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PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
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TEST METHODS
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AVERAGE RESULTS
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Thickness
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ASTM D 1000
-Top Coat
-Substrate
-Adhesive
-Total
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0.0004 inch (0.010 mm)
0.0020 inch (0.051 mm)
0.0010 inch (0.025 mm)
0.0034 inch (0.086 mm)
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Adhesion to:
-Stainless Steel
- Painted Enamel
- Textured ABS
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ASTM D 1000
20 minute dwell
24 hour dwell
20 minutes dwell
24 hour dwell
20 minutes dwell
24 hour dwell
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51 oz/inch (56 N/100 mm)
53 oz/inch (58 N/100 mm)
48 oz/inch (53 N/100 mm)
51 oz/inch (56 N/100 mm)
7 oz/inch (8 N/100 mm)
7 oz/inch (8 N/100mm)
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Tack
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ASTM D 2979
Polyken™ Probe Tack
1 second dwell
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32 oz (900 g)
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Dielectric Strength
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ASTM D 1000
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8700 Volts
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B-413 is not recommended for low surface energy surfaces such as polyethylene and polypropylene.
Performance properties tested on B-413 printed with Series R6000 and R6200 ribbons using the Brady IP™ 300 thermal transfer printer. Printed samples were laminated to aluminum and allowed to dwell 24 hours before exposure to the indicated environments. Unless noted, results are the same for both ribbons.
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PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES
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TEST METHOD
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TYPICAL RESULTS
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High Service Temperature
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30 days at various temperatures
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No visible effect to label at 110oC.
Slightly darker at 120oC.
Slight shrinkage and darker at 145oC, but label still functional.
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Low Service Temperature
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30 days at -70°C
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No visible effect
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Short Term High Service Temperature
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5 minutes at various temperatures
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Slight shrink, no visible effect to label at 180°C.
Slight shrink, no visible effect to label at 200°C.
Slight shrink, no visible effect to label at 210°C.
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Humidity Resistance
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30 days at 100°F (37°C) and 95% relative humidity.
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No visible effect.
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Weatherability
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ASTM G155, Cycle 1
30 days in Xenon Arc Weatherometer
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Darkened, but label still functional.
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Salt Fog Resistance
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ASTM B 117
30 days in 5% salt fog solution chamber
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No visible effect.
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PERFORMANCE PROPERTY
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CHEMICAL RESISTANCE
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Samples were printed with Series R6000 and R6200 ribbons using a Brady IP™ 300 thermal transfer printer. Samples were laminated to aluminum panels and allowed to dwell 24 hours prior to testing. Testing was conducted at room temperature and consisted of 30 minute immersions in the specified test fluid. After immersion, the samples were removed from the test fluid and the printed image rubbed 10 times with a cotton swab saturated with the test fluid. The rating scale below shows the effect to the quality of the print for each sample.
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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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EFFECTS TO PRINTED IMAGE
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R6000
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R6200
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WITHOUT RUB
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WITH RUB
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WITHOUT RUB
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WITH RUB
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Acetone
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Slight adhesive ooze
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1
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5
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1
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5
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Toluene
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Slight adhesive ooze
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1
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5
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1
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5
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Isopropyl Alcohol
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No visible effect
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1
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1
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1
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1
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Mineral Spirits
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No visible effect
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1
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1
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1
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1
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Gasoline
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Slight adhesive ooze
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1
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1
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1
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1
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JP-8 Jet Fuel
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Slight adhesive ooze
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1
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1
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1
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1
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Brake Fluid
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No visible effect
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1
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1
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1
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1-2
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Skydrol® 500B-4
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Slight adhesive ooze
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1
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3
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2
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4
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SAE 20 WT Oil at 70°C
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No visible effect
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1
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1
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1
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1
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MIL 5606 Oil
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No visible effect
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1
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1
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1
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1
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Formula 409® Cleaner
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No visible effect
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1
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1
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1
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1
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Northwoods™ Buzz Saw Citrus Degreaser
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No visible effect
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1
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1
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1
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1
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Deionized Water
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No visible effect
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1
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1
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1
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1
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Rating Scale:
1= no visible effect
2= slight smear or print removal, detectable but minimal smear
3= moderate smear or print removal (print still legible)
4= severe smear or print removal (print illegible or just barely legible)
5= complete print and/or topcoat removal
NP= print removed prior to rub
