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Semi Gloss
Matt Data
Vellum TTR
Navlink 14
Thermal Econ J/A
Laser
Flourent
Silvervac
PP Clear TC 30
PP White TC4
Other Top Sheets

Adhesive types

Hotmelt
Acrylic
Removable
Laser Jet
Polyprop Adhesive
Freezer
Deep Freezer

MATERIAL TYPES

1 - PAPER BASED MATERIAL

ADHESIVE	Hotmelt / acrylic / removable / hitac / freezer / deep freezer.
FACE	SEMI GLOSS
Product	White woodfree machine coated mid gloss paper.
Use	Universal label paper for quality multi colour labels requiring high contrast and fine printing detail.
Typical technical values
Substance	78	g/m²	ISO 536
Caliper	69	µm	ISO 534
Tensile strength MD	5,0	kN/m	ISO 1924/1
Tensile strength CD	2,5	kN/m	ISO 1924/1
Brightness	90	%	ISO 2470/1
Roughness	1,0	microns	ISO 8791	PPS 10
Opacity	87	%	ISO 2471
Gloss	70	%	Hunter 75°
Stiffness MD	0,20	mNm	ISO/DP 2493	Kodak
Stiffness CD	0,10	mNm	ISO/DP 2493	Kodak
Printability	Flexography, letterpress, offset, rotogravure and screen. Hot foil. Suitable for thermal transfer printing with wax/resin ribbons. Testing recommended.
Advantages	Lower stiffness aids labelling on uneven substrates and small diameter products.

FACE	MATT DATA
Product	Surface sized woodfree MF paper.
Use	A multipurpose label paper. Special applications are EDP, addressing, marking and other non-impact and impact printing labels, especially high speed laser printers.
Typical technical values
Substance	70	g/m²	ISO 536
Caliper	90	µm	ISO 534
Tensile strength MD	5,5	kN/m	ISO 1924/1
Tensile strength CD	2,0	kN/m	ISO 1924/1
Brightness	93	%	ISO 2470/1
Roughness	5,0	microns	ISO 8791	PPS 10
Opacity	90	%	ISO 2471
Stiffness MD	0,35	mNm	ISO/DP 2493	Kodak
Stiffness CD	0,12	mNm	ISO/DP 2493	Kodak
Printability	Offset, flexography, (letterpress). Dot-matrix, electrophotography, ink jet.

ADHESIVE	Hotmelt / acrylic
FACE	VELLUM TTR
Product	Surface sized woodfree SC paper.
Use	Universal label paper for commercial and general labelling.
Typical technical values
Substance	70	g/m²	ISO 536
Caliper	66	µm	ISO 534
Tensile strength MD	5,0	kN/m	ISO 1924/1
Tensile strength CD	2,3	kN/m	ISO 1924/1
Brightness	92	%	ISO 2470/1
Roughness	2,6	microns	ISO 8791	PPS 10
Opacity	87	%	ISO 2471
Stiffness MD	0,18	mNm	ISO/DP 2493	Kodak
Stiffness CD	0,10	mNm	ISO/DP 2493	Kodak
Printability	Flexography, offset, letterpress, thermal transfer, dot-matrix.

ADHESIVE	Acrylic only
FACE	THERMAL ECO
Product	Non top coated, chemi-thermal paper with high print resolution properties. Very limited resistance to thermal image scratching or smudging.
Use	Information labelling in dry environments such as price marking and other short life retail and logistics end-uses. Avoid contact with plasticisers (PVC), moisture ,oil and fats.
Typical technical values
Substance	72	g/m²	ISO 536
Caliper	79	µm	ISO 534
Tensile strength MD	4,7	kN/m	ISO 1924/1
Tensile strength CD	2,3	kN/m	ISO 1924/1
Smoothness	450	Bekk sec	ISO 5627	min
Brightness	90	%	ISO 2470/3	norm
Opacity	90	%	ISO 2471
Density	1,28			min
Imaging colour	Black
Scanning	Visible red light
Width	1000 mm, 2000 mm
Printability	Flexography water based, UV-letterpress, screen, no UV varnishing. Thermal direct.
Additional info	Brightness: min 78 % (ISO 2470). For all printers up to 300mm/sec.
Storage recommendations	Store at a constant temperature (20°C, RH 50%) in the dark. Damp or hot conditions should be avoided.
Shelf life	A) Dispersion adhesives (except RR21, RR22, RP45, RP48, RP40). The laminate is guaranteed for two years if stored in the above conditions. B) RR21, RR22, RP40 and RH adhesives. The laminate is guaranteed for one year if stored in the above conditions. C) Printed labels are guaranteed for one year if stored in the above conditions. Face paper has a slight tendency to discolour, but this does not affect the scannability of the barcodes. D) With RP48 guaranteed for 6 months. E) RP45 not recommended

ADHESIVE	RPA4 only
FACE	LASER
Product	Surface sized woodfree MF paper.
Use	A multipurpose label paper. Special applications are EDP, addressing, marking and other non-impact and impact printing labels, especially high speed laser printers.
Typical technical values
Substance	75	g/m²
Caliper	89	µm
Tensile strength MD	6,0	kN/m
Tensile strength CD	3,3	kN/m
Brightness	88	%
Roughness	5,2	microns
Opacity	85	%
Stiffness MD	0,35	mNm
Stiffness CD	0,18	mNm
Printability	Flexography, offset, letterpress. Dot-matrix, electrophotography, electrography, magnetography, (ink jet).

ADHESIVE	Hotmelt
FACE	DAYGLO
Product	Woodfree paper with fluorescent coating.
Use	Eye catching display labels for price marking, promotional use and stationary.
Typical technical values
Substance	78	g/m²	ISO 536
Caliper	82	µm	ISO 534
Tensile strength MD	5,5	kN/m	ISO 1924/1
Tensile strength CD	3,0	kN/m	ISO 1924/1
Roughness	3,9	microns	ISO 8791	PPS 10
Opacity	89	%	ISO 2471
Printability	Flexography, letterpress, offset. VIP printable with laser, copier and thermal transfer.

2 - Specialized Paper

ADHESIVE	Hotmelt / Acrylic
FACE	SILVER METALISED
Product	A paper-based metallized face material with brilliant metal layer.
Use	Product labelling, special applications.
Typical technical values
Substance	83	g/m²	ISO 536
Caliper	66	µm	ISO 534
Tensile strength MD	4,9	kN/m	ISO 1924/2	min
Tensile strength CD	3,2	kN/m	ISO 1924/2	min
Printability	Flexography, letterpress, hot foil. The metallized layer has been coated with an acrylic lacquer, which gives excellent printability. Special inks designed for non-absorbent materials should be used.
Advantages	Die-cutting is easier than with foil - greatly extending the die life. An inexpensive alternative to hot foil stamping. Suitable for labelling of sharp corners.

3 - Synthetic Materials

ADHESIVE	Hotmelt / Acrrylic
FACE	PLOYPROP CLEAR TC 30
Product	Transparent, glossy, biaxially orientated, top coated polypropylene film.
Use	Main use is overlaminated labels for food packaging. For product labelling in applications where resistance against water, oil and chemicals is important. E.g. labelling beverages, toiletries and cosmetics with no label look.
Typical technical values
Substance	28	g/m²	DIN 53352
Caliper	31	µm	DIN 53370
Elongation MD	160	%	DIN 53455
Elongation CD	50	%	DIN 53455
Tensile strength MD	130,0	N/mm²	DIN 53455
Tensile strength CD	270,0	N/mm²	DIN 53455
Gloss	80	%	DIN 67530/2
Printability	Flexography, screen, letterpress and offset. Special inks designed for non-absorbent materials should be used. Thermal transfer with selected ribbons.
Advantages	High gloss. High clarity. Good dimensional stability. High tensile strength.
Shelf life	Laminate with RP37 and RR28 adhesives 2 years if stored at room temperature (+20 °C), RH 50% in original packaging and protected from light.

ADHESIVE	Hotmelt / acrylic
FACE	POLYPROP WHITE TC 4
Product	White, glossy, biaxially orientated, top coated polypropylene film.
Use	For product labelling in applications where resistance against water, oil and chemicals is important. E.g. labelling toiletries and cosmetics. Suitable for thermal transfer overprinted information labels.
Typical technical values
Substance	58	g/m²	DIN 53352
Caliper	59	µm	DIN 53370
Elongation MD	70	%	DIN 53455
Elongation CD	90	%	DIN 53455
Tensile strength MD	180,0	N/mm²	DIN 53455
Tensile strength CD	150,0	N/mm²	DIN 53455
Opacity	80	%	DIN 53146/1
Printability	Flexography, screen, letterpress and offset. Special inks designed for non-absorbent materials should be used. Thermal transfer with selected ribbons.
Advantages	Very high gloss. Good dimensional stability. Contains no plasticizers. High tensile strength, tear strength and stiffness. Good register control.
Shelf life	Laminate with RP37 and RR28 adhesives 2 years if stored at room temperature (+20 °C), RH 50% in original packaging and protected from light.

ADHESIVE SPECS

ADHESIVE	HOTMELT
Type	Permanent adhesive.
Composition	Rubber, hotmelt.
Use	Recommended for use in cold environment, particularly if the application surface is moist or if very high initial adhesion is required. Good low temperature performance once labelled. Very good adhesion to non-polar surfaces.
Typical technical values
Labelling temperature min	-5	°C
Service temperature min	-40	°C
Service temperature max	50	°C
Limitations	Not suitable for labelling of plasticised PVC.
Additional info	Approval: The raw materials conform to FDA 21CFR 175.105 (indirect food contact). The research centre ISEGA has given the adhesive approval for direct contact with dry and moist non-fatty foods, certificate number 21767 U 05.
Shelf life	Two years from the date of manufacture in +20°C and RH 50%.

ADHESIVE	ACRYLIC -
Type	General purpose strong permanent.
Composition	Acrylic, water borne.
Use	Good adhesion to all normal substrates, including non-polar surfaces, films, and corrugated board. Good low temperature performance.
Typical technical values
Labelling temperature min	0	°C
Service temperature min	-20	°C
Service temperature max	80	°C
Limitations	Not recommended for labelling highly curved surfaces.
Additional info	Approval: The research centre ISEGA has given the adhesive approval for direct contact with dry and moist non-fatty foods, certificate number 21551 U 05.
Shelf life	From the date of manufacture 4 years in +20°C and RH 50%.

ADHESIVE	REMOVABLE
Type	Removable. Good long-term removability from a wide variety of surfaces.
Composition	Rubber, water borne.
Use	A general purpose removable adhesive. RR21 can also be used in certain cases as a deep freeze adhesive.
Typical technical values
Labelling temperature min	-10	°C
Service temperature min	-30	°C
Service temperature max	70	°C
Limitations	Should not be exposed to direct sunlight or high temperatures for long periods of time. RR-21 is not suitable for labelling PVC surfaces.
Additional info	Approval: The research centre ISEGA has given the adhesive approval for direct contact with dry and moist non-fatty foods, certificate number 23520 U 06.
Shelf life	From the date of manufacture 2 years in +20°C and RH 50%.

ADHESIVE	LASER JET - ONLY WITH LASER TOP SHEET
Type	Universal permanent adhesive for A4 applications.
Composition	Acrylic, water borne.
Use	Designed for A4 laminates in wide range of applications. Very good heat resistance, which enables trouble free performance in different printers. Good adhesion to corrugated board and non polar substrates, also at low temperatures.
Typical technical values
Labelling temperature min	5	°C
Service temperature min	-20	°C
Service temperature max	100	°C
Additional info	Approval: The research centre ISEGA has given the adhesive approval for direct contact with dry and moist non-fatty foods, certificate number 22048 U 05.
Shelf life	From the date of manufacture 4 years at +20°C and RH 50%.

ADHESIVE	POLYPROP ADHESIVES -
Type	Clear permanent adhesive.
Composition	Acrylic, water borne.
Use	Specially designed for filmic face materials. Excellent clarity, UV-stability and good water resistance once labelled. Good adhesion properties and heat resistance.
Typical technical values
Labelling temperature min	5	°C
Service temperature min	-20	°C
Service temperature max	100	°C
Limitations	Limited adhesion at low temperatures. The highest end-use temperature must be separately checked together with the face material.
Additional info	Approval: The research centre ISEGA has given the adhesive approval for direct contact with dry and moist and such kind of fatty foods which have a reduction factor of at least 4 according to the EC directive 85/572/EEC, certificate number 23519 U 06.
Shelf life	From the date of manufacture 2 years in +20°C and RH 50%.

ADHESIVE	FREEZER
Type	Permanent adhesive for deep-freeze labelling.
Composition	Rubber, hotmelt.
Use	Should be used when good adhesion to moist surfaces at low temperatures is required. Extremely good adhesion to non-polar surfaces. Good water resistance.
Typical technical values
Labelling temperature min	-20	°C
Service temperature min	-40	°C
Service temperature max	40	°C
Limitations	Limited heat resistance. Not suitable for labelling PVC surfaces or curved surfaces. Should not be exposed to direct sunlight for long periods. Convertability not as good as with other permanent adhesives.
Shelf life	From the date of manufacture 2 years in +20°C and RH 50%.

ADHESIVE	DEEP FREEZER
Type	Deep-freeze permanent adhesive.
Composition	Acrylic, water borne.
Use	Should be used when very good adhesion at low temperatures is required. Adhesion to non-polar surfaces is very good. Remains adherent at low temperatures.
Typical technical values
Labelling temperature min	-20	°C
Service temperature min	-40	°C
Service temperature max	60	°C
Limitations	Limited heat resistance. Should not be used in places where temperature is significantly above room temperature. Convertibility not as good as with other permanents. Edge-bleeding may occur. Not suitable for labelling curved surfaces. Limited adhesion to moist surfaces.
Additional info	Approval: The research centre ISEGA has given the adhesive approval for direct contact with dry and moist and such kind of fatty foods which have a reduction factor of at least 4 according to the EC directive 85/572/EEC, certificate number 21552 U 05.
Shelf life	From the date of manufacture 1 year in +20°C and RH 50% except 6 months for Thermal Economy.

HOTMELT

Recommended for use in cold environment, particularly if the application surface is moist or if very high initial adhesion is required. Good low temperature performance once labelled. Very good adhesion to non-polar surfaces.

ACRYLIC

Good adhesion to all normal substrates, including non-polar surfaces, films, and corrugated board. Good low temperature performance.

REMOVABLE

A general purpose removable adhesive. Removable can also be used in certain cases as a deep freeze adhesive.

LASER JET

Designed for A4 laminates in wide range of applications. Very good heat resistance, which enables trouble free performance in different printers. Good adhesion to corrugated board and non polar substrates, also at low temperatures.

POLYPROP ADHESIVES

Specially designed for filmic face materials. Excellent clarity, UV-stability and good water resistance once labelled. Good adhesion properties and heat resistance.

FREEZER

Should be used when good adhesion to moist surfaces at low temperatures is required. Extremely good adhesion to non-polar surfaces. Good water resistance.

DEEP FREEZER

Should be used when very good adhesion at low temperatures is required. Adhesion to non-polar surfaces is very good. Remains adherent at low temperatures.

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