Marine immersion label testing (BS 5609)

Pira testing marine immersionBritish Standard BS 5609 is a specification for printed pressure-sensitive, adhesive coated labels for marine use which includes requirements for the label base material.

BS 5609 testing is a requirement for self adhesive drum labels needing International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) certification. Testing includes a 3 month exposure of labelled test plates in salt water at mid-tide.

Related pages

  • Light fastness testing
  • Peel testing
  • Salt spray testing

 

Contact:

Doug Leatherdale
email: doug.leatherdale@pira-international.com
Tel: +44 1372 80 2108

 

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