Details:
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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
-Total (excluding liner)
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0.0032 inch (0.081 mm)
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Adhesion
-Glass
-Polypropylene
-Stainless steel
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ASTM D 1000
20 minute dwell
24 hour dwell
20 minute dwell
24 hour dwell
20 minute dwell
24 hour dwell
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14 oz/inch (15.4 N/100 mm)
18 oz/inch (19.9 N/100 mm)
17 oz/inch (17.5 N/100 mm)
18 oz/inch (20.2 N/100 mm)
15 oz/inch (16.6 N/100 mm)
22 oz/inch (24.4 N/100 mm)
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ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES - LABEL APPLIED TO ROOM TEMPERATURE SURFACE
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B-492 samples were printed with Series R6400 ribbon on Bradyprinter™ THT Model 300X-Plus thermal transfer printer. Printed B-492 samples were laminated at room termperature to surfaces listed below and allowed to dwell 24 hours at room temperature prior to exposure to the indidcated environments. Labels applied with three applications (gapped, overlapped [with 1/8" overlap], longitudinal to 1.5 mL Eppendorf tubes, 5 mL Cryogenic vials, 15 mL and 50 mL Polypropylene tubes, 15 mL Glass tubes, Plasitc Whirl-pak bags and straws.
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NOTE: Testing was completed on the following surfaces; Cardboard, Aluminum and Stainless steel boxes¹; Polycarbonate boxes ²; Eppendorf 1.5mL tube and tube tops¹, Cryogenic vials 5mL², 50mL Polypropylene tubes¹, 15mL Polypropylene tubes³, 15mL Glass tubes¹, Plastic bags (Whirl-pak)4 and Straws5
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ENVIRONMENT
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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 elevated temperatures
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Moderate discoloration at 266°F (130°C), no visible effect to print. Severe yellowing at 266°F (130°C), label still functional.
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Pressure Cooker
(simulate autoclave)
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3 cycles of 1 hour in 250°F (121°C)/15 psi pressure cooker and 23 hours at room temperature
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 Glass test tube 1/8" overlap, gapped, longitudinal
 Polypropylene centrifuge tube 1/8" overlap, gapped, longitudinal
 Glass microscope slide
 Flat polypropylene
 Aluminum foil
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Liquid Nitrogen
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3 cycles of 4 hours at -320°F (-196°C) and 20 hours at room temperature
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 Glass test tube 1/8" overlap, gapped, longitudinal
 Polypropylene centrifuge tube 1/8" overlap, gapped, longitudinal
 Glass microscope slide
 Straws; Large & Small
 Plastic Whirl-Pak bags
 Flat polypropylene
 Aluminum foil
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Freezer
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3 cycles of 16 hours at -112°F (-80°C) and 8 hours at room temperature
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 Glass test tube 1/8" overlap, gapped, longitudinal
 Polypropylene centrifuge tube 1/8" overlap, gapped, longitudinal
 Glass microscope slide
 Straws; Large & Small
 Plastic Whirl-Pak bags
 Flat polypropylene
 Aluminum foil
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Liquid Nitrogen to boiling water
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1 hour at -320°F (-196°C) then placed in boiling water 212°F (100°C) for 10 minutes
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 Glass test tube 1/8" overlap, gapped, overlapped
 Polypropylene centrifuge tube, gapped
 Polypropylene centrifuge tube, 1/8" overlapped, longitudinal
 Glass microscope slide
 Flat polypropylene
 Aluminum foil
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Freezer to boiling water
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1 hour at -112°F (-80°C) then placed in boiling water 212°F (100°C) for 10 minutes
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 Glass test tube 1/8" overlap, gapped, longitudinal
 Polypropylene centrifuge tube, gapped
 Polypropylene centrifuge tube, longitudinal, 1/8" overlap
 Glass microscope slide
 Flat polypropylene
 Aluminum foil
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 =Label suitable for application; no visible effect, label remains adhered to test surface
 =Label may work in application; test results were mixed
1Metal surfaces should be labeled at room temperature only.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANACE PROPERTIES - LABEL APPLIED TO COLD SURFACE
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B-492 samples were printed with Series R6400 ribbon on Bradyprinter™ THT Model 300X-Plus thermal transfer printer. Surfaces listed below were stored for 24 hours in either liquid nitrogen at -320°F (-196°C) or in a freezer at -112°F (-80°C). Printed B-492 samples were then laminated immediately after removal of the surfaces from liquid nitrogen or freezer. Samples were allowed to dwell 24 hours at room temperature prior to exposure to the indicated environments. Labels were applied with three applications (gapped, overlapped [with 1/8" overlap], longitudinal) to glass test tubes (1.1 cm outer diameter) and polypropylene centrifuge tubes (5 ml capacity).
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ENVIRONMENT
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TEST METHOD
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TYPICAL RESULTS
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Liquid Nitrogen
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3 cycles of 4 hours at -320°F (-196°C) and 20 hours at room temperature
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 Glass test tube, 1/8" overlap, gapped, longitudinal
 Polypropylene centrifuge tube, 1/8" overlap
 Glass microscope slide
 Flat polypropylene
 Plastic Whirl-Pak bags
 Straws; Large & Small
 Aluminum foil
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Freezer
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3 cycles of 16 hours at -112°F (-80°C) and 8 hours at room temperature
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 Glass test tube, gapped
 Glass test tube, longitudinal, 1/8" overlap
 Polypropylene centrifuge tube, gapped,
 Polypropylene centrifuge tube, 1/8" overlap, longitudinal
 Plastic Whirl-Pak bags
 Straws; Large & Small
 Glass microscope slide
 Flat polypropylene
 Aluminum foil
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Liquid Nitrogen to boiling water
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1 hour at -320°F (-196°C) then placed in boiling water 212°F (100°C) for 10 minutes
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 Glass test tube, gapped
 Glass test tube, 1/8" overlap, longitudinal
 Polypropylene centrifuge tube 1/8" overlap
 Glass microscope slide
 Flat polypropylene
 Aluminum foil
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Freezer to boiling water
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1 hour at -112°F (-80°C) then placed in boiling water 212°F (100°C) for 10 minutes
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 Glass test tube, gapped
 Glass test tube, 1/8" overlap, longitudinal
 Polypropylene centrifuge tube 1/8" overlap
 Glass microscope slide
 Flat polypropylene
 Aluminum foil
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PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES - CHEMICAL
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Flat samples of B-492 were printed wtih Series R6400 ribbon on Bradyprinter™ THT Model 300X-Plus thermal transfer printer. Printed samples were laminated and allowed to dwell 24 hours prior to testing. Test conducted at room temperature. Samples immersed in test solvents for 15 minutes. The samples were removed and rubbed 10 times with a cotton swab saturated with the test fluid. The rating scale below show the effect to the quality of the print for each sample.
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CHEMICAL REAGENT
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R6400 Ribbon
EFFECT TO
PRINT / TOPCOAT
WITH RUB
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R6400 Ribbon
EFFECT TO
PRINT / TOPCOAT
WITHOUT RUB
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R6400 Ribbon
EFFECT TO LABEL STOCK
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R4300 Ribbon
EFFECT TO
PRINT / TOPCOAT
WITH RUB
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R4300 Ribbon
EFFECT TO
PRINT / TOPCOAT
WITHOUT RUB
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R4300 Ribbon
EFFECT TO LABEL STOCK
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Ethanol
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1
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1
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No visible effect
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2
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1
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Slight print removal
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Toluene
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1
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1
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Slight edge infiltration or lifting
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4
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1
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Severe print removal/smear
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Isopropanol
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1
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1
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Slight edge infiltration or lifting
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2
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1
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Slight print smear/removal
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Xylene
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1
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1
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Slight edge infiltration or lifting
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4
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1
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Severe print smear/removal
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Dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO)
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1
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1
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No visible effect
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2
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1
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Slight print smear/removal
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50% Acetic Acid
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1
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1
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No visible effect
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1
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1
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No visible effect
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10% Sodium Hydroxide
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4
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4
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Topcoat delams from label
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4
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4
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No visible effect
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10% Clorox® Bleach Solution
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1
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1
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No visible effect
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1
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1
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No visible effect
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Rating Scale Topcoat & Print Rating Scale - Adhesive
1 = no visible effect 1 = no visible effect
2 = slight smear or print removal, detectable but minimal smear 2 = slight effect, slight edge infitration or lifting
3 = moderate smear or print removal (print still legible) 3 = moderate effect, severe edge infiltration or lifting
4 = severe smear or print removal (print illegible or just barely legible 4 = severe effect, severe edge infiltration
5 = complete print and/or topcoat removal 5 = label removed
Storage Stability:
Product testing, customer feedback, and history of simialr 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 punctional testing protocols that will qualify a product's fitness for use, in their actual applications.
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Trademarks:
BradyPrinter™ is a trademark of Brady Worldwide, Inc.
Clorox® is a registerd trademark of the Clorox Company.
Freezerbondz™ is a trademark of Brady Worldwide, Inc.
ASTM: American Society for Testing and Materials (U.S.A.)
S. I.: International System of Units
¹ = VWR International
² = Nalgene®
³ = Becton Dickinson Labware- Blue Max™Jr.
4 = Nasco
5 = Pentatration inovation (Small straw #13441/0280), (Large straw #19042/0010)
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 relied on as meeting specified performance criteria.
Customers desiring to develop specifications or performance criteria for
specific product applications should contact Brady for further infromation.
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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Material may not be reproduced or distributed in any form without permission.
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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. |
