TESA ECO-FRIENDLY PACKAGING TAPES

tesa^® 60400

tesa® 60400 – Bio & Strong

Product description:

tesa® 60400 is a bio-based packaging tape in the industry suitable for medium-weight packaging applications (15 – 30 kg). The backing material chosen for this tape is polylactide acid, also known as PLA. PLA is 100% made from renewable feedstocks such as corn starch, tapioca roots, or sugarcane. The system adhesive used for this tape is a natural rubber with a natural-based resin.

Thanks to the smart choice of raw materials and its outstanding design, tesa® 60400 is produced with a bio-carbon content of 98% and, consequently, a reduced carbon footprint.

Product Features:

Official certification from DIN-CERTCO and TÜV AUSTRIA (highest possible rating from both institutes)
Solvent-free production process
Strong adhesion
Robust backing material
Excellent performance on recycled cardboards
Total bio-based carbon content of 98%
Lower CO2 emissions compared to other standard packaging tapes

Application Fields:

Sealing of medium-weight cardboxes (15 – 30 kg)
Suitable for manual and automatic dispensers
Packaging, bundling and closing

Product Construction:

Backing material Polylactide (PLA)
Total sustainable product content excl. liners Total bio‑based carbon content excl. liners (acc. ASTM D6866) 98 %
Total thickness 55 µm
Type of adhesive natural rubber

Adhesion to Values:

Adhesion to Steel 3.5 N/cm

Properties:

Elongation at break 185 %
Tensile strength 30 N/cm
Automatic application yes
Hand tearability good
Manual application yes
Printability very good