Brady B-533: B- 533 THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE GLOSSY WHITE POLYESTER LABEL STOCK
BRADY B-533 is a thermal transfer printable glossy white polyester label stock with removable acrylic adhesive, suitable for alphanumeric and barcode applications requiring good solvent resistance, heat resistance, and clean removability.
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
22 oz
630 grams
Dielectric Breakdown
ASTM D 1000 / ASTM D 2671
8500 Volts/mil
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Thermal Transfer Ribbon Compatibility
Official Brady recommended ribbons engineered for maximum contrast, smear resistance, and UL certification compliance.
Recommended Thermal Transfer
Series R4400
Series R4900
Series R6000 Halogen Free
Series R6200
* 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
Methyl Ethyl Ketone
Tested
Tested
Isopropyl Alcohol
Tested
Tested
Mineral Spirits
Tested
Tested
JP-8 Jet Fuel
Tested
Tested
Brake Fluid – DOT 3
Tested
Tested
Skydrol® 500 B-4
Tested
Tested
BIO-ACT EC-7R™
Tested
Tested
MIL-5606 Oil
Tested
Tested
SAE 20 wt oil @ 70C
Tested
Tested
Formula 409® Cleaner
Tested
Tested
Deionized Water
Tested
Tested
13% Alconox Detergent
Tested
Tested
10% Sodium Hydroxide solution
Tested
Tested
10% Sulfuric Acid solution
Tested
Tested
3% Alconox® Detergent
Tested
Tested
Environmental & Aging Durability Testing
Environmental Exposure Condition
Observation & Legibility Result
533 THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE GLOSSY WHITE POLYESTER LABEL STOCK - Material Spec (Brady B-533)
Material family
B-533
533 is a thermal transfer printable glossy white polyester label stock with removable acrylic adhesive, suitable for alphanumeric and barcode applications requiring good solvent resistance, heat resistance, and clean removability.
## Verified specifications
- Material type
White Polyester
Service temperature
-94 to 200 °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-533.
Brady B-533 is a high-performance White Polyester designed specifically for rating plates, asset tags, and industrial equipment identification. It features a Removable Acrylic engineered for long-term industrial reliability in environments requiring -94°C to 200°C (-137°F to 392°F) performance.
Brady B-533 is rated for continuous service temperatures from -94°C to 200°C (-137°F to 392°F). In laboratory heat-aging tests, it maintains dimensional stability and barcode contrast across broad thermal cycles.
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