Metalcraft’s Paint Resist Container Labels are engineered to deliver unmatched durability and performance in the most demanding conditions. Featuring a special matte finish that enhances barcode readability and reduces glare, these labels provide superior resistance to paint, graffiti, and chemicals — ensuring long-lasting identification where traditional labels fail.
Why Choose Paint-Resist Container Labels?
These innovative labels offer superior protection and durability at an affordable price, making them the perfect solution for industries seeking reliable identification solutions in tough environments.
| Material |
Base Material: 2 mil white polyester, Overlaminate: 2 mil matte clear PET paint resist |
| Serialization |
Barcode and human-readable equivalent is produced using the latest high-resolution digital technology available, which provides excellent clarity and easy scanning. Code 39 is the standard symbology with a range of 2.7 to 9.4 CPI (characters per inch). Optional symbologies include Code 128, I 2 of 5 and 2D DataMatrix. |
| Label Copy |
The label copy may include block type, stylized type, logos or other designs |
| Colors |
Standard colors include black, red, yellow, green, dark blue, orange, purple or blue. Custom spot colors are also available at no additional charge. Due to contrast needed for the barcode scanner, all barcodes are black. |
| Standard Adhesive |
Metalcraft MC778 3.5 mil high-performance acrylic adhesive |
| Sizes |
Various sizes available |
| Packaging |
2000 tags per roll on 3" ID core |
| Shipment |
10 business days |
| Tag Certifications |
EU REACH, RoHS |
UV Resistance (ASTM D4329) Summary
Tag materials withstand 2,000 hours of exposure with no degradation to UV-340a fluorescent lamps with a continual exposure cycle consisting of 8 hours UV-340a lamp exposure followed by 8 hours of condensation with no UV lamp exposure. Certain printed copy colors such as red and yellow did exhibit fade. Approximate outdoor life is 5 years.
Chemical Resistance Summary
Tag has excellent chemical resistance to strong acids and strong bases/alkalines. Very good resistance to petroleum-based products such as diesel fuel, brake fluid and common household cleaners. Avoid exposure to acetone.
Abrasion (ASTM G195): Summary
Tag withstands 26,000 revolutions on Taber Abrader, CS-10 wheels, 1,000 g total load and will protect pre-printed copy under the 2 mil overlaminate to this level.
Paint Resistance Summary
Excellent resistance to water-based dyes and enamel, epoxy and lacquer paints.
