SELECTING THE RIGHT ADHESIVE
Selecting the right label adhesive is vital in order to meet specific usage necessities. The 5 different
types of adhesives are permanent, removable, ultra removable, freezer and high aggressive. The chart
below contains the various adhesives and features for each type.
|
Adhesive |
Features |
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Permanent |
It is normally not able to be removed without damaging the label or surface. Solvents may be required in order to remove. |
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Removable |
It will adhere strongly until intentionally removed. It is reasonably easy to remove without tearing or leaving behind residue. |
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Ultra Removable |
It adheres weaker that removable and is able to be removed easily without leaving residue. |
|
Glove Adhesive |
Acrylic based adhesive designed not to adhere to gloves on incidental contact. It adheres well on glass and most plastics surfaces and mostly in laboratory applications. |
|
Freezer |
It is able to withstand a service temperature ‐40 degrees C and can be used for deep freeze storage. |
|
High Aggressive |
It adheres strongly and permanently to difficult surfaces. It is a type of permanent adhesive. |
