1. Scope

1.1
This Standard applies to permanent adhesive labels and nameplates intended for use indoors or outdoors on application surfaces that are essentially clean, smooth, flat, or simple curved.*

1.2
This Standard includes requirements for legibility of text and other mandatory information and adhesion of the label when subjected to various environmental conditions. Requirements are included for permanent labels intended for use in normal and additional special applications.

1.3
This Standard also includes provisions for the testing of overlaminating films and laminating/transfer adhesives.