Patent ID: 6623852
Filing Date: 2003-09-23
Classification: B41M,G09F,Y10T

Abstract:
A heat-sensitive label suitable for an offset or flexographic printing process, consisting of:(a) a heat-sensitive recording layer having a colorant precursor and a colorant acceptor for forming a colorant upon contact with the colorant precursor, (b) a layer support having a front surface and a back surface, wherein said heat-sensitive recording layer is arranged on the front surface of said layer support, (c) an intermediate layer arranged between said heat-sensitive recording layer and said layer support, (d) a top layer free of compounds containing silicone, said top layer covering said heat-sensitive recording layer wherein the top layer is hardened by actinic radiation, said top layer comprising an offset or flexographic printable protective layer, and (e) a self-adhesive layer arranged on the back surface of said layer support, said layer (a)-(e) together forming a rollable labeling material.