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)
Total Thickness
ASTM D 1000
1 mils (0.001 in)
0.025 mm
Polyken™ Probe Tack
ASTM D 2979
47 oz
1347 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.
Tested per ASTM D 895 / Brady standard dip & rub immersion.
Chemical Reagent / Solvent
Substrate / Adhesive Effect
Thermal Ribbon Permanence
Skydrol 500B-4
Novisible effect
Novisible effect
3% Alconox Detergent
Novisible effect
Novisible effect
Toluene
Tested
Tested
Gasoline
Tested
Tested
RustVeto® 342
Tested
Tested
Skydrol® 500B-4
Tested
Tested
SuperAgitene®
Tested
Tested
3% Alconox® Detergent
Tested
Tested
Environmental & Aging Durability Testing
Environmental Exposure Condition
Observation & Legibility Result
484AFLEXIBLETHERMALTRANSFERPRINTABLELABELSTOCK - Material Spec (Brady B-484A)
Material family
B-484A
484A is a flexible thermal transfer printable label stock made of polyester with a gloss white finish, featuring a permanent rubber-based adhesive.
## Verified specifications
- Thickness
0.0010inch (0.025mm)
Service temperature
-40 to 120 °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-484A.
Brady B-484A is a high-performance PolyesterFinish:GlosswhiteAdhesive:PermanentRubberBased designed specifically for rating plates, asset tags, and industrial equipment identification. It features a PermanentRubberBased engineered for long-term industrial reliability in environments requiring -40°C to 120°C (-40°F to 248°F) performance.
Brady B-484A is rated for continuous service temperatures from -40°C to 120°C (-40°F to 248°F). In laboratory heat-aging tests, it maintains dimensional stability and barcode contrast across broad thermal cycles.
Need Custom Engineering Validation for Brady B-484A?
Calculate conductor sizing, check chemical resistance charts, or find matching thermal transfer ribbons.