Bostik recently announced the launch of an all-temperature, wash-off label adhesive. The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) formally recognizes Flexcryl™ ClearCycle 1000 adhesive with all-temperature, wash-off technology as meeting or exceeding the most strict Critical Guidance Criteria for its compatibility with PET bottle label recycling and its benefit to recycling streams.
The Flexcryl product family is comprised of emulsion acrylic adhesives typically used in label applications. As part of that family, ClearCycle 1000 adhesive is derived from a water-based, acrylic technology to help converters address key unmet needs for PET bottle label applications, which is a fast-growing bottle material preference due to its ability to increase design options and support sustainability initiatives. With ClearCycle 1000 adhesive, converters can now use wash-off labels for cold-fill or freezer grade applications that require adhesion at 40 °F/4.4 °C or lower.
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