Technical Data Sheet

BRADY B-433 THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE GLOSSY WHITE POLYESTER LABEL STOCK

TDS No. B-433
Effective Date: 02/12/2002

Description:
B-433 is a white polyester film with a removable acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive and a clear topcoat specifically formulated for thermal transfer printing.

B-433 is designed for alphanumeric and barcode applications such as electronic component marking and general purpose applications that require good solvent resistance, heat resistance, and clean removability.

Recommended ribbons are the Brady Series R4900 and R6000 ribbons for optimal print performance.

B-433 is a UL-recognized component when printed with the Brady Series R4900 ribbon. See UL file MH17154 for specific details.

Details:


PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
TEST METHODS
AVERAGE RESULTS
Thickness ASTM D 1000
-Substrate
-Adhesive
-Total
0.0020 inch (0.0506 mm)
0.0008 inch (0.0202 mm)
0.0028 inch (0.0708 mm)
Adhesion to:
-Stainless Steel



-Aluminum



-Polypropylene



-Alkyd Enamel


-Glass		 ASTM D 1000
20 minute dwell
24 hour dwell
30 day dwell

20 minute dwell
24 hour dwell
30 day dwell

20 minute dwell
24 hour dwell
30 day dwell

20 minute dwell
24 hour dwell
30 day dwell

20 minute dwell
24 hour dwell
30 day dwell
31 oz/in (34 N/100 mm)
31 oz/in (34 N/100 mm)
44 oz/in (48 N/100 mm)

20 oz/in (22 N/100 mm)
20 oz/in (22 N/100 mm)
24 oz/in (26 N/100 mm)

15 oz/in (16 N/100 mm)
15 oz/in (16 N/100 mm)
19 oz/in (21 N/100 mm)

28 oz/in (31 N/100 mm)
28 oz/in (31 N/100 mm)
33 oz/in (36 N/100 mm)

17 oz/in (19 N/100 mm)
17 oz/in (19 N/100 mm)
25 oz/in (27 N/100 mm)
Tack ASTM D 2979
Polyken™ Probe Tack
1 second dwell
25 oz (700 g)
Dielectric Strength ASTM D 1000
7000 volts
* B-433 removes cleanly from the surfaces listed above.

Performance properties tested on B-433 were printed with series R4900 and R6000 ribbons using BradyPrinter™ THT Model 300X Thermal Transfer printer. Printed samples were laminated to aluminum and allowed to dwell 24 hours before exposure to the indicated environmental conditions. Labels were tested for removability after exposure to environmental conditions. Unless noted results the same for both ribbons.

PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES
TEST METHODS
TYPICAL RESULTS
Short Term High Service Temperature 5 minutes at 392°F (200°C) No visible effect and cleanly removable at 200°C. At 210°C label is not cleanly removable from test panel. At 230°C label severely curled and slightly yellowed.
Long Term High Service Temperature 30 days at 212 °F (100°C) No visible effect and cleanly removable at 100°C. At 110°C label is not cleanly removable from test panel. At 130°C label non removable and severely discolored.
Low Service Temperature 30 days at -40°F (-40°C) No visible effect
Humidity Resistance 30 days at 100°F (37°C), 95% RH. 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
PERFORMANCE PROPERTY
CHEMICAL RESISTANCE

Samples printed with Series R4900 and R6000 ribbons. Samples were laminated to aluminum panels and allowed to dwell 24 hours prior to testing. Test was conducted at room temperature except where noted. Testing consisted of five cycles of a 10 minute immersion in the specified test fluid followed by a 30 minute recovery period. After final immersion, print rubbed 10 times with a cotton swab saturated with test fluid. Samples were also tested for removability.

SUBJECTIVE OBSERVATION OF VISUAL CHANGE
CHEMICAL REAGENT
EFFECT TO MATERIAL
EFFECT TO PRINT
WITH R4900
EFFECT TO PRINT WITH
R6000
Methyl Ethyl Ketone No visible effect Complete print removal with and without rub. Complete print removal with and without rub.
1,1,1-Trichloroethane No visible effect No visible effect w/o rub, complete print removal w/ rub. No visible effect w/o rub, complete print removal w/ rub.
Toluene No visible effect No visible effect w/o rub, complete print removal w/ rub. No visible effect w/o rub, complete print removal w/ rub.
Isopropyl Alcohol No visible effect No visible effect without rub. Slight print removal with rub. No visible effect without rub. Slight print removal with rub.
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 at 70°C No visible effect No visible effect No visible effect
Mil 5606 Oil No visible effect No visible effect No visible effect
Gasoline No visible effect No visible effect w/o rub, complete print removal w/ rub. No visible effect w/o rub, moderate print removal w/ rub.
Skydrol® 500B-4 No visible effect No visible effect w/o rub, complete print removal w/ rub. No visible effect w/o rub, complete print removal w/ rub.
Alphametals BIOACT® EC-7R™ 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% Sodium Hydroxide Solution No visible effect No visible effect No visible effect w/o rub, moderate print removal w/ rub.
10% Sulfuric Acid Solution No visible effect No visible effect No visible effect
*B-433 removed cleanly from aluminum after tested in the solvents listed above.

Product testing, customer feedback, and history of similar products, support a customerperformance expectation of at leasttwo 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 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:
Alconox® is a registered trademark of Alconox Co.
BIOACT® is a registered trademark of Petroferm, Inc.
BradyPrinter™ is a trademark of Brady Worldwide, Inc.
EC-7R™ is a trademark of Petroferm Inc.
Polyken™ is a trademark of Testing Machines Inc.
Skydrol® is a registered trademark of the Monsanto Company
ASTM: American Society for Testing and Materials (U.S.A.)
SAE: Society of Automotive Engineers (U.S.A.)
UL: Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (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. 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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