A revolutionary new phase change optical recording material is behind the success of Verbatim's CD-RW disc. This high technology material ensures smooth switching between record/erase phases along with high thermal stability in the recording layer. This stability in the recording layer translates into high reliability & long-term archivability. Verbatim's CD-Re Writable is ideal for applications such as personal data storage, multimedia presentations, digital image storage (including digital photography), temporary storage of Internet downloads, backup, archiving, pre-press & software development. With Verbatim Data Life Plus CD-RW media, there's virtually no way to ruin a disc in the recording process. If something's not exactly right, just rewrite that portion or the entire disc.