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THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE GLOSSY CLEAR POLYESTER LABEL STOCK

B-522 is a thermal transfer printable glossy clear polyester label stock with removable acrylic adhesive, suitable for indoor use and applications requiring good solvent resistance, heat resistance, and clean removability.

Material Composition
Clear Polyester
Adhesive System
Removable acrylic
Operating Temperature
From -70°C
Total Thickness
3 mils (0.076 mm)
Industrial Safety & Asset Marker

B-522 Application & Installation Blueprint

Heavy-Duty Industrial Safety & Identification Marker • Physical application tolerances and surface engineering
Industrial Fit Certified
B-522 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-522.

Popular B-522 Formats

Standard industrial rolls and die-cut sizes with unit cost breakdown
#1 Popular Choice
Standard Part
THT-19-522-1
2 in H x 3 in W
Roll of 1000 Labels
Roll / Pack Total:$278.99 USD
Normalized Unit Cost:$0.28/label
Material Area Cost:$0.05/sq in
Supported Hardware:
i5100i6100i7100+2
#2 Standard Format
Standard Part
THT-18-522-3
1 in H x 3 in W
Roll of 3000 Labels
Roll / Pack Total:$416.99 USD
Normalized Unit Cost:$0.14/label
Material Area Cost:$0.05/sq in
Supported Hardware:
i5100i6100i7100+2
#3 High Capacity
Standard Part
THT-17-522-3
1 in H x 2 in W
Roll of 3000 Labels
Roll / Pack Total:$260.99 USD
Normalized Unit Cost:$0.087/label
Material Area Cost:$0.04/sq in
Supported Hardware:
i5100i6100i7100+2
All 6 Orderable Part Numbers
Pricing: $203.99 – $416.99 USD
Catalog SKUDimensionsPackaging / QtyList Price & Unit CostOrder MOQCompatible PrintersHardware & Related
THT-19-522-1
UPC: 754473645533
2 in H x 3 in WRoll of 1000 Labels
$278.99 USD
$0.28/label ($27.90/100)
$0.05/sq in
1 ROL
Standard Order
i5100i6100+3
THT-18-522-3
UPC: 754473645496
1 in H x 3 in WRoll of 3000 Labels
$416.99 USD
$0.14/label ($13.90/100)
$0.05/sq in
1 ROL
Standard Order
i5100i6100+3
THT-17-522-3
UPC: 754473645427
1 in H x 2 in WRoll of 3000 Labels
$260.99 USD
$0.087/label ($8.70/100)
$0.04/sq in
1 ROL
Standard Order
i5100i6100+3
THT-5-522-10
UPC: 754473645557
0.5 in H x 1 in WRoll of 10000 Labels
$332.99 USD
$0.033/label ($3.33/100)
$0.07/sq in
1 ROL
Standard Order
i5100i6100+3
THT-59-522-10
UPC: 754473645519
0.5 in H x 1 in WPack of 2 Rolls
$281.99 USD
$0.028/label ($2.82/100)
$0.06/sq in
1 PAK
Standard Order
i5100i6100+3
THT-12-522-10
UPC: 754473645465
0.437 in H x 0.5 in WRoll of 10000 Labels
$203.99 USD
$0.020/label ($2.04/100)
$0.09/sq in
1 ROL
Standard Order
i5100i6100+3

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
Halogen-Free per DIN VDE 0472 Part 815
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)
Total ThicknessASTM D 10003 mils (0.003 in)0.076 mm

Thermal Transfer Ribbon Compatibility

Official Brady recommended ribbons engineered for maximum contrast, smear resistance, and UL certification compliance.

Recommended Thermal Transfer
Series R6000 Halogen Free
* 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
10% Sodium Hydroxide SolutionTestedTested
10% Sulfuric Acid solutionTestedTested
BIO- ACT EC -7R™TestedTested
AcetoneTestedTested
Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK)TestedTested
3% Alconox® Detergent SolutionTestedTested
Windex®TestedTested
TolueneTestedTested
Isopropyl AlcoholTestedTested
Mineral SpiritsTestedTested
GasolineTestedTested
JP-8 Jet FuelTestedTested
Brake Fluid DOT 3TestedTested
Skydrol® 500B-4TestedTested
SAE 20 WT Oil at 70°CTestedTested
MIL 5606A OilTestedTested
Formula 409® CleanerTestedTested
Northwoods TM Buzz Saw Citrus DegreaserTestedTested
Deionized WaterTestedTested
Northwoods™ Buzz Saw Citrus DegreaserTestedTested

Environmental & Aging Durability Testing

Environmental Exposure ConditionObservation & Legibility Result
522 THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE GLOSSY CLEAR POLYESTER LABEL STOCK - Material Spec (Brady B-522) Material familyB-522
522 is a thermal transfer printable glossy clear polyester label stock with removable acrylic adhesive, suitable for indoor use and applications requiring good solvent resistance, heat resistance, and clean removability. ## Verified specifications - Material typeClear Polyester
Service temperature (min)-70 °C

Verified Target Applications & Use Cases

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