The Afinia L501 colour label printer has been given BS 5609 (section 3) certification when used with pigment ink and Sihl’s Picofilm O-60 White XM1 BOPP substrate.
Compliance with BS5609, the British Standard for pressure-sensitive adhesive warning labels required for hazardous chemical containers shipped by sea, ensures labels stay intact and remain legible. In order to meet this standard, the specific printer, ink formula and label material must be tested and meet minimum durability benchmarks. This testing evaluates the permanence of the print through abrasion and submersion in salt water for a period of 90 days.
The L501 printer’s ability to produce BS 5609-certified and GHS (Globally Harmonized System) labels keeps chemical manufacturers compliant with OSHA mandates.
Sihl offers a coated BOPP film for aqueous inkjet printing with Picofilm O-60 White XM1 from the Facestock range for this purpose. The product is ideally suited for the labelling of hazardous goods transported by sea, as it is characterised by its high resistance to abrasion and water.
Mike Atkins, national sales manager of Afinia Label, said ‘Afinia is pleased to offer a fully compliant solution to companies needing to properly and safely label products. The pigment-based inks used in the L501 along with certified materials have proven durability. The L501’s ability to print media up to 8.65 inches wide delivers flexibility for labelling small containers, industrial drums and everything in between.’
In addition to pigment inks, the L501 is also compatible with dye inks. It can print large labels with a media width up to 219.7 mm wide and uses separate CMYK ink cartridges that contribute to a lower cost per label, since only colours that are empty need to be replaced. It is also available in a fanfold-compatible version.
