Adhesive compound
The term adhesive compound refers to a product that consists of at least two layers and where at least 1 layer can be removed again. A distinction is made here between the top layer, including the adhesive applied to the reverse side, and the release paper, the so-called release liner. Further distinctions are also made in the classification of the top layer between thermo and non-thermo and the choice of adhesive types.
Non-thermo adhesive compounds, consisting for example of polyolefins such as polypropylene (PP) or polyethylene (PE), coated and partially glossy chromo paper or simpler vellum paper, are used here. These adhesive compounds, in addition to the thermal adhesive compounds already mentioned, are becoming increasingly popular, for example, in the logistics sector. If special requirements are placed on the label, such as increased resistance to environmental influences such as UV radiation, heat, moisture or mechanical resistance such as scratch or tear resistance, these non-thermal adhesive compounds are often used.
Adhesive
A further, essential factor in the correct selection of the label adhesive compound is found in the consideration of the adhesive to be used. The adhesives we use as standard are so-called hot melts, which owe their name to their processing state. They must be heated to over 150 °C so that their viscosity is low enough for production. Only in this way are they suitable for application to the reverse side of the substrate used, the so-called top layer.
Adhesives in label applications are generally divided into permanent adhesives and removable adhesives. In the case of permanent adhesives, there is also a further subdivision into the main areas of application:
- "Refrigerated area" (GPP = General Purpose Permanent)
- Deep-freeze application (TK)
However, hot melts can also be used for applications in the elevated temperature range, such as pasteurization. For this reason, we also provide some adhesive data with our products, such as the minimum labeling temperature, the application or service temperature, or the initial adhesion ("Loop Tack"), tested on certain surfaces. The success of your product with our adhesives always depends on the right adaptation to your individual requirements.
Application examples
Labels for food industry
Labels for deep freeze area
Labels for logistics
Labels for personal care
Decorative labels
Pasteure labels
BluFilm Thermo TC Super 50 R
- Thermo Top PP-Folie Super R mit rückseitiger Barriere
- Hotmelt Permanent
- Silikonpapier
| Physical properties | Value | Unit | Norm |
| Basis weight | 163 ± 14 | g/m² | ISO 536 |
| Thickness | 165 ± 14 | µm | ISO 534 | Typical applications | Etiketten aller Art, Lebensmittelverpackung |
Das Produkt wurde ohne Verwendung von Bisphenolen hergestellt.
| Physikalische Eigenschaften | Wert | Einheit | Norm |
| Flächengewicht | 85 ± 10 | g/m² | ISO 536 |
| Dicke | 105 ± 10 | µm | ISO 534 |
| Glätte (Bekk) | ≥ 1500 | s | ISO 5627 |
| Weiße (D65) | ≥ 85 | % | ISO 2470-2 |
| Steifigkeit (Clark) längs | 40 ± 10 | mNm | TAPPI T451 |
| Steifigkeit (Clark) quer | 60 ± 10 | mNm | TAPPI T451 |
| Physical properties | Value | Unit | Norm |
| minimale Etikettiertemperatur | 0 | °C | - |
| Einsatztemperatur | -20 bis 60 | °C | - |
| 180°-Schälfestigkeit nach 20 min. auf Stahl* | 13 ± 1 | N/zoll | FTM 1 |
| Loop-Tack auf Glas* | 28 ± 1 | N/zoll | FTM 9 |
*) Haftklebereigenschaften bei 25 g/m² - Beschichtung auf 23 µ - Polyesterfilm
| Physical properties | Value | Unit | Norm |
| Basis weight | 60 ± 4 | g/m² | ISO 536 |
| Thickness | 52 ± 5 | µm | ISO 534 |
The components used are approved according to the following regulations, among others: ISEGA: The adhesive may be in direct contact with dry and moist, non-greasy foodstuffs.
The product data listed represent average values and describe the current quality status. They do not constitute an assurance of specific properties for a specific application. Before using the product, we therefore recommend that suitable pressure and application tests be carried out.
Thermo products should be stored at a constant temperature of 23 ± 5 °C and a relative humidity of 50 ± 10 %. Exposure to strong sunlight or light and to chemicals must be avoided at all costs.
If these storage and handling conditions are complied with, we guarantee a shelf life of 12 months from the date of delivery for the typeface or Thermo writability.
BluFilm Thermo TC Super 738 R
- Thermo Top PP-Folie Super R mit rückseitiger Barriere
- Hotmelt Tiefkühl
- Silikonpapier
| Physical properties | Value | Unit | Norm |
| Basis weight | 163 ± 14 | g/m² | ISO 536 |
| Thickness | 165 ± 14 | µm | ISO 534 | Typical applications | Etiketten aller Art, Lebensmittelverpackung |
Das Produkt wurde ohne Verwendung von Bisphenolen hergestellt.
| Physical properties | Value | Unit | Norm |
| Basis weight | 85 ± 10 | g/m² | ISO 536 |
| Thickness | 105 ± 10 | µm | ISO 534 |
| Glätte (Bekk) | ≥ 1500 | s | ISO 5627 |
| Weiße (D65) | ≥ 85 | % | ISO 2470-2 |
| Steifigkeit (Clark) längs | 40 ± 10 | mNm | TAPPI T451 |
| Steifigkeit (Clark) quer | 60 ± 10 | mNm | TAPPI T451 |
| Physical properties | Value | Unit | Norm |
| minimale Etikettiertemperatur | -20 | °C | - |
| Einsatztemperatur | -40 bis 60 | °C | - |
| 180°-Schälfestigkeit nach 20 min. auf Stahl* | 20 ± 1 | N/zoll | FTM 1 |
| Loop-Tack auf Glas* | 25 ± 1 | N/zoll | FTM 9 |
*) Haftklebereigenschaften bei 25 g/m² - Beschichtung auf 23 µ - Polyesterfilm
| Physical properties | Value | Unit | Norm | Basis weight | 60 ± 4 | g/m² | ISO 536 |
| Thickness | 52 ± 5 | µm | ISO 534 |
The components used are approved according to the following regulations, among others: ISEGA: The adhesive may be in direct contact with dry and moist, non-greasy foodstuffs.
The product data listed represent average values and describe the current quality status. They do not constitute an assurance of specific properties for a specific application. Before using the product, we therefore recommend that suitable pressure and application tests be carried out.
Thermo products should be stored at a constant temperature of 23 ± 5 °C and a relative humidity of 50 ± 10 %. Exposure to strong sunlight or light and to chemicals must be avoided at all costs.
If these storage and handling conditions are complied with, we guarantee a shelf life of 12 months from the date of delivery for the typeface or Thermo writability.
BluFilm 80 Poly 50
- PE-Folie 60 g, beschichtet
- Hotmelt Permanent
- Silikonpapier
| Physical properties | Value | Unit | Norm |
| Basis weight | 138 ± 12 | g/m² | ISO 536 |
| Thickness | 153 ± 12 | µm | ISO 534 |
| Physical properties | Value | Unit | Norm |
| Basis weight | 60 | g/m² | ISO 536 |
| Thickness | 85 | µm | DIN 53370 |
| Weiße | 90 | % | ISO 2470 |
| Opacity | 90 | % | DIN 53146 |
| Reißlänge MD / CD | 36 / 34 | N/mm² | ISO 527-3 |
| Weiterreißfestigkeit MD / CD | 55 / 70 | N/mm | ASTM D1004-66 |
| Physical properties | Value | Unit | Norm |
| minimale Etikettiertemperatur | 0 | °C | - |
| Einsatztemperatur | -20 bis 60 | °C | - |
| 180°-Schälfestigkeit nach 20 min. auf Stahl* | 13 ± 1 | N/zoll | FTM 1 |
| Loop-Tack auf Glas* | 28 ± 1 | N/zoll | FTM 9 |
*) Haftklebereigenschaften bei 25 g/m² - Beschichtung auf 23 µ - Polyesterfilm
| Physical properties | Value | Unit | Norm |
| Basis weight | 60 ± 4 | g/m² | ISO 536 |
| Thickness | 52 ± 5 | µm | ISO 534 |
The components used are approved according to the following regulations, among others: ISEGA: The adhesive may be in direct contact with dry and moist, non-greasy foodstuffs.
The product data listed represent average values and describe the current quality status. They do not constitute an assurance of specific properties for a specific application. Before using the product, we therefore recommend that suitable pressure and application tests be carried out.
Thermo products should be stored at a constant temperature of 23 ± 5 °C and a relative humidity of 50 ± 10 %. Exposure to strong sunlight or light and to chemicals must be avoided at all costs.
If these storage and handling conditions are complied with, we guarantee a shelf life of 12 months from the date of delivery for the typeface or Thermo writability.
BluPrint D 50 - opak
- Holzfrei Schreib weiß, rückseitig schwarz-grau
- Hotmelt Permanent
- Silikonpapier
| Physical properties | Value | Unit | Norm |
| Basis weight | 151 ± 12 | g/m² | ISO 536 |
| Thickness | 135 ± 12 | µm | ISO 534 |
| Physical properties | Value | Unit | Norm |
| Basis weight | 73 ± 4 | g/m² | ISO 536 |
| Thickness | 72 ± 5 | µm | ISO 534 |
| Glätte OS (Bekk) | ≥ 300 | s | ISO 5627 |
| Bruchlast längs | 6,5 ± 1,0 | kN/m | ISO 1924/2 |
| Bruchlast quer | 3,0 ± 0,5 | kN/m | ISO 1924/2 |
| Weiterreißfestigkeit längs | 460 ± 60 | mN | ISO 1974 |
| Weiterreißfestigkeit quer | 480 ± 60 | mN | ISO 1974 |
| Weiße R 457 | 104 ± 1,5 | % | DIN 53145 |
| Physical properties | Value | Unit | Norm |
| minimale Etikettiertemperatur | 0 | °C | - |
| Einsatztemperatur | -20 bis 60 | °C | - |
| 180°-Schälfestigkeit nach 20 min. auf Stahl* | 13 ± 1 | N/zoll | FTM 1 |
| Loop-Tack auf Glas* | 28 ± 1 | N/zoll | FTM 9 |
*) Haftklebereigenschaften bei 25 g/m² - Beschichtung auf 23 µ - Polyesterfilm
| Physical properties | Value | Unit | Norm |
| Basis weight | 60 ± 4 | g/m² | ISO 536 |
| Thickness | 52 ± 5 | µm | ISO 534 |
The components used are approved according to the following regulations, among others: ISEGA: The adhesive may be in direct contact with dry and moist, non-greasy foodstuffs.
The product data listed represent average values and describe the current quality status. They do not constitute an assurance of specific properties for a specific application. Before using the product, we therefore recommend that suitable pressure and application tests be carried out.
Thermo products should be stored at a constant temperature of 23 ± 5 °C and a relative humidity of 50 ± 10 %. Exposure to strong sunlight or light and to chemicals must be avoided at all costs.
If these storage and handling conditions are complied with, we guarantee a shelf life of 12 months from the date of delivery for the typeface or Thermo writability.
BluPrint 50 - Fluor Red
- Holzfrei, gestrichen, farbig
- Hotmelt Permanent
- Silikonpapier
| Physical properties | Value | Unit | Norm |
| Basis weight | 156 ± 12 | g/m² | ISO 536 |
| Thickness | 133 ± 12 | µm | ISO 534 |
| Physical properties | Value | Unit | Norm |
| Basis weight | 78 ± 4 | g/m² | ISO 536 |
| Thickness | 73 ± 4 | µm | ISO 534 |
| Glätte (Bekk) | ≥ 80 | s | ISO 5627 |
| Bruchlast längs | 95 ± 20 | N/15mm | ISO 1924/2 |
| Bruchlast quer | 45 ± 10 | N/15mm | ISO 1924/2 |
| Lichtechtheit (Wollskala) | 2 - 3 | - | DIN 54004 |
| Opacity | 89 ± 6 | % | ISO 2471 |
| Physical properties | Value | Unit | Norm |
| minimale Etikettiertemperatur | 0 | °C | - |
| Einsatztemperatur | -20 bis 60 | °C | - |
| 180°-Schälfestigkeit nach 20 min. auf Stahl* | 13 ± 1 | N/zoll | FTM 1 |
| Loop-Tack auf Glas* | 28 ± 1 | N/zoll | FTM 9 |
*) Haftklebereigenschaften bei 25 g/m² - Beschichtung auf 23 µ - Polyesterfilm
| Physical properties | Value | Unit | Norm |
| Basis weight | 60 ± 4 | g/m² | ISO 536 |
| Thickness | 52 ± 5 | µm | ISO 534 |
The components used are approved according to the following regulations, among others: ISEGA: The adhesive may be in direct contact with dry and moist, non-greasy foodstuffs.
The product data listed represent average values and describe the current quality status. They do not constitute an assurance of specific properties for a specific application. Before using the product, we therefore recommend that suitable pressure and application tests be carried out.
Thermo products should be stored at a constant temperature of 23 ± 5 °C and a relative humidity of 50 ± 10 %. Exposure to strong sunlight or light and to chemicals must be avoided at all costs.
If these storage and handling conditions are complied with, we guarantee a shelf life of 12 months from the date of delivery for the typeface or Thermo writability.
BluCoat M 50 - 30g
- Holzfrei weiß, einseitig hochglänzend gestrichen
- Hotmelt Permanent
- Silikonpapier
| Physical properties | Value | Unit | Norm |
| Basis weight | 170 ± 14 | g/m² | ISO 536 |
| Thickness | 142 ± 14 | µm | ISO 534 |
| Physical properties | Value | Unit | Norm |
| Basis weight | 80 ± 5 | g/m² | ISO 536 |
| Thickness | 73 ± 5 | µm | ISO 534 |
| Bruchlast längs | ≥ 6,0 | kN/m | ISO 1924 |
| Weiterreißfestigkeit quer | ≥ 450 | mN | ISO 1974 |
| Weiße Oberseite | > 95 | % | DIN 53145-2 |
| Opacity | > 87 | % | ISO 2471 |
| Physical properties | Value | Unit | Norm |
| minimale Etikettiertemperatur | 0 | °C | - |
| Einsatztemperatur | -20 bis 60 | °C | - |
| 180°-Schälfestigkeit nach 20 min. auf Stahl*) | 13 ± 1 | N/zoll | FTM 1 |
| Loop-Tack auf Glas*) | 28 ± 1 | N/zoll | FTM 9 |
*) Haftklebereigenschaften bei 25 g/m² - Beschichtung auf 23 µ - Polyesterfilm
| Physical properties | Value | Unit | Norm |
| Basis weight | 60 ± 4 | g/m² | ISO 536 |
| Thickness | 52 ± 5 | µm | ISO 534 |
The components used are approved according to the following regulations, among others: ISEGA: The adhesive may be in direct contact with dry and moist, non-greasy foodstuffs.
The product data listed represent average values and describe the current quality status. They do not constitute an assurance of specific properties for a specific application. Before using the product, we therefore recommend that suitable pressure and application tests be carried out.
Thermo products should be stored at a constant temperature of 23 ± 5 °C and a relative humidity of 50 ± 10 %. Exposure to strong sunlight or light and to chemicals must be avoided at all costs.
If these storage and handling conditions are complied with, we guarantee a shelf life of 12 months from the date of delivery for the typeface or Thermo writability.
Inquiry form for adhesive compound
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Timo Derichs