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Laboratory Labels: What Material is Best? Not every label is suitable for laboratory use. Extreme temperatures alone are enough to cause some labels to peel off. And only the most robust materials can withstand xylene, acetone, and other chemicals used during lab work. In general, the hazards labels face in the lab can be broken down into three categories: high...

Paper or Synthetic? A Guide to Label Facestock What is Facestock? Facestock is the material that holds ink on one side and adhesive on the other, making it the core of any label construction. Just as there are a variety of label adhesives, facestocks come in a range of materials. Understanding the differences and advantages of these materials is critical...

How to Choose a Lab Label Through autoclave and freezer, no label is quite so tough as the mighty lab label. Where other labels would peel off, smudge or fade, lab labels remain affixed and legible, silent guardians of the samples they identify. If you're looking for such a label and you're not quite sure where to start, below you'll...