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Technical Data Sheet

BRADY B-545 PREMIUM PAPER LABEL STOCK

TDS No. B-545
Effective Date: 05-Jun-2001

Description:
Brady B-545 is a premium paper label stock, suitable for thermal transfer printing, with a permanent pressure sensitive adhesive.


Details:


Use:
Brady B-545, in conjunction with Right-to-Know Labeling software, is designed for use with the Brady Labelizer® Plus Industrial Labeling System and the VersaPrinter™ Label and Sign Maker System.

Adhesive Type:
Permanent acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive

Substrate Type:
Topcoated paper

Standard Material Color:
White

Standard Legend Color:
Black

Thickness (PSTC-33):
Total: 0.0038 in. (0.097mm)

Tensile Strength (PSTC-31):
35 lb/in. (612 N/100mm)

Elongation (PSTC-31):
3%

Adhesive Properties:
Adhesion to Steel (PSTC-1)
15 Minute Dwell (Avg.) -- label destroys
Ultimate Dwell (72 Hrs.) (Avg.) -- label destroys
Tack (ASTM D 2979) (Avg.) -- 1500 g (14.7 N)
Drop Shear (PSTC-7) (Avg.) -- 8 Hrs.

Abrasion Resistance (Method 5306 of U.S. Federal Test Method Std. No. 191A):
CS-10 wheels, 250 g wts.
The printed legend withstands up to 150 cycles.
Substrate withstands up to 1500 cycles.

Gloss:
3 Gardner Units

Minimum Application Temperature:
50°F (10°C)

Service Temperature:
-40°F to 160°F (-40°C to 71°C)

Average Outdoor Durability:
Not recommended for outdoor use unless overlaminated.

Chemical Resistance:
No exposure recommended unless overlaminated.

Shelf Life:
1 year when stored at 70°F (21°C) and 40% to 50% R.H.





Trademarks:
Labelizer® is a registered trademark of Brady Worldwide, Inc.
Signmark® is a registered trademark of Brady Worldwide, Inc.
VersaPrinter™ is a trademark of Brady Worldwide, Inc.
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. 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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