ASTM D1308 / D543 Chemical Test ReportFormula: C4H8O
Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK / Butanone) Resistance: Brady Material Ratings
Aerospace surface preparation, paint stripping, resin blending, vulcanization. This engineering guide provides empirical laboratory test ratings for 186 Brady materials evaluated against Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK / Butanone) for print permanence and adhesive adhesion.
Group
Solvents & Degreasers
Hazard
Severe Solvent Attack
Tested
186 Materials
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Standard Laboratory Test Protocol
Brady chemical immersion testing follows strict standardized procedures:
- Immersion Cycles: 5 cycles consisting of 10-minute soaks in Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK / Butanone) followed by 30-minute recovery periods at 22°C (72°F).
- Rub Test: Following final immersion, printed legends are rubbed with a cotton swab saturated in Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK / Butanone) for 10–20 double rubs under ~1 lb of downward force.
- Adhesive Inspection: Evaluated for edge lift, adhesive softening, ooze, or dissolution from stainless steel panels.
Thermal Ribbon Chemistry Importance
Face stocks like polyester and polyimide resist Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK / Butanone), but standard wax/resin ribbons will smear or dissolve instantly upon contact.
Required Formulation: Pure Resin (Series R6000HF / R6600)
Thermoset resin formulations crosslink under high printhead heat, creating a solvent-impermeable matrix that withstands aggressive wipe-downs.
Laboratory Test Results Table: Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK / Butanone)
Showing 186 tested materials ranked by solvent survivability score.
| B-Number | Survivability Rating | Substrate & Adhesive Effect | Required Ribbon | Operating Limits | Datasheet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B-1 Engraved Tags and Signs rigid laminate | Excellent (No Effect) | F | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 90.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-101 Polycoated Tagstock Polycoated tagstock | Excellent (No Effect) | F | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 70.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-1010 B-1010 Solid Epoxy | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | Standard Industrial | Full Specs |
| B-109 TAG Cross laminated polyethylene film tag | Excellent (No Effect) | complete print removal with rub | R4300 | -40.0°C to 90.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-115 B-115 POLYMER COATED CLOTH TAPE polymer coated cloth | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | Standard Industrial | Full Specs |
| B-120 B-120 FIBERGLASS SIGNS Fiberglass reinforced polyester | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 90.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-128 Photoluminescent Conformable Tape Technical Substrate | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -29.0°C to 50.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-130 B-130 BRADYSTAKE MARKER Fiberglass reinforced polyester | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 70.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-140 BradyLam Signs Technical Substrate | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 80.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-181 B-181 DURAGUARD PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION TAGS Metallized film with a plastic overlaminate | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 145.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-184 Aluminum Foil Label Stock Dead Soft Aluminum Foil | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | Standard Industrial | Full Specs |
| B-2 Property Identification Plates Technical Substrate | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 160.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-201 BradyB-201 PVC | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40°C to 60 (A and B); 82 (C, D, F, G, and H)°C | Full Specs |
| B-23 B-23 anodized aluminum | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 149.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-2618 Aqueous Inkjet Printable Matte White Polyester Label Stock White polyester | Excellent (No Effect) | 1 (No visible effect) | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 180.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-300 B-300 Technical Substrate | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 177.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-302 B-302 PRINTED POLYESTER LABEL Technical Substrate | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 110.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-309 High Intensity Prismatic Reflective Sheeting Technical Substrate | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 100.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-311 B-311 PORCELAIN SIGNS, TAGS, AND MARKERS porcelain enamel fused to stainless steel | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -45.0°C to 815.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-319 BradySleeve™ Marker Non-shrinkable, high density polyolefin film | Excellent (No Effect) | No visible effect | R5000 | -65.0°C to 130.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-320 B-320 BRADYLEX SIGNS Outdoor Lexan® bonded to fiberglass | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 80.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-321 BradySleeve Marker Heat shrinkable, high density polyolefin film | Excellent (No Effect) | No visible effect | R5000 | -40.0°C to 200.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-324 B-324 glow in the dark (photoluminescent) film | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 50.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-330 B-330 BRADYWRAP MARKER Heat shrinkable polyolefin | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | R4300 | -94.0°C to 230.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-337 B-337 Technical Substrate | Excellent (No Effect) | Significant Visible Effect | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 50.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-341 B-341 PermaSleeve Marker flexible polyolefin sleeves | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 260.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-347 B 347 BRADYGLO™ Safety Signs Technical Substrate | Excellent (No Effect) | Complete Failure | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 50.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-367 Custom Foot Printing Tamper-Evident Polypropylene Label Stock Polypropylene | Excellent (No Effect) | No visible effect | Series R6000HF | Standard Industrial | Full Specs |
| B-374 B-374 photoluminescent plastic | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 50.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-377 BradyGlo High Intensity plastic sign glow-in-the-dark (photoluminescent) plastic sign | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 50.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-382 BradyGuard Signs Polycarbonate bonded to fiberglass | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 80.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-387 BradyGlo™ High Intensity glow-in-the-dark (photoluminescent) plastic sign with protected graphics | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 50.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-389 B-389 WIRE MARKING INSERT & BRADY WIRE MARKING CARRIERS extruded, clear PVC | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 100.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-390 B-390 Thermal Transfer Printable Wire Marking Insert & BRADY Wire Marking Carriers extruded, clear PVC | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 100.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-4 B-4 ANTI-SLIP REPOSITIONABLE FLOOR SIGNS surface printed vinyl overlaminated with transparent anti-slip vinyl | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 70.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-401 Plastic Safety Sign with Protected Graphics High impact polystyrene | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 80.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-412 B-412 Thermal Transfer Printable Polypropylene Tag Stock Polypropylene Tag | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 100.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-418 B-418 PLASTIC UTILITY TAG Technical Substrate | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | Standard Industrial | Full Specs |
| B-421 B-421 MATTE BLACK LASER MARKABLE POLYESTER LABEL STOCK Topcoated 2.0 mil polyester film | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | Standard Industrial | Full Specs |
| B-428 Thermal Transfer Printable Metallized Polyester Label Stock Metallized polyester label stock, matte with a light gray appearance, permanent acrylic adhesive, printed by thermal transfer | Excellent (No Effect) | No visible effect | R4300 | -40°C to 120.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-432 B-432 THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE GLOSSY CLEAR POLYESTER LABEL STOCK Clear polyester | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | R4400 | -40.0°C to 100.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-438 B -438 THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE TAMPER EVIDENT MATTE METALLIZED POLYESTER LABEL STOCK Metallized Polyester | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | R4300 | -40°C to 40.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-442 B-442 TAMPER EVIDENT DURAGUARD® PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION TAGS Metalized film with a plastic overlaminate | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 145.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-450 B-450 POLYETHYLENE SIGNS Linear polyethylene sheet containing UV stabilizers | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 82.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-452 452 BRADYGLO™ Safety Signs Technical Substrate | Excellent (No Effect) | Significant Visible Effect | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 50.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-455 B-455 SURFACE PRINTED PVC SIGNS OVERLAMINATED WITH A CLEAR POLYESTER rigid PVC material overlaminated with a gloss clear polyester | Excellent (No Effect) | No visible effect | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 70.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-462 B-462 Technical Substrate | Excellent (No Effect) | Complete Failure | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 50.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-485 B-485 SELF-STICKING BIOHAZARD SIGN Technical Substrate | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 50.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-486B B-486B THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE METALLIZED POLYESTER LABEL STOCK Metallized Polyester | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | R4300 | -40.0°C to 120.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-488 B-488 MATTE WHITE POLYESTER LABEL STOCK Polyester | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | R4300 | -40.0°C to 160.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-493 B-493 RIGID HIGH VISIBILITY SIGNS Plastic | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 90.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-498 Thermal Transfer Printable, Repositionable Coated Vinyl Cloth Label Stock Coated Vinyl Cloth | Excellent (No Effect) | F | R4300 | -40.0°C to 80°C | Full Specs |
| B-499A Thermal Transfer / Dot Matrix Printable Nylon Cloth Label Polyamide coated nylon cloth, matte white finish, permanent acrylic adhesive | Excellent (No Effect) | Complete unwrap | R4300 | -40°C to 120°C | Full Specs |
| B-508 B-508 BRADYTAG® COMPUTER PRINTABLE TAG Nomex® Tag | Excellent (No Effect) | White - 2 ribbon print,1 laser marking, and 2 topcoatYellow - 2 ribbon print,3 topcoat | R4300 | -70.0°C to 130.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-509 B-509 MAGNETIC BACK POLYESTER Magnetic sheeting with a white polyester surface | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -18.0°C to 70.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-515 B-515 STATIC CLING VINYL Static cling vinyl | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 70.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-522 THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE GLOSSY CLEAR POLYESTER LABEL STOCK Clear Polyester | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | R6000 Halogen Free | Standard Industrial | Full Specs |
| B-523 B-523 Technical Substrate | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 50.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-526 B-526 Technical Substrate | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 60.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-529 B-529 POLYPROPYLENE PRESSURE SENSITIVE ADHESIVE FILM polypropylene film | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 100.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-530 B-530 TAMPER RESISTANT Destructable vinyl film | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 90.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-533 B- 533 THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE GLOSSY WHITE POLYESTER LABEL STOCK White Polyester | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | R4400 | -94.0°C to 200.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-534 Floor Marking Signs surface printed polyester with a rigid, clear polyester overlaminate and selectively covered by an anti-skid tread | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -18.0°C to 54.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-541 B-541 TEFLON COATED ANODIZED ALUMINUM anodized aluminum, double coated teflon barcode tag | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 260.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-542 BradyGlo™ High Intensity aluminum sign glow-in-the-dark (photoluminescent) aluminum sign | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 50.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-543 Floor Marking Tape extruded polyvinyl chloride | Excellent (No Effect) | F | Series R6000HF | -18.0°C to 60.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-545 B-545 ALUMINUM SAFETY SIGN Coated aluminum | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 110.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-549 B-549 POLYESTER LABEL STOCK Olefin/polyester film | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 100.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-551 B-551 TAG STOCK polyester | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 90.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-552 BradyGlo™ High Intensity aluminum sign with protected graphics glow-in-the-dark (photoluminescent) aluminum sign with protected graphics | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 50.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-555 Aluminum Safety Sign with Protected Graphics Coated aluminum | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 110.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-558 Eco-Friendly Pressure Sensitive Signs Pressure sensitive sign material with 20% pre-consumer waste | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 110.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-563 B-563 High Density Polypropylene | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 85.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-564 564 BradyGlo™ High Intensity Anti Slip Floor Material glow-in-the-dark anti slip egress marker | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 50.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-565 B-565 METALLIZED POLYESTER TAPE Technical Substrate | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 110.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-569 B-569 HIGH PERFORMANCE POLYESTER TAPE Technical Substrate | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 100.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-581 B-581 REPOSITIONABLE VINYL Vinyl film | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 82.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-582 B-582 BRADYGLO(TM) SELF-STICKING POLYESTER photoluminescent pressure sensitive polyester | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 80.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-584 B-584 REFLECTIVE TAPE Technical Substrate | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 70.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-586 B-586 Paper Board | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 80.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-593 Raised Panel Label Polyester, gloss finish, with permanent acrylic, foam backed adhesive | Excellent (No Effect) | 1 | R4400 | -20°C to 100°C | Full Specs |
| B-595 Vinyl Film with Permanent Adhesive Vinyl film with a permanent acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive | Excellent (No Effect) | F | Series R6000HF | -40°C to 82°C | Full Specs |
| B-618 B -618 THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE MATTE WHITE POLYESTER LABEL STOCK White polyester | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | R4900 | -40°C to 180.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-619A Matte White Polyester Label Stock White Polyester | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | Standard Industrial | Full Specs |
| B-640 BradyGlo™ B-640 Stair Noising Technical Substrate | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 80.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-645 BradyGlo(TM) Door Handle Marker Phosphorescent Polyester Film | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 80.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-674 B-674 POLYESTER OVERLAMINATE polyester film | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 90.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-681 B-681 Polyester film with a polyester overlaminate | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 110.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-689 B-689 HIGH PERFORMANCE COILED PIPEMARKER Technical Substrate | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 120.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-702 B-702 FLEXIBLE FILM TAPE flexible film tape | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | Standard Industrial | Full Specs |
| B-707A B-707A LASERTAB MARKERS Polyester | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 130.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-711 ONE STEP PROTECT™ BACKSIDE PRINTED CLEAR POLYESTER LABEL WITH CLEAR BORDER Polyester | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | R4400 | -80°C to 100.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-712 ONE STEP PROTECT™ BACKSIDE PRINTED CLEAR POLYESTER LABEL WITH WHITE BORDER Polyester | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | R4400 | -80°C to 100.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-720 B -720 IDENTOLINE® UNDERGROUND WARNING TAPE printed plastic tape | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | Standard Industrial | Full Specs |
| B-726 B-726 AISLE MARKING TAPE vinyl | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 80.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-736 B-736 ECONOMY PIPE MARKERS ON A ROLL Plastic film | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 100.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-745 B-745 LASER PRINTABLE VINYL vinyl film | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 82.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-7470 B-7470 BLACK THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE POLYPROPYLENE Polypropylene | Excellent (No Effect) | No Visible Effect | R4400 | -40.0°C to 130.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-747A B-747A LASERTAB® MARKERS Polyester | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 130.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-7514 THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE GLOSSY WHITE POLYESTER LABEL STOCK WITH A HIGH STRENGTH PERMANENT ADHESIVE Polyester | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 150.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-752 B-752 CONSPICUITY REFLECTIVE TAPE diamond grade reflective sheeting | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 93.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-7520 B-7520 Technical Substrate | Excellent (No Effect) | No visual change | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 140.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-7525 B-7525 ALUMINUM SAFETY SIGNS aluminum safety sign protected with transparent polyester | Excellent (No Effect) | N.V.E. | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 140.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-7569 B-7569 Technical Substrate | Excellent (No Effect) | Failed | Series R6000HF | Standard Industrial | Full Specs |
| B-7570 B-7570 Technical Substrate | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 65.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-7591 B-7591 VINYL FILM WITH PERMANENT ADHESIVE vinyl | Excellent (No Effect) | Label no longer functional | Series R6000HF | Standard Industrial | Full Specs |
| B-7605 Thermal Transfer Printable Synthetic White Label Stock White HDPE | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | Standard Industrial | Full Specs |
| B-7642 PermaSleeve® Marker Heat shrinkable (2:1) polyolefin sleeves | Excellent (No Effect) | 1 | R4300 | -55°C to 240°C | Full Specs |
| B-7643 B-7643 ZERO HALOGEN CABLE MARKERS thermoplastic polyether polyurethane | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 90.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-7646 Diesel Resistant Sleeve Irradiated polyolefin diesel resistant heat-shrinkable tubing (3:1 shrink ratio) | Excellent (No Effect) | 1 (no visible effect) | Series R6000HF | -55.0°C to 135.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-7659 B-7659 surface printed white aluminium composite material over-laminated with a UV Light blocking clear polyester film | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | Standard Industrial | Full Specs |
| B-7692 DOUBLE SIDED SURFACE PRINTED POLYPROPYLENE TAG White polypropylene | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 70.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-7697 B-7697POLYESTERTAG RigidpolyestertagFinish:2-sidedmattwhiteAdhesive:- | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | Standard Industrial | Full Specs |
| B-799 B-799 LASER PRINTABLE NYLON CLOTH LABEL polyamide coated nylon cloth | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | Standard Industrial | Full Specs |
| B-808 B-808 photoluminescent film construction | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 50.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-811 B-811 MAGNETIC SIGNS Magnetic sheeting with a white vinyl surface | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -18.0°C to 70.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-817 B-817 Low halogen plastic | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40°C to 60 (Size A and B); 77 (Size C, D, E, F, G, and H)°C | Full Specs |
| B-819 B-819 ANTI SKID-PROOF FLOOR GRAPHICS surface printed vinyl with a velvet embossed rigid clear vinyl overlaminated | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 70.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-825 B-825 POLYOLEFIN TAGS Polyolefin | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 70.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-826 B-826 VINYL FILM vinyl film | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -46.0°C to 93.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-836 B-836 Fluted Polypropylene Temporary Safety Signs Fluted, extruded polypropylene sheet | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 54.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-837 B-837 HEAVY DUTY ENCAPSULATED TAGS printed paper sealed in a write on matte finish polyester pouch with a 3/8" grommet | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 80.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-841 B-841 INKJET/LASER/DOT MATRIX PRINTABLE FILM polyester film | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 90.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-842 B-842 BALL VALVE LOCKOUT DEVICE Fiberglass reinforced nylon | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 120.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-8425 BRADYBONDZ™ B -8425 GLOSS POLYPROPYLENE THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE LABELSTOCK Polypropylene | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | R4400 | -40.0°C to 90°C | Full Specs |
| B-8488 -8488MATTEWHITEPOLYESTERLABELSTOCK Technical Substrate | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | Standard Industrial | Full Specs |
| B-8505 B-8505 PolyesterFinish:MatteAdhesive:Permanentacrylic | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -112.0°C to 130.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-851 B-851 ECONOMY POLYESTER TAGS Heavy duty polyester | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | Standard Industrial | Full Specs |
| B-870 B-870 SHADOW BOARD PETG | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 60.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-874 B-874 Scafftag® Insert Plastic Tag Stock | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 60.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-883 B-883 HIGH PERFORMANCE / HIGH VISIBILITY LABEL CARRIER Fiberglass reinforced plastic | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 120.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-893 Clip Assembly Glass filled nylon with 316 Type Stainless Steel Spring | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 120.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-895 B-895 DIAMOND GRADE™ FLUORESCENT LDP REFLECTIVE TRAFFIC SIGN Diamond grade™ reflective sheeting on aluminum | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 100.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-910 B-910 AcrylicFinish:GlossAdhesive:PermanentAcrylic | Excellent (No Effect) | Overlaminatedissolves | Series R6000HF | Standard Industrial | Full Specs |
| B-915 B-915 Technical Substrate | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | Standard Industrial | Full Specs |
| B-916 B-916 ANTI-SKID TAPE Technical Substrate | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 70.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-918 B-918 PHOTOLUMINESCENT ANTI-SKID TAPE Technical Substrate | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 90.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-919 B-919 Stainless Steel Valve Tag Stainless Steel | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 816.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-920 Solar Labels Vinyl film with acrylic overlaminate | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -29.0°C to 82.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-921 Reflective Solar Labels ASTM D 4956 Type 1 Reflective Sheeting with clear acrylic overlaminate | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -29.0°C to 82.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-927 B-927 TAMPER RESISTANT TAPE Technical Substrate | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -34.0°C to 121.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-928 B-928 VINYL LABEL STOCK WITH COLD TEMPERATURE APPLICATION ADHESIVE flexible vinyl film | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | Standard Industrial | Full Specs |
| B-933 B-933 VINYL flexible film | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 93.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-934 B-934 VINYL FILM FOR USE IN THE GRAPHICS PRO(TM) LABEL AND SIGN CREATOR vinyl film | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 80.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-946 B-946 Vinyl film | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 82.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-949 High Intensity Reflective Traffic Signs High Intensity reflective sheeting on aluminum | Excellent (No Effect) | Complete Failure | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 100.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-950 High Performance Vinyl Marking Tape Encapsulated vinyl | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 80.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-953 B-953 WHITE POLYESTER LABEL STOCK Polyester | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | Standard Industrial | Full Specs |
| B-955 Reflective Traffic Signs Engineering Grade Reflective sheeting applied to aluminum | Excellent (No Effect) | Complete Failure | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 80.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-957 B-957 REFLECTIVE SHEETING Acrylic retroreflective sheeting | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 70.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-959 959 High Intensity Reflective Traffic Sign with Protected Graphics High intensity reflective sheeting on aluminum | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 100.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-961 Vinyl Banner Products Vinyl coated banner stock | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 70.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-965 B-965 REFLECTIVE TRAFFIC SIGN WITH PROTECTED GRAPHICS Engineering grade reflective sheeting applied to aluminum with protected graphics | Excellent (No Effect) | Complete Failure | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 80.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-969B Matte Metallized Polyester Label Stock Metallized polyester | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | Standard Industrial | Full Specs |
| B-978 B-978 STANDARD VINYL FILM WITH PERMANENT ADHESIVE Vinyl film | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -20.0°C to 75.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-981 B-981 photoluminescent polyester film | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 80.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-982 BradyGlo High Intensity Anti-Slip Floor Material photoluminescent pressure sensitive adhesive coated anti-slip egress marker | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 60.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-983B Blank Stand-Off Pipe Marker Carrier Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 80.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-983C Stand-Off Pipe Marker Clip Assembly Glass filled nylon with a stainless steel spring | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 120.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-984 B-984 Technical Substrate | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 80.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-985 B-985 Photoluminescent polyester film on polystyrene | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 80.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-986 B-986 Photoluminescent polyester film on aluminum | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 80.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-9902 B-9902 Technical Substrate | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | Standard Industrial | Full Specs |
| B-995 995 Diamond Grade™ Fluorescent LDP Reflective Traffic Signs with Protected Graphics Diamond grade ™ reflective sheeting on aluminum | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 100.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-997 B-997 BRADYLITE® REFLECTIVE SHEETING Technical Substrate | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 93.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-338 HIGH TEMPERATURE CABLE MARKER Polyvinylidene fluoride | Good (Slight Effect) | Slight smear or print removal, detectable but minimal smear | Series R6000HF | -55.0°C to 200.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-388 B-388 STANDARD TEMPERATURE CABLE MARKER PolyolefinAvailable Colors:White, yellow APPLICATIONS:B-388 cable markers are designed as a high performance wire bundle and cable identification tag. This standardtemperature cable marker is meant for areas with continuous operating temperature up to 135°C. RECOMMENDED RIBBONBrady R6600 series black ribbon | Good (Slight Effect) | Slight smear or print removal, detectable but minimal smear | Series R6000HF | -55.0°C to 135.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-422 B-422 THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE GLOSSY WHITE POLYESTER LABEL STOCK White polyester | Good (Slight Effect) | Slight adhesive ooze | R4400 | -40.0°C to 100.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-425D Thermal Transfer Printable Polypropylene Label Stock White polypropylene | Good (Slight Effect) | Slight ooze | Series R6000HF | Standard Industrial | Full Specs |
| B-437 Thermal Transfer Printable Label Stock Topcoated polyvinylfluoride | Good (Slight Effect) | Slight adhesive ooze and slight color fade on yellow with immersion | R4300 | -70.0°C to 135.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-483A Thermal Transfer Printable Label Stock White polyester, glossy finish, permanent rubber based adhesive | Good (Slight Effect) | Slight adhesive ooze | R4400 | -40°C to 120°C | Full Specs |
| B-489A B-489A THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE LABEL STOCK PolyesterFinish:MatteAdhesive:Permanent rubber based | Good (Slight Effect) | Slight adhesive ooze | R4300 | -40.0°C to 120.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-637 Thermal Transfer Printable Label Stock Topcoated polyvinylfluoride | Good (Slight Effect) | Slight adhesive ooze and slight color fade on yellow with immersion, No visible effect to print without rub, complete print and topcoat removal with rub | Series R6000HF | Standard Industrial | Full Specs |
| B-7304 B-7304 304 Stainless Steel | Good (Slight Effect) | slight rust but legible | Series R6000HF | Standard Industrial | Full Specs |
| B-7639 Clear Polyester Overlaminating Film polyester film with an acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive | Good (Slight Effect) | Edges dissolved of B-580 material / Slight edge lifting of B-7639 | Series R6000HF | Standard Industrial | Full Specs |
| B-312 Power Systems Grade PermaSleeve Marker Irradiated polyolefin heat shrink tubing (3:1 shrink ratio) | Moderate | No visible effect | R4300 | -30.0°C to 125.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-425A B-425A THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE POLYPROPYLENE LABEL STOCK White polypropylene | Moderate | Moderate ooze | R4300 | -40.0°C to 160.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-502 B-502 POLYMER COATED CLOTH TAPE Polymer Coated Cloth | Moderate | Moderate unwrap, topcoat dissolved | R5000 | -40.0°C to 80.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-605 B-605 OVERLAMINATED WIRE MARKER White Polyvinylfluoride overlaminated with clear polyester film | Moderate | Moderate unwrap, Moderate wrinkling of overlaminate at edges. | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 120.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-342 PermaSleeve Marker Irradiated polyolefin heat shrink tubing (3:1 shrink ratio) | Moderate | No visible effect | R4300 | -55.0°C to 135.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-361B Clear Polyester Film Tape Clear polyester — clear film with matte white printable zone coated ink, permanent acrylic adhesive, used in a self-laminating format | Moderate | Severe unwrap | Series R6000HF | -70.0°C to 130°C | Full Specs |
| B-459 B -459 THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE MATTE WHITE POLYESTER LABEL STOCK White Polyester | Moderate | Topcoat degraded, Print removed when immersed | R4400 | -40.0°C to 180.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-472 Matte Topcoated Polyimide Wirewrap Label Stock Topcoated 1 mil polyimide | Moderate | Slight yellow color fade | R4300 | 100.0°C to 160.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-500 Polymer Coated Cloth Tape Polymer coated cloth with a printable topcoat and a rubber based pressure sensitive adhesive | Moderate | Marker fell off | Series R6000HF | -40°C to 80°C | Full Specs |
| B-7696 VINYL TAG white rigid vinyl tag | Moderate | Insert destroyed | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 70.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-8459 B -8459 THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE MATTE WHITE POLYESTER LABEL STOCK White polyester | Moderate | Print removed when immersed | R4900 | Standard Industrial | Full Specs |
Frequently Asked Questions: Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK / Butanone) Resistance
Q: Why does standard vinyl (like B-595) soften or wrinkle when exposed to Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK / Butanone)?
Vinyl (PVC) polymers contain plasticizers that make the film pliable. Aggressive organic solvents like Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK / Butanone) extract plasticizers from the vinyl matrix, causing the film to swell, wrinkle, and soften the underlying acrylic adhesive. For heavy solvent contact, polyester (B-423) or polyimide (B-652) are recommended.
Q: What is the difference between an immersion rating and a wipe-down rub test?
A wipe-down test simulates routine machine cleaning with a saturated rag for 10–20 rubs. An immersion test submerges the label directly into Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK / Butanone) for 5 cycles of 10 minutes. Many materials survive wipe-downs without degradation, but continuous total immersion requires specialized crosslinked resin ribbons and chemical-resistant face stocks.