Technical Data Sheet

BRADY B-497 MATTE WHITE LOW PROFILE THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE POLYIMIDE LABEL STOCK

TDS No. B-497
Effective Date: 09/26/2006

Description:

GENERAL
Print Technology: Thermal Transfer
Material Type: White Polyimide (1 mil film)
Finish: Matte
Adhesive: Permanent Acrylic

APPLICATIONS
Printed circuit board and electronic component preprocess labeling

RECOMMENDED RIBBONS
Brady Series R6000 or R4800

REGULATORY/AGENCY APPROVALS

UL: B-497 is UL Recognized to UL969 Labeling and Marking Standard when printed with Brady Series R6000 or R4800 ribbon. See UL file MH17154 for specific details. UL information can be accessed online at UL.com. Search in Certifications area.

 

Brady B-497 is RoHS compliant to 2005/618/EC MCV amendment to RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC.


SPECIAL FEATURES
B-497has a low profile (1 mil) film, allowing for easier use in processes which demand thin and/or lighter weight label materials.

B-497 matte topcoat is designed to resist solder balls from sticking to the label after exposure to molten wave solder.

B-497 in combination with the Series R6000 or R4800 ribbon, passes the requirements of MIL-STD-202G, Notice 12, Method 215K.


Details:


PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
TEST METHODS
TYPICAL RESULTS
Thickness ASTM D 1000
-Substrate
-Adhesive
-Total
 
0.0017 inch (0.043 mm)
0.0017 inch (0.043 mm)
0.0034 inch (0.086 mm)
Adhesion to:
-Stainless Steel


-Epoxy PC Board		 ASTM D 1000
20 minute dwell
24 hour dwell

20 minute dwell
24 hour dwell
 
35 oz/in (39 N/100 mm)
50 oz/in (55 N/100 mm)

30 oz/in (33 N/100mm)
40 oz/in (44 N/100mm)
Tack ASTM D 2979
Polyken™ Probe Tack
1 second dwell
 
31 oz (850 g)
Drop Shear PSTC-7 (except use 1/2" x 1" sample)
> 100 hours
Flammability ASTM D 1000
Average Burn Time
 
< 2 seconds
Dielectric Strength ASTM D 1000
8500 volts

Performance properties tested on B-497 printed with Series R4800 and R6000 ribbons using a BradyPrinter™ THT Model 300X thermal transfer printer at a burn temperature of 28. Printed samples of B-497 were laminated to aluminum and allowed to dwell 24 hours before exposure to the indicated environmental conditions.


PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES
TEST METHODS
TYPICAL RESULTS
Short Term High Service Temperature 80 seconds at 572°F (300°C) No visible effect to label at 572°F (300°C), label discolors slightly at 608°F (320°C), but still functional, at 662°F (350°C) label still functional but moderately discolored and adhesive discolored at label edge; print is still legible.
5 minutes at 500°F (260°C) No visible effect to label at 260°C, label discolors slightly at 270°C, at 300°C label moderately discolors and adhesive discolors at label edge. Label remains functional.
2 hours at 338°F (170°C) No visible effect to label at 170°C, label discolors slightly at 190°C, moderately at 220°C, and severely at 260°C. Label remains functional.
Long Term High Service Temperature 1000 hours at 212°F (100°C) No visible effect to label at 100°C, label discolors slightly at 120°C, moderately at 145°C. Label remains functional.
Low Service Temperature 1000 hours at -94°F (-70°C) No visible effect
Humidity Resistance 1000 hours at 100°F (37°C), 95% R.H. No visible effect
UV Light Resistance 1000 hours in UV Sunlighter™ 100 Topcoat turns light yellow, label remains functional
Weatherability* ASTM G155, Cycle 1
1000 hours in Xenon Arc Weatherometer

 

Slight discoloration
Salt Fog Resistance ASTM B 117
30 days in 5% salt fog solution chamber

 

No visible effect
Abrasion Resistance Taber Abraser, CS-10 grinding wheels, 500 g/arm (Fed. Std. 191A, Method 5306) R4800: Print legible to 125 cycles
R6000: Print legible to 450 cycles
Vapor Phase Resistance Label adhered to epoxy PC board and exposed to:
2 minutes in Fluorinert™ FC-5312 vapor phase at 420°F (216°C)		 No visible effect without rub, moderate to total print smear with rub
*B-497 is not recommended for outdoor use.


PERFORMANCE PROPERTY
HEAT/CHEMICAL/ABRASION RESISTANCE
Samples printed with Series R6000 and R4800 thermal transfer ribbons using a BradyPrinter™ THT 300X at a burn temperature of 28. Labels printed with 3:1 ratio barcodes with 6 mil X dimension bars. Samples exposed to indicated environments. Abrasion Performance tested with 100 strokes of stainless steel ball (AISI 302, 0.3125" diameter) with 300 gram load.

R6000
TEST ENVIRONMENT
PCS (1)
READ RATE (2)
PCS AFTER ABRASION
READ RATE AFTER ABRASION
Control 99% 100% 99% 100%
260°C heat, 5 minutes 99% 100% 98% 100%
1,1,1,-
Trichloroethane,
74°C, 10 minutes		 98% 100% 98% 100%
Kyzen Corp. Aquanox SSA™ 30% aqueous, 40-50°C, 10 minutes (3) 98% 100% 98% 100%
RE-ENTRY® KNI 2000 Terpene 40-50°C,
10 minutes (3)		 98% 100% 98% 100%
BIOACT® EC-7R™ Terpene
40-45°C, 10 minutes (3)		 98% 100% 98% 100%
Alpha Metals Inc. 2110 Saponifier 6% aqueous, 65-70°C, 10 minutes (3) 98% 100% 97% 100%
Isopropanol 99%, 82°C, 10 minutes 99% 100% 99% 100%
Deionized Water, 100°C, 10 minutes 99% 100% 99% 100%
R4800
TEST ENVIRONMENT
PCS (1)
READ RATE (2)
PCS AFTER ABRASION
READ RATE AFTER ABRASION
Control 98% 100% 98% 100%
260°C heat, 5 minutes 97% 100% 97% 100%
1,1,1,-
Trichloroethane,
74°C, 10 minutes		 97% 100% 97% 100%
Kyzen Corp. Aquanox SSA™ 30% aqueous, 40-45°C, 10 minutes (3) 96% 100% 96% 100%
RE-ENTRY® KNI 2000 Terpene 40-45°C,
10 minutes (3)		 97% 100% 97% 100%
BIOACT® EC-7R™ Terpene 40-45°C, 10 minutes (3) 97% 100% 97% 100%
Alpha Metals Inc. 2110 Saponifier 6% aqueous, 65-70°C, 10 minutes (3) 96% 100% 96% 100%
Isopropanol 99%, 82°C, 10 minutes 97% 100% 98% 100%
Deionized Water, 100°C, 10 minutes 97% 100% 97% 100%

(1) PCS - Print Contrast Signal, PCS determined with Quick Check 500B, 0.005" aperture, 660 nm wave length. Quick Check 500B manufactured by Photographic Sciences Corp.

(2) Read rate determined using an Intermec® 1621 laser scanner.

(3) Followed by 2 minute immersion in deionized water at 100°C

PERFORMANCE PROPERTY
TEST METHOD
Chemical Resistance
MIL-STD-202G, Notice 12, Method 215K
Samples printed with Series R6000 and R4800 thermal transfer ribbons using BradyPrinter™ THT 300X at a burn temperature of 28. Labels printed with alphanumerics and 3:1 ratio barcodes with 6 mil X dimension bars. Samples subjected to 3 cycles of 3 minute immersions immediately followed by a toothbrush rub after each immersion.

TEST FLUID
RESULTS R6000
RESULTS R4800
Solvent A
1 part I PA, 3 parts Mineral Spirits

 

No visible effect

 

No visible effect
Solvent B
1,1,1-Trichloroethane

 

Solvent deleted per Notice 12

 

Solvent deleted per Notice 12
Solvent C
Terpene Defluxer

 

No visible effect

 

No visible effect
Solvent D
Saponifier @ 70°C

 

No visible effect

 

No visible effect

Product testing, customer feedback, and history of similar products, support a customerperformance expectation of at leastone 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 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:
Aquanox SSA™ is a trademark of Kyzen Corporation
BIOACT® is a registered trademark of Petroferm, Inc.
BradyPrinter™ is a trademark of Brady Worldwide, Inc.
EC-7R™ is a trademark of Petroferm Inc.
Fluorinert™ is a trademark of the 3M Corporation
Intermec® is a registered trademark of the Intermec Corporation
Polyken™ is a trademark of Testing Machines Inc.
RE-ENTRY® is a registered trademark of Environsolv Inc.
Sunlighter™ is a trademark of the Test Lab Apparatus Company
TLS2200® is a registered trademark of Brady Worldwide, Inc.
AISI: American Iron and Steel Institute (U.S.A.)
ASTM: American Society for Testing and Materials (U.S.A.)
PSTC: Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (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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