{"id":1835,"date":"2017-09-07T18:03:52","date_gmt":"2017-09-07T18:03:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/?p=1835"},"modified":"2023-12-12T18:28:36","modified_gmt":"2023-12-12T18:28:36","slug":"freezer-label-buying-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/freezer-label-buying-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Freezer Label Buying Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:20px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buying the wrong labels for your cold storage facility can have consequences\u00a0far greater than the cost of the labels. \u00a0Using the wrong freezer labels can lead to a variety of problems, both big and small, for your warehouse. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>For example<\/em>: <\/strong>A common problem is that the label simply fell off of your package. \u00a0This could result in having to reapply the label, missing a shipment deadline, losing a sales opportunity, or miscounting internal inventory.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>A more extreme\u00a0example<\/em>: <\/strong>If you are in the food logistics business, the consequences of a lost label could be much more dire. \u00a0When your perishable inventory turns into spoiled or tainted food, the stakes are much greater.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <div class=\"smith-corona-featured-image\">\n\n                <img src=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/freezer-label-buying-guide-hero-splash.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"760\" height=\"460\" \/>\n\n            <\/div>\n        <div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p><strong><em>Best case scenario<\/em>:<\/strong>\u00a0 Your warehouse manager catches the mistake before anything becomes contaminated.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Worst case scenario<\/em><\/strong>:\u00a0Your food becomes contaminated, but still finds it\u2019s way to customers&#8230;\u00a0 and then that food is consumed, resulting in sick customers&#8230; and the inevitable, dreaded product recall. Your brand, as well as your bottom line, will take a major hit.<\/p>\n<p>Cold supply chain warehouses can\u2019t take that risk. \u00a0While labels are only a small part of the cold supply chain equation, they are an important one. \u00a0For that reason, you must be absolutely sure that you are using the right label for your situation.<\/p>\n<p>We will help you identify which adhesive, facestock, and ultimately label is the perfect fit for you.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:20px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><strong>1. \u00a0Who Uses Freezer Labels?<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While that might be a bit of a silly question, as you are reading an article about freezer labels, it is still one worth asking. \u00a0Depending upon your situation, a general purpose adhesive grade label might be just fine for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>If you are applying your labels in a dry, room-temperature environment and your labels are never exposed to anything below 5\u00b0F, then you likely don\u2019t need a freezer grade label. \u00a0In that case, the standard <strong>\u201cgeneral purpose\u201d <\/strong>label is appropriate. \u00a0This standard-grade hot melt adhesive is a good fit for applications on surfaces such as corrugated cardboard, plastic totes, plywood, and shrink-wrap. \u00a0Labels with this adhesive are best applied in a dry, room-temperature environment. \u00a0If temperatures dip below zero, the probability of your label adhering drops significantly.<\/p>\n<p>However, if your labels are going to be applied in or exposed to subzero temperatures at any point in your supply chain, then you will need to consider <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/thermal-transfer-labels\/freezer-labels.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">freezer grade labels<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Some typical users of freezer-grade labels are:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Perishable Product Distributors<\/li>\n<li>Warehouses With Blast Freezers<\/li>\n<li>Industrial Kitchens<\/li>\n<li>Packaging Foods &amp; Beverages<\/li>\n<li>Cold Storage &amp; Distribution<\/li>\n<li>Pharmaceutical R&amp;D<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:20px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><strong>2. When &amp; Where Will Your Labels Be Applied?<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Determining in advance when and where you will be applying your label is the first step to ensuring your label doesn\u2019t end up on the freezer floor. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a perfect world, you would apply your label at room temperature. \u00a0This gives your label the best possible tack for its initial bond to your package. \u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then, you would give the label some time for permanent adhesion prior to putting it into a freezer. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, many cold storage warehouses just can\u2019t operate in this fashion. \u00a0Understandably, these individuals need to pay close attention to choosing the right adhesive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>One reason why some adhesives only work for certain situations is due to the <strong>\u201cwet out\u201d time<\/strong>. \u00a0Essentially, wetting out is the time that it takes the adhesive to form its permanent bond with your substrate<em> (the substrate is simply the material that your label is applied to)<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"smith-corona-feature-box\"><div class=\"feature-box-content\">\n<p><strong>Here is an example where miscalculating your wetting out time could be a big mistake.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You are on the factory floor and are about to apply a label to a box that is at room temperature. \u00a0The label sticks due to its initial tack and you think that everything is good to go. \u00a0Next, you take that box with its freshly applied label and move it into the blast freezer for storage. \u00a0A few hours later, you come back into the freezer and find your freshly applied labels laying on the warehouse floor.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\" style=\"margin-top:-20px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:-20px;margin-left:0px;\"><h4 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><strong>So What Went Wrong?<\/strong><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><p>The label this individual chose must have had an adhesive with a long wetting out time.<\/p>\n<p>So, while this person thought the labels permanently adhered, the sudden change in temperature didn\u2019t give the label the appropriate time to wet out on the substrate. \u00a0Additionally, the label was likely exposed to a blower when it was moved into the freezer. Ultimately, the combination of a long wetting out time, changes in temperature, and exposure to a blower resulted in the label falling off of the substrate.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Listed below are some common freezer labeling scenarios and the recommended adhesives for each situation. <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"table-1\">\n<table style=\"height: 124px;\" width=\"965\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th align=\"left\">Scenario<\/th>\n<th align=\"left\">Appropriate Adhesive<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\">You are inside a freezer applying a label to a frozen substrate<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">Hot Melt, Acrylic Solvent, Acrylic Emulsion<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\">You are inside a freezer applying a label to a non-frozen substrate<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">Hot Melt, Acrylic Solvent, Acrylic Emulsion<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\">Applying a label to a substrate &amp; waiting 30 mins before putting it a blast freezer<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">Hot Melt, Emulsion, Solvent<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\">Applying a label to a substrate &amp; are immediately putting it into a blast freezer<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">Hot Melt<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you do find yourself in one of the scenarios listed above, then you will absolutely need to get a freezer grade label. \u00a0Regardless of when in the production process you will be applying your label, you will want to be certain to do it the right way.\u00a0 One thing to make sure is that you do purchase the right material and type of freezer grade label.\u00a0 We offer both <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/thermal-transfer-labels\/polypropylene.html\">polypropylene freezer<\/a> and paper freezer-grade labels with our freezer adhesive.\u00a0 In addition to two different materials, you also need to make sure you buy the right type: either <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/direct-thermal-labels\/freezer-direct-thermal-labels.html\">direct thermal freezer adhesive<\/a><\/span>\u00a0or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/thermal-transfer-labels\/freezer-labels.html\">thermal transfer freezer-grade labels<\/a>.\u00a0 \u00a0If you are unsure, check out our guide on &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/all-you-need-to-know-about-applying-labels-in-the-cold\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">how to apply labels in freezer environments<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-4{margin-top:5px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:10px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-4{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><strong>3. \u00a0Which Adhesive Is Right For Your Environment &amp; Substrate?<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While application and service temperature are critical for determining the right adhesive, \u00a0evaluating the surface that the label is going to be applied to is equally important. \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One important question is whether or not your label is going to be exposed to moisture or frost. \u00a0Some freezer grade labels are formulated to withstand moisture and frost, while others are not. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Listed below is a breakdown of three popular freezer adhesives.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-3{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-3{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-3{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-4{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-5 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-5{margin-top:5px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:10px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-5{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;\"><h3 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Hot Melt &#8211; Freezer Grade Adhesive<\/strong><\/p><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not all hot melt adhesives are created equally. \u00a0Through a specifically crafted formula, a special hot melt adhesive for cold storage is actually the most popular freezer grade adhesive. \u00a0This hot melt adhesive is designed to resist subzero temperatures and freezing, while still being economically priced. \u00a0Additionally, a hot melt adhesive can be applied to already frozen surfaces. \u00a0The hot melt adhesive is your best choice when dealing with recycled corrugate as your substrate. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tack:<\/strong>\u00a0Moderate to High<\/li>\n<li><strong>\u201cWet Out\u201d Time:\u00a0<\/strong>Almost Instantaneous<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cohesion strength:\u00a0<\/strong>Good<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-4{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-4{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-4{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-5{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-6 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-6{margin-top:5px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:10px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-6{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-6 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;\"><h3 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Emulsion Acrylic Adhesive<\/strong><\/p><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emulsion acrylic adhesive is popular in warehouses as it is great at adhering to corrugated services. For the most part, emulsion acrylic has a good initial tack and a broad service temperature. While it can be used in all subzero temperatures, it does perform best when applied at room temperature. The emulsion acrylic is the typical general purpose adhesive. One other benefit of the emulsion acrylic is that is can be repositionable if the label is removed quickly.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tack:<\/strong>\u00a0Good<\/li>\n<li><strong>\u201cWet Out\u201d Time:\u00a0<\/strong>Up to 30 Minutes<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cohesion strength:\u00a0<\/strong>Fair<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-5{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-5{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-5{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-6{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-7 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-7{margin-top:5px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:10px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-7{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-7 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;\"><h3 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Solvent\u00a0Acrylic Adhesive<\/strong><\/p><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solvent Acrylic is a permanent adhesive that is specially formulated for plastic and glass facestocks that are exposed to toxic environments. While this adhesive is excellent and high-end, it is not normally used in freezing situations. This particular adhesive can withstand chemical exposure, autoclaving, and even gamma radiation. \u00a0One important consideration is that if you choose a solvent acrylic adhesive, is that you will need to pair it with a synthetic label stock.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tack:<\/strong>\u00a0Low<\/li>\n<li><strong>\u201cWet Out\u201d Time:\u00a0<\/strong>Up to 30 Minutes<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cohesion strength:\u00a0<\/strong>Good<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-6{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-6 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-6{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-6 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-6{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-6 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-7{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-8 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:20px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-8 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><strong>4. \u00a0What Temperature Does Your Label Need to Withstand?<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-11\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The next question you need to ask to determine which freezer label is appropriate for your situation is all about <strong>temperature<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having a precise understanding of the temperature range that your labels will be exposed to is another important step to choosing the right label. \u00a0Most <strong>\u201cgeneral purpose\u201d<\/strong> labels will do an adequate job at sticking at\u00a0<\/span><strong><i>just<\/i><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><em>\u00a0below<\/em><\/strong> freezing temperatures. \u00a0However, what really distinguishes <strong>freezer-grade<\/strong> labels is their ability to adhere in <em><strong>truly low<\/strong><\/em> temperatures. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Your label needs to have a high degree of tack and then the right adhesive to stay permanently fixed to its application.<\/p>\n<p>Understanding both your minimum application temperature and service temperature range will dictate which adhesive will properly tack and adhere.<\/p>\n<p>Here is a quick definition of minimum application temperature and service temperature range.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Minimum Application Temperature (MAT):<\/strong> The lowest temperature at which the adhesive will function at the time of labeling.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Service Temperature Range (STR):<\/strong> Temperature range over which the adhesive will function while the label is in-use after the label has been applied and allowed to build to ultimate adhesion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It is important to know your temperatures and environments to ensure you choose the right label. Ensuring that your label sticks and stays adhered is only half the battle. \u00a0You also need to be sure that the label &amp; ink you choose doesn\u2019t break or crack due to the subzero temperatures. \u00a0\u00a0Listed below are four types of label adhesives and their temperature ranges.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:25px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"table-1\">\n<table style=\"height: 167px;\" width=\"1112\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th align=\"left\"><\/th>\n<th align=\"left\">All Temp. *<\/th>\n<th align=\"left\">Freezer Grade *<\/th>\n<th align=\"left\">General Purpose<\/th>\n<th align=\"left\">Solvent Acrylic<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\"><strong>Min. Application Temperature<\/strong><\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">35\u00ba F<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">\u00a0-40\u00ba F<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">\u00a00\u00ba F (as low as &#8211; 40\u00ba F)<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">&#8211; 20\u00ba F<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\"><strong>Service Temperature Range<\/strong><\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">0 to 120\u00ba F<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">-65 to 120\u00ba F<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">-65 to 160\u00ba F<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">-320 to 190\u00ba F<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>*Holt Melt Rubber Adhesive\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-9 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:20px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-9 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><strong>5. \u00a0What Facestock Is Best For You?<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-12\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another important question is determining the <strong>label facestock in which the information is printed on.<\/strong> \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing the right stock depends on the shape and the material of the item that needs to be labeled. \u00a0An additional layer of complexity that arises in freezer labeling is whether or not you are dealing in <em>\u201cdry\u201d<\/em> or<em> \u201cwet\u201d<\/em> conditions. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>For dry conditions\/environments<\/strong>, your typical <strong>paper stock<\/strong> will be sufficient. \u00a0A paper stock label is the most common due to its low cost and ability to be cut into any desired shape.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>First, you could consider a<strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/polypropylene-bopp-labels\/\">polypropylene<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>facestock. \u00a0Utilizing a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/thermal-transfer-labels\/polypropylene.html\">polypropylene facestock<\/a> will give your label a higher degree of resistance to moisture and decay.<\/p>\n<p>If you need something even more durable than polypropylene, a<strong> vinyl substrate<\/strong> will do the job. \u00a0This label better withstands chemicals, moisture, and tearing. \u00a0In summary:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table-1\">\n<table style=\"height: 130px;\" width=\"773\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><strong>Paper<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><strong>Polyester<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><strong>Vinyl<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\">Ideal for &#8220;dry&#8221; conditions<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">Good for &#8220;wet&#8221; conditions<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">Most durable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\">Most common &amp; lowest cost<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">Synthetic material<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">Synthetic material<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\">Can be cut into any shape<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">More expensive than paper<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">Most expensive<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-10 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:20px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-10 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><strong>Still Not Sure?<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-13\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In closing, if you still are not absolutely sure which freezer label is right for you, then ask the experts! Our team of label specialists would be more than happy to answer any questions or concerns you might have. \u00a0Additionally, we would be more than happy to send you a sample roll to test in your environment. \u00a0Don\u2019t hesitate to ask!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Buying the wrong labels for your cold storage can have consequences far greater than the cost of the labels. Label failure can result in problems from missing a shipment deadline to dealing with perishable inventory. Cold supply chains can&#8217;t take this risk. 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