Xylene & Chemical-Resistant RFID Labels – 0.875″ x 0.875″ #RF3-XAL-98NP
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Description
RFID XyliTUFF™ – Xylene & Chemical-Resistant RFID Labels
RFID technology in now integrated into our XyliTUFF™ xylene and chemical-resistant labels and are especially suitable for histology applications where visual and electronic data require chemical resistance and maximum traceability to ensure a high level of regulatory compliance.
RFID-XyliTUFF™ labels display extended adhesion properties, even in the harshest environments. These labels are intended for use on flat surfaces, with up to 24 hours of xylene resistance on microscope slides. They are equally resistant to the new generation of safer clearing and deparaffinizing xylene substitutes such as Histo-Clear™, Pro-Par, and others.
These labels are compatible with handheld, fixed, or integrated UHF RFID readers. They were specially designed to integrate with biospecimen tracking systems, to improve the identification and monitoring of each sample, as well as process efficiency. When printed with our recommended XAR-class of ink ribbons, the visual and electronic components of these labels resist common histology protocols including staining and antigen retrieval. These UHF RFID labels (Class 1, Gen 2) can be printed and encoded with up to 32 hexadecimal characters of information using dedicated RFID thermal-transfer printers. RFID XyliTUFF label size can be customized upon request.
* Read range can vary according to the RFID reader being used.
** RFID readability tests of labels immersed in histology reagents is strongly recommended prior to use.
*** Labels should not be placed in the microwave as it may affect their ability to be scanned/read.
Benefits:
- 12″ omnidirectional read range*, without direct line-of-sight ensures quick, easy, and accurate reading from every angle
- Read multiple labeled microscope slides at the same time, even when fully immersed (up to 1″/ 25mm**)
- Excellent stain resistance, ideal for microscope slides used in histology
- Recommended for routine as well as special staining protocols***
- Resistant to xylene, xylene substitutes, toluene, hexane, acetone, alcohols, dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), methyl ethyl ketone (MEK), acetonitrile (ACN), and other common solvents
Specifications
Size: 0.875" x 0.875"
(22.2 mm x 22.2 mm)
Labels/Roll: 1000 (1″ core), 1000 (3″ core)
Perforated: No
Temperature Range: -80°C to +120°C
(-112°F to 248°F)
Adhesive: Permanent
Printing Methods: Thermal Transfer
Resistances: Xylene & Chemicals
Recommended Ink Ribbons: XAR-Class
Class: RF-XAL
Brand: XyliTUFF™
Color(s): White
Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, RFID XyliTUFFlabels are thermal-transfer printable and require an ink ribbon to be printed. To achieve the proper printout, these labels require a xylene and solvent-resistant XAR-Class ink ribbon of the same width or larger.
Yes, an RFID printer can accurately encode these labels when printing. For a list of recommended RFID printers, please refer to our RFID printers page.
Yes, specialized software is required to properly encode your labels. We would recommend BarTender Pro and ZebraDesigner3 Pro.
Printed RF3-XAL label are rated to withstand up to 24 hours of continuous immersion in xylene. Thorough testing under user’s conditions is recommended.
Yes, the labels resist a variety of histological stains, with only minimal absorption observed in 2 out of the 15 stains tested, but otherwise fully legible and scannable. For details on the specific stains evaluated, please contact us.
Yes, RFID XyliTUFF labels are suitable for IHC and antigen retrieval protocols. However, please note that RFID technology is not compatible with microwave-based antigen retrieval methods.
Yes, an RFID reader is required to access the encoded data. It can be hand-held, fixed, or integrated, depending on your application. For a list of recommended hand-held RFID readers, please refer to our RFID readers page.
These RFID labels can be read within a maximum of 12” (30 cm) away from the reader, in any direction. However, the read range can vary according to the RFID reader being used.
Yes, RFID XyliTUFF labels can be read while the labeled microscope slides are fully immersed (up to 1”/25 mm) in xylene, most xylene substitutes, and most staining reagents when using our recommended UHF RFID reader. Prior testing of RFID readability while immersed in other liquids is strongly recommended.
Yes, RFID XyliTUFF labels are compatible with both regulations, using an UHF reader capable of reading the frequency band.
No, these labels employ UHF RFID technology and thus cannot be read by NFC-capable phones. Thus, a dedicated UHF RFID reader is needed. For labels customized with NFC RFID technology, contact our technical support team.
The UHF RFID chip (Class 1, Gen2) of the RFID XyliTUFF labels can be encoded with up to 32 hexadecimal characters.
Yes, RFID XyliTUFF™ contain read-write UHF RFID chips. Thus, you can rewrite the EPC memory bank up to 100,000 times if the permalock feature is not active.
Yes, you can scan/read multiple RFID XyliTUFF labels at the same time within the interrogation timeout (in seconds), even without a direct line-of-sight of the UHF RFID reader.
No, RFID XyliTUFF labels are battery-free. These labels don’t require a battery to be functional because they employ passive RFID technology.
Barcoding or label design software can be used to create templates that conform to the size of your label. You can then insert design elements within the template for easy printing.
Yes, we can provide our RFID XyliTUFF labels preprinted with full-color graphics and logos, as well as variable or serialized information from a database. Learn more about our custom printing options.
Please consult our technical support team for details regarding custom encoding and other customization options, such as size.
