MIL-PRF-61002B
3.15 Performance requirements.
3.15.1 Label grades. The grade of label shall meet the following performance
requirements (see 6.1.2.3):
a. Grade A Adhesion, UV light, condensation, abrasion resistance, solvent resistance,
detergent resistance, accelerated aging.
b. Grade B Adhesion, UV light, condensation, abrasion resistance.
c. Grade C Adhesion.
d. Grade D As specified in the contract or order (see 6.2).
3.15.2 Performance test parameters. The labels, when tested as specified for grade test
requirements should show no evidence of smearing or erosion of the blank label stock, bar coded
symbol, delamination, percentage loss of adhesion, discoloration, wrinkling, cracking, or any
effect which is detrimental to the label. Bar coded labels shall remain readable and conform to the
reflectivity and print contrast requirements of symbology specifications exemplified and defined
in documents such as MIL-STD-130, ISO/IEC 15394, and MHIA MH10.8.1. Non-conformance
to this performance requirement shall be construed as loss of adhesion to the substrate and/or non-
readability of the bar code symbol either of which will constitute failure and the performance test
shall be terminated.
3.15.2.1 Abrasion resistance. Tested as specified in 4.2.1.
3.15.2.2 Solvent resistance. Tested as specified in 4.2.2.
3.15.2.3 Detergent resistance. Tested as specified in 4.2.3.
3.15.2.4 Ultraviolet (UV) light condensation. Tested as specified in 4.2.4.
3.15.2.5 Adhesion. Tested as specified in 4.2.5.
3.15.2.6 Moisture/rain resistance. Tested as specified in 4.2.6.
3.15.2.7 Extreme temperature resistance. Tested according to ASTM D 3889
(low temperature) and ASTM D 3611 (high temperature).
NOTE: Both the Rain and Temperature Resistance Tests are recommended to be performed when
the shipping or storage environment suggests such conditions.
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