Datasheet
Labels
Performance Characteristics:
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Surfaces to be Labeled Environment Resistance Suggested Ribbons
Product Name
Thermal
Transfer
(TT)
Direct
Thermal
(DT)
Product Description Applications
Minimum
Application
Temperature
Service
Temperature
Corrugate
Paper
Packaging Films
Most Plastics
Metal and Glass
Rough Surfaces
Curved Surfaces
Moist Surfaces
Indoors
Outdoors
Moisture
Abrasion
Chemical–Weak
(ie. Window Cleaner)
Chemical–Moderate
(ie. Alcohol, Bleach)
Chemical–Harsh
(ie. Gasoline, Oil)
Chemical–Extreme
(ie. Acetone, Xylene)
Standard
Application–
Weak and Moderate
Chemicals
High Durability–
Abrasion, Harsh and
Extreme Chemicals
Synthetic Labels
PolyPro™ (continued)
White, matte polypropylene facestock that provides high print quality and resistance to scratching and smearing; offers some flexibility
for labeling curved surfaces. Thermal transfer materials recommended for applications that require up to 1-2 years outdoors; temperature
exposure up to 250° F/93° C.
4000T Removable TT
Kimdura polypropylene label with a removable acrylic
adhesive; provides good resistance to common industrial
cleaning solutions
Removable shelf, bin, furniture, or product labeling
45° F
7° C
0° F to 160° F
-18° C to 71° C
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5555,
3200
5586
4000D DT
Polypropylene label with an all-temp permanent acrylic
adhesive that allows label to be applied to surfaces as cold
as -40° F/40° C, meets FDA 175.105 indirect food contact
requirements
Indoor, general-purpose labeling; houseware goods
labeling; cold storage; provides good resistance to common
industrial cleaning solutions
-40° F
-40° C
-65° F to 131° F
-54° C to 55° C
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N/A N/A
4000D Removable DT
Polypropylene label with a removable acrylic adhesive;
meets FDA 175.105 indirect food contact requirements
Indoor, removable, general-purpose labeling; labeling
Tupperware
®
containers; shelf labeling
10° F
-12° C
-20° F to 120° F
-29° C to 49° C
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N/A N/A
Z-Xtreme™
White, matte polyester facestock that provides outstanding print quality and good smear and scratch resistance. Offers excellent resistance
to chemicals. Recommended for applications that require up to 3 years outdoors; temperature exposure up to 300° F/149° C.
2000T TT
Matte polyester label with a permanent acrylic adhesive;
UL/cUL acceptances; provides moderate chemical
resistance; also available in silver and clear
UL/cUL compliance product labeling; asset labeling;
serial plate labeling
50° F
10° C
-40° F to 302° F
-40° C to 150° C
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3200,
5586
5095,
5100
2000T High-Tack TT
Matte polyester label with a high-tack permanent acrylic
adhesive; provides moderate chemical resistance; also
available in silver
Product labeling; medical device labeling; asset labeling;
serial plate labeling; hard-to-label surfaces
50° F
10° C
-40° F to 302° F
-40° C to 150° C
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3200,
5586
5095,
5100
2000T Removable TT
Matte polyester label with a removable acrylic adhesive;
provides moderate chemical resistance
Removable shelf or bin labels; provides good resistance to
common industrial cleaning solutions
50° F
10° C
-40° F to 302° F
-40° C to 150° C
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3200,
5586
5095,
5100
4000T TT
Matte polyester label with a high-performance acrylic
adhesive; UL/cUL and CSA acceptances; provides
harsh-chemical resistance; also available in silver
UL/cUL and CSA compliance product labeling; asset
labeling; automotive labeling, particular around battery use;
medical device labeling; serial plate labeling
50° F
10° C
-40° F to 300° F
-40° C to 149° C
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3200,
5586
4100,
5095
4000T High-Tack TT
Matte polyester label with a high-tack permanent rubber
adhesive; UL/cUL and CSA acceptances; provides
harsh-chemical resistance; also available in silver
UL/cUL and CSA compliance product labeling; medical
device labeling; asset labeling; automotive labeling; serial
plate labeling; hard-to-label surfaces
50° F
10° C
-40° F to 300° F
-40° C to 149° C
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3200,
5586
4100,
5095
5000T TT
Matte polyester label with a permanent acrylic adhesive;
UL/cUL acceptances; provides the most extreme chemical
resistance; also available in silver and clear
UL/cUL compliance product labeling, asset labeling, auto-
motive labeling, particularly around battery use; medical
device labeling; serial plate labelings
50° F
10° C
-40° F to 300° F
-40° C to 149° C
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Image Lock Image Lock
Z-Ultimate
®
White, gloss polyester facestock that provides outstanding print quality and unparalleled smear and scratch resistance. Offers good
resistance to chemicals. Recommended for applications that require up to 3 years outdoors; temperature exposure up to 300° F/150° C.
2000T TT
Polyester gloss label with a permanent acrylic adhesive;
UL/cUL acceptances
Product labeling; top-side PCB labeling; asset labeling;
automotive labeling; serial plate labeling; fanfolding ap-
plications
50° F
10° C
-40° F to 302° F
-40° C to 150° C
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4100,
5095
5100
3000T TT
Gloss polyester label with a high-performance permanent
acrylic adhesive; UL/cUL and CSA acceptances; also
available in silver
UL/cUL and CSA compliance product labeling; top-side PCB
labeling; asset labeling; automotive labeling; serial plate
labeling
50° F
10° C
-40° F to 302° F
-40° C to 150° C
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4100,
5095
5100
4000T TT
Gloss polyester label with a high-performance permanent
acrylic adhesive; UL/cUL and CSA acceptances; also avail-
able in silver and clear
UL/cUL and CSA compliance product labeling; top-side PCB
labeling; asset labeling; automotive labeling; serial plate
labeling; UID compliance
50° F
10° C
-40° F to 302° F
-40° C to 150° C
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4100,
5095
5100
4000T High-Tack TT
Gloss polyester label with a high-tack permanent acrylic
adhesive; UL/cUL and CSA acceptances; also available in
silver
UL/cUL and CSA compliance product labeling; asset
labeling; automotive labeling; serial plate labeling;
fanfolding applications; hard-to-label surfaces
50° F
10° C
-40° F to 302° F
-40° C to 150° C
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4100,
5095
5100
4000T Removable
Gloss polyester label with a removable acrylic adhesive;
UL/cUL acceptances
UL/cUL compliance product labeling; removable shelf or
scan-pallet labels; labels in contact with moving parts or
friction; fanfolding applications
50° F
10° C
-20° F to 302° F
-29° C to 150° C
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4100,
5095
5100
Z-Supreme™
White, polyimide facestock designed for high-temperature environments up to 500° F/260° C. Recommended for printed circuit board
(PCB) labeling.
3000T TT
Matte polyimide label with a high-temp permanent acrylic
adhesive that provides resistance to harsh environments;
not recommended for processes using lead-free solder
Printed circuit board top- and bottom-side applications;
harsh environments; high-temp industrial applications
50° F
10° C
-40° F to 482° F
-40° C to 250° C
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N/A 5100
4000T TT
Gloss polyimide label with a high-temp permanent acrylic
adhesive that provides resistance to harsh environments;
also available in yellow, blue, and green
Printed circuit board top- and bottom-side applications
including lead-free manufacturing processes; harsh
environments; high-temp industrial applications
50° F
10° C
-40° F to 500° F
-40° C to 260° C
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N/A 5100