Thermal transfer printable labels for general industrial identification
The following chart shows the general industrial label materials available for the thermal transfer printers.
General Industrial Identification

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KEY
UL recognized
These materials are UL recognized.
These materials have static dissipative adhesives.
These materials have static dissipative adhesives.
CSA Approved
These materials are CSA approved.
AGA Approved
These materials are AGA approved.

Brady Material
Number
Applications.
.Special Properties
Max Service Temp.
OF (OC)
PAPER
Matte White Permanent Low Cost Paper (B-402)
Bar code and general labelingAggressive adhesive for bonding to corrugated, films, plastic and steel.
158 (70)
30 days
Matte White Repositionable Paper (B-408)
Bar code and general labelingRepositionable adhesive
70 (21)
30 days
Matte White Permanent Paper (B-424)
Bar code and general labelingGood contrast and smear resistance
158 (70)
30 days
POLYESTER
Glossy White Super Permanent Polyester (B-422)
Electronic PCB and component; bar code label and rating plates2 mil adhesive recommended for application on textured surfaces;
UL recognizedCSA Approved
248 (120)
30 days
Glossy White Permanent Polyester (B-423)
Electronic PCB and component; bar code label and rating plates
248 (120)
30 days
Matte Metallized Polyester (B-428)
Rating plates; electronic component markingUL recognizedCSA ApprovedAGA Approved
176 (80)
30 days
Glossy Clear Permanent Polyester (B-430)
General labeling rating/name platesTranslucent;
UL recognizedCSA Approved
212(100)
30 days
Rough Surface Glossy Clear Permanent Polyester (B-432)
General labeling rating/name platesTranslucent; 2 mil adhesive recommended for application on textured surfaces
UL recognizedCSA Approved
212(100)
30 days
Glossy White Removable Polyester (B-433)
Electronic PCB and component; bar code label and general purpose IDRemovable adhesive;
UL recognized
248 (120)
30 days
Rough Surface Glossy Metallized Permanent Polyester (B-434)
Rating plates and general-purpose labeling2 mil adhesive, recommended for application on textured surfaces.
UL recognizedCSA Approved
194 (90)
30 days
Glossy Metallized Permanent Polyester (B-435)
Rating plates and general-purpose labelingDesigned to withstand solvents while maintaining excellent image quality;
UL recognizedCSA ApprovedAGA Approved
212 (100)
30 days
Matte Metallized Tamper-Evident Polyester (B-438)
Rating plates and general-purpose labelingMetallized; leaves footprint when removed;
UL recognized
104 (40)
30 days
Matte White Permanent Polyester (B-459)
Electronic PCB and component; bar code label and rating platesUL recognizedCSA Approved
212 (100)
30 days
Ultra Aggressive Permanent Glossy White Polyester (B-483)
General purpose labelingHighest adhesion product for thermal transfer printing, designed for powder coated surfaces;
UL recognizedCSA Approved
248 (120)
30 days
Ultra Aggressive Matte Metallized Polyester (B-486)
Rating plates; electronic component markingHighest adhesion product for thermal transfer printing, designed for powder coated surfaces;
UL recognizedCSA Approved
248 (120)
30 days
High-Performance Matte White Permanent Polyester (B-488)
Electronic PCB and component; bar code label and rating platesHigh performance, white matte finish;
UL recognizedCSA ApprovedAGA Approved
248 (120)
30 days
Ultra Aggressive Permanent Matte White Polyester (B-489)
General purpose labelingUltra-aggressive adhesive for oily, greasy and powder coated surfaces.
UL recognizedCSA Approved
248 (120)
30 days
BradyBondz White Polyester (B-8423)
General purpose labelling and rating plate0.8 mil permanent acrylic adhesive.
248 (120)
30 days
POLYETHYLENE
Matte White Polyethylene Tag (B-109)
Multi-purpose identification tag, where durability and computer printability are requiredCross-laminated polyethylene provides extreme tear resistance and excellent cold-weather performance
120 (49)
30 days
POLYOLEFIN
Matte Super Clear Polyolefin (B-407)
General purpose labelingClear Polyolefin
UL recognizedCSA Approved
194 (90)
30 days
Matte White Polyolefin Tag (B-411)
Tag material designed for general purpose markingResistant to water and chemicals
UL recognizedCSA Approved
122 (50)
30 days
Matte White Permanent Polyolefin (B-425)
Bar code label and general labelingExcellent abrasion and smudge resistance;
UL recognizedCSA ApprovedAGA Approved
194 (90)
30 days
POLYPROPYLENE
Matte White Polypropylene Tag / Insert (B-412)
Wire, cable and product inventory identificationDesigned for outdoor and harsh environmental applications or where tensile strength is needed
212 (100)
30 days
Matte White Removable Polypropylene (B-449)
Temporary labeling applicationRemovable; good solvent resistance and print performance
194 (90)
30 days
TEDLAR
Self-Extinguishing Tedlar (B-437)
Aerospace and military cable markingSelf-extinguishing; available in white or yellow
275 (135)
30 days
Tedlar® is a registered trademark of DuPont.

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