Labelstock specialist VPF presents certified laminates for waste paper recycling

With the aim of further improvement of the recycling rate of waste paper, the VPF GmbH & Co.KG self-adhesive material experts have successfully had two self-adhesive laminates certified for recyclability. 

The Paper Technology Foundation (PTS) has certified the two VPF adhesive materials 12324 (laser/inkjet paper 65g) and VPF1353951 (recycled paper 100% 80g) in combination with the new dispersion acrylic adhesive 551 as not being a hindrance to the recycling process of waste paper. As a result, the complete adhesive composite has been certified as recyclable. In detail, this signifies that the adhesive can be cleanly separated from the face material in the recycling process and consequently has no negative influence on the quality of the obtained waste paper recyclate. 

The label, when used on dispatch boxes or folding cartons, for example, can be disposed of in the normal waste paper without having to be removed from the carton beforehand. The VPF adhesive 551 also convinces with strong adhesive forces at a high shear strength of >150h according to FTM8 and a good processability. Both labelstocks are available immediately from VPF with the required liner (siliconised recycled liners are also optionally available). The minimum order quantity is 1. 000 m².