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Technical Data Sheet

BRADY B-411 THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE POLYOLEFIN TAG STOCK

TDS No. B-411
Effective Date: 21-Feb-2000

Description:
Brady B-411 is a white, 7 mil spunbound polyolefin tag material with a surface specifically formulated for thermal transfer printing.

Brady B-411 is designed for harsh environments, as well as general purpose tag applications, where resistance to water and chemicals is required. Brady B-411 is not recommended for outdoor applications.

Recommended ribbon is the Brady R4300 black ribbon.


Details:


PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
TEST METHODS
AVERAGE RESULTS
Total Thickness ASTM D 1000
0.0067 inch (0.170 mm)
Tensile Strength and Elongation ASTM D 1000
-Machine
 
43 lbs/inch (753 N/100 mm), 16%
Hole Tear Strength Brady LAB F003*
4.1lbs (1.86 kg)
Tear Propagation Resistance ASTM D1938
-Machine
 
32.2 oz (915 g)
* LAB F003 is a Brady Worldwide, Inc. laboratory test procedure and is available upon request.

Performance properties tested on B-411 printed with Series R4300 ribbon and a BradyPrinter™ THT Model 203X thermal transfer printer.

PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES
TEST METHOD
TYPICAL RESULTS
High Service Temperature 30 days at 50ºC (122ºF) Moderate edge curl
Low Service Temperature 30 days at -40ºC (-40ºF) No visible effect
Humidity Resistance 30 days at 100°F (37°C) and 95% R.H. No visible effect
UV Light Resistance 30 days in UV Sunlighter™ 100 No visible effect
Weatherability* ASTM G155, Cycle 1
30 days in Xenon Arc Weatherometer		 Excessive egg shelling
Salt Fog Resistance ASTM B 117
30 days in 5% salt fog solution chamber		 No visible effect
* B-411 is not recommended for outdoor use

PERFORMANCE PROPERTY
CHEMICAL RESISTANCE

Samples printed with Series R4300 ribbon. Test was conducted at room temperature except where noted. Testing consisted of 5 cycles of 10 minute immersions in the specified test fluid followed by a 30 minute r ecovery period. After final immersion, samples rubbed 10 times with cotton swab saturated with test fluid.

CHEMICAL REAGENT
SUBJECTIVE OBSERVATION OF VISUAL CHANGE
LABEL STOCK
SUBSTRATE
EFFECT TO PRINT WITHOUT RUB
EFFECT TO PRINT WITH RUB
Methyl Ethyl Ketone No visible effect No visible effect Severe print smear
1,1,1-Trichloroethane No visible effect No visible effect Severe print smear
Toluene No visible effect No visible effect Severe print smear
Isopropyl Alcohol No visible effect No visible effect Moderate print smear
Mineral Spirits No visible effect No visible effect Moderate print smear
JP-8 Jet Fuel No visible effect No visible effect Moderate print smear
ASTM #3 Oil Slight discoloration No visible effect No visible effect
Mil 5606 Oil Slight discoloration No visible effect Slight print removal
Skydrol® 500B-4 No visible effect No visible effect Slight print removal
Super Agitene® No visible effect No visible effect Slight print removal
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 Slight discoloration No visible effect No visible effect
10% Sulfuric Acid Solution Slight discoloration No visible effect No visible effect
Northwoods™ Buzz Saw Degreaser Slight discoloration No visible effect No visible effect

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.
BradyPrinter™ is a trademark of Brady Worldwide, Inc.
Northwoods™ is a trademark of the Superior Chemical Corporation.
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.)
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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