My labels are yellowing or discoloring in the white unprinted areas after several weeks/months of storage or have a strong odor.

All of our inkjet label stock has been specifically designed to be highly absorbent to allow water-based inkjet inks to set-up quickly. This characteristic while providing for immediate smudge resistance after printing, also makes the sheet highly receptive to airborne contaminants, smells, odors, fragrances, chemicals which could result in a discoloration (yellowing) of the unprinted areas. Proper testing in the final application environment is strongly recommended, especially when used on or near products with aromatic vapors, including burning incense, scented candles, spices or products with volatile solvents. The contaminants can appear on the label as yellowing or even a smell that the labels will emit.

To minimize yellowing/discoloration/odors follow these guidelines:

Store unprinted labels in their original sealed packaging.
Store unprinted labels away from aromatic vapors in a storage cabinet. We recommend storing them in a sealed plastic bin if possible.
Use labels within 2 years of purchasing. Even wrapped in their packaging the label edges can begin to yellow given enough time especially when exposed to aromas.
If printed labels are yellowing avoid having any unprinted white areas. Design the label to be full coverage so no white is showing. Once the white areas of the label are printed they will no longer be able to absorb additional contaminants.

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My labels are yellowing or discoloring in the white unprinted areas after several weeks/months of storage or have a strong odor.

My labels are yellowing or discoloring in the white unprinted areas after several weeks/months of storage or have a strong odor.

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