Patent ID: 6663746
Filing Date: 2003-12-16
Classification: C09J,G09F,Y10T

Abstract:
A method for fastening, a precut polymeric label or a polymeric label from roll sheet stock that is cut by machine to label size, to a glass, plastic or metal container or to a glass, metal or plastic surface in post mold labeling operations using wet applied water based labeling equipment used for the application of paper labels and a water based adhesive composition, said method comprising:(a) applying a layer of a hydrophilic solid material to said polymeric label to form a hydrophilic layer on said polymeric label which has the property of dry tack for handling before labeling; (b) applying a water based adhesive to said hydrophilic layer to form a fastenable polymeric label; (c) fastening said fastenable polymeric label to a glass, plastic or metal container using wet applied water based labeling equipment used for the application of paper labels; and (d) allowing said polymeric label to dry on said glass, plastic or metal container.