How well does Brady B-490 adhere to stainless steel, powder coat, and plastic surfaces?

Brady B-490 uses a Permanent acrylic adhesive. For optimum bond strength, surfaces should be cleaned with an isopropyl alcohol (IPA) wipe and allowed to dwell for 24 hours prior to full chemical or mechanical stress.

Which thermal transfer ribbons and Brady printers are compatible with B-490?

The official manufacturer-recommended thermal transfer ribbon for Brady B-490 is Brady Series R4300, R6000 Halogen-Free, or R6200 resin ribbons. Using the recommended resin or hybrid ribbon ensures crisp edge definition, high-density 2D DataMatrix scanning, and compliance with abrasion rub standards. Compatible Brady printers include benchtop industrial systems (i3300, i5100, i7100, BBP33) as well as rugged portable field printers (M510, M610, and M710) depending on the SKU form factor.

How does Brady B-490 withstand industrial chemicals, solvents, and fuels?

Brady B-490 resists common industrial reagents including lubricating oils, water, mild acids, and aliphatic solvents.

Is Brady B-490 UL Recognized, CSA Accepted, or Halogen-Free?

Brady B-490 meets RoHS 2011/65/EU and REACH (SVHC) directives.

What surface preparation is required before installing Brady B-490?

To achieve maximum bond strength, ensure the bonding substrate is clean, dry, and free of machining oils, silicone mold release agents, or dust. Wipe the surface with a 50/50 Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) and water solution using a lint-free wipe, allow to evaporate completely, and apply firm, uniform roller or thumb pressure across the entire label face.

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Brady B-490: Freezerbondz™ Matte White Polyester Thermal Printable Label Stock

Q: Can Brady B-490 FreezerBondz labels be applied directly to frosted cryogenic vials?

Yes. Brady B-490 FreezerBondz™ polyester utilizes a proprietary cryogenic adhesive capable of adhering directly to frozen and frosted laboratory vials, straw tubes, and microplates at -196°C (-320°F) in liquid nitrogen storage. It also survives boiling water baths (+100°C) and autoclave sterilization without peeling or ink degradation.

Q: What is the continuous operating temperature range for Brady B-490?

Brady B-490 is rated for continuous service temperatures from -196°C to 160°C (-321°F to 320°F). In laboratory heat-aging tests, it maintains dimensional stability and barcode contrast across broad thermal cycles.

B-490 Freezerbondz™ is a white polyester label stock with matte finish and permanent acrylic adhesive, suitable for thermal transfer printing and designed for laboratory identification in extreme temperature conditions.

Material Composition

White polyester

Adhesive System

Permanent acrylic

Operating Temperature

-196°C to 160°C (-321°F to 320°F)

Total Thickness

2.6 mils (0.066 mm)

Brady B-490 Freezerbondz™ Matte White Polyester Thermal Printable Label Stock industrial application photography

Figure 1: Brady B-490 — FreezerBondz™ Wrap-Around Cryo Film for laboratory microcentrifuge tubes & vialsField Application Photo

-196°C Cryo Storage

B-490 Application & Installation Blueprint

Cryogenic Laboratory Vial & Tube Label • Physical application tolerances and surface engineering

Industrial Fit Certified

Installed in real-world industrial environment

Deep Cryo Vial Labeling & Overlap Guide

1Apply label directly to room-temperature or frozen polypropylene cryo vials.

2Wrap label around circumference ensuring at least 1/8" overlap seam.

3Press firmly along overlap edge before plunging into liquid nitrogen vapor or -80°C deep freezers.

Engineering Tolerance: Engineered to withstand liquid nitrogen (-196°C / -320°F) and autoclaving (+121°C) without uncurling.

Substrate Compatibility & Adhesion Matrix

Polypropylene Cryovials & Conicals

LN2 Proof (5/5)

Eppendorf Microcentrifuge Tubes

LN2 Proof (5/5)

Glass Microscope Slides & Vials

Cryo Bond (5/5)

Polystyrene 96-Well Microplates

Cryo Bond (4.8/5)

Tested Environmental Survivability

-196°C Liquid Nitrogen LN2-80°C Ultra-Low Freezers+121°C Autoclave SteamDMSO & Bleach Reagents

Recommended Field & Shop Tools:

M210-LAB Portable Makeri5100 Benchtop PrinterR6400 Resin Ribbon

Orderable Part Numbers, Packaging & Distributor SKUs

Official Brady SKUs, roll dimensions, package quantities, list pricing, Grainger part numbers, and printer compatibility for B-490.

Popular B-490 Formats

Standard industrial rolls and die-cut sizes with unit cost breakdown

#1 Popular Choice

Standard Part

THT-155-490-3

0.6 in H x 1.625 in W

Roll of 3000 Labels

Roll / Pack Total:$237.99 USD

Normalized Unit Cost:$0.079/label

Material Area Cost:$0.08/sq in

Supported Hardware:

BBP81i5100i6100+5

Grainger

#2 Standard Format

Standard Part

M5-112-490

0.375 in H x 1.25 in W

Cartridge of 360 Labels

Roll / Pack Total:$65.99 USD

Normalized Unit Cost:$0.18/label

Material Area Cost:$0.39/sq in

Supported Hardware:

M510M511

Grainger

#3 High Capacity

Standard Part

THT-155-490-1.5-SC

0.6 in H x 1.625 in W

Roll of 1500 Labels

Roll / Pack Total:$180.99 USD

Normalized Unit Cost:$0.12/label

Material Area Cost:$0.12/sq in

Supported Hardware:

BBP11BBP12THT 1" Core Printers

Grainger

All 34 Orderable Part Numbers

Pricing: $48.39 – $735.99 USD

Catalog SKU	Dimensions	Packaging / Qty	List Price & Unit Cost	Order MOQ	Compatible Printers
THT-155-490-3Popular UPC: 662820112648	0.6 in H x 1.625 in W	Roll of 3000 Labels	$237.99 USD $0.079/label ($7.93/100) $0.08/sq in	1 ROL Standard Order	BBP81i5100+6
M5-112-490Popular UPC: 888434593165	0.375 in H x 1.25 in W	Cartridge of 360 Labels	$65.99 USD $0.18/label ($18.33/100) $0.39/sq in	1 CTR Standard Order	M510M511
THT-155-490-1.5-SCPopular UPC: 662820921066	0.6 in H x 1.625 in W	Roll of 1500 Labels	$180.99 USD $0.12/label ($12.07/100) $0.12/sq in	1 ROL Standard Order	BBP11BBP12+1
M4-126-490Popular UPC: 888434592038	0.6 in H x 1.8 in W	Cartridge of 180 Labels	$58.99 USD $0.33/label ($32.77/100) $0.30/sq in	1 CTR Standard Order	M410M510+1
THT-156-490-3Popular UPC: 662820112655	1 in H x 1.9 in W	Roll of 3000 Labels	$419.99 USD $0.14/label ($14.00/100) $0.07/sq in	1 ROL Standard Order	BBP81i5100+6
M4-124-490Popular UPC: 888434592021	1.65 in H x 0.5 in W	Cartridge of 180 Labels	$58.99 USD $0.33/label ($32.77/100) $0.40/sq in	1 CTR Standard Order	M410M510+1
M5-125-490Popular UPC: 888434593158	1 in H x 1.75 in W	Cartridge of 180 Labels	$58.99 USD $0.33/label ($32.77/100) $0.19/sq in	1 CTR Standard Order	M510M511
THT-157-490-3Popular UPC: 662820112662	1.5 in H x 2.2 in W	Roll of 3000 Labels	$627.99 USD $0.21/label ($20.93/100) $0.06/sq in	1 ROL Standard Order	BBP81i5100+6
B33-155-490Popular UPC: 662820969297	0.6 in H x 1.625 in W	Cartridge of 1500 Labels	$119.99 USD $0.080/label ($8.00/100) $0.08/sq in	1 ROL Standard Order	BBP33i3300+2
B33-126-490Popular UPC: 662820967798	0.5 in H x 0.9 in W x 0.5 in Dia	Cartridge of 2500 Labels	$237.99 USD $0.095/label ($9.52/100) $0.21/sq in	1 ROL Standard Order	BBP33i3300+2
B33-157-490Popular UPC: 662820967354	1.5 in H x 2.2 in W	Cartridge of 1000 Labels	$207.99 USD $0.21/label ($20.80/100) $0.06/sq in	1 ROL Standard Order	BBP33i3300+2
B33-151-490Popular UPC: 662820967811	0.25 in H x 2 in W	Cartridge of 2500 Labels	$189.99 USD $0.076/label ($7.60/100) $0.15/sq in	1 ROL Standard Order	BBP33i3300+2
B33-158-490Popular UPC: 662820967361	1.5 in H x 3.75 in W	Cartridge of 1000 Labels	$245.99 USD $0.25/label ($24.60/100) $0.04/sq in	1 ROL Standard Order	BBP33i3300+2
THT-156-490-1.5-SCPopular UPC: 662820921073	1 in H x 1.9 in W	Roll of 1500 Labels	$293.99 USD $0.20/label ($19.60/100) $0.10/sq in	1 ROL Standard Order	BBP11BBP12+1
M6-76-490Popular UPC: 888434601679	0.6 in H x 1.625 in W	Roll of 250 Labels	$63.99 USD $0.26/label ($25.60/100) $0.26/sq in	1 ROL Standard Order	M610M611+1

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Quality Assurance, Storage & Regulatory Compliance

Standardized engineering guidelines for warehouse storage, application temperature, and agency certifications.

Shelf Life & Warehouse Storage

Expected Shelf Life: 1 Year from receipt

Storage Temperature: Below 80°F (27°C)

Relative Humidity: ≤ 60% RH

Must be stored in original packaging in a climate-controlled warehouse.

Application vs Service Limits

Min Application Temp: 50°F (10°C)

Service Temp Range: -196°C to 160°C (-321°F to 320°F)

Full Cure / Dwell Time: 24 Hours (ASTM D1000)

Clean surface of oil/grease before bonding for maximum peel strength.

Agency Testing & File Directories

UL 969 / 2238: Non-approved variant

UL Directory

CSA C22.2: Not certified

CSA Directory

Environmental & Safety Standards

RoHS 3 Compliance:2011/65/EU (Pass 2015/863)

REACH Status:SVHC Free (<0.1% w/w)

CA Prop 65:Compliant Notice

Certificates of Conformance (CoC) available on order shipment.

ASTM Physical & Mechanical Properties

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	2.6 mils (0.003 in)	0.066 mm

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
Ethanol	No visible effect	No visible effect
Toluene	Slight adhesive ooze	Slight adhesive ooze
Isopropanol	No visible effect	No visible effect
Xylene	Slight adhesive ooze	Slight adhesive ooze
Dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO)	No visible effect	No visible effect
Methylene Chloride	Slight adhesive ooze	Slight adhesive ooze
50% Acetic Acid	No visible effect	No visible effect
10% Sodium Hydroxide	No visible effect	No visible effect
10% Clorox Bleach Solution	No visible effect	No visible effect
Ethanol	Tested	Tested
Toluene	Tested	Tested
Isopropanol	Tested	Tested
Xylene	Tested	Tested
Dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO)	Tested	Tested
Methylene Chloride	Tested	Tested
50% Acetic Acid	Tested	Tested
10% Sodium Hydroxide	Tested	Tested
10% Clorox® Bleach Solution	Tested	Tested

Environmental & Aging Durability Testing

Environmental Exposure Condition	Observation & Legibility Result
Service temperature	-196 to 160 °C

Verified Target Applications & Use Cases

Industrial rating plates, asset identification, and electrical component labeling.

Brady B-490 Frequently Asked Questions & Engineering Guide

Verified technical answers on physical adhesion, temperature thresholds, ribbon pairings, and replacement standards for B-490.

Yes. Brady B-490 FreezerBondz™ polyester utilizes a proprietary cryogenic adhesive capable of adhering directly to frozen and frosted laboratory vials, straw tubes, and microplates at -196°C (-320°F) in liquid nitrogen storage. It also survives boiling water baths (+100°C) and autoclave sterilization without peeling or ink degradation.

Brady B-490 is rated for continuous service temperatures from -196°C to 160°C (-321°F to 320°F). In laboratory heat-aging tests, it maintains dimensional stability and barcode contrast across broad thermal cycles.

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