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The ability of a tape or label to withstand rubbing and still function satisfactorily.

A means whereby the deterioration of a tape or label encountered in natural aging may be accelerated and reproduced in the laboratory.

A means whereby the deterioration caused by outdoor exposure may be accelerated and reproduced in the laboratory.

A transparent film that is used for various reasons in tape backings; the primary characteristic is that of being more moisture resistant than cellophane.

A synthetic polymer with excellent aging characteristics that can be used as either a single component adhesive or a coating or saturant, depending upon composition.

A measurement of the force required to remove a label from a substrate. Peel strength.Several test methods normally characterize this force at various time intervals after application to various substrates. A bond produced between a pressure sensitive adhesive and a surface.

An increase in the peel adhesion value of a pressure sensitive tape after it has been allowed to dwell to the applied surface.

The bond produced by contact between a pressure sensitive adhesive and the tape backing when one piece is applied to the back of another piece of the same tape.

A substance capable of holding materials together by surface attachment. Any material that will usefully hold two or more objects together solely by intimate surface contact.