VPF launches bio-based hotmelt adhesive
18 April 2024
New adhesive offers high initial tack to glass and is easily processable and die-cuttable.
The labelstock specialist VPF has expanded its adhesive portfolio with HM302, a new high bonding hotmelt adhesive based on organic rubber. It is mineral oilfree, bio-based with a certified organic content of at least 45 percent, has a low carbon footprint and high initial tack than all previous VPF adhesives.
The long development process aimed at a special adhesive with high adhesive strength and a low carbon footprint.
The HM302 offers high initial tack to glass of more than 40 N / 25 mm and is easily processable and die-cuttable.
The adhesive is completely free of mineral oil and can therefore be combined with almost all paper and film face materials. It is approved for direct food contact and its adhesive strength makes it particularly suitable for labelling difficult, even non-polar surfaces.
The innovative HM302 adhesive has a certified organic content of at least 45 percent. The organic content is obtained from soya bean waste, so there is no conflict with food production. The use of biomass significantly reduces the carbon footprint of the adhesive and is now on the same level as standard emulsion acrylics.
VPF is positioning the new HM302 adhesive as a new standard hotmelt in its product range. It can be combined with all VPF face materials and release liners according to the modular system, as well as many more sustainable papers, films and recycled liners.
Source: Labels & Labelling