B-402 is a thermal transfer printable white paper label stock with permanent acrylic adhesive, suitable for general purpose labeling applications requiring low cost material.
Standardized laboratory test data measured in accordance with ASTM D 1000, ASTM D 2979, and ASTM D 2671.
Physical Property
Test Method
Standard Test Units (US)
Metric Units (SI)
Polyken™ Probe Tack
ASTM D 2979
32 oz
920 grams
Thermal Transfer Ribbon Compatibility
Official Brady recommended ribbons engineered for maximum contrast, smear resistance, and UL certification compliance.
Recommended Thermal Transfer
Non-printable hardware, tag, or pre-printed material.
* Note: Testing print permanence with official Brady ribbons is required to maintain UL/CSA agency certification on printed labels.
Chemical & Solvent Resistance Matrix
Standardized dip and rub immersion test observations across industrial fuels, oils, solvents, and cleaners.
No standardized ASTM chemical dip/rub test data is published on the official Brady TDS for B-402.
Environmental & Aging Durability Testing
Environmental Exposure Condition
Observation & Legibility Result
402 is a thermal transfer printable white paper label stock with permanent acrylic adhesive, suitable for general purpose labeling applications requiring low cost material.
## Verified specifications
- Service temperature
-80 to 140 °C
Verified Target Applications & Use Cases
Industrial rating plates, asset identification, and electrical component labeling.
Verified technical answers on physical adhesion, temperature thresholds, ribbon pairings, and replacement standards for B-402.
Brady B-402 is a high-performance PaperFinish:WhiteAdhesive:Permanentacrylic designed specifically for rating plates, asset tags, and industrial equipment identification. It features a Permanentacrylic engineered for long-term industrial reliability in environments requiring -80°C to 140°C (-112°F to 284°F) performance.
Brady B-402 is rated for continuous service temperatures from -80°C to 140°C (-112°F to 284°F). In laboratory heat-aging tests, it maintains dimensional stability and barcode contrast across broad thermal cycles.
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