FLEXcon Company, Inc., an adhesive coating and laminating manufacturer, expands its FLEXcon® optiFLEX® ecoFOCUS™ line to include conformable polyethylene labeling solutions that enable recyclability of HDPE containers.
These white and clear conformable products utilize FLEXcon’s V-127RE adhesive to ensure excellent performance and maximize recyclability of HDPE containers into rHDPE. In addition, the TRACrite™ 1.2 mil polyester release liner contains up to 60% post-industrial recycled content, minimizing the carbon footprint further. Applications include food and beverage, health and beauty, and household chemical labeling.
V-127RE Adhesive Adheres well to HDPE Containers
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Using a PE film on an HDPE container means you are pairing like polymers - a benefit over using BOPP films on HDPE containers,” said Melissa David, product manager, packaging, at FLEXcon. “
This better facilitates container recyclability, helping brands and CPG companies achieve their sustainability goals.”
The films offer superior conformability to BOPP products, making them suitable for rigid, semi-squeeze and full-squeeze HDPE containers without concerns about darting of labels during consumer use. They are cross-platform printable, supporting flexography, rotary letterpress, rotary screen, narrow-format UV inkjet, and HP Indigo.
The V-127RE adhesive adheres well to HDPE containers, offering a minimum application temperature of 35°F/1.7°C, and is compliant with FDA 175.105 for indirect food contact. In undecorated form, both products meet or exceed the Association of Plastic Recycler’s HDPE-CG-01, Critical Guidance Protocol for HDPE colored or natural bottles with resin additives, barriers, layers, or closures.
Wide web rolls are available from Quick-Ship inventory in 76” masters. Custom width rolls are available from FLEXcon’s FLEXchoice™ program where customers can order the sizes and quantities they need without having to purchase a full master.
Source: Flexcon