Brady M5-97-488 Solvent Resistant Polyester Labels
Formulated from Brady B-488 Polyester with permanent acrylic adhesive. Engineered for 0.9" W × 0.9" H industrial labeling applications.
Engineered Technical Features
- Specialized – Use B-488 high-performance polyester label material for lab applications with numerous solvents and variable temps
- Durable – Labels resist chemicals, abrasions, corrosion and humidity and have a high/low temperature performance of -40° to 320°F (-40° to 160°C)
- Adhesive – Made with a permanent acrylic adhesive for tight bonding onto flat, smooth surfaces
- Certifications – RoHS compliant to 2011/65/EU and 2015/863
- For material specific performance and properties, please refer to the Technical Data Sheet (TDS)
Compatible Brady Printers & Thermal Transfer Ribbon Pairing
Verified hardware compatibility and recommended ribbon formulations for M5-97-488.
Full Technical & Material Specifications (ASTM / UL Testing)
| Material Formulation: | Brady B-488 (B-488 Industrial Material) | Continuous Temp Range: | -40°F to 250°F (-40°C to 121°C) |
| Substrate Polymer Chemistry: | Polyester | Total Material Thickness: | 0.004 in (0.102 mm) |
| Adhesive Formulation: | Permanent Acrylic | ASTM D1000 Stainless Steel Peel: | 50+ oz/in |
| ASTM D1000 Polypropylene Peel: | 35+ oz/in | ASTM D1000 Powder Coat Peel: | 40+ oz/in |
| UL 969 Recognition: | UL 969 (File MH17154 / MH10939) | CSA C22.2 Acceptance: | CSA C22.2 No. 0.15 |
| RoHS / Halogen Compliance: | RoHS Compliant • Standard Formulation | Surface Finish: | MatteAdhesive:Permanent acrylic |
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Engineering & Specifier FAQs for M5-97-488
Can I print Brady M5-97-488 on a standard portable printer?
Yes, M5-97-488 is fully compatible with portable field printers including M510, M511 using drop-in all-in-one cartridges.
Is Brady M5-97-488 recognized under UL 969 for electrical panel rating plates?
Yes, M5-97-488 is manufactured from Brady B-488, which holds UL 969 component recognition under File MH17154 / MH10939 (PGJI2) when printed with approved thermal transfer ribbons (such as Series R6000HF).
How do I generate an official engineering submittal package for M5-97-488?
Click the "1-Click Engineering Submittal PDF Package" button above to instantly generate a contractor-stamped specification packet with ASTM D1000 adhesion test data, continuous operating temperatures, and UL compliance certificates ready for architectural submittals.