10034869 | Zebra PolyPro 4000T — Heavy-Duty Matte Polypropylene Thermal Transfer Labels for Packaging, Pallets and Shelf Edges
Zebra PolyPro 4000T is a thermal transfer label made from a matte topcoated polypropylene face with a High-Tack adhesive on a semi-bleached kraft liner, for a total thickness of about 8.2 mil. It is tear and water resistant, BPA free, and uses a latex-free adhesive. Because the face is polypropylene, labels can be recycled along with other polypropylene packaging.
After application, the 4000T holds a service range of -65°F to 248°F, covering cold and deep-freeze storage as well as warm environments. Printed with Zebra 3200 ribbon, it is rated for weak, moderate, and harsh chemicals, including alcohol, bleach, gasoline, grease, and oil. The adhesive complies with FDA 175.105 for indirect food contact when separated by a functional barrier, and it bonds strongly to steel, polycarbonate, and polyethylene.
Zebra recommends the 4000T for industrial product labels, pallet wrap labels, shelf edge labels, and medium-life product and box labels. It works on most packaging materials and plastic substrates, making it a practical single label stock for warehouses, distribution centers, and manufacturers labeling a mix of packaging types.
Zebra 10034869 Label Full Specifications
- Print Method: Thermal transfer (ribbon required)
- Core Size: 3" Core
- Color:
- Format: Roll
- Adhesive: High-Tack
- Material: Matte topcoated polypropylene, approx. 4.2 mil facestock
- Label Size: 0.39" x1"
- Labels per Roll: 4,045
- Liner: Semi-bleached kraft, approx. 3.0 mil
- Total Thickness: Approx. 8.2 mil (+/-10%)
- Recommended Ribbons: Zebra 3200, 4800, and 5095
- Minimum Application Temperature: 45°F
- Service Temperature: -65°F to 248°F (after application and dwell)
- Environment: Indoor; expected life 1 year or more
- Compliance: Adhesive meets FDA 175.105 for indirect food contact with a functional barrier; BPA free
Key Features & Benefits of PolyPro 4000T Labels
- Heavy 4.2 mil polypropylene face: Tear and water resistant for labels that see handling and moisture.
- Recyclable with polypropylene packaging: Supports recycling programs for polypropylene substrates.
- Wide service range: -65°F to 248°F after application, from deep freeze to warm storage.
- Chemical resistance with 3200 ribbon: Rated for weak, moderate, and harsh chemicals.
- Strong adhesion to plastics: About 73 oz/in. on polycarbonate and 26 oz/in. on polyethylene after 24 hours.
- Clean materials profile: BPA free, latex-free adhesive, and FDA 175.105 compliant with a functional barrier.
PolyPro 4000T Adhesion & Chemical Resistance
- Steel: About 66 oz/in. at 5 minutes; 75 oz/in. at 24 hours
- Polycarbonate: About 61 oz/in. at 5 minutes; 73 oz/in. at 24 hours
- Polyethylene: About 24 oz/in. at 5 minutes; 26 oz/in. at 24 hours
- Weak Chemicals (3200 ribbon): Acceptable for blood, body fluid, salt water, water, and window cleaner
- Moderate Chemicals (3200 ribbon): Acceptable for alcohol, ammonia, bleach, and IPA
- Harsh Chemicals (3200 ribbon): Acceptable for gasoline, grease, and oil
- Extreme Chemicals: Not rated for acetone, IR reflow, MEK, TCE, or xylene
- 4800 and 5095 Ribbons: Provide chemical resistance but require testing in your application
Applications & Use Cases for PolyPro 4000T Labels
- Pallet wrap labels: Labels for stretch-wrapped pallets in warehouses and distribution.
- Shelf edge labels: Durable labels for racking and retail shelving.
- Industrial product labels: Product ID on plastic and mixed packaging.
- Product and box labels: Medium-life labels for cartons and packaged goods.
- Recyclable packaging: Labels for polypropylene packaging that will be recycled.
PolyPro 4000T Ribbon, Printer & Ordering Guidance
The 4000T requires a thermal transfer printer and ribbon. Zebra recommends its 3200, 4800, and 5095 ribbons; choose 3200 for the documented chemical resistance, or test 4800 and 5095 in your application. Desktop, mid-range, and high-performance Zebra printers that accept a 3" Core all support this label.
Apply labels at 45°F or above, then allow about 24 hours of dwell before moving them into cold or deep-freeze storage. Labels store for 1 year at 72°F and 50% RH.
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FAQ
Which ribbon gives PolyPro 4000T labels chemical resistance?
Zebra rates the 4000T with 3200 ribbon as acceptable for weak, moderate, and harsh chemicals. The 4800 and 5095 ribbons also provide chemical resistance but require testing in your application.
Can PolyPro 4000T labels be used in freezers?
Yes, after application. The 4000T holds from -65°F to 248°F once applied and dwelled, but it must be applied at 45°F or above.
Are PolyPro 4000T labels recyclable?
Zebra lists the 4000T for labels that can be recycled with other polypropylene substrates.
Are PolyPro 4000T labels waterproof?
Zebra describes the 4000T as tear and water resistant.
Can PolyPro 4000T labels be used on food packaging?
The adhesive complies with FDA 175.105 for indirect food contact, so the label must be separated from food by a functional barrier.
Product Family
PolyPro 4000T
MFG Part Number
10034869
Product Type
Custom Label
Print Method
Thermal Transfer
Label Width
0.39"
Label Height
1"
Core Size
3" Core
Labels Per Roll
4,045
Format
Roll
Finish
Matte
Adhesive
High-Tack
Material
Polypropylene
Coated Side
Coated Side Out (CSO)
Sold By
Roll
Case Quantity
1
Zebra PolyPro 4000T Spec Sheet.pdf
https://www.advanced-automationinc.com/content/product_downloads/zebra/Zebra PolyPro 4000T Spec Sheet.pdf
Zebra REACH Declaration for Labels.pdf
https://www.advanced-automationinc.com/content/product_downloads/zebra/Zebra REACH Declaration for Labels.pdf
Zebra REACH Declaration.pdf
https://www.advanced-automationinc.com/content/product_downloads/zebra/Zebra REACH Declaration.pdf
Zebra ROHS Declaration of Conformity.pdf
https://www.advanced-automationinc.com/content/product_downloads/zebra/Zebra ROHS Declaration of Conformity.pdf
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