HEAT-TRANSFER LABEL

摘要

A heat-transfer label (11) that is well-suited for use on untreated polyethylene, particularly untreated high-density polyethylene and untreated low-density polyethylene. In one embodiment, the label (11) also includes a wax release layer (19) overcoating the paper carrier web (15). The label (11) further comprises a transfer portion (21) printed on top of the wax release layer (19), the transfer portion (21) including a protective lacquer layer (23), an ink layer (25) and an adhesive layer (27). The protective lacquer layer (23) is printed onto the wax release layer (19) and comprises a polyester resin, castor oil and a chlorinated polypropylene capable of immobilizing the ink layer (25) relative to the protective lacquer. The ink layer (25), which comprises an acrylic ink, is printed onto the protective lacquer layer (23). The adhesive layer (27) is printed over the ink layer (25) and comprises a polyamide resin, an ethylene vinyl acetate resin, erucamide and a chlorinated polyethylene.