Preface
This is the third edition of CSA Standard C22.2 No. 0.15, Adhesive Labels. It supersedes the previous editions published in 1995 and 1990. This Standard is one of a series of Standards issued under Part II of the Canadian Electrical Code. It is written in SI (metric) units.
It is intended that this Standard be referenced by interested groups, such as the Subcommittees of Part II of the Canadian Electrical Code, in their standards-writing activities. The utilization of the test procedures included in this Standard will serve to standardize the diversified test requirements for the various types of adhesive labels and nameplates.
Significant changes from the second edition include the following:
(a) requirements for laminating/transfer adhesives have been added;
(b) heavy-duty use has been replaced by additional special requirements; and
(c) Table 1 has been revised to include electrostatic coated metals.
This Standard was prepared by the Subcommittee on C22.2 No. 0.15 under the jurisdiction of the Technical Committee on General Requirements, CE Code, Part II and the Strategic Resource Group, and has been formally approved by the Technical Committee.
Scope
1.1
This Standard applies to permanent adhesive labels and nameplates intended for use indoors or outdoors on application surfaces that are essentially clean, smooth, flat, or simple curved.*
1.2
This Standard includes requirements for legibility of text and other mandatory information and adhesion of the label when subjected to various environmental conditions. Requirements are included for permanent labels intended for use in normal and additional special applications.
1.3
This Standard also includes provisions for the testing of overlaminating films and laminating/transfer adhesives.
