Clear Glossy Polyester Label

The Clear Glossy Polyester Label is a high-quality, thermal transfer printable material designed for applications that demand clarity and durability. This label stock is ideal for use in rating plates, serial plates, and other high-performance labeling applications where alphanumerics, barcodes, graphic symbols, and logos need to be clearly visible. With a glossy finish and a permanent acrylic adhesive, this label stock is suited for nameplate-quality applications, ensuring long-lasting and reliable performance.

Technical Specifications

  • Material Type: Clear polyester
  • Finish: Glossy
  • Print Technology: Thermal transfer
  • Adhesive: Permanent acrylic adhesive

Performance Properties

  • High Service Temperature: No visible effect at 100°C for 30 days; slight discoloration at 110°C; moderate discoloration at 145°C, but label remains functional.
  • Low Service Temperature: No visible effect after 30 days at -70°C.
  • Short Term High Service Temperature: No visible effect at 180°C for 5 minutes; slight discoloration and shrinkage at 200°C, but label remains functional; becomes nonfunctional at 220°C due to shrinkage.
  • Humidity Resistance: No visible effect after 30 days at 100°F (37°C) and 95% relative humidity.
  • UV Light Resistance: No visible effect after 30 days in UV Sunlighter™ 100.
  • Weatherability: No visible effect after 30 days in Xenon Arc Weatherometer.
  • Salt Fog Resistance: No visible effect after 30 days in a 5% salt fog solution chamber.
  • Abrasion Resistance: Print remains legible after 100 cycles with Taber Abraser, CS-10 grinding wheels, 250 g/arm.

Physical Properties

  • Adhesion:
    • Stainless Steel: 51 oz/inch (56 N/100 mm) after 20 minutes dwell, 57 oz/inch (62 N/100 mm) after 24 hours dwell
    • Painted Enamel: 51 oz/inch (56 N/100 mm) after 20 minutes dwell, 54 oz/inch (59 N/100 mm) after 24 hours dwell
    • Textured ABS: 10 oz/inch (10 N/100 mm) after 20 minutes dwell, 10 oz/inch (10 N/100 mm) after 24 hours dwell
    • Polypropylene: 36 oz/in (40 N/100 mm) after 20 minutes dwell, 39 oz/in (42 N/100 mm) after 24 hours dwell
    • Polyester Powder Coated Paint: 32 oz/in (35 N/100 mm) after 20 minutes dwell, 43 oz/in (47 N/100 mm) after 24 hours dwell
  • Thickness:
    • Substrate: 0.002 inch (0.0508 mm)
    • Adhesive: 0.001 inch (0.0254 mm)
    • Total (excluding liner): 0.003 inch (0.0762 mm)
  • Tack: 26 oz (800 g)
  • Dielectric Strength: 8400 volts

Chemical Resistance:

  • General Performance: The label stock shows minimal effect under most chemical exposure conditions, maintaining legibility and adhesion.

Shelf Life:

  • Storage Conditions: Two years from the date of receipt when stored in original packaging at or below 80°F (27°C) and 60% RH.

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