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B-418 PLASTIC UTILITY TAG

Brady B-418 is a high performance tag with a plastic tag and an inlaid polyester label, available in various sizes and colors.

Material Composition
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Adhesive System
Non-Adhesive
Operating Temperature
From -40°C
Total Thickness
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Industrial Safety & Asset Marker

B-418 Application & Installation Blueprint

Heavy-Duty Industrial Safety & Identification Marker • Physical application tolerances and surface engineering
Industrial Fit Certified
B-418 real-world industrial application
Installed in real-world industrial environment
Standard Industrial Marking Procedure
1Ensure application surface is dry and free of loose particulate or heavy oil.
2Peel and apply with steady firm pressure from center to edge.
3Allow 24 hours for ultimate cross-linked adhesion strength.
Engineering Tolerance: Engineered to withstand standard industrial plant environmental conditions and indoor/outdoor temperature swings.
Substrate Compatibility & Adhesion Matrix
Smooth Metals & Stainless Steel
Standard Bond (5/5)
Rigid Thermoplastics & ABS
Standard Bond (4.8/5)
Painted Metal Cabinets
Standard Bond (4.8/5)
Glass & Smooth Composite
Standard Bond (4.8/5)
Tested Environmental Survivability
Industrial Plant Temperature SwingsDust, Grease & Mild FluidsStandard Abrasion & RubbingLong-Term Legend Legibility
Recommended Field & Shop Tools:
i3300 / i5100 Benchtop PrinterM210 / M610 Handheld ToolStandard Thermal Ribbon

Orderable Part Numbers, Packaging & Distributor SKUs

Official Brady SKUs, roll dimensions, package quantities, list pricing, Grainger part numbers, and printer compatibility for B-418.

Custom orderable roll sizes, continuous tapes, and die-cut parts for B-418 are available through authorized Brady distributors.

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: Standard Industrial
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.
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ASTM Physical & Mechanical Properties

Standardized laboratory test data measured in accordance with ASTM D 1000, ASTM D 2979, and ASTM D 2671.

Physical PropertyTest MethodStandard Test Units (US)Metric Units (SI)

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 / SolventSubstrate / Adhesive EffectThermal Ribbon Permanence
30% Sulfuric Acid (reagent); F (7 Day Immersion); NE (Dip Test); NE (Rub Test)TestedTested
10% Sulfuric Acid (reagent); F (7 Day Immersion); NE (Dip Test); NE (Rub Test)TestedTested
30% HCI (reagent); F (7 Day Immersion); NE (Dip Test); NE (Rub Test)TestedTested
10% HCI (reagent); F (7 Day Immersion); NE (Dip Test); NE (Rub Test)TestedTested
50% NaOH (reagent); F (7 Day Immersion); NE (Dip Test); NE (Rub Test)TestedTested
10% NaOH (reagent); F (7 Day Immersion); NE (Dip Test); NE (Rub Test)TestedTested
Methyl Ethyl Ketone (reagent); F (7 Day Immersion); F (Dip Test); NE (Rub Test)TestedTested
Acetone (reagent); F (7 Day Immersion); F (Dip Test); NE (Rub Test)TestedTested
1,1,1-Trichloroethane (reagent); F (7 Day Immersion); F (Dip Test); NE (Rub Test)TestedTested
Methanol (reagent); NE (7 Day Immersion); NE (Dip Test); NE (Rub Test)TestedTested
IPA (Isopropanol) (reagent); F (7 Day Immersion); NE (Dip Test); NE (Rub Test)TestedTested
ASTM #3 Oil (reagent); F (7 Day Immersion); NE (Dip Test); NE (Rub Test)TestedTested
SAE 20 Oil (reagent); NE (7 Day Immersion); NE (Dip Test); NE (Rub Test)TestedTested
Alconox® (reagent); NE (7 Day Immersion); NE (Dip Test); NE (Rub Test)TestedTested
Toluene (reagent); F (7 Day Immersion); F (Dip Test); NE (Rub Test)TestedTested
Mineral Spirits (reagent); F (7 Day Immersion); F (Dip Test); NE (Rub Test)TestedTested
Conc. Acetic Acid (reagent); F (7 Day Immersion); NE (Dip Test); NE (Rub Test)TestedTested
5% Acetic Acid (reagent); NE (7 Day Immersion); NE (Dip Test); NE (Rub Test)TestedTested
Diesel Fuel (reagent); F (7 Day Immersion); NE (Dip Test); NE (Rub Test)TestedTested
Heptane (reagent); F (7 Day Immersion); NE (Dip Test); NE (Rub Test)TestedTested
Cellosolve Acetate (reagent); F (7 Day Immersion); F (Dip Test); NE (Rub Test)TestedTested
Conc. Ammonia (reagent); NE (7 Day Immersion); NE (Dip Test); NE (Rub Test)TestedTested
10% Ammonia (reagent); NE (7 Day Immersion); NE (Dip Test); NE (Rub Test)TestedTested
Turpentine (reagent); F (7 Day Immersion); F (Dip Test); NE (Rub Test)TestedTested
Kerosene (reagent); F (7 Day Immersion); NE (Dip Test); NE (Rub Test)TestedTested
Water (reagent); NE (7 Day Immersion); NE (Dip Test); NE (Rub Test)TestedTested
Gasoline (reagent); F (7 Day Immersion); F (Dip Test); NE (Rub Test)TestedTested
30% Sulfuric AcidTestedTested
10% Sulfuric AcidTestedTested
30% HCITestedTested
10% HCITestedTested
50% NaOHTestedTested
10% NaOHTestedTested
Methyl Ethyl KetoneTestedTested
AcetoneTestedTested
1,1,1-TrichloroethaneTestedTested
MethanolTestedTested
IPA (Isopropanol)TestedTested
ASTM #3 OilTestedTested
SAE 20 OilTestedTested
Alconox®TestedTested
TolueneTestedTested
Mineral SpiritsTestedTested
Glacial Acetic AcidTestedTested
5% Acetic AcidTestedTested
Diesel FuelTestedTested
HeptaneTestedTested
Cellosolve AcetateTestedTested
Conc. AmmoniaTestedTested
10% AmmoniaTestedTested
TurpentineTestedTested
KeroseneTestedTested
WaterTestedTested
GasolineTestedTested

Environmental & Aging Durability Testing

Environmental Exposure ConditionObservation & Legibility Result
Service temperature (min)-40 °C

Verified Target Applications & Use Cases

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