B-427 has outstanding water and oil resistance. This material has good clarity, conformability and is self-extinguishing. B-427 is not recommended for use in harsh organic solvents such as methyl ethyl ketone, acetone, or 1,1,1-trichloroethane. Print technology: Thermal Transfer. Material type: Translucent vinyl. Finish: Provided in a self-laminated format with a white printable zone and a translucent overlaminating area. Adhesive: Permanent acrylic. Recommended Ribbons: Brady Series R4300 black and R4500 colored (red, blue, green) for thermal transfer printing. Regulatory/Agency Approvals: B-427 is UL Recognized to UL969 Labeling and Marking Standard when printed with the Brady Series R4300 and R6200 ribbons. See UL files MH17154 for specific details. B-427 is RoHS compliant to 2005/618/EC MCV amendment to RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC.

Self-Laminating Cable & Wire Labels (B-427)Conformable material designed to adhere to highly curved surfaces, wires and cables
Features a white printable area with clear “tail” that wraps around marker
Clear tail serves as over-laminate to protect the text, providing superior resistance to abrasion, dirt, oils, solvents, water and excessive handling
This material has good clarity, conformability and is self-extinguishing
Service temp: -40ºF to 158ºF Application temp: 50ºF to 158ºF
Material DescriptionPrint Technology: Thermal Transfer
Material Type: Translucent vinyl
Finish: Provided in a self-laminated format with a white printable zone and a translucent overlaminating area.
Adhesive: Permanent acrylic
ApplicationsWire and cable identification
Recommended Thermal Transfer RibbonsThermal transfer ribbons are only needed for labels that do not have self-contained print ribbons

Brady Series R4300 - Black
Brady Series R4500 - Red, Blue, Green
Brady Series R6200
Regulatory/Agency ApprovalsUL: Recognized to UL969 Labeling and Marking Standard when printed with the Brady Series R4300 and R6200 ribbons. See UL files MH17154 for specific details
RoHS: Compliant to 2005/618/EC MCV amendment to RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC
Material Details PHYSICAL PROPERTIES RESULTS TEST METHODS Total Thickness 0.0040 inch (0.102 mm) ASTM D 1000 Adhesion to Stainless Steel 38 oz/inch (42 N/100 mm) 20 minute dwell; 49 oz/inch (54 N/100 mm) 24 hour dwell ASTM D 1001 Adhesion to Polypropylene 25 oz/inch (28 N/100 mm) 20 minute dwell; 33 oz/inch (36 N/100 mm) 24 hour dwell ASTM D 1003 Tack 13.3 oz (378 grams); Polyken Probe Tack ASTM D 2979 Drop Shear 3.3 Hours PSTC-7 (except use 1/2" x 1" sample) Tensile Strength & Elongation 12 lb/in (210 N/100 mm) 152%, Machine; 11 lbs/in (193 N/100 mm) 195%, Cross ASTM D 1000 Flamibility ABT less than 10 Seconds ASTM D 1000 High Service Temperature Slight discoloration at 140°F (60°C) 30 days at 158°F (70°C) Low Service Temperature No visible effect 30 minutes at -40°F (-40°C) Weatherability No visible effect 30 days in Xenon Arc Weatherometer (ASTM G155, Cycle 1) Humidity Resistance No visible effect 30 days at 100°F, 95% R.H. About BradyBrady Corporation manufactures signs, tags, printers, and other industrial safety and identification products. Brady was founded in 1914, is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and meets International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9000 standards. Visit the to find a labels for your printer