Application and use

The glossy surface of HERMA rPE white (855) with its corona pretreatment on one side offers an excellent print quality in conventional printing techniques. Before printing we recommend to freshen up the corona pretreatment. This recycled film contains gel particles. These depend on the quality of the recyclates from the post consumer recyclate (PCR) collection and can thus 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.This recycled film is also suitable for thermal transfer printing. Pre-testing is recommended. HERMA rPE white (855) is perfect for the production of optically pretentious, glossy, non-transparent labels. For recycling reasons these labels are preferably used on PE surfaces. The special look of HERMA rPE white (855) underlines its recycling design. Thanks to the high flexibility of this material even curved surfaces may be labelled without any problems.

Composition of HERMA rPE white (855)

This recycled film contains approx. 50 % PCR Post Consumer Recycled PE. The outer layers are made of PIR Post Industrial Recycled PE.

RecyClass Certification: HERMA rPE white (855) complies with the requirements set out in EN 15343:2007. 

Our contribution to sustainability: 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.

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.