Identification label Papel

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Summary
When the label does not need to resist water, heat or chemicals and is used indoors (product, warehouse box or retail packaging), coated paper offers the best cost-performance ratio and is easy to print. Available in matte, gloss and semi-matte finishes; in roll; compatible with thermal transfer (with ribbon) and inkjet.

Main properties

• Operating temperature: -10°C to +60°C.
• Moisture resistance: Low.
• Recommended ribbon: Wax / Wax-resin (resin only for materials requiring chemical or abrasion resistance).
• Available finishes: Matte / Gloss / Semi-matte.

Typical applications

• Indoor product and commercial labeling.
• Short-cycle logistics in dry environments.
• Pharmacy: secondary labeling and dispensing.
• Standard food packaging without washing or extreme cold.

Compatible adhesives
Acrylic permanent (standard for logistics and indoor), removable (temporary labels and price tags) and hot-melt rubber (high immediate tack on cardboard and recycled materials).

Variants and finishes

• Matte coated: non-reflective surface, optimal for scanning barcodes and QR; recommended for thermal transfer with wax or wax-resin ribbons; ideal for logistics, warehousing and indoor industry.
• Gloss coated: high image and color definition; premium appearance for retail and product; compatible with color inkjet and thermal transfer with wax-resin ribbons for higher contrast.
• Semi-matte coated: balance between visual presentation and code readability; common in pharmacy and technical-commercial labeling; compatible with thermal transfer and inkjet.
• High surface durability: reinforced treatment for greater wear resistance; withstands rubbing without losing print; indicated for high-handling distribution; recommended wax-resin ribbon.

Comparison: Coated paper vs direct thermal
Feature — Coated paper — Direct thermal
Printing system — Advantage — Thermal transfer (ribbon) · Color inkjet — Direct printing without ribbon
Image quality — Advantage — High definition, contrast and durability — Adequate for logistics and traceability
Cost per label — Low; competitive in volume (+ ribbon) — Advantage — Very low, no ribbon
Heat resistance — Limitation — Up to +60 °C — Limitation — Darkens from ~60 °C
UV resistance — Limitation — Yellowing with prolonged exposure — Disadvantage — Image degrades rapidly
Color printing — Advantage — Full-color inkjet — Limitation — Only monochrome in thermal transfer
Estimated lifespan — Advantage — 6 months – 2 years indoors dry — Weeks – 12 months indoors dry

Adhesives: options and uses

• Acrylic permanent: standard adhesion, high aging resistance; applications: logistics, retail, pharmacy.
• Removable: temporary fixation without residue; applications: price labeling, promotion and temporary identification.
• Hot-melt rubber: high immediate tack on recycled cardboard and porous surfaces; applications: short-term external packaging, corrugated cardboard.
• Frozen formulation (−10 °C): special adhesive for cold or frozen surfaces; not recommended for prolonged humidity.

Usage tips and limitations

• Recommended use: dry and controlled indoor environments (warehouse, retail, office, pharmacy) and high turnover where unit cost is a priority.
• Not recommended: humid environments, refrigerated chambers with prolonged condensation, outdoor exposure to UV, temperatures above +60 °C, contact with solvents, oils or aggressive chemicals, or applications with heavy abrasion without specific treatment.
• If the application requires moisture, outdoor exposure or chemical resistance, consider polypropylene or polyester with appropriate ribbons/resins.

Other technical notes

• Compatible with full-color inkjet printing for visual finishes (especially gloss).
• Thermal transfer: for matte and standard applications use wax or wax-resin ribbons; for gloss or higher contrast use wax-resin; resin ribbons for plastic materials with chemical/abrasion requirements.
• Variants with reinforced surface treatment are available for greater abrasion durability.

Characteristics / technical specifications

• Material name: Coated paper (facestock for labels, indoor use).
• Operating temperature range: -10 °C to +60 °C.
• Moisture resistance: Low (not resistant to prolonged contact with water or humid environments).
• Estimated indoor lifespan: 6 months – 2 years (depending on adhesive and environment).
• Finishes: Matte coated, Gloss coated, Semi-matte coated, High surface durability (reinforced).
• Compatible printing systems: Thermal transfer (with ribbon: wax/wax-resin/resin depending on application) and color inkjet.
• Recommended adhesives: Acrylic permanent, Removable, Hot-melt rubber, Frozen formulation (-10 °C).
• Typical applications: indoor commercial labeling, short-cycle logistics, pharmacy/dispensing, packaged food without washing.