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Plastic-Guard Security Labels: Specifications & Intended Use

Specifications & Intended Use:

• INTENDED USE: a security label that leaves no adhesive residue when removed; this feature eliminates the time and material to clean up the sticky adhesive residue typical of other security labels.
  
  
• TEST FOR COMPATIBILITY: For finished furniture, cabinets, doors, etc, painted and varnished surfaces are also acceptable. However if the varnish/painted surface is not fully bonded, the finish may be removed when the label is removed. Test in an inconspicuous area.
  
  
• LABEL MATERIAL:
  - Colored Secure-Guard: polyester film, minimum .002 inch thick
  - Gold Secure-Guard: aluminum film, minimum .002 inch thick with polyester lamination
  - Plastic-Guard: HDPE film, .003 inch thick
  
  
• READY TO USE: Labels are die cut to size for easy removal, and provided on rolls with 'peel and stick' adhesive backing.
  
  
• ADHESIVE MATERIAL: Test to confirm performance
  - Secure-Guard (colored and gold): permanent acrylic, minimum .0008 inches thick -- intended for high energy, non-porous surfaces (glass, bare metal, painted metal, some smooth plastics, etc)
  - Plastic-Guard: hot melt, typically .001 inch thick -- intended for textured surfaces, porous surfaces (corrugated cardboard, paperboard, paper), most plastics and other low energy surfaces.
  
  
• OPENED VOID FEATURE -- Tamper evident polyester labels have a hidden security pattern under the exterior film. The hidden pattern is typically showing the words VOID OPENED. When removed, the hidden pattern will be revealed showing VOID OPENED in the film.
  
  
• NON RESIDUE FEATURE -- When removed, the film will show the VOID OPENED pattern, but no (or little) adhesive will transfer to the surface. This feature is most effective when the service temperature is typically between 0F and 120F. For temperatures outside of this range, the non-residue feature may be impaired and revert to conventional security label that leaves adhesive residue.
  
  
• SUNFAST INKS: Background colors and imprint inks are colorfast for exposure to sunlight for at least one year.
  
  
• IMPRINT: Resolution of custom imprinted text and/or logo is 200 dpi minimum.
  
  
• OPTIONAL LAMINATION: If the custom imprint will be exposed to harsh chemicals or excessive abrasion, an optional clear lamination over the custom imprint may be required for maximum durability of the imprint.
  
  
• MANUAL APPLICATION: Stock labels are designed for manual application. If auto-affixing, special order a trial roll for testing; request labels in a single lane.
  
  
• PACKAGING: Each roll of labels is on a 3 inch ID core and is provided with a dispenser carton.
  
  
• STORAGE & SHELF LIFE: Recommended storage at temperatures 100F of less; expected shelf life is a minimum 1 year.
  
  
• MINIMUM APPLICATON TEMPERATURE: To apply labels the application surface must be clean and dry; the minimum application temperature is as follows:
  - Gold Secure-Guard: +45F
  - Red or Blue Secure-Guard: +5F
  - Plastic-Guard: +45F
  
  
• SERVICE TEMPERATURE: After application, the service temperature range is -40F to +200F. The adhesive has a strong bond and the tamper evident feature is reliable within this temperature range. However, at service temperatures below 0F or above 120F, the non residue feature may be disrupted; the film will still show tamper evidence when removed, but it may leave an adhesive residue on the surface.
  
  
• OUTDOOR SERVICE: Polyester labels are suitable for indoor and outdoor applications; the expected life for outdoor applications is 1 year minimum.
  
  
• FOOD LABELING: Non-residue labels are NOT FDA-rated for DIRECT or INDIRECT contact with food.
  
  
• ROHS compliant: SecureGuard labels are ROHS compliant.