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An adhesive that will enable a PS label to withstand sustained elevated temperature (+200 degrees F or higher).

Normal fluctuating temperatures in an environment which are not closely controlled, e.g. in a typical warehouse, boxcar, office building, etc.

An organization that tests materials to certain standards and requirement.

Temperature of a substrate or label material at the time the label will be applied. All Fasson adhesives have a minimum application temperature rating. Testing is recommended when approaching minimum application temperature.

The standard that governs Pressure-Sensitive Adheisve-Coated Tapes Used for Electrical and Electronic Application and Material Thickness.

Governs Pressure Sensitive Tack of Adhesives. This test method covers measurement of the pressure sensitive tack of adhesives. This test method is applicable to those adhesive which for a bond of measurable strength rapidly upon contact with another surface and which can be removed from that surface cleanly, that is, without leaving a residue visible to the eye. Tack may be measured as the force required to separate an adhesive and the adhered at the interface shortly after they have been brought into contact under a defined load of known duration at a specified temperature.

The standard that governs Peel Adhesion for Pressure Sensitive Tape. These test methods cover the measurement of the peel adhesion of pressure-sensitive tapes. Test method A gives a measurement of adherence, when peeled at 180° angle, to a standard steel panel or to other surface of interest for a single coated tape.

A relatively thin flexible material to which the adhesive is applied. Theoretically, any material that is reasonably flat, relatively thin, and flexible could be used as a tape backing.

The weight of a ream of paper. Traditional version is given in pounds per ream, such as 40# release liner. The modern version is given in grams per square meter.