Marking & Labeling Systems Product Submittal Form

Cord Tags

Section 1: Basic Information
Instructions:
Please complete all three sections and save this form electronically when possible.
Applicant Company and Preferred Contact Information:
Company Name:
Preferred Contact Name:
Email:
Telephone:
Is the submitter of this form acting as an Agent? No, Yes, provide contact information:
An Agent is an individual or company designated by the Applicant to act on their behalf for the submittal to UL.
Request Type:
New Cord Tag
Revised Construction/Rating of Existing Recognized Cord Tag, Provide Section Number:
Product/Model Name:
If supplying this product construction as printed and unprinted, provide two model names to distinguish between them.
General Product Category/Use:
Printed Cord Tag (PGIS)
Printed Cord Tag suitable for Additional Printing by End-User (PGIS)
Unprinted Cord Tag suitable for Additional Printing by End-User (PGIS)
Unprinted Cord Tag (PGIS)
This form covers printed and unprinted cord tagsthat may be sold by label printer/converters. The products may also be investigated to receive additional printing by end-use product manufacturersusing thermal transfer, laser, hot stamping, or other types of simple printing equipment. All cord tags are intended for bearing information, instruction, or identification.
Section 2: Product Construction
Cord Tag Application Type:
Pressure-sensitive flagcord tag label is intended to be wrapped around the cord and adhered to itself so that the ends of the tag meet and the tag projects as a flag
Securement strap attachedcord tag label is intended to be attached with a securement device and tightened snugly around the cord without causing damage to the cord
Layers of Construction:
Example:
Overlamination Film -
Adhesive -
Printing -
Face Stock -
Adhesive -
Release Liner / 0.025 mm thick
0.020 mm thick
N/A
0.050 mm thick
0.025 mm thick
N/A / Your Label
Total Thickness,
excluding release liner - / Nominal Thickness or Range:
Minimum and Maximum Dimensions of Cord Tag:
If Flag Type:
Minimum width Across the Cord:
Maximum width Across the Cord:
Minimum length (projection) away from the Cord:
Maximum length (projection) away from the Cord: / or / If Securement Strap Type:
Minimum width: , Maximum width:
Minimum length: , Maximum length:
Minimum mounting hole diameter:
Minimum distance of the mounting hole from the edge of the face stock:
Additional Comments about Layers of Construction, optional/alternate components, dimensions if needed:
Section 2: Product Construction (Continued)
Printing
Primary Printing performed by Label Printer –
Printing Process:
Flexographic Silk-Screen Hotstamp
Letterpress Seal Offset
Ink:
Color(s): All colors
Supplier and supplier’s designation for ink series: / Secondary Printing performed by End-User –
Printing Process:
Thermal Transfer Laser Hotstamp
Ink:
Color(s): Black
Supplier and supplier’s designation for ink:
Use printing inks based on the top layer UL Recognized Component overlamination? No, Yes
If alternate printing processes or inks will be used, please explain:
Additional Comments about printing, if needed:
Overlamination
Is this an optional component of the system? No Yes
Obtained as single overlamination component:
Supplier: / Supplier’s Designation:
Is this a UL Recognized Component overlamination?
Yes, UL File Number if yes:
No, include technical specification sheet of the component and complete characteristics section below / or / Adhesive & film obtained as separate components:
Film:
Supplier: / Supplier’s Designation:
Adhesive:
Supplier: / Supplier’s Designation:
Include technical specification sheet of the components and complete characteristics section below
Overlamination Characteristics:
Finish: Top Coated, Print Treated / Glossy Matte
Material: Polyester Vinyl Acrylic
Adhesive: Acrylic Rubber / Emulsion (Water) Based Solvent Based
Additional Comments about overlamination, if needed:
Overprint Coating, Varnish, or Top Coat (applied by label manufacturer)
Is this an optional component of the system? No Yes
Supplier: / Supplier’s Designation:
Application thickness:
Finish: Glossy Matte
Additional Comments about overprint coating or varnish if needed:
Face Stock and Adhesive Material
Obtained as single label stock component:
Supplier: / Supplier’s Designation:
Yes, UL File Number if yes:
No, include technical specification sheet of the component and complete characteristics section below / or / Adhesive & film obtained as separate components:
Film:
Supplier: / Supplier’s Designation:
Adhesive:
Supplier: / Supplier’s Designation:
Is this a UL Recognized Component adhesive?
Yes, UL File Number if yes:
No, include technical specification sheet of the component and complete characteristics section below
Stock Characteristics:
Finish : Top Coated, Print Treated / Glossy Matte
Color: / Metallized Pigmented Clear Other:
Material: Polyester Vinyl Polypropylene Polycarbonate Aluminum
Adhesive: Acrylic Rubber / Emulsion (Water) Based Solvent Based
Additional Comments, if needed:
Please include all information for any alternate label stock materials on a separate page, if necessary.
Securement Strap
Supplier: / Supplier’s Designation:
Neck width of Securement Strap:
Is this a UL Listed (ZODZ) or Recognized Component (ZODZ2) Positioning Device?
Yes, UL File Number if yes:
No, include technical specification sheet of the securement strap
Other
Additional Comments about other material such as overlaminations, support stocks, etc., if needed:
Section 3: Surfaces and Uses
Evaluate to requirements in standard:
UL 355, Cord Reels
UL 518, Seasonal and Holiday Decorative Products
UL817, Cord Sets and Power-Supply Cords
UL 859, Household Electric Personal Grooming Appliances
Other:
Complete table below
- Recognition Table
Cord Types / Minimum
AWG / Indoor Use / Outdoor Use / Additional Conditions
LABEL ADOPTION- Use cord types and uses of the Recognized Materials
OR indicate specific Cord Types and Uses below when you are not using Recognized PGIS2 Materials
or if you wish to evaluate for additional cord types
Cord Types / Minimum
AWG / Indoor Use / Outdoor Use / Additional Conditions
SJOW / Represents thermoset round cord types for use indoors, outdoors, and in the presence of oil.
i.e. SJ, SJO, SJOW, SJOO, SJOOW, S, SO, SOW, SOO, SOOW, SV, SVO, SVOO
SJTOW / Represents thermoplastic (PVC) round cord types for use indoors, outdoors, and in the presence of oil.
i.e. SJT, SJTW, SJTO, SJTOW, SJTOO, SJTOOW, ST, STW, STO, STOW, STOO, STOOW, SVT, SVTO, SVTOO
SJEOW / Represents thermoplastic elastomer round cord types for use indoors, outdoors, and in the presence of oil.
i.e. SJE, SJEW, SJEO, SJEOW, SJEOO, SJEOOW, SVE, SVEO, SVEOO, SE, SEW, SEO, SEOW, SEOO, SEOOW
HPN / Represents parallel, two conductor, thermoset flat cord types for use indoors and in the presence of oil.
i.e. SP-1, SP-2, SP-3
SPE-2 / Represents parallel, two conductor, thermoplastic elastomer flat cord types for use indoors.
i.e. SPE-1, SPE-3
SPT-2 / Represents parallel, two conductor, thermoplastic flat cord types for use indoors.
i.e. SPT-1, SPT-1W, SPT-2, SPT-2W, SPT-3
CXTW / Single conductor or twisted assembly of two conductors intended for use in decorative lighting strings
XTW / Parallel assembly of two conductors intended for use in decorative lighting strings
OTHER / Please specify:
OTHER / Please specify:
Additional Comments if needed:
Section 4: Other Required Items
Also provide the following required information when it is available:
Technical specification or sell sheets for all unrecognized materials/components in the label (e.g. overlaminations, varnishes, stocks, adhesives)
Technical specification or sell sheets for all printing inks used (e.g. flexographic, screen, thermal transfer ribbons, etc.)
Any additions or changes in manufacturing locations
Any changes to the company name or contact information
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