[METRIC]
A-A-1628A
March 23, 1994
SUPERSEDING
A-A-1628
MAY 22, 1981
COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION
LABEL, PAPER, GUMMED (ADDRESS)
The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this commercial item description in preference to Federal Specification UU-L-49, Class E.
This commercial item description covers non-removable gummed paper labels with water-activated adhesive intended for as address labels.
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 in sheets. The sheets shall be 215.9 mm (8-1/2 inch) by 279.4 mm (11 inch) in size and perforated to make 33 rectangular labels 71.4 mm (2-13/16 inch) by 25.4 mm (1 inch) + 0.79 mm (1/32 inch) in size.
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.
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Beneficial comments, recommendations, additions, deletions, clarifications, etc. and any data which may improve this document should be sent to General Services Administration, Federal Supply Service, Engineering Branch, 26 Federal Plaza, New York, NY 10278. |
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Distribution Statement A: Approved for public release; Distribution is unlimited. |
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