys upon removal after 20 minutes and 24 hour dwell - Corrugated cardboard 20 minute dwell 24 hour dwell Destroys upon removal after 20 minutes and 24 hour dwell * Tack ASTM D 2979 PolykenTM Probe Tack (0.5 second dwell) 32 oz (920 grams) Drop Shear PSTC-7 3 hours Tensile Strength and Elongation ASTM D 1000 - Machine Direction 32 lbs/inch (560 N/100 mm), 3% * Removal of label results in top layer of cardboard being peeled off. Performance properties were tested on B­-402 printed with the Brady Series R6100 ribbon. Printed samples of B-­402 were laminated to aluminum and allowed to dwell 24 hours before exposure to the indicated environmental conditions. PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES TEST METHOD TYPICAL RESULTS No visible effect at 140°C (284°F), at Short Term High Service Temperature 5 minutes at various temperatures 180°C (350°F) label discolors slightly but still is functional. Long Term High Service Temperature 30 days at various temperatures No visible effect at 60°C (140°F), at 70°C (158°F) label discolors slightly but still is functional Low Service Temperature 30 days at ­-70°C (-­94°F) No visible effect Humidity Resistance UV Light Resistance Abrasion Resistance 30 days at 100°F, 95% R.H. 30 days in UV Sunlighter™ 100 No visible effect Label exhibits slight to moderate discoloration. Taber Abraser, CS-­10 grinding wheels, Moderate print removal but print is legible 250 g/arm (Fed. Std. 191A, Method 5306) after 100 cycles Shelf Life: Shelf life is ​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. It remains the responsibility of the user to assess the risk of using this product. We encourage customers to develop testing protocols that will qualify a product's fitness for use in their actual applications. Trademarks: Polyken™ is a trademark of Testing Machines Inc. Sunlighter™ is a trademark of the Test Lab Apparatus Company ASTM: American Society for Testing and Materials (U.S.A.) PSTC: Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (U.S.A.) All S.I. Units (metric) 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. 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. 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