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Paper Specifications C-13
Adhesive Label Specifications
Use the following specifications when purchasing label stock.
Characteristics Recommendation
Total Basis Weight
Notes 2 and 4
32 lb (160 g/m
2
) (includes face sheet,
adhesive, and carrier)
Caliper
Notes 1, 2, and 4
5.7 mils (145 µm) maximum (includes face
sheet, adhesive, and carrier)
Face Stock Smoothness (Sheffield)
Notes 1, 2, and 3
100-200 Sheffield units
Coefficient of Static Friction 0.35 to 0.62
Surface Sizing Starch - Do not use synthetic surface sizing
Internal Sizing
Acid rosin or synthetic (alkylketene dimer or
alky-succinic anhydride)
NOTES:
1. Testing method - Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry
(TAPPI).
2. Testing method - International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
3. The test must be conducted on a large, unscored section of face stock to
prevent interference by the score lines.
4. Refers to the adhesive label, including the face stock, adhesive, and the
carrier sheet.