Technical Data Sheet

BRADY B-7566 THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE TAMPER-EVIDENT CLEAR POLYESTER LABEL STOCK

TDS No. B-7566
Effective Date: 30-Jan-2007

Description:


GENERAL
Print Technology
: Thermal Transfer
Material Type: Polyester
Finish: Gloss Clear

Adhesive: Tamper Indicating Acrylic

APPLICATIONS
Material that requires high performance and evidence of label removal.


RECOMMENDED RIBBONS
Brady series R6000 and R4400 colored (red, blue, and green)

REGULATORY/AGENCY APPROVALS
Brady B-7566 is RoHS compliant to 2005/618/EC MCV amendment to RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC.


SPECIAL FEATURES
B-7566 is designed to leave a "VOID" footprint when the label is removed. In addition, a "VOID" pattern will appear on the top surface of the label in order to prevent it from being reused. Recommended 24 hour room temperature dwell before removal for full tamper evident performance. The adhesive nature of this product does not allow for repositioning and requires minimal handling in order to prevent prematurely exposed VOID pattern.



Details:



PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
TEST METHODS
AVERAGE RESULTS
Thickness ASTM D 1000
-Substrate
-Adhesive
-Total
 
0.0014 inch (0.036 mm)
0.0011 inch (0.028 mm)
0.0025 inch (0.064 mm)
Adhesion to:
-Stainless Steel

-Aluminum

-Glass

-Smooth ABS

- Textured ABS

- Polypropylene

- Painted enamel

- Powder coated enamel
ASTM D 1000
30 minute dwell

30 minute dwell

30 minute dwell

30 minute dwell

30 minute dwell

30 minute dwell

30 minute dwell

30 minute dwell
 
66 oz/in (72 N/100 mm)

36 oz/in (39 N/100 mm)

61 oz/in (67 N/100 mm)

60 oz/in (65 N/100 mm)

19 oz/in (21 N/100 mm)

64 oz/in (70 N/100 mm)

59 oz/in (61 N/100 mm)

27 oz/in (29 N/100 mm)
Drop Shear PSTC-7
19 hours*
Tensile Strength and Elongation ASTM D 1000
-Machine Direction
 
33 lbs/in (5.82 N/100 mm), 196%
Application Temperature Lowest application temperature to stainless steel
39°F (4°C)

*minimum value

Tamper evident adhesive performance properties were tested on B-7566 laminated to the indicated surfaces, exposed to the indicated environments and removed from the environments prior to testing. The label was removed at a 135° angle with a peel rate of 90 in/min and the remaining VOID adhesive pattern on each surface was observed.  Upon label removal, tamper evidency may not always be apparent on the surface to which the label was adhered.  In most cases, the label is not reusable as the VOID pattern will be visible on the top surface of the label.

SUBJECTIVE OBSERVATION OF ADHESIVE PERFORMANCE
(PERCENTAGE OF VOID PATTERN RETAINED)
SURFACE TYPE
24 hours at
72°F (22°C)
30 days at
104°F (40°C)
30 days at
-40°F (-40°C)
30 days at
-94°F (-70°C)
Laminated to:
-Stainless Steel

-Aluminum

-Glass

-Smooth ABS

- Textured ABS

- Polypropylene

- Painted enamel

- Powder coated metal
 
50%-75%

15%-30%

40%-50%

60%-65%

20-30%

60%-75%

50%-60%

75%-100%
 
85%-100%

5%-20%

40%-65%

85%-100%

60%-80%

25%-40%

80%-100%

85%-100%
 
30%-75%

40%-75%

40%-50%

85%-100%

30%-55%

10%-20%

50%-80%

50%-100%
 
10%-25%

0%-15%

0%-15%

80%-95%

0%-15%

30%-45%

10%-25%

0%-15%

 

Performance properties tested on B-7566 samples printed using Series R6000 ribbon and a BradyPrinter™ THT Model 300X Thermal Transfer Printer. The labels were printed with alphanumerics and 3:1 ratio with 6 mil minimum X dimension barcode. Printed samples of B-7566 were laminated to aluminum before exposure to the indicated environmental condition.

PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES
TEST METHODS
TYPICAL RESULTS
Long Term High Service Temperature 30 days at 175°F (80°C) No visible effect
Long Term Low Service Temperature 30 days at -94°F (-70°C) No visible effect
Humidity Resistance 30 days at 100°F (37°C), 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
No visible effect to print


PERFORMANCE PROPERTY
CHEMICAL RESISTANCE


Samples printed with a BradyPrinter™ THT Model 300X using Brady Series R6000 ribbon and then laminated to aluminum panels. Test was conducted at room temperature after 24 hour dwell. Testing consisted of 5 cycles of 10 minute immersions in the specified chemical reagent followed by 30 minute recovery periods. After final immersion, samples rubbed 10 times with cotton swab saturated with test fluid.

CHEMICAL REAGENT
SUBJECTIVE OBSERVATION OF VISUAL CHANGE
LABEL STOCK
SUBSTRATE/
ADHESIVE
R6000 PRINTING
EFFECTS OF
IMMERSION
R6000 PRINTING
COTTON SWAB RUBS
Methyl Ethyl Ketone No visible effect Moderate smear or print removal (print still legible) Complete print and/or topcoat removal
Toluene No visible effect Severe smear or print removal (print illegible or just barely legible) Complete print and/or topcoat removal
Isopropyl Alcohol No visible effect No visible effect No visible effect
Mineral Spirits No visible effect No visible effect No visible effect
JP-8 Jet Fuel No visible effect No visible effect No visible effect
Gasoline No visible effect No visible effect Complete print and/or topcoat removal
SAE 20 WT Oil No visible effect No visible effect No visible effect
Mil 5606 Oil No visible effect No visible effect No visible effect
Skydrol® 500B-4 No visible effect Complete print and/or topcoat removal Complete print and/or topcoat removal
Deionized Water No visible effect No visible effect No visible effect
10% Sodium Hydroxide Solution No visible effect Moderate smeal or print removal (print still legible) Severe smear or print removal (print illegible or just barely legible)
10% Sulfuric Acid No visible effect No visible effect No visible effect
NorthwoodsTM Buzz Saw Cleaner No visible effect No visible effect No visible effect
Formula 409® No visible effect No visible effect No visible effect
Acetone No visible effect No visible effect Complete print and/or topcoat removal
Brake Fluid No visible effect No visible effect Complete print and/or topcoat removal


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:
BradyPrinter™ is a trademark of Brady Worldwide, Inc.
Formula 409® is a registered trademark of the Clorox Company
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
ANSI: American National Standards Institute (U.S.A.)
ASTM: American Society for Testing and Materials (U.S.A.)
PSTC: Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (U.S.A.)
SAE: Society of Automotive Engineers (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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