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Removable adhesive
A pressure-sensitive adhesive which, when it has been applied to a specified surface, may be easily removed at a later date. A pressure-sensitive adhesive displaying relatively low final adhesion.
Although it adheres firmly to the substrate, it can be removed again for quite a long period of time. Ease of removal depends on the nature of the substrate, the ambient conditions at the time of application and the environmental conditions during the service life of the label.
Release liner or backing
The silicone-coated base material used to facilitate release of the adhesive coated face while converting labels.