Technical Data Sheet
Last Updated 11/29/2011
DYMO Industrial Vinyl (PVC) Tape
Description
DYMO Industrial Vinyl tape is formulated with a permanent acrylic adhesive and a
topcoat specifically for thermal transfer printing. Vinyl tape is mainly used for general
ID, electrical panels, asset labeling, visual workplace, pipe marking and 5S labeling.
This tape is recommended for indoor and outdoor use and can be used on curved or
flat surfaces. This tape is halogen free.
DYMO Part Numbers
18443 18444 18445 1805430 18432
18433 1805431 18435 18436 1805427
1805413 1805419 1805425 1805416 1805422
1805429 1805437 1805435 1805436 1805432
1805414 1805420 1805426 1805243 1805417
1805423 1805415 1805421 1805428 1805412
1805418 1805424
Available Colors & Sizes
Print Color
Tape Color
Available Widths (in, mm)
Black
White
⅜, 9mm; ½, 12mm; ¾,
19mm; 1, 24mm
Black
Yellow
½, 12mm; ¾, 19mm; 1,
24mm
Black
Orange
½, 12mm; ¾, 19mm; 1,
24mm
Black
Grey
½, 12mm; ¾, 19mm; 1,
24mm
White
Black
⅜, 9mm; ½, 12mm; ¾,
19mm; 1, 24mm
White
Red
½, 12mm; ¾, 19mm; 1,
24mm
White
Green
½, 12mm; ¾, 19mm; 1,
24mm
White
Blue
½, 12mm; ¾, 19mm; 1,
24mm
White
Purple
½, 12mm; ¾, 19mm; 1,
24mm
White
Brown
½, 12mm; ¾, 19mm; 1,
24mm
Certifications and & Standards Adherence
- UL Recognized as a component to UL969 (UL File Number MH48389)
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All UL information can be found at UL.com under certifications
- To the best of our company’s knowledge we declare that our products meet the most recent
standards of the European Directives considering REACH and ROHS. None of the substances
identified as “substance of concern“ has been and will be contained in the product(s), listed on
this Technical Data Sheet, to a higher level than mentioned in the European Directives
considering REACH and ROHS.
Physical Properties
- Total Thickness: 178 µm +/- 10%
- Dimensional Stability (%):
MD <1.0 observed on an aluminum panel at 70°C (158°F) for 24 hrs.
TD <1.0 observed on an aluminum panel at 70°C (158°F) for 24 hrs.
Adhesive Properties (tested per UL969)
Adhesion to Surfaces
Surface (N/25mm)
72 hrs.
Test Method
ABS
24
FTM-1
Stainless steel
29
Galvanized steel
29
PVC
27
Polycarbonate
28
Anodized aluminum
41
Polystyrene
36
HDPE
17
Glass
36
Polypropylene
34
Polyethylene Terephthalate
35
Nylon - polyamide
38
Polyurethane paint on Aluminum
39
Polyester paint on Aluminum
40
PE - cross linked
12
EPMD rubber
38
Bare aluminum
39
LDPE
11
Polyimide Kapton
36
Phenolic
37
- Tack (ASTM D 2979): 800gm/cm²
Temperature Ratings (tested per UL969)
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Surfaces
Temperature (°C)
Max Min
Indoor Use
Outdoor Use
Acrylonitrile butadiene
styrene
-40
x
x
Aluminum
-40
x
x
EPDM rubber
-40
x
x
Galvanized steel
-40
x
x
Glass
-40
x
x
Nylon - Polyamide
-40
x
x
Phenolic - Phenol
Formaldehyde
-40
x
x
Polycarbonate
-40
x
x
Polyester paint
-40
x
x
Polyethylene
-40
x
x
Polyethylene
terephthalate
-40
x
x
Polyimide
-40
x
x
Polypropylene
-40
x
-
Polystyrene
-40
x
x
Polyurethane paint
-40
x
x
Polyvinyl chloride
-40
x
x
Stainless steel
-40
x
x
Chemical Resistance (Printed with black ribbon on the Rhino 6000)
Chemical
# of rubs
Result
Test Method
Fuel
30x
No visible effect
Crockmeter,
900g weight/arm
Gasoline
30x
No visible effect
Isopropyl alcohol
30x
No visible effect
Ethanol
30x
No visible effect
Water
30x
No visible effect
Skydrol* LD-4
30x
Slight print removal
Ethyl acetate
5x
Printing gone
Papanicolau og. 6
30x
No visible effect
Hematoxylin (stain)
30x
No visible effect
Xylene
30x
Printing gone
Abrasion Resistance (Printed with the Rhino 6000)
Abrasive Object
# of rubs
Result
Test Method
Pencil eraser
30x
No visible effect
Crockmeter,
900g weight/arm
Polystyrene pin
30x
No visible effect
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UV Light Resistance
UV light stability of:
Time
Result
Test Method
Label
30 days
- No visible effect on
text and background
- Slight shrinkage of
material
Constant UV
light exposure in
Suntester
Adhesive
30 days
No loss of adhesive
properties
Humidity Resistance
- Printed labels adhered to aluminum surface for 30 days at 45°C (113°F), 85% Relative Humidity
with no visible effect on text or background; Slight shrinkage of material
Shelf life of label cassette
- Two years stored at 21°C (69.8°F) and 50% Relative Humidity
Notice
- This product is not developed to be used on humans, animals and/or in direct food
contact.
*Skydrol is a registered trademark from Solutia
All of the descriptive information, performance data, and recommendations for the use of DYMO products shall be used only as
a guide and do not reflect the specification or specification range for any particular property of the product. Furnishing such
information is an attempt to assist you and in no event will constitute a warranty of any kind by DYMO or DYMO distributors. All
purchasers of DYMO products shall be responsible for independently determining the suitability of the material for the purpose
for which it is purchased.
Sandpaper
30x
Slight print removal