Tesa® 6973 Polyacrylic IUID Labels
Features
- The cast modified polyacrylate facestock has a matte surface that can be marked with a CO2 or YaG laser
- Long-term durability
- High-resolution
- High-contrast label images
- Excellent barcode readability
- Permanent adhesion to LSE plastics, oily metals, powder coatings and textured surfaces
- Description
- Specifications
- Testing Information
- Chemical Testing
- Temperature Testing
- Abrasion Testing
Tesa® 6973 PV6 label stock is a flexible, durable, and economical 2-layer polyacrylic film designed for producing laser cut and etched linear and IUID 2D Data Matrix labels. Offering excellent adhesion to LSE plastics, Tesa® 6973 PV6 is a proven, MIL-STD-130 compliant label stock you can rely on for outstanding long-term performance in multiple marking applications. The black top layer is bonded to a white base layer to form a strong homogeneous unite. A modified acrylic adhesive provides excellent grip, even on low-energy surfaces such as polypropylene.
| Material | .01" dual layer black/white cast modified polyacrylate |
| Serialization | Barcode and human-readable equivalent. 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, 2D DataMatrix and QR Code |
| Label Copy | White |
| Standard Adhesive | High performance adhesive |
| Sizes | Various sizes available |
| Packaging | Shipped on sheets |
Chemical Testing Summary
Resistance to chemicals and solvents. Samples applied to glass panels, allowed to wet out for 72+ hours, immersed in chemicals below. Ambient room temperature conditions Key: NE = No Effect, AO = Adhesive Ooze, AL = Loss of Adhesion to Glass Panel, TD = Tag Delaminated, PE = Print Erosion Under Laminate, ER = Adhesive Edge Erosion, TW = Tag Wrinkled
Chemical Testing Data
| Immersion Time | Water | Salt Water | Bathroom Cleaner | Glass Cleaner | Alcohol | Brake Fluid | Acetone | Diesel Fuel | Nitric Acid | HCl | NaOH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 hours | NE | NE | NE | NE | AO/ER | NE | TW | AO/ER | NE | NE | NE |
| 24 hours | NE | NE | NE | NE | TW, AO | AO/ER | TW | AO/ER | NE | NE | NE |
| 48 hours | NE | NE | NE | AL | TW, AO | AO/ER | TW | AO/ER | NE | NE | NE |
Temperature Testing Summary
Resistance to Extreme Temperatures (NE = No Effect)
Temperature Testing Data
| Temperature | -40 °F (-40 °C) | 450 °F (232.2 °C) |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Period | 24 hours | 1 hour (max temp exposure) |
| Change | NE | NE |
Abrasion Testing Summary
Key: NE = No Effect
Abrasion Testing Data
| Test | Strokes | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Crockmeter | 200 | NE |
| Taber/Abraser: CS-10 abrading wheels, 0.5 N per wheel | 300 | NE |