Moisture sensitivity level (MSL) label

The MSL label serves as a reference when the product is used in the production floor.

The MSL label is found on the following:

Table 1. MSL label field definitions
Number Field name Description
1 MSL classification The MSL classification of the product based on IPC/Jedec J-STD-020. It is the numeric information usually found on the top right corner of the label.
2 Peak body temperature (PBT) The product's maximum reflow temperature. See item 2 on Sample MSL label for MSL2 products.
3 Floor life The maximum exposure time from unsealing the moisture barrier bag before the product requires baking. See item 3a on Sample MSL label for MSL2 products.
4 Storage conditions or requirements The environmental conditions of the storage area where the product was kept per J-STD-033. See item 3b on Sample MSL label for MSL2 products
5 Bake application The conditions when to perform baking. See item 4 on Sample MSL label for MSL2 products
6 Bake requirements The procedures or specifications to be followed when baking is required. See item 5 on Sample MSL label for MSL2 products
7 Bag seal date The dry pack date of the product.
8 Moisture-sensitive symbol

Moisture-sensitive symbol

The symbol indicates that the product is moisture-sensitive.
9 Moisture-sensitivity declaration A caution warning if the product is moisture-sensitive or not. It is usually found on the top of the label.
Figure 1. Sample MSL label for MSL1 products
Sample MSL label for MSL1 products
Figure 2. Sample MSL label for MSL2 products
Sample MSL label for MSL2 products