| TDS No. B-439 |
Effective Date: 16-Dec-1999
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Description:
B-439 is a colored vinyl film with an acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive and a topcoat specifically formulated for thermal transfer printing. Vinyl colors include the following: Silver, Gold, Red, Purple, Yellow, Orange, Green, Light Blue, Black, and White.
B-439 is designed for applications requiring various colors such as finished product identification, rating plates and general purpose identification.
B-439 is designed for use in ambient conditions with limited solvent exposure.
Recommended ribbons are Brady Series R4900 and R6000 black ribbons and R4400W white ribbon.
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Details:
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PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
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TEST METHODS
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AVERAGE RESULTS
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| Thickness |
ASTM D 1000
-Substrate
-Adhesive
-Total |
0.0035 inch (0.0889 mm)
0.0010 inch (0.0254 mm)
0.0045 inch (0.1143 mm)
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Adhesion to:
-Stainless Steel |
ASTM D 1000
20 minute dwell
24 hour dwell |
62 oz/in (68 N/100 mm)
95 oz/in (103 N/100 mm)
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| Tack |
ASTM D 2979
Polyken™ Probe Tack
1 second dwell |
34 oz (953 g)
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| Tensile Strength and Elongation |
ASTM D 1000
-Machine Direction
-Cross Direction |
14 lbs/in (245 N/100 mm), 130%
11 lbs/in (196 N/100 mm), 181%
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The following testing was performed with B-439 printed on a BradyPrinter™ THT 300X using Brady Series R4900, and R6000 ribbons. Samples laminated to aluminum panels. All samples allowed to dwell 24 hours prior to testing. Unless noted, results the same for both ribbons.
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PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES
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TEST METHODS
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EFFECT TO TAPE |
EFFECT TO PRINT
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| High Service Temperature |
30 days at 104°F (40°C) |
No visible effect |
No visible effect |
| Low Service Temperature |
30 days at -94°F (-70°C) |
No visible effect |
No visible effect |
| Humidity Resistance |
30 days at 100°F (37°C), 95% R.H. |
No visible effect |
No visible effect |
| UV Light Resistance |
30 days in UV Sunlighter™ 100 |
Slight material shrinkage |
No visible effect |
| Weatherability |
ASTM G155, Cycle 1
30 days in Xenon Arc Weatherometer |
Slight material shrinkage and color loss |
No visible effect |
| Abrasion Resistance |
Taber Abraser, CS-10 grinding wheels, 500 g/arm (Fed. Std. 191A, Method 5306) |
No visible effect |
Print legible up to:
R4900 50 cycles
R6000 280 cycles |
Samples printed with Series R4900 and R6000 ribbons using a BradyPrinter™ THT Model 300X Thermal Transfer Printer. Labels printed using a 3:1 ratio barcode with a 5 mil narrow X dimension bar. Test was conducted at room temperature after 24 hour dwell. Testing consisted of 5 cycles of 10 minute immersions in the specified chemical reagent followed by 30 minute recovery period. Samples rubbed 10 times with cotton swab immersed in test fluid after final immersion.
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CHEMICAL REAGENT
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SUBJECTIVE OBSERVATION OF VISUAL CHANGE
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EFFECT TO
LABEL STOCK
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PRINTING IMMERSIONS ONLY1
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R4900 PRINT WITH COTTON SWAB RUB
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R6000 PRINT WITH COTTON SWAB RUB
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| Isopropyl Alcohol |
NVE |
NVE |
NVE |
NVE |
| Mineral Spirits |
NVE |
NVE |
NVE |
NVE |
| JP-4 Jet Fuel |
NVE |
NVE |
NVE |
NVE |
| ASTM #3 Oil |
NVE |
NVE |
NVE |
NVE |
| Mil 5606 Oil |
NVE |
NVE |
NVE |
NVE |
| Super Agitene® |
NVE |
NVE |
NVE |
NVE |
| Alphametals BIOACT® EC-7R™ |
NVE |
NVE |
NVE |
NVE |
| Deionized Water |
NVE |
NVE |
NVE |
NVE |
| 3% Alconox® Detergent |
NVE |
NVE |
NVE |
NVE |
| 10% Sodium Hydroxide Solution |
NVE2 |
NVE |
NVE |
NVE |
| 10% Sulfuric Acid Solution |
NVE |
NVE |
NVE |
NVE |
1Results the same for R4900 and R6000 ribbons.
2NVE = No Visible Effect
B-439 is not recommended for use in harsh solvents such a 1,1,1 -Trichloroethane, Methyl Ethyl Ketone or Toluene.
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
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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.
Polyken™ is a trademark of Testing Machines Inc.
Sunlighter™ is a trademark of the Test Lab Apparatus Company
Super Agitene® is a registered trademark of Graymills Corporation
ASTM: American Society for Testing and Materials (U.S.A.)
All S.I. Units (metric) are mathematically derived from the U.S. Conventional
Units.
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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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