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Skydrol® 500B-4 / Aviation Hydraulic Fluid Resistance: Brady Material Ratings
Commercial and military aircraft hydraulic lines, landing gear bays, flight control actuators. This engineering guide provides empirical laboratory test ratings for 126 Brady materials evaluated against Skydrol® 500B-4 / Aviation Hydraulic Fluid for print permanence and adhesive adhesion.
Group
Aviation & Defense Fluids
Hazard
Extremely Aggressive Synthetic Hydraulic Fluid
Tested
126 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 Skydrol® 500B-4 / Aviation Hydraulic Fluid 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 Skydrol® 500B-4 / Aviation Hydraulic Fluid 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 Skydrol® 500B-4 / Aviation Hydraulic Fluid, 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: Skydrol® 500B-4 / Aviation Hydraulic Fluid
Showing 126 tested materials ranked by solvent survivability score.
| B-Number | Survivability Rating | Substrate & Adhesive Effect | Required Ribbon | Operating Limits | Datasheet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B-1010 B-1010 Solid Epoxy | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | Standard Industrial | Full Specs |
| B-103 B-103 ClearPolyester(1milfilm)Finish:GlossyAdhesive:PermanentAcrylic | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | Standard Industrial | Full Specs |
| B-109 TAG Cross laminated polyethylene film tag | Excellent (No Effect) | complete print removal without rub | R4300 | -40.0°C to 90.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-1100 B-1100 Technical Substrate | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | Standard Industrial | Full Specs |
| B-111 111SELF -WOUNDPOLYESTEROVERLAMINATE ClearPolyesterFinish:GlossyClearAdhesive:Acrylic | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | Standard Industrial | Full Specs |
| B-115 B-115 POLYMER COATED CLOTH TAPE polymer coated cloth | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | Standard Industrial | Full Specs |
| B-117 B-117 TRANSLUCENT VINYL TAPE Translucent vinyl | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | Standard Industrial | Full Specs |
| B-184 Aluminum Foil Label Stock Dead Soft Aluminum Foil | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | Standard Industrial | 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-330 B-330 BRADYWRAP MARKER Heat shrinkable polyolefin | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | R4300 | -94.0°C to 230.0°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-344 B-344 Irradiatedpolyolefinheatshrinktubing(3:1shrinkratio) | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -55.0°C to 135.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-345 PermaSleeve® Marker IrradiatedpolyvinylidenefluorideheatshrinktubingFinish:MatteShrinkRatio:2:1(3/32”is3:1) | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -55.0°C to 225.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-346 B-346 Irradiated polyvinylidene fluoride heat shrink tubing | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -55.0°C to 225.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-348 BRADYLSZHCABLEMARKER Lowsmoke, zerohalogentypepolyolefin | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | Standard Industrial | Full Specs |
| B-362 B-362 Tamper- ResistantMetallizedVinylFinish: GlossySilverAdhesive:Acrylic | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | Standard Industrial | 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-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-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-425A B-425A THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE POLYPROPYLENE LABEL STOCK White polypropylene | Excellent (No Effect) | No visible effect | R4300 | -40.0°C to 160.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-425D Thermal Transfer Printable Polypropylene Label Stock White polypropylene | Excellent (No Effect) | No visible effect | 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-429 B-429 Technical Substrate | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | Standard Industrial | 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-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-444 B-444 TopcoatedpolyvinylfluorideFinish:MatteAdhesive:PermanentAcrylic-RubberHybrid | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | Standard Industrial | Full Specs |
| B-473 B-473 Thermal Transfer Printable Glossy White Static Dissipative Polyester Label Stock White Polyester | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | R6000 Halogen Free | -40°C to 180.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-484A B-484AFLEXIBLETHERMALTRANSFERPRINTABLELABELSTOCK PolyesterFinish:GlosswhiteAdhesive:PermanentRubberBased | Excellent (No Effect) | Novisible effect | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 120.0°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-508 B-508 BRADYTAG® COMPUTER PRINTABLE TAG Nomex® Tag | Excellent (No Effect) | 1 | R4300 | -70.0°C to 130.0°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-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-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-619A Matte White Polyester Label Stock White Polyester | 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-7316 B-7316 316stainlesssteelFinish:Gloss | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | Standard Industrial | 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-7513 B-7513 PolyesterFinish:GlossAdhesive:Permanentacrylic | Excellent (No Effect) | Novisible effect | Series R6000HF | Standard Industrial | 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-7515 B-7515 PolyesterFinish:MatteAdhesive:Permanentacrylic | Excellent (No Effect) | Novisible effect | Series R6000HF | Standard Industrial | Full Specs |
| B-7516 B-7516 PolyesterFinish:MattesilverAdhesive:Permanentacrylic | Excellent (No Effect) | Novisible effect | Series R6000HF | Standard Industrial | Full Specs |
| B-7517 B-7517 Polypropylene | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | Standard Industrial | Full Specs |
| B-7519 B-7519 PolyethyleneFinish:GlossAdhesive:Permanentacrylic | Excellent (No Effect) | Novisible effect | Series R6000HF | Standard Industrial | Full Specs |
| B-7520 B-7520 Technical Substrate | Excellent (No Effect) | 4 | 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-7529 B-7529 Technical Substrate | Excellent (No Effect) | No visible effect | Series R6000HF | Standard Industrial | Full Specs |
| B-7531 B-7531 MetallizedPolyesterFinish:MatteAdhesive:Permanentacrylic | Excellent (No Effect) | Print gone | Series R6000HF | Standard Industrial | Full Specs |
| B-7541 B-7541 Technical Substrate | Excellent (No Effect) | Novisible effect | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 110.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-7544 B-7544 PolyesterFinish:MatteAdhesive:PermanentAcrylic | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | Standard Industrial | Full Specs |
| B-7546 B-7546 PolyesterFinish:GlossAdhesive:Permanentacrylic | Excellent (No Effect) | S.F.w/orubbing | Series R6000HF | -20.0°C to 100.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-7551 B-7551 PolyesterFinish:MatteAdhesive:Permanentacrylic | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | Standard Industrial | 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-7560P B-7560P Technical Substrate | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | Standard Industrial | Full Specs |
| B-7561P B-7561P Technical Substrate | Excellent (No Effect) | No visible effect | Series R6000HF | Standard Industrial | Full Specs |
| B-7562P B-7562P Technical Substrate | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | Standard Industrial | Full Specs |
| B-7566 B-7566 PolyesterFinish: GlossClearAdhesive: TamperIndicatingAcrylic | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | Standard Industrial | Full Specs |
| B-7574 -7574MATTEWHITEPOLYESTERLABELSTOCK PolyesterFinish:MatteAdhesive:Permanentacrylic | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | Standard Industrial | Full Specs |
| B-7576 B-7576 MetallizedPolyesterFinish: MatteSilverAdhesive: TamperIndicatingAcrylic | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 100.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-7578 B-7578 Technical Substrate | Excellent (No Effect) | N.V.E. | Series R6000HF | Standard Industrial | Full Specs |
| B-7591 B-7591 VINYL FILM WITH PERMANENT ADHESIVE vinyl | Excellent (No Effect) | Label dissolves | Series R6000HF | Standard Industrial | Full Specs |
| B-7593 B-7593 PolyesterFinish:GlossColors:White,yellow, green,red,silverandblackAdhesive:Permanentacrylic,foambacked | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 100.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-7594 B-7594 Polypropylene | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | Standard Industrial | Full Specs |
| B-7597 B-7597 polyethylene | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 100.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-7598 B-7598 RigidpolyestertagFinish:GlossyColours:Availableinwhite,black,yellow,red,green,blueandmetalized | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | Standard Industrial | Full Specs |
| B-7599 B-7599 polyethylene tag | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | 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-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-7641 PermaSleeve TM Marker Heatshrinktubing(2:1),lowsmokezerohalogen,flameretardant,polyolefinsleeves | Excellent (No Effect) | 1 | Series R6000HF | -55.0°C to 105.0°C | 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) | B-4 (1, no visible effect) | Series R6000HF | -55.0°C to 135.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-7662 B-7662 White Polypropylene | Excellent (No Effect) | Novisible effect | Series R6000HF | Standard Industrial | Full Specs |
| B-7663 BRADYB-7663 White Polypropylene | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | Standard Industrial | Full Specs |
| B-7664 BRADYB-7664GLOSSWHITEPOLYESTERFORINKJETPRINTING WhitePolyesterFinish:GlossAdhesive:PermanentAcrylic | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | Standard Industrial | Full Specs |
| B-7665 BRADYB-7665 MetallizedPolyesterFinish:HighGlossAdhesive:PermanentAcrylic | Excellent (No Effect) | Novisible effect | Series R6000HF | Standard Industrial | Full Specs |
| B-7666 BRADYB-7666 Clear Polypropylene | Excellent (No Effect) | Novisible effect | Series R6000HF | Standard Industrial | Full Specs |
| B-7696 VINYL TAG white rigid vinyl tag | Excellent (No Effect) | Print gone | 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-787 B-787 Glossy White Polyvinyl Fluoride Label Stock Polyvinyl | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | R6000 Halogen Free | Standard Industrial | Full Specs |
| B-8117 MATTE BLACK LABEL STOCK Polyester | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | R6800 | Standard Industrial | Full Specs |
| B-8591 WEATHER RESISTANT LABEL STOCK PolyesterFinish:GlossAdhesive:Permanent acrylic | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | R122 | -70°C to 110.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-910 B-910 AcrylicFinish:GlossAdhesive:PermanentAcrylic | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | Standard Industrial | Full Specs |
| B-966B B-966B PolyesterFinish:GlossAdhesive:Permanentacrylic | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | Standard Industrial | Full Specs |
| B-969B Matte Metallized Polyester Label Stock Metallized polyester | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | Standard Industrial | Full Specs |
| B-990 B-990 Technical Substrate | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -70.0°C to 130.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-996 B-996 PolyesterFinish:GlossAdhesive:Permanentacrylic | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | Standard Industrial | Full Specs |
| L-2588-26C L-2588-26C UHF RFID Label Technical Substrate | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 85.0°C | Full Specs |
| L-2588-32A L-2588-32A UHF Moisture Label B-423 - White Polyester | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 85.0°C | Full Specs |
| L-2588-40A L-2588-40A UHF Flag Label White polypropylene | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 85.0°C | Full Specs |
| L-2588-56A L-2588-56A MEDIUM UHF RFID LABEL PET (Face), B-423 - White Polyester (Tag base material) | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 85.0°C | Full Specs |
| L-2588-56B L-2588-56B LARGE UHF RFID LABEL Technical Substrate | Excellent (No Effect) | Tested | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 85.0°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-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 | Good (Slight Effect) | Slight unwrap | Series R6000HF | -70.0°C to 130°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 color shift was observed | Series R6000HF | -55.0°C to 135.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-413 BRADYBONDZ™ B -413 Technical Substrate | Good (Slight Effect) | Slight adhesive ooze | Series R6000HF | Standard Industrial | 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-423 BradyBondz(TM) Thermal Transfer Printable Glossy White Polyester Label Stock White polyester with a glossy white finish and a permanent acrylic adhesive, printed by thermal transfer | Good (Slight Effect) | Slight adhesive ooze | R4400 | -70.0°C to 110.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-423Y BradyBondz(TM) Thermal Transfer Printable Glossy Yellow Polyester Label Stock Polyester with a glossy yellow finish and a permanent acrylic adhesive, printed by thermal transfer | Good (Slight Effect) | Slight adhesive ooze | R6000 Halogen Free | -70.0°C to 110.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-430 BRADYBONDZ™ B -430 THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE GLOSSY CLEAR POLYESTER LABEL STOCK Clear polyester | Good (Slight Effect) | Slight adhesive ooze | R4400 | 70.0°C to 100.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-437 Thermal Transfer Printable Label Stock Topcoated polyvinylfluoride | Good (Slight Effect) | Slight adhesive ooze | R4300 | -70.0°C to 135.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-480A BRADYBONDZ™ B-480A THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE LIGHT GRAY POLYESTER LABEL STOCK WITH RUBBER BASED ADHESIVE Top coated polyester | Good (Slight Effect) | Slight adhesive ooze | Series R6000HF | Standard Industrial | 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-605 B-605 OVERLAMINATED WIRE MARKER White Polyvinylfluoride overlaminated with clear polyester film | Good (Slight Effect) | Slight unwrap, Slight swelling at edges. | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 120.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-637 Thermal Transfer Printable Label Stock Topcoated polyvinylfluoride | Good (Slight Effect) | Slight adhesive ooze, No visible effect without rub, slight print removal with rub | Series R6000HF | Standard Industrial | Full Specs |
| B-642 B-642 TranslucentpolyvinylfluorideFinish: Providedinaselflaminatedformatwithawhiteprintablezoneandatranslucentoverlaminatingarea.Adhesive: Permanentacrylic | Good (Slight Effect) | Slight unwrap | 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-7524 B-7524 aluminium | Good (Slight Effect) | 4 N.V.E., Slightly faded | Series R6000HF | -40.0°C to 110.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-7548 B-7548 Technical Substrate | Good (Slight Effect) | slight edge lift | 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-319 BradySleeve™ Marker Non-shrinkable, high density polyolefin film | Moderate | Moderate print removal | R5000 | -65.0°C to 130.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-321 BradySleeve Marker Heat shrinkable, high density polyolefin film | Moderate | Moderate print fade | R5000 | -40.0°C to 200.0°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-427 Thermal Transfer Printable Translucent Vinyl Tape Translucent vinyl, provided in a self-laminated format with a white printable zone and a translucent overlaminating area, with a permanent acrylic adhesive, printed by thermal transfer | Moderate | Material destroyed | R4300 | -70.0°C to 70.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-472 Matte Topcoated Polyimide Wirewrap Label Stock Topcoated 1 mil polyimide | Moderate | Slight adhesive ooze, slight yellow color fade | R4300 | 100.0°C to 160.0°C | Full Specs |
| B-483A Thermal Transfer Printable Label Stock White polyester, glossy finish, permanent rubber based adhesive | Moderate | No visible effect | R4400 | -40°C to 120°C | Full Specs |
| B-498 Thermal Transfer Printable, Repositionable Coated Vinyl Cloth Label Stock Coated Vinyl Cloth | Moderate | Slight unwrap, topcoat removed | R4300 | -40.0°C to 80°C | Full Specs |
| B-500 Polymer Coated Cloth Tape Polymer coated cloth with a printable topcoat and a rubber based pressure sensitive adhesive | Moderate | Severe unwrap, topcoat wrinkled, adhesive soft | Series R6000HF | -40°C to 80°C | Full Specs |
| B-502 B-502 POLYMER COATED CLOTH TAPE Polymer Coated Cloth | Moderate | Print fade, print removed when rubbed | R5000 | -40.0°C to 80.0°C | Full Specs |
Orderable SKUs for Skydrol® 500B-4 / Aviation Hydraulic Fluid Environments
Standard catalog rolls, Grainger part numbers, dimensions, and list prices for high-survivability materials.
LAM-7-103Grainger #43ZK41
Polyester Overlaminate Labels 1 in H x 2 in W Clear 2000/RL
Dimensions: 1 in H x 2 in W • Roll of 2000 Labels
$523.99 USD
$0.26/labelLAM-6-103Grainger #43ZK40
Polyester Overlaminate Labels 0.75 in H x 1.5 in W Clear 2000/RL
Dimensions: 0.75 in H x 1.5 in W • Roll of 2000 Labels
$316.99 USD
$0.16/labelBM-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: Skydrol® 500B-4 / Aviation Hydraulic Fluid Resistance
Q: Why does standard vinyl (like B-595) soften or wrinkle when exposed to Skydrol® 500B-4 / Aviation Hydraulic Fluid?
Vinyl (PVC) polymers contain plasticizers that make the film pliable. Aggressive organic solvents like Skydrol® 500B-4 / Aviation Hydraulic Fluid 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 Skydrol® 500B-4 / Aviation Hydraulic Fluid 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.