TESA ECO-FRIENDLY PACKAGING TAPES

tesa^® 60408

tesa® 60408 Bio-based paper packaging tape

Product description:

tesa® 60408 is a paper-based packaging tape featuring a premium paper backing and a well-performing natural rubber adhesive. The paper backing of tesa® 60408 is made with paper from well-managed forests and other controlled sources. This premium paper backing is tear-resistant with a high tensile strength. Thanks to the silicone-free release coat, a very good pintability with all types of ink systems is secured (externally tested).

The well-performing natural rubber adhesive system provides strong adhesion and a good initial tack on a wide variety of carton qualities. tesa® 60408 is the perfect solution for light- and medium-weight packaging applications (max. 20 kg) where a premium performance is required.

Sustainable Aspects:

The paper backing is made with paper from well-managed forests and other controlled sources
92% bio-based carbon content in total product (certified by DIN CERTCO)
Highest bio-based carbon content rating from DIN CERTCO
Recycling-friendly according to INGEDE method 12 (78/100)
Solvent-free production process

Product Features:

Strong & robust backing material
Very good adhesive performance
Can be torn by hand
Printable with all types of inks

Application Fields:

Ideal for the sealing of cardboard boxes up to 20 kg
Suitable for manual and automatic applications
Printable with all types of ink systems

Product Construction:

Backing material Paper
Total sustainable product content excl. liners Total bio‑based carbon content excl. liners (acc. ASTM D6866) 92 %
Total thickness 125 µm
Type of adhesive natural rubber

Adhesion to Values:

Adhesion to Steel 2.8 N/cm

Properties:

Elongation at break 8 %
Tensile strength 60 N/cm
Adhesive strength Standard adhesion
Automatic application yes
Hand tearability yes
Humidity resistance medium
Low noise unwinding no
Solvent free yes
Suitable surfaces Cardboard
Tear resistance no
Printability very good