Adhesive label

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Summary
We supply adhesive labels engineered for chemical and pharmaceutical applications. These labels retain adhesion and legibility against acids, alkalis, solvents and during cryogenic cycles down to −196 °C (liquid nitrogen). Designed for GHS labelling and compliant options for BS 5609 maritime transport. Suitable for industrial drums, laboratory vials and cryotubes.

Key properties
Temperature range: −196 °C to +150 °C
Standards: GHS · BS 5609
Chemical resistance: acids · alkalis · solvents
Traceability: DataMatrix · batch serialization

Main applications

• GHS labelling of hazardous chemicals.
• Identification of cryogenic biological and pharmaceutical samples (−196 °C).
• BS 5609-certified maritime transport labels.
• Pharmaceutical batch traceability with DataMatrix serialization.
• Identification on glass, HDPE and PP laboratory containers.

Materials and their properties

• Polyester: reference material for GHS and traceability. High chemical resistance to acids, alkalis and solvents; compatible with thermal transfer printing using resin ribbons; finishes: matt white, gloss, silver or transparent; typical temperature range −40 °C to +150 °C.
• Polypropylene: flexible and economical; conforms to curved surfaces and bottles; moderate resistance to moisture and cleaning agents; typical temperature range −20 °C to +80 °C; finishes: matt white, gloss and transparent.
• Security materials: VOID films, destructible paper and holographic options for tamper evidence and integrity protection; designed to fragment or transfer a visible pattern on removal; compatible with variable data printing (codes, numbering).
• Cryogenic materials: substrates and adhesives formulated not to embrittle or lose adhesion at −196 °C, designed for repeated freeze/thaw cycles.

Typical usage conditions

• Prolonged contact or immersion with acids, alkalis, organic solvents and laboratory reagents → material must maintain adhesion and legibility.
• Cryogenic storage in liquid nitrogen (−196 °C) for biological and pharmaceutical samples → requires cryo-stable substrates and adhesives.
• Maritime transport IMDG → labels must resist seawater immersion, UV exposure and abrasion.
• Typical surfaces: glass (high surface energy), HDPE and PP (low surface energy) → high-performance adhesive or surface treatment may be required.

Technical requirements and standards

• GHS compliance: pictograms, signal words and H/P statements must remain legible over the product life.
• BS 5609 (Sections 2 & 3) for maritime transit: saltwater immersion, UV and abrasion tests; Section 2 certifies the material; Section 3 certifies the ink or ribbon.
• IMDG: size, colour and symbol requirements per hazard class; combined use with GHS labelling where applicable.
• Pharmaceutical traceability: DataMatrix serialization (grade A/B per ISO/IEC 15415), inclusion of batch number, expiry date and serial number; compatibility with regulatory systems (FMD, DSCSA).
• Recommended printing: resin thermal transfer ribbon for maximum chemical resistance of print and code durability.

Frequent applications (examples)

• Chemical-resistant labels for solvents, acids, oils and cleaning agents; selection based on agent and concentration.
• Tamper-evident labels: visible evidence of opening or removal; selection according to risk level and substrate.
• Serialization and coding labels: DataMatrix, QR, 1D barcodes; correlated serial numbering and batch identification.
• Cryogenic labelling: tubes, vials and cryotubes requiring prior material validation under intended use.

Characteristics / technical specifications

• Temperature range (max indicated solution): −196 °C to +150 °C (depending on substrate/adhesive selected).
• Polyester: high chemical resistance; typical range −40 °C to +150 °C; resin ribbon compatible; finishes: matt white, gloss, silver, transparent.
• Polypropylene: flexible; typical range −20 °C to +80 °C; suitable for curved surfaces and bottles.
• Security materials: VOID films, destructible paper and holographic options for tamper evidence or anti-reuse.
• Regulatory compliance: GHS required; BS 5609 (Section 2 material / Section 3 ink) for IMDG shipments.
• Traceability and codes: DataMatrix (grade A/B ISO/IEC 15415), batch/serial options and regulatory compatibility.
• Optimal printing: thermal transfer with resin ribbon for maximum durability and chemical resistance of printed information.
• Validation note: material testing on actual product, container and conditions is recommended before full-scale production.