Application and use

Thanks to its special surface treatment the matt surface of HERMA PP white matt tc offers an excellent printing quality in all conventional printing methods like e.g. UV flexographic printing. Furthermore the film is perfectly suited for subsequent printing with thermal transfer printers. Thanks to its matt surface it has a perfect barcode legibility.

 

HERMA PP white matt tc can be used for labelling cosmetics, cleaning agents, beverage and food products as well as for applications demanding resistance to chemicals or weather like e.g. in horticulture. For recycling reasons these labels are preferably used on PP surfaces.

The adhesive has been specifically developed for label applications where residue-free removal of the label material in the PET and HDPE recycling stream is required. In addition, the transparent adhesive is also suitable for applications on PP or PS surfaces, providing good resistance to aging, heat, and light.

72Hpw is also suitable for application on glass and has been successfully tested for its removability during the glass recycling process in accordance with the CETIE test method. The final assessment of the recyclability of the labelled bottle remains the responsibility of the respective end user or distributor placing the product on the market.

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

PET Recycling:The label material can be separated without residues in the PET recycling stream. It is certified by cyclos-HTP to have no negative effects on the recycling of PET bottles or trays  (80 °C). The material is fully compatible with PET bottle recycling according to RecyClass (80-85 °C).

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

HERMA PP white matt tc is in compliance with Commission Regulations (EU) no. 1935/ 2004 and (EU) no. 10/2011 on plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food with all amendments: Commission Regulation (EU) no. 321/2011; (EU) no. 1282/2011; (EU) no. 1183/2012; (EU) no. 202/2014; (EU) no. 865/2014; (EU) no. 174/2015), (EU) no. 1416 / 2016; (EU) no. 752/2017; (EU) no. 79/ 2018; (EU) no. 213 /2018; (EU) no. 831 /2018; (EU) no 37/ 2019; (EU) no. 988/2019; (EU) no. 1338/ 2019 and (EU) no. 1245/2020 as well as Regulation (EC) no. 2023/2006 on good manufacturing practice for materials and articles intended to come into contact with food and  also US FDA 21 CFR 175.300, US FDA 21 CFR175.320 and US FDA 21 CFR 177.1520.

The pressure-sensitive adhesive 72Hpw can be safely used for the back coating of labels for the labelling of foodstuffs for storage at room temperature and below. It may be used in direct contact with dry, moist and fatty foodstuffs that can be assigned a correction factor of at least 2 in accordance with Regulation (EU) No. 10/2011. (Declaration of no objection valid until 06.11.2026)

The paper liner complies with recommendation BfR XXXVI.