Technical Data Sheet
Construction, nominal properties, tolerances, test conditions, processing, storage and grade-specific shelf-life information.
Technical Resources
Documents tied to the selected grade.
Request technical, safety and compliance files for your material, application and destination.
Request the file set for your material
Availability depends on grade, manufacturing source, application and target market.
Request TDS
Safety Data Sheet
Handling, storage and safety information where the document applies.
Compliance Documents
Available declarations or certificates matched to the selected grade and market.
Material Sample
Sample size and format confirmed against the intended evaluation process.
Quality review follows the material and application
Inspection priorities are defined by the specification, process conditions and approval requirements.
Incoming materialProcess conditionSample testingFinal roll and packing
A test value needs its test conditions.
Ask for measured results and acceptance criteria for the selected construction, rather than relying on a generic durability claim.
Peel, tack & shear
State the FINAT, ASTM, ISO or agreed customer method, substrate/panel, dwell time, speed, temperature, relative humidity and units. Different conditions can produce different results.
Thermal imaging & barcodes
Record thermal sensitivity, activation-energy settings, print speed and image-density criteria. Agree the printer, ribbon where relevant, symbology and barcode verification requirement.
Resistance & aging
Separate image durability from adhesive and facestock durability. Define the liquid or chemical, concentration, exposure time, temperature and pass criteria for each claimed property.
Liner & converting
Specify release force before and after aging, dimensional stability, roll tolerances, splice policy and trial conditions for die-cutting, matrix stripping and dispensing.
Prepare a qualification file that matches the order.
Document availability is confirmed by source and SKU. Sampling and release requirements are agreed before production.
TDS, COA & COC
Request an English TDS and sample Certificate of Analysis (COA) or Certificate of Conformity (COC). Agree measured parameters, limits, lot identification and the shipment document set.
Traceability & change control
Confirm roll-to-lot identification, relevant production records, retained-sample policy and how material or formulation changes will be notified and requalified.
Trials & non-conformities
Agree trial construction, quantity, equipment settings, acceptance criteria and owners. Define how complaints, containment and corrective actions will be handled.
Supply & commercial terms
Confirm standard or made-to-order status, MOQ, sample/trial and production lead times, packaging, delivery terms and warranty scope. No universal lead time is assumed.
Documentation for your application.
The right documentation depends on the material construction, intended use and project requirements. Available files are matched to the selected grade.
Material chemistry & thermal paper
Share any REACH/SVHC, POPs or restricted-substance requirements. For thermal grades, developer information and analytical reports help distinguish BPA compliance, BPS-free and phenol-free specifications.
Food-contact applications
Food type, contact side, time and temperature determine the relevant declarations and testing. Share the intended use so available migration and sensory reports can be reviewed for that application.
FSC & responsible sourcing
For paper-based materials, discuss sourcing information and any FSC or EUDR documentation your project requires. Certificate scope and sales-document claims are confirmed for the product and supply chain.
Packaging & recyclability
Material composition, recycled content and wash-off or recycling performance are assessed for the finished package. Share any packaging-labeling, PPWR or recycling-stream documentation requirements.
Shipment documentation: Product composition, origin and roll dimensions inform customs classification and import requirements. Confirm the relevant details with your customs broker when planning a shipment.
Standards & reference sources.
Explore official technical and regulatory guidance relevant to your material and application.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between permanent and removable adhesive?
Permanent adhesive is designed for lasting bonding. Removable adhesive supports clean removal under defined conditions. The substrate, dwell time, temperature and service environment must be tested.
What do WVTR and OTR mean?
WVTR is Water Vapor Transmission Rate. OTR is Oxygen Transmission Rate. Both require a stated test method, thickness, temperature and humidity.
What is the difference between a TDS and an SDS?
A TDS summarizes technical properties and processing information. An SDS covers handling, storage and safety information.
What information speeds up a material recommendation?
Send the application, material preference, dimensions, process, use conditions, target market, forecast volume and required documents.
How do I choose a label facestock?
Start with the print method, labeled surface and service environment. Paper suits many general identification uses; film is preferred for moisture, heat, conformability or longer service life.
How do paper and film release liners differ?
Paper liners are common and cost-effective. Film liners offer greater dimensional stability for thin constructions and precision dispensing. Converting trials should confirm the choice.
Why is 250 μm common for pharmaceutical Rigid PVC?
It is a widely used starting gauge for standard blister equipment and cavity designs. Final gauge depends on cavity geometry, barrier needs, machine setup and validation requirements.
When should PETG be considered instead of PET?
PETG can suit deeper draws, intricate shapes and lower forming-temperature processes. PET may be preferred where stiffness, cost or recycling streams are the main priorities.
How do the four thermal product families differ?
Thermal paper uses a paper facestock; two-colour thermal paper uses grade-specific activation settings to develop two colors. Thermal synthetic and clear thermal synthetic products use synthetic facestocks. Construction, transparency, imaging behavior and durability must be compared using the actual grades.
Is application temperature the same as service temperature?
No. Application temperature is the temperature when the label is bonded. Service temperature is the range after application. A label exposed to a freezer may still require a warmer, dry surface at the point of labeling.
Does BPA compliance mean BPS-free or phenol-free?
No. These are separate statements. Request developer information and grade-specific analytical evidence with the substances screened, method and detection limits.
Are all thermal or synthetic grades waterproof or alcohol-resistant?
No. Test the facestock, printed image and adhesion separately under the intended exposure. A result for one grade or one component does not establish the performance of the whole portfolio.
Can you quote a monthly capacity or standard lead time?
Capacity and lead time are confirmed for the selected construction, width, adhesive, format and quantity. A meaningful capacity review distinguishes equipment ratings, recent actual output and available headroom. Sample, trial and production timings are confirmed separately.
Can I request FSC or ISO documentation?
Yes, specify the certificate or scheme required for supplier qualification. Availability, issuer, site, scope and validity must be confirmed. This website does not claim that every product or supplying site holds every listed certificate.
What do the 48–400 and 100–300 g/m² ranges describe?
The supplied portfolio lists 48–400 g/m² across thermal-paper and ticket/card grades, and 100–300 g/m² for coated card. These are portfolio ranges, not continuous availability in every family and not the basis weight of a complete self-adhesive laminate.
What should I specify for jumbo or slit rolls?
State web/slit width, roll length, outside diameter, core inside diameter, winding direction, splice limits and marking, packaging and handling requirements. The available dimensions and tolerances are confirmed against the supplying line.
What is required for a small-diameter label?
Provide the actual container material and diameter, label dimensions, surface condition and dispensing direction. Evaluate edge lift using the proposed facestock stiffness and adhesive under the intended temperature and dwell time.
What should a trial order establish?
Agree the material construction, lot identification, printer and applicator settings, trial quantity, test conditions, acceptance criteria and decision date. Establish storage and shelf-life conditions and the specification retained for reorders.
Need a specific technical file?
Include the material, grade, application and destination market.