B-499 is a UL Recognized Component to UL969 Labeling and Marking Standard when printed with Brady Series R4300, R4900 and R6000 thermal transfer ribbons and R2000 and R5000 dot matrix ribbons. B-499 is CSA Accepted to C22.2 No.0.15-95 Adhesive Labels Standard when printed with Brady Series R4300 thermal transfer ribbon. Brady B-499 meets requirements of a halogen-free material per DIN VDE 0472 part 815. Thermal transfer print technology. Made with polyamide coated nylon cloth material. Matte white finish. Permanent acrylic adhesive. Used for wire marking and general labeling applications, not for outdoor use. Recommended ribbons thermal transfer ribbons Brady series R4300, Brady series R4900, Brady series R6000, Brady series R6000HF, Brady series R6200 and Brady series R4500 colored (red, blue and green), dot matrix ribbons Brady series R2000 and Brady series R5000.
Wire and electronic component marking. Permanent adhesive. High adhesion makes all purpose wire marking ideal for environments where heat, cold, oil and dirt are present. Also ideal for laboratory vial identification. Not intended for outdoor use.
Recommended Thermal Transfer Ribbons
Thermal transfer ribbons are only needed for labels that do not have self-contained print ribbons
Brady manufactures signs, labels, lockout tagout solutions, safety devices, industrial label printers, software, and spill control used to comply with regulatory standards in electronics, telecommunications, manufacturing, electrical, construction, education, and medical industries. The company, founded in 1914, is headquartered in Milwaukee, WI.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIESRESULTSTEST METHODS Substrate Thickness 0.0045 inch (0.115 mm) ASTM D 1000 Adhesive Thickness 0.0020 inch (0.051 mm) ASTM D 1000 Total Thickness 0.0065 inch (0.166 mm) ASTM D 1000 Adhesion to Stainless Steel 45 oz/inch (50 N/100 mm) 20 minute dwell; 80 oz/inch (88 N/100 mm) 24 hour dwell ASTM D 1001 Adhesion to Textured ABS 35 oz/inch (39 N/100 mm) 20 minute dwell; 40 oz/inch (44 N/100 mm) 24 hour dwell ASTM D 1002 Adhesion to Polypropylene 24 oz/inch (26 N/100 mm) 20 minute dwell; 24 oz/inch (26 N/100 mm) 24 hour dwell ASTM D 1003 Tack 29 oz (900 grams); Polyken Probe Tack ASTM D 2979 Drop Shear 9 hours PSTC-7 (except use 1/2" x 1" sample) Tensile Strength & Elongation 80 lb/in (1400 N/100 mm), 50% ASTM D 1000 Long Term High Service Temperature No visible effect to label at 90°C, slight discoloration at 110°C but label still functional, at 120°C label is severely discolored 30 days at 193°F (90°C) Short Term High Service Temperature No visible effect to label at 145°C, slight shrinkage at 180°C but label still functional 5 minutes at 293°F (145°C) Lower Service Temperature No visible effect 30 days at -40°F (-40°C) Weatherability Material wrinkled and embrittled 30 days in Xenon Arc Weatherometer (ASTM G155, Cycle 1) Humidity Resistance No visible effect 30 days at 100°F, 95% R.H. UV Light Resistance No visible effect 30 days in UV Sunlighter 100 Abrasion Resistance Print still legible at: 150 cycles with R4300, R4900, R6000, R6000 Halogen Free, R6200, R2000 and R5000 ribbons Taber Abraser, CS-10 grinding wheels, 500 g/arm (Fed. Std. 191A, Method 5306)