Henkel Adhesive Technologies, a top provider of environmentally friendly packaging solutions, will showcase its range of pressure-sensitive adhesives that have been approved for use in post-consumer recycling processes based on the Tag and Label Manufacturers Institute’s testing protocol (TLMI).
At the trade fair, the manufacturer of adhesives, sealants and functional coatings is highlighting how it plays an instrumental role in driving sustainability in the packaging industry. Henkel will be demonstrating how the manufacture of sustainable products can be put into practice with its portfolio of pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSA).
Adhesives and coatings designed for recycling
Henkel’s selection of hotmelt, water-based, UV and solvent-based acrylic adhesives offers high-quality bonding solutions for PSA tapes, labels, and graphics that are compliant with TLMI test protocol RCA LRP-2 for post-consumer recycling processes. Among the products featured are two label adhesives, Technomelt 4144 RE and PS 9625 RE. These well-established solutions are a part of the RE product range, which encompasses adhesives and coatings that are designed for recycling. Technomelt 4144 RE is used for general purpose labels and tapes. It shows good adhesion to a wide range of substrates, including recycled corrugated board and low-density polyethylene, as well as curved surfaces. For removable and linerless labels, Technomelt PS 9625 RE is suitable due to its repositionability and low viscosity. Both adhesives are approved for use in food packaging in accordance with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Directive 175.105.
Sustainable labeling: Henkel presents pressure-sensitive adhesives at LabelExpo fair. (photo: Henkel)
“Our approach to sustainability is to create more value in the industry while reducing our environmental footprint. As well as helping our customers to become more sustainable, we aim to continuously improve our own product portfolio. Our goal is to use our technologies to help solve current and future global environmental and social challenges,” says Ky Flamini, Commercial Business & Sales Director Tapes & Labels North America at Henkel.
Henkel at booth 455 in the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center.
