Patent ID: 7090740

Claim:
A method for fastening 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 and thereafter drying said hydrophilic layer; (b) applying water 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.