24-06-13
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HERMA self-adhesive materials: Good for blood
• The HERMA adhesive 63Z, which is used in the pharmaceutical segment, has been certified by ISEGA for the direct labelling of blood bags.
• The especially strong adhesive force and the great suppleness of the finished labels are already giving rise to substantial demand from a broad array of applications in the pharmaceutical industry.
The benefits of exceptional adhesive force, excellent tack on flexible surfaces and low migration provided by the HERMA adhesive 63Z, which was developed specifically for the pharmaceutical industry, can now be exploited for blood bag labels as well. The adhesive has been tested by the German institute ISEGA and certified not only for direct contact with dry, moist and fatty foodstuffs, but also for the primary labelling of blood bags. "In view of the adhesive's advantages, various label printers asked us to seek this approval. We are delighted with the positive outcome," explains HERMA managing director Dr. Thomas Baumgärtner. The self-adhesive material for the pharmaceutical sector consists of HERMApharm G 132 label paper and the proven adhesive 63Z. Thanks to the paper's slightly glossy surface, a good image is produced by all the conventional printing methods. "The HERMApharm G 132 paper is thus suitable not only for labels that are intended solely to impart information, but also for product labels," remarks Dr. Baumgärtner. Producing labels for blood bags is an interesting proposition, given the steady rise in the number of blood donators. A 2010 Eurobarometer survey indicates that 37 per cent of Europeans have given blood. It is an increase of 6 percentage points since the last survey was conducted in 2002 in EU-15. Experts expect the demand for donated blood to continue rising in future. In most cases, it is stored, transported and consumed in blood bags.
Outstanding adhesion even with small diameters
The benefits of the especially supple self-adhesive material comes to the fore not only when applied to blood and other bags, but also when exposed to the high restoring forces associated with small-diameter items, such as blood collection tubes, test tubes, syringes and vials. "With the combination of HERMApharm G 132 and the 63Z adhesive, overlapped labelling is no longer essential," comments Dr. Baumgärtner. "Apart from enhancing safety in connection with these highly sensitive products, the labels also contribute to material savings and improve the items' appearance." All the constituents comply with the BfR XIV and FDA 21 CFR 175.105 (adhesives) recommendations and EU Directive 2003/53/EC. The HERMApharm G 132 label paper is also environment-friendly; none of its constituents contains APEOs.
• The especially strong adhesive force and the great suppleness of the finished labels are already giving rise to substantial demand from a broad array of applications in the pharmaceutical industry.
The benefits of exceptional adhesive force, excellent tack on flexible surfaces and low migration provided by the HERMA adhesive 63Z, which was developed specifically for the pharmaceutical industry, can now be exploited for blood bag labels as well. The adhesive has been tested by the German institute ISEGA and certified not only for direct contact with dry, moist and fatty foodstuffs, but also for the primary labelling of blood bags. "In view of the adhesive's advantages, various label printers asked us to seek this approval. We are delighted with the positive outcome," explains HERMA managing director Dr. Thomas Baumgärtner. The self-adhesive material for the pharmaceutical sector consists of HERMApharm G 132 label paper and the proven adhesive 63Z. Thanks to the paper's slightly glossy surface, a good image is produced by all the conventional printing methods. "The HERMApharm G 132 paper is thus suitable not only for labels that are intended solely to impart information, but also for product labels," remarks Dr. Baumgärtner. Producing labels for blood bags is an interesting proposition, given the steady rise in the number of blood donators. A 2010 Eurobarometer survey indicates that 37 per cent of Europeans have given blood. It is an increase of 6 percentage points since the last survey was conducted in 2002 in EU-15. Experts expect the demand for donated blood to continue rising in future. In most cases, it is stored, transported and consumed in blood bags.
Outstanding adhesion even with small diameters
The benefits of the especially supple self-adhesive material comes to the fore not only when applied to blood and other bags, but also when exposed to the high restoring forces associated with small-diameter items, such as blood collection tubes, test tubes, syringes and vials. "With the combination of HERMApharm G 132 and the 63Z adhesive, overlapped labelling is no longer essential," comments Dr. Baumgärtner. "Apart from enhancing safety in connection with these highly sensitive products, the labels also contribute to material savings and improve the items' appearance." All the constituents comply with the BfR XIV and FDA 21 CFR 175.105 (adhesives) recommendations and EU Directive 2003/53/EC. The HERMApharm G 132 label paper is also environment-friendly; none of its constituents contains APEOs.