Henkel to Showcase Recyclable PSAs at Labelexpo Americas 2024 Henkel Adhesive Technologies will be participating at the Labelexpo Americas 2024, held from September 10th to 12th in Chicago. Henkel will present its portfolio of pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) certified as compatible with post-consumer recycling processes according to the test protocol of the Tag and Label Manufacturers Institute (TLMI). Drive Sustainability in Packaging Industry At the trade fair, Henkel will highlight how it plays an instrumental role in driving sustainability in the packaging industry. The company will be demonstrating how the manufacture of sustainable products can be put into practice with its portfolio of pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSA). 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. FDA-certified Label Adhesives 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. “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. https://adhesives.specialchem.com/news/product-news/henkel-recyclable-psas-labelexpo-americas-2024-000234933