Application and use

The corona pretreated surface of HERMA rPE PCR white (856) offers a good print quality in conventional printing techniques. Before printing we recommend to refresh the corona pretreatment. This recycled film contains gel particles. The number and size depends on the quality of the post consumer recyclate (PCR) and can therefore vary. Depending on the size and shape of the gel particles, there may be variations in ink acceptance. It may therefore be necessary to adjust the printing and die-cutting process. Due to the production from post consumer recyclate, variations in ink adhesion are also possible. In this case, we recommend using a primer. This recycled film is also suitable for thermal transfer printing. Pre-testing is recommended. HERMA rPE PCR white (856) is perfect for the production of visually de manding labels that underline the recycling design and are preferably used on PE surfaces.

Composition of HERMA rPE PCR white (856)

The content of plastic recyclate from post-consumer recyclate (PCR) is ≥ 94%. The masterbatches and additives added during film production, such as white pigments, anti-blocking agents or processing aids, are not counted as recyclates. Therefore, the total recyclate content is always < 100%.

PCR materials may have a stronger inherent odour than virgin PE materials.

RecyClass Certification: HERMA rPE PCR weiß (856) complies with the requirements set out in EN 15343:2007.

Our contribution to sustainability: Only PCR plastics are used in the production of this film. Recycled plastics help us to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and thus effectively combat climate change. At the same time, we can contribute to reducing plastic waste and promote the collection, sorting and recycling of plastic waste to create a circular economy.

The adhesive 62Rpw is developed for applications where the label has to be removed in warm alkaline water. Good results are reached with 70 °C in 1 % alkaline water. 62Rpw is specially designed for PET bottles e.g. for beverages, detergents, cosmetics, personal care which can be recycled in industry-standard recycling facilities. When the bottle is introduced into the recycling process, the substrate is separated from the label and can be recycled cleanly.

The supercalendered glassine is perfectly suited for assignment in labelling machines equipped with optical or mechanical scanners.

The material is certified by the institute cyclos-HTP to have no negative effects on the recycling path for transparent PET bottles according to the requirements and assessment catalogue*. 

*Requirements and assessment catalogue of the institute cyclos-HTPfor EU-wide certification (state of 14.09.2021) / Scope of validity according tonation states, see Chap. 1

Processing

As part of a self-adhesive compound HERMA PW (517) offers excellent die-cutting characteristics with all customary flatbed and rotary die-cutting tools.

Storage conditions

Storing at a temperature of 20 ± 5 °C, a relative humidity of 45 ± 5 % and a dark storage is recommended. Moisture, heat and direct sunlight have to be avoided.

The shelf life is one year from date of production.

Regulations concerning contact with food

The pressure-sensitive adhesive 62Rpw can be safely used for the reverse coating of labels for the labelling of food or food packaging materials, respectively, especially for wash-off labels on PET- or glass-bottles.  It may be used in small-area, direct contact with dry and moist, non-fatty food, as far as the ratio of the contact surface of the adhesive label related to the total weight of the food does not exceed 0,1 dm²/kg. (Declaration of no objection valid until 04.04.2026)

The paper liner complies with recommendation BfR XXXVI.