Clear polymeric label including delaminatable mask layer
A clear polymeric label including a delaminatable mask layer is provided. The label includes a non-cavitated mask layer having a first side that is suitable for forming a cohesive bond with an adhesive, preferably a water-based adhesive. The cohesive bond between the first side of the mask layer and the adhesive is grater than the cohesive bond between the second side of the mask layer and its adjacent layer, whereby attempted removal of the label results in separation of the mask layer, which remains attached to the container, and masks the adhesive.
1. A clear polymeric label, comprising:
a clear polymeric core layer; and
a clear no-cavitated mask layer having a first side and second side, said second side forming a cohesive bond with a layer immediately adjacent to said second side, and said first side being suitable to be contacted with a water-based adhesive such that a cohesive bond can form between the first side of the mask layer and the adhesive;
wherein the cohesive bond formed between the second side of the mask layer and the layer immediately adjacent to the second side of the mask layer is less than the cohesive bond between the first side of the mask layer and the adhesive;
the layer immediately adjacent to the second side of the mask layer is said clear polymeric core layer; and
said clear polymeric core layer consists of a propylene-containing polymer, optionally, one or more additives, and wherein said mask layer comprises poly(lactic acid).
2. The label of claim 1 , wherein said core and mask layers are extruded.
3. The label of claim 1 , fiber comprising a print-receiving skin layer on the opposite side of the label from the mask layer.
4. The label of claim 1 , wherein said mask layer is combined with said water-based adhesive in the absence of a hydrophilic layer.
5. The label of claim 1 , wherein said core and mask layers are biaxially oriented.
6. The label of claim 1 , wherein said water-based adhesive is a cold glue.
7. A clear polymeric label, comprising:
a clear polymeric core layer; and
a clear non-cavitated mask layer having a first side and second side, said second side forming a cohesive bond with a layer immediately adjacent to said second side, and said first side being suitable to be contacted with a water-based adhesive such that a cohesive bond can form between the first side of the mask layer and the adhesive;
wherein the cohesive bond formed between the second side of the mask layer and the layer immediately adjacent to the second side of the mask layer is less than the cohesive bond between the first side of the mask layer and the adhesive;
the layer immediately adjacent to the second side of the mask layer is a tie layer having a first side and a second side;
the first side of said tie layer is adjacent to the second side of the mask layer and the second side of the tie layer is adjacent to said clear polymeric core layer;
said clear polymeric core layer consists of a propylene-containing polymer and, optionally, one or more additives, and wherein said mask layer comprises poly(lactic acid).
8. The label of claim 7 , wherein said tie layer consists of more than one layer.
9. The label of claim 7 , wherein said core, mask and tie layer are coextruded.
10. The label of claim 7 , further comprising a print-receiving skin layer on the opposite side of the label from the mask layer.
11. The label of claim 7 , wherein said mask layer is combined with said water-based adhesive in the absence of a hydrophilic layer.
12. The label of claim 7 , wherein said core, tie and mask layers are biaxially oriented.
13. The label of claim 7 , wherein said water-based adhesive is a cold glue.
14. A clear polymeric label, comprising:
a clear polymeric core layer;
a clear non-cavitated mask layer having a first side and second side, said second side forming a cohesive bond with a layer immediately adjacent to said second side; and
a cold-glue adhesive on said first side of the clear non-cavitated mask layer, such that a cohesive bond is formed between said first side of the mask layer and the cold-glue adhesive;
wherein the cohesive bond formed between the second side of the mask layer and the layer immediately adjacent to the second side of the mask layer is less than the cohesive bond between the first side of the mask layer and the adhesive;
the layer immediately adjacent to the second side of the mask layer is said clear polymeric core layer, and wherein said mask layer comprises poly(lactic acid).
15. The label of claim 14 , wherein said core and mask layers are coextruded.
16. The label of claim 14 , wherein said core layer comprises a propylene-containing polymer.
17. The label of claim 14 , further comprising a print-receiving skin layer on the opposite side of the label from the mask layer.
18. The label of claim 14 , wherein said mask layer is combined with said water-based adhesive in the absence of a hydrophilic layer.
19. The label of claim 14 , wherein said core and mask layers are biaxially oriented.
20. A clear polymeric label, comprising:
a clear polymeric core layer;
a clear non-cavitated mask layer having a first side and second side, said second side forming a cohesive bond with a layer immediately adjacent to said second side; and
a cold-glue adhesive on said first side of the clear non cavitated mask layer, such that a cohesive bond is formed between said first side of the mask layer and the cold-glue adhesive;
wherein the cohesive bond formed between the second side of the mask layer and the layer immediately adjacent to the second side of the mask layer is less than the cohesive bond between the first side of the mask layer and the adhesive;
the layer immediately adjacent to the second side of the mask layer is a tie layer having a first side and a second side; and
the first side of said tie layer is adjacent to the second side of th mask layer and the second side of the tie layer is adjacent to said clear polymeric core layer, and wherein said mask layer comprises poly(lactic acid).
21. The label of claim 20 , wherein said tic layer consists of more than one layer.
22. The label of claim 20 , wherein said core, mask and tie layers are coextruded.
23. The label of claim 20 , wherein said core layer comprises a propylene-containing polymer.
24. The label of claim 20 , further comprising a print-receiving skin layer on the opposite side of the label from the mask layer.
25. The label of claim 20 , wherein said mask layer is combined with said water-based adhesive in the absence of a hydrophilic layer.
26. The label of claim 20 , wherein said core, tie and mask layers are biaxially oriented.