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Technical Data Sheet

BRADY B-136 MATTE METALLIZED POLYESTER LABEL STOCK

TDS No. B-136
Effective Date: 27-Jan-2000

Description:
Brady B-136 is a metallized polyester film with a matte inkjet printable topcoat and a permanent acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive.

Brady B-136 is used primarily as an identification label or rating plate material. Variable information can be added using inkjet printers. Hewlett Packard's 600 Series or newer black inks are recommended for use with this product.

Brady B-136 has good smudge, solvent, and water resistance along with good temperature performance.


Details:


PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
TEST METHODS
AVERAGE RESULTS
ThicknessASTM D 1000
-Topcoat
-Film
-Adhesive
-Total
0.0015 inch (0.038 mm)
0.0020 inch (0.051 mm)
0.0025 inch (0.064 mm)
0.0060 inch (0.153 mm)
Adhesion to:
-Stainless Steel


-Textured ABS


-Polypropylene
ASTM D 1000
20 minute dwell
24 hour dwell

20 minute dwell
24 hour dwell

20 minute dwell
24 hour dwell
50 oz/in (55 N/100 mm)
60 oz/in (66 N/100 mm)

30 oz/in (33 N/100 mm)
40 oz/in (44 N/100 mm)

35 oz/in (38 N/100 mm)
41 oz/in (45 N/100 mm)
TackASTM D 2979
Polyken™ Probe Tack
1 second dwell
45.8 oz (1300 g)
Application TemperatureLowest application temperature to stainless steel
50ºF (10ºC)
The following testing is performed with the B-136 printed with Hewlett Packard's 600 Series ink. All samples allowed to dwell 24 hours prior to testing. Samples were tested on flat aluminum panels.

PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES
TEST METHODS
TYPICAL RESULTS
High Service Temperature30 days at 293°F (145°C)No yellowing up to 120ºC; slight topcoat yellowing at 130ºC & 145ºC. No print fade was observed.
Low Service Temperature30 days at -40°F (-40°C)No visible effect
Humidity Resistance30 days at 100°F (37°C), 95% R.H.No visible effect
UV Light Resistance30 days in UV Sunlighter™ 100No visible effect on print. Very slight topcoat yellowing.
WeatherabilityASTM G 26
30 days in Xenon Arc Weatherometer		No visible effect on print. Slight chalking when rubbed.
Abrasion ResistanceTaber Abraser, CS-10 grinding wheels, 250 g/arm (Fed. Std. 191A, Method 5306)HP600 Series ink still legible after 500 cycles.

PERFORMANCE PROPERTY
CHEMICAL RESISTANCE
Samples were printed with HP 600 Series inks, laminated to flat aluminum panels, and dwelled 24 hours prior to test. Testing consisted of 5 cycles of 10 minute immersions in the specified chemicals followed by 30 minute recovery periods. After the final immersion the flat samples were rubbed with cotton swabs. Testing was conducted at room temperature.
CHEMICAL REAGENT
APPEARANCE OF
LABEL STOCK
APPEARANCE OF
HEWLETT PACKARD'S
600 SERIES BLACK INK
Methyl Ethyl KetoneSlight adhesive oozeModerate smear when rubbed
1,1,1-TrichloroethaneSlight adhesive oozeSlight smear when rubbed
TolueneSlight adhesive oozeModerate smear when rubbed
Freon® TMSNo visible effectSlight smear when rubbed
Isopropyl AlcoholNo visible effectSlight smear when rubbed
Mineral SpiritsNo visible effectNo visible effect
JP-8 Jet FuelNo visible effectNo visible effect
ASTM #3 OilNo visible effectNo visible effect
Mil 5606 OilLabel turned pinkNo visible effect
Skydrol® 500B-4Slight adhesive oozeModerate smear when rubbed
Super Agitene®No visible effectNo visible effect
Deionized WaterNo visible effectNo visible effect
3% Alconox® DetergentNo visible effectModerate smear of print during immersion
10% Sodium Hydroxide SolutionNo visible effectSevere smear when rubbed
10% Sulfuric Acid SolutionNo visible effectNo visible effect
Product testing, customer feedback, and history of similar products, support a customer performance expectation of at least two 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.
Freon® is a registered trademark of Du Pont de Nemours, E.I. and Company.
Polyken™ is a trademark of Testing Machines Inc.
Skydrol® is a registered trademark of the Monsanto Company
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.)

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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