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BRADY B-488 MATTE WHITE POLYESTER LABEL STOCK TDS No. B-488 Effective Date: 03/26/2019 Description: GENERAL Print Technology: Thermal Transfer Material Type: Polyester Finish: Matte Adhesive: Permanent acrylic

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General and bar code labeling RECOMMENDED RIBBONS Brady Series R4300 Brady Series R6200 (alternate) REGULATORY/AGENCY APPROVALS UL: B-488 is a UL Recognized Component to UL969 Labeling and Marking Standard when printed with the Brady Series R4300 and the Brady Series R6200 ribbons. See UL file MH17154 for specific details. UL information can be accessed online at UL.com in the UL Product iQ area. CSA: B-488 is CSA Accepted when printed with the Brady Series R4300 and the Brady Series R6200 ribbons. See CSA file 041833 for specific details. CSA information can be accessed online at directories.csa-international.org For information on the Weee-RoHS compliance status for a Brady Product go to one of the following websites: In Canada: www.bradycanada.ca/weee-rohs In Europe: www.bradyeurope.com/rohs In Japan: www. brady.co.jp/products/labelsuse/rohs All other regions: www.bradyid.com/weee-rohs SPECIAL FEATURES B-488 is designed to withstand numerous solvents and variable temperatures when applied to various surfaces including stainless steel and polypropylene. Details: PHYSICAL PROPERTIES TEST METHODS AVERAGE RESULTS Thickness ASTM D 1000 -Substrate -Adhesive -Total (excluding liner) 0.0027 inch (0.0685 mm) 0.0010 inch (0.0254 mm) 0.0037 inch (0.0939 mm) Adhesion to: -Stainless Steel -Polypropylene -Textured ABS -FR-4 Epoxy PCB Material ASTM D 1000 20 minute dwell 24 hour dwell 20 minute dwell 24 hour dwell 20 minute dwell 24 hour dwell 20 minute dwell 24 hour dwell 41 oz/in (44.9 N/100 mm) 45 oz/in (52.5 N/100 mm) 27 oz/in (29.6 N/100 mm) 30 oz/in (32.8 N/100 mm) 8 oz/in (9.9 N/100 mm) 9 oz/in (10.9 N/100 mm) 35 oz/in (38.3 N/100 mm) 45 oz/in (51.4 N/100 mm) Tack ASTM D 2979

35.2 oz (1000 g) Tensile Strength and Elongation ASTM D 1000 -Machine direction 35 lbs/in (612 N/100 mm), 43% Application Temperature Lowest application temperature to stainless steel 50°F (10°C) The following testing was performed with B-488 printed with the Brady Series R4300 and the Brady Series R6200 ribbons. All samples were allowed to dwell 24 hours prior to testing. Samples were tested on flat aluminum panels. Results are the same for both ribbons unless stated otherwise. PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES TEST METHODS EFFECT TO TAPE EFFECT TO PRINT High Service Temperature 30 days at 320°F (160°C) No visible effect at 145°C, slight yellowing at 160°C No visible effect Low Service Temperature 30 days at -40°F (-40°C) No visible effect No visible effect Humidity Resistance 30 days at 100°F (37°C), 95% R.H. No visible effect No visible effect UV Light Resistance 30 days in UV Sunlighter TM 100 No visible effect No visible effect Weatherability ASTM G155, Cycle 1 30 days in Xenon Arc Weatherometer No visible effect No visible effect Salt Fog Resistance ASTM B 117 30 days in 5% Salt Fog Chamber No visible effect No visible effect Abrasion Resistance Taber Abraser, CS-10 grinding wheels, 500 g/arm, 100 cycles (Fed. Std. 191A, Method 5306) No visible effect Print still legible after 100 cycles PERFORMANCE PROPERTY CHEMICAL RESISTANCE Samples were printed with the Brady Series R4300 ribbon, laminated to flat aluminum panels and allowed to dwell 24 hours prior to test. Testing consisted of 5 cycles of 10 minute immersions in the specified chemical followed by 30 minute recovery periods. After the final immersion the flat samples were rubbed 10 times with cotton swabs. Testing was conducted at room temperature. CHEMICAL REAGENT SUBJECTIVE OBSERVATION OF VISUAL CHANGE EFFECT TO LABEL STOCK R4300 Methyl Ethyl Ketone No visible effect Slight smear when rubbed 1,1,1-Trichloroethane No visible effect Moderate smear when rubbed Toluene No visible effect Moderate smear when rubbed Freon® TMS No visible effect Slight smear when rubbed Isopropyl Alcohol No visible effect No visible effect Mineral Spirits No visible effect Slight smear when rubbed

Moderate smear when rubbed ASTM #3 Oil No visible effect No visible effect Mil 5606 Oil No visible effect No visible effect Skydrol® 500B-4 No visible effect Slight smear when rubbed Super Agitene® No visible effect No visible effect Deionized Water No visible effect No visible effect 3% Alconox® Detergent No visible effect No visible effect 10% Sodium Hydroxide Solution No visible effect No visible effect 10% Sulfuric Acid Solution No visible effect No visible effect Samples were printed with the Brady Series R6200 ribbon, laminated to flat aluminum panels and allowed to dwell 24 hours prior to test. Testing consisted of 5 cycles of 10 minute immersions in the specified chemical followed by 30 minute recovery periods. After the final immersion the flat samples were rubbed 10 times with cotton swabs. Testing was conducted at room temperature. CHEMICAL REAGENT SUBJECTIVE OBSERVATION OF VISUAL CHANGE EFFECT TO LABEL STOCK R6200 Methyl Ethyl Ketone No visible effect Severe smear when rubbed 1,1,1-Trichloroethane No visible effect Slight smear when rubbed Toluene No visible effect Moderate smear when rubbed Freon® TMS No visible effect Moderate smear when rubbed Isopropyl Alcohol No visible effect No visible effect Mineral Spirits No visible effect No visible effect JP-8 Jet Fuel No visible effect No visible effect ASTM #3 Oil No visible effect No visible effect Mil 5606 Oil No visible effect No visible effect Skydrol® 500B-4 No visible effect Severe smear when rubbed Super Agitene® No visible effect No visible effect Deionized Water No visible effect No visible effect 3% Alconox® Detergent No visible effect No visible effect 10% Sodium Hydroxide Solution No visible effect No visible effect 10% Sulfuric Acid Solution No visible effect No visible effect Shelf Life: Shelf life is 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° F (27° C) and 60% RH. It remains the responsibility of the user to assess the risk of using this product. We encourage customers to develop testing protocols that will qualify a product's fitness for use in their actual application.

Trademarks: Alconox® is a registered trademark of Alconox Co. Freon® is a registered trademark of Du Pont de Nemours, E.I. and Company Polyken TM is trademark of Testing Machines Inc. Skydrol® is a registered trademark of the Monsanto Company Sunlighter TM 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.) CSA: Canadian Standards Association UL: Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (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. Copyright 2019 Brady Worldwide, Inc. All Rights Reserved Material may not be reproduced or distributed in any form without written permission. Brady North America 6555 W. Good Hope Road Milwaukee, WI 53223 USA Tel: 414-358-6600 Fax: 800-292-2289