Application and use

Thanks to its special surface treatment the glossy surface of HERMA PP 50 transparent super tc offers an excellent printing quality in all conventional printing methods.

This film is not intended for use in unprinted zigzag applications, in which the coated print surface is in contact with itself.

HERMA PP 50 transparent super tc is perfect for the production of optically pretentious, glossy transparent labels. It is particularly suitable for labelling cosmetic products, cleaning agents etc., as well as for applications demanding resistance to chemicals or weather.

The adhesive 72Hpw was developed for applications where the label has to be removed in warm caustic water (80 °C and 1-2% NaOH).72Hpw was specially developed for PET bottles, e.g. for the beverage, detergents, cosmetics and personal care, which can be recycled in standard industrial recycling plants. When the PET bottles are introduced into the recycling process, the label with adhesive is removed from the PET without leaving any residue so that the PET can be recycled cleanly.

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

Certification of Recycling CompatibilityThis self adhesive 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-HTP for EU-wide certification (state of 15.12.2022) / Scope of validity according to nation 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

HERMA PP 50 transparent super tc is in compliance with Commission Regulation (EG) no. 1935/2004 and (EU) no. 10/2011 on plastic materials an articles intended to come into contact with food (with all amendme nts: Commission Regulation (EU) no. 321/2011, no. 1282/2011, no. 1183/2012, no. 202/2014, no. 174/2015, no. 1416/2016, 752/2017 complied, no. 79/2018, no. 213/2018 complied, no. 831/2018 complied and no. 37/2019) as well as 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 21.08.2025)

The paper liner complies with recommendation BfR XXXVI.