Re: Labeling backup DVD+RW's
On Wed, Jan 07, 2009 at 11:59:07PM EST, John Magolske wrote:
> * Ron Johnson <ron.l.johnson@cox.net> [090107 18:59]:
> > On 01/07/09 19:19, Chris Jones wrote:
> >> Does anyone know of a magical pen that would write something legible
> >> on that surface and possibly come with an eraser so that I can reuse
> >> them and still have a clue what I used them for?
> >
> > Sharpies don't work?
>
> There seems to be some controversy regarding the use of Sharpie-type
> permanent markers to write on optical disk media:
>
> Numerous CD vendors have noted that the thin protective lacquer
> coating can deteriorate from contact with certain solvents
> in markers. To eliminate the risk, water-based markers are
> recommended for CD labeling. As a solvent, alcohol is generally
> less damaging than xylene and toluene, which are common in
> aromatic solvent-based markers. According to anecdotal reports,
> alcohol-based markers can be used to label CDs without causing
> performance problems. However, there are no explicit lab test
> results to show what effect solvents in markers have on different
> CDs or DVDs, particularly over the long term.
>
> http://www.itl.nist.gov/iad/894.05/docs/CDandDVDCareandHandlingGuide.pdf
> [ 1.3MB pdf ]
>
> Though a quick web search brings up many anecdotal stories of people
> using Sharpies to label disks and having no problems...
>
> There are also special pens available for marking disks, for example:
> http://www.amazon.com/Archival-Gold-Safe-Solvent-Free/dp/B0007U7GSM
I have one that used to work OK on silver-colored CD's but does not on
the DVD+RW's I bought .. That's why I thought I'd ask before buying anything
else.
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