PPG has announced that the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) has certified PPG Teslin BS 5609-certified (British Maritime Standard) labelstock to run on HP Indigo 6000, 6600, 6800 and 6900 digital presses.

RIT awarded a three-star rating to the labelstock in three categories: runnability/scalability, ink adhesion/fixing and blanket compatibility. The three-star rating – RIT’s highest rating criteria – is awarded only to “best-performing” substrates. The certification gives HP Indigo owners and operators, label and packaging converters and printers, and paper and packaging distributors confidence that PPG Teslin BS 5609-certified labelstock will perform well on press.

“HP Indigo is the industry leader in toner-based printers, and we are very pleased to have secured this important certification,” says Fabrizio Mandingorra, PPG global segment manager, labels and print, Teslin substrate products. “With this certification, we can assure HP Indigo customers that PPG Teslin BS 5609-certified labelstock provides consistent and reliable performance for durable and anti-counterfeit labeling needs.”

PPG Teslin BS 5609-certified labelstock is one of four standard labelstocks the company offers. Additional varieties include General-Purpose Permanent, Ultimate Bond and General-Purpose Removable. PPG Teslin labelstock also can be produced in custom configurations for nearly any label application.

PPG Teslin substrate contains micropores that absorb inks, toners, adhesives and coatings, locking them into its structure for long-lasting durability and security. This characteristic makes PPG Teslin labelstock ideal for applications that include GHS-compliant chemical containers, brand protection, tamper-evident security, medical/pharmaceutical products, and high-end wine and spirits.

PPG Teslin labelstock is compatible with other print technologies such as inkjet, laser, thermal transfer, flexographic and offset, as well. It offers bubble-free application, and it reduces the potential for static discharge when liners are peeled from labelstock – a process known to ignite chemical vapors in some manufacturing environments. The static-dissipative nature of PPG Teslin labelstock also helps minimize static buildup during digital printing, thereby improving print quality and throughput.