ASTM D1308 / D543 Chemical Test ReportFormula: H2SO4
Sulfuric Acid (30% & 10% H2SO4) Resistance: Brady Material Ratings
Lead-acid battery manufacturing, chemical processing lines, anodizing baths. This engineering guide provides empirical laboratory test ratings for 158 Brady materials evaluated against Sulfuric Acid (30% & 10% H2SO4) for print permanence and adhesive adhesion.
Group
Acids & Corrosives
Hazard
Severe Corrosive Acid
Tested
158 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 Sulfuric Acid (30% & 10% H2SO4) 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 Sulfuric Acid (30% & 10% H2SO4) 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 Sulfuric Acid (30% & 10% H2SO4), 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: Sulfuric Acid (30% & 10% H2SO4)
Showing 158 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) | NE | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 90.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-101 Polycoated Tagstock Polycoated tagstock | Excellent (No Effect) | NE | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 70.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-109 TAG Cross laminated polyethylene film tag | Excellent (No Effect) | no visible effect | 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-2 Property Identification Plates Technical Substrate | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 160.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-225 B-225 THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE FLAME-RETARDANT TYVEK® TAG STOCK White flame retardant Tyvek® | Excellent (No Effect) | No visible effect | R6200 | -94°C to 70.0°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-3 Floor Marking Tape vinyl | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 82.0°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-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-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) | No Visible Effect | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 50.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-347 B 347 BRADYGLO™ Safety Signs Technical Substrate | Excellent (No Effect) | No Visible Effect | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 50.0°C | 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-422 B-422 THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE GLOSSY WHITE POLYESTER LABEL STOCK White polyester | Excellent (No Effect) | No visible effect | R4400 | -40.0°C to 100.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-425D Thermal Transfer Printable Polypropylene Label Stock White polypropylene | 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-434A B -434A THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE GLOSS METALLIZED POLYESTER LABEL STOCK Metallized Polyester | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | R4900 | Standard Industrial | Full Specs |
| B-435A B -435A THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE GLOSS METALLIZED POLYESTER LABEL STOCK Metallized Polyester | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | R4900 | Standard Industrial | Full Specs |
| B-437 Thermal Transfer Printable Label Stock Topcoated polyvinylfluoride | Excellent (No Effect) | No visible effect | R4300 | -70.0°C to 135.0°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) | No Visible Effect | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 50.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-459 B -459 THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE MATTE WHITE POLYESTER LABEL STOCK White Polyester | Excellent (No Effect) | No visible effect | R4400 | -40.0°C to 180.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-462 B-462 Technical Substrate | Excellent (No Effect) | No Visible Effect | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 50.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-483A Thermal Transfer Printable Label Stock White polyester, glossy finish, permanent rubber based adhesive | Excellent (No Effect) | NE | R4400 | -40°C to 120°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-489A B-489A THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE LABEL STOCK PolyesterFinish:MatteAdhesive:Permanent rubber based | Excellent (No Effect) | No visible effect | R4300 | -40.0°C to 120.0°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) | NE | 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) | No visible effect | R4300 | -40°C to 120°C | Full Specs |
| B-500 Polymer Coated Cloth Tape Polymer coated cloth with a printable topcoat and a rubber based pressure sensitive adhesive | Excellent (No Effect) | No visible effect | Series R6000HF | -40°C to 80°C | Full Specs |
| B-502 B-502 POLYMER COATED CLOTH TAPE Polymer Coated Cloth | Excellent (No Effect) | No visible effect | R5000 | -40.0°C to 80.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-505 ToughStripe® Cold polyester | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -25.0°C to 15.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-508 B-508 BRADYTAG® COMPUTER PRINTABLE TAG Nomex® Tag | Excellent (No Effect) | 2 | 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-521 THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE GLOSSY CLEAR POLYPROPYLENE LABEL STOCK Clear polypropylene | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -70.0°C to 100.0°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-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) | NE | 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) | NE | 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-634 Clear Polyester Laminating Tape Clear Polyester (3 mil film) | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -18.0°C to 54.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-637 Thermal Transfer Printable Label Stock Topcoated polyvinylfluoride | Excellent (No Effect) | No visible effect, No visible effect with or without rub | 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-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-721 B-721 DETECTABLE IDENTOLINE® UNDERGROUND LINE WARNING TAPE Technical Substrate | 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-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-7552 Thermal Transfer Printable Glossy Clear Polyester Label Stock Clear polyester | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -80.0°C to 145.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-7586 WHITE VINYL FILM WITH A PERMANENT ADHESIVE Vinyl | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 90.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-7597 B-7597 polyethylene | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 100.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-7599 B-7599 polyethylene tag | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | Standard Industrial | Full Specs |
| B-7639 Clear Polyester Overlaminating Film polyester film with an acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive | Excellent (No Effect) | No visible effect | Series R6000HF | Standard Industrial | 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-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-8459 B -8459 THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE MATTE WHITE POLYESTER LABEL STOCK White polyester | Excellent (No Effect) | No visible effect | R4900 | Standard Industrial | 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-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) | No Visible Effect | 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-955 Reflective Traffic Signs Engineering Grade Reflective sheeting applied to aluminum | Excellent (No Effect) | No Visible Effect | 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) | No Visible Effect | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 80.0°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-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 |
| LOTO-72 Push Button and Emergency Stop Safety Cover Device polycarbonate, stainless steel | Excellent (No Effect) | 22°C | Series R6000HF | -20.0°C to 80.0°C | Full Specs |
| LOTO-74 Perma-Mount Ball Valve Lockout Technical Substrate | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 90.0°C | Full Specs |
Orderable SKUs for Sulfuric Acid (30% & 10% H2SO4) Environments
Standard catalog rolls, Grainger part numbers, dimensions, and list prices for high-survivability materials.
BM-12-109Grainger #803RH6
Multi-Purpose Tear Resistant Tags
Dimensions: 3 in H x 0.758 in W • Roll of 1000 Tags
$388.99 USD
$0.39/labelM6-12-109Grainger #803PD1
Multi-Purpose Tear Resistant Tags
Dimensions: 3 in H x 0.758 in W • Roll of 100 Tags
$54.99 USD
$0.55/labelFrequently Asked Questions: Sulfuric Acid (30% & 10% H2SO4) Resistance
Q: Why does standard vinyl (like B-595) soften or wrinkle when exposed to Sulfuric Acid (30% & 10% H2SO4)?
Vinyl (PVC) polymers contain plasticizers that make the film pliable. Aggressive organic solvents like Sulfuric Acid (30% & 10% H2SO4) 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 Sulfuric Acid (30% & 10% H2SO4) 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.