Beardow Adams develops new eco-friendly , semi-pressure sensitive labelling adhesive
Beardow Adams has developed a new adhesive for labelling , that supports the move towards greater sustainability in the packaging and labelling sectors .
The new adhesive , BAM 2537 , allows returned bottles to be washed in a caustic solution , separating them from their labels , as well as the adhesive , before being returned to the market . This reuse loop can take place between ten to fifteen times , before the bottle is fully recycled – drastically , helping to reduce the number of single-use plastics in use today .
The innovative semi-pressure sensitive formulation , BAM 2537 works on all types of containers , but especially with highly carbonated bottles as it provides a more aggressive bond , resistant of the stresses caused by the expansion of PET bottles under pressure .
Its residual tack also allows labels to be pressed back into the desired position should the label peel away , satisfying both , manufacturers who need to protect their brands , and end-users who benefit . The adhesive is suitable for low- and high-speed running machines ( an average of 26,000 bottles per hour ), and easily produces the required adhesion between PET-label and PETbottle .
Fully aligned with the growing introduction of deposit return schemes , BAM 2537 is approved by circular economy bodies , Returpack and PETCycle , and forms part of an eco-friendly range of adhesives from Beardow Adams that also includes bio-based , vegan friendly , and pallet stabilisation adhesives . 16 FDPP - www . fdpp . co . uk
The new adhesive , BAM 2537 , allows returned bottles to be washed in a caustic solution , separating them from their labels , as well as the adhesive , before being returned to the market .
BAM 2537 is also FDA approved , allowing it to be used in the manufacturing of food and drink labelling and packaging .
If you would like more information regarding our semi pressure sensitive labelling adhesive , please contact marketing @ beardowadams . com
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