scope:

This specification covers the Corporation's requirements for pressure sensitive adhesive films used as product graphics for the purpose of identification, decoration, or instruction.

INTRODUCTION

This specification covers construction and performance requirements for four (4) Grades of labels with pressure sensitive adhesive backing. General applications for labels and product graphics will be covered by generic Grades PSF-1 and PSF-2, while more sophisticated requirements are denoted by a system of suffix letters (C, D, F, G, etc.) each of which designates specific additional requirements which must be met.

The performance and durability of the label/product graphic are dependent upon the substrate (the surface to which the label is to be attached). Therefore, provision is made for identification of the intended substrate by use of the suffix letter "Y" on the engineering drawing. In this way product qualification and performance evaluation can be based upon the appropriate substrate.

Unless otherwise indicated on the engineering drawing/blue print and/or purchase order, product qualification and performance evaluation will be based upon tests performed using the substrate indicated in Table 1.

Restricted Chemical Substances

Effective January 1, 2007, all product supplied to the requirements of this specification must comply with the requirements of the CEMS B-50 specification.