A-A-1630 Label, Paper, Gummed (Individual)

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A-A-1630A

March 23, 1994

SUPERSEDING

A-A-1630

March 28, 1983

COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION

LABEL, PAPER, GUMMED (INDIVIDUAL)

The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this commercial item description in preference to Federal Specification UU-L-49, Class A.

This commercial item description covers non-removable gummed paper labels with water-activated adhesive intended for in general labeling.

1. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS:

A. Paper: The labels shall be made of chemical woodpulp which may contain a maximum of 25 percent unbleached or groundwood. The paper shall have a basis weight (before gumming) of 66.6 to 85.8 g/m² (45 to 58 lbs. 25 x 38-500) -5%, + unlimited, when tested in accordance with TAPPI test method T410. The paper shall be uniform in texture with a smoothly finished surface and shall be sized so that inked impressions from typewriter ribbons, ball point pens, and drawing ink will be well defined and will not feather or spread.

B. Construction: The labels shall be furnished unattached in dimensions as specified in the contract or ordering document. A dimensional tolerance of + 0.79 mm (+ 1/32 inch) shall be allowed for the label length and width.

C. Borders: The labels shall have a red border printed on the ungummed side in the dimensions specified in the contract or ordering document. The red borders shall be uniform in width and color. A dimensional tolerance of + 1.58 mm (+ 1/16 inch) shall be allowed for the borders.

C. Gum adhesive: The labels shall be completely coated on one side with a uniform film of gum adhesive. The gummed side shall be easily distinguished from the ungummed side. The gum adhesive shall be quickly water activated and adhere immediately to paper, wood, fiberboard and glass except silicone treated glass. The gum adhesive shall be non-toxic and not have an obnoxious taste or odor.