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Technical Data Sheet
BRADY B­729 MATTE WHITE LOW PROFILE THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE POLYIMIDE LABEL
STOCK
TDS No. B­729
Effective Date: 05/06/2014
Description:
GENERAL
Print Technology: Thermal Transfer
Material Type: White Polyimide (1 mil film)
Finish: Matte
Adhesive: Permanent Acrylic
APPLICATIONS
Printed circuit board and electronic component pre­process labeling
RECOMMENDED RIBBONS
Brady Series R6000 Halogen Free
Brady Series R4700
REGULATORY/AGENCY APPROVALS
Brady B­729 is RoHS compliant to RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU.
B­729 is UL Recognized to UL969 Labeling and Marking Standard when printed with Brady Series R6000 Halogen Free and
Series R4700 ribbons. See UL file MH17154 for specific details. UL information can be accessed online at UL.com. Search
in Certifications area.
SPECIAL FEATURES
B­729 in combination with the Series R6000 Halogen Free ribbon meets the requirements of MIL­STD­202G, Method 215K.
B­729 matte topcoat is designed to resist solder balls from sticking to the label after exposure to molten wave solder.
Preheat can be employed to further enhance print permanence in the case of extreme solvent and/or abrasion exposure.
B­729 is designed to survive multiple cycles of harsh condition washes used for circuit board cleaning processes.
Details:
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Thickness

Adhesion to:
­Stainless Steel
­Epoxy PC Board
Tack
Drop shear
Flammability
Dielectric Strength

TEST METHODS
ASTM D1000
­Substrate
­Adhesive
­Total
ASTM D1000
20 minute dwell
24 hour dwell
20 minute dwell
24 hour dwell
STM D2979
Polyken™ Probe Tack
1 second dwell
PSTC­7 (except use ½” x 1” sample)
ASTM D1000
Average Burn Time
ASTM D1000

TYPICAL RESULTS
0.0017 inch (0.043 mm)
0.0017 inch (0.043 mm)
0.0034 inch (0.086 mm)
34 oz/in (37 N/100 mm)
46 oz/in (50 N/100 mm)
30 oz/in (33 N/100 mm)
37 oz/in (40 N/100 mm)
51 oz (1437 g)
> 100 hours
< 2 seconds
8500 volts

Performance properties tested on B­729 printed with Brady Series R6000 Halogen Free thermal transfer ribbon. Printed
samples of B­729 were laminated to aluminum and allowed to dwell 24 hours before exposure to the indicated environmental
conditions.
PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES
Short Term High Service Temperature

TEST METHODS
80 seconds at 572°F (300°C)

TYPICAL RESULTS
No visible effect to label at 572°F (300°C),
label discolors slightly at 608°F (320°C),

but still functional, at 662°F (350°C) label
still functional but moderately discolored
and adhesive discolored at label edge;
print is still legible
No visible effect to label at 260°C, label
discolors slightly at 270°C, at 300°C label
moderately discolors and adhesive
discolors at label edge. Label remains
functional.
No visible effect to label at 170°C, label
discolors slightly at 190°C, moderately at
220°C, and severely at 260°C. Label
remains functional.
No visible effect to label at 100°C, label
discolors slightly at 120°C, moderately at
145°C. Label remains functional
No visible effect
No visible effect
Topcoat turns light yellow, label remains
functional

5 minutes at 500°F (260°C)

2 hours at 338/°F (170°C)

Long Term High Service Temperature

1000 hours at 212°F (100°C)

Low Service Temperature
Humidity Resistance
UV Light Resistance

1000 hours at ­94°F (­70°C)
1000 hours at 100°F (37°C), 95% RH
ASTM G155, Cycle 1, Dry
1000 hours in Q­Sun Xenon Test
Chamber
ASTM G155 Cycle 1
Slight discoloration
1000 hours in Xenon Arc Weather­
Ometer®
ASTM B117
No visible effect
1000 hours in 5% salt fog solution
chamber
Taber Abraser, CS­10 grinding wheels, Print legible after 100 cycles
500 g/arm (Fed. Std. 191A, Method 5306)
Label adhered to epoxy PC board and
exposed to the vapor of the boiling
chemical for 10 minutes and then rubbed
with a cotton swab saturated with the
chemical for 10 rubs.

Weatherability*
Salt Fog Resistance
Abrasion Resistance
Chemical Vapor Phase Resistance

Test samples were baked 4 minutes at
160°C prior to testing.
No visible effect without rub, moderate to
total print smear with rub.

Ionox® 3955

No visible effect with and without rub
Micronox® MX 2501
*B­729 is not recommended for outdoor use
PERFORMANCE PROPERTY

CHEMICAL RESISTANCE

Samples printed with Series R6000 Halogen Free thermal transfer ribbon. Labels were adhered to epoxy PC board. Test
samples were exposed to indicated environments. Test samples baked 4 minutes at 160°C before testing. All test samples
were immersed in the test fluids for 10 minutes prior to rub with cotton swab ten times.
CHEMICAL REAGENT
Kyzen Corp. 15% Aquanox®
A4625 at 140°F (60°C)
Kyzen Corp. 17% Aquanox®
A4620 at 140°F (60°C)
Kyzen Corp. 10% Aquanox®
A4638 at 150°F (65°C)
Kyzen Corp. 20% Aquanox®
A4703 at 145°F (63°C)
Zestron 15% Atron® AC205 at
150°F (65°C)
Zestron 15% Atron® AC207 at
150°F (65°C)
Zestron 15% Vigon® N600 at
150°F (65°C)
Zestron 15% Vigon® A201 at

SUBJECTIVE OBSERVATION TO VISUAL CHANGE
EFFECT TO LABEL
R6000 Halogen Free
WITHOUT RUB
WITH RUB
No visible effect
1
3
No visible effect

1

3

No visible effect

1

1

No visible effect

1

3

No visible effect

1

4

No visible effect

1

4

No visible effect

1

4

No visible effect

1

4

150°F (65°C)
99% Isopropyl Alcohol at 180°F
No visible effect
(82°C)
Deionized water at 212°F
No visible effect
(100°C)
Rating Scale:
1=no visible effect
2=slight smear or print removal, detectable but minimal smear
3=moderate smear or print removal (print still legible)
4=severe smear or print removal (print illegible or just barely legible
5=complete print removal
PERFORMANCE PROPERTY
Solvent Resistance

1

1

1

1

TEST METHOD
MIL­STD­202G, Method 215K

Test samples were printed with the Series R6000 Halogen Free thermal transfer ribbons. Labels printed with alphanumerics
and barcodes. Test samples were subjected to 3 cycles of 3 minute immersions immediately followed by a toothbrush rub after
each immersion.
TEST FLUID
Solvent A
1 part IPA, 3 parts Mineral Spirits
Solvent C
Terpene Defluxer
Solvent D
Saponifier @ 70°C

RESULTS R6000 Halogen Free
Meets requirement
Meets requirement
Meets requirement

Product testing, customer feedback and history of similar 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°F (27°C) 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:
ANSI: American National Standards Institute (U.S.A.)
ASTM: American Society for Testing and Materials (U.S.A.)
All S.I. Units (metric) are mathematically derived from the U.S. Conventional Units
Aquanox® is a registered trademark of the Kyzen Corporation
Atron® is a registered trademark of the Zestron Corporation
Ionox® is a registered trademark of the Kyzen Corporation
Micronox® is a registered trademark of the Kyzen Corporation
PSTC: Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (U.S.A.)
Polyken™ is a trademark of Testing Machines Inc.
UL: Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (U.S.A.)
Vigon® is the registered trademark of Zestron Corporation
Weather­Ometer® is a registered trademark of Atlas Material Testing Technology LLC
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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Material may not be reproduced or distributed in any form without written permission.

Brady North America | 6555 W. Good Hope Rd | Milwaukee, WI 53223 | USA | Tel: 414­358­6600 | Fax: 800­292­2289



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