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HERMA is one of the most innovative companies worldwide
regarding the development of adhesives. With regard to multi-
layer technology, we are the industry pioneer. Conventional
adhesives thus become problem solvers, making the use of
special adhesives unnecessary in many cases.

State-of-the-art coating facilities allow us to apply standard

adhesives with an unparalleled smoothness. This results in
considerably better safety in label applications.

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 Adhesives

HERMA Self-adhesive Material Overview adhesive by adhesive strength

Reliable partner, reliable quality Adhesion strength Adhesive reference Page

Removable adhesives
Label material
Removable 42E, 42Lpp, 42N, 42Rpp, 42Upp, 42X 4–5
HERMA offer a broad range of standard
papers and films are available for all
conventional or digital label printing Permanent adhesives
processes. Suitable for individual
requirements and special applications. Semipermanent (reclosure) 52A, 52C 6–8

Adhesives Biodegradable 62N 9

You’ll find the right adhesive for every

material: dispersion adhesives, rubber- Wash-off 62P, 62Rpw 10 – 11

based hot-melt adhesives or UV-cured

acrylate hot-melt adhesives. From Deep-freeze 62K, 92K 12 – 13
permanent and semi-permanent
adhesives to residue-free adhesives. All 62A, 62C, 62D, 62Dpc, 62Dpo, 62Dps, 62F, 62Gpo, 62Gpt,
Standard permanent 14 – 21
adhesives are solvent-free. Moreover, 62L, 62W, 62Xpc, 92C
almost all of our standard adhesives
are ISEGA-certified for direct contact Strong permanent 62B, 62Z, 63B, 63Gpt, 63Mps, 63Vst, 63Z 22 – 27
with foodstuffs.
Extremely permanent 63S, 64B, 64Z, 65B, 65Tpc, 95T 28 – 35

Release liner Application matrix 36 – 39

HERMA Glassine and Kraft Papers offer the ideal
properties for processing on all typical flat bed and Migration-safe 40 – 41
rotary die cutting machines. They can be used for
labelling machines with optical or mechanical scanning. Seawaterresistant 42 – 43

Guaranteed quality
We can provide ISO certification for the reliability of our
persistent technological development.

HERMA - consistent quality, TÜV certified:

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 Removable

Product list – removable adhesives Removable adhesives

Adhesive
Description
Tack Final Min. applicat. Temperature Labels with the removable adhesives come off with ease, and they leave no residue.
reference adhesion temperature range

Fields of application removable adhesives

42E Adhesive 42E shows good tack and adhesion in combination with soft
and clean removability from a wide variety of substrates. Especially on - 40 °C to
Acrylic-based plastic surfaces like PP, PET, ABS 42E can be removed easily. 42E is also + 60 °C Application Example 42Upp 42E 42N
adhesive suitable for different cardboards and non-coated glass. very-low (for short
ISEGA certification The adhesive allows label application at a wide temperature range
medium
(removable)
- 20 °C
periods up to
200 °C –
LD-PE Packaging films ••• •• •
for fatty foodstuffs
without limitation
and it retains its removable properties even at low temperatures. 42E
features excellent resistance to light, heat and ageing.
hot fusing) HD-PE Bottles for example cleaning agants •••• •• ••
PP Cups for foodstuff, Children seats, helmets •••• •• ••
42Lpp The adhesive 42Lpp shows an excellent removability on a wide variety PET Plastic bottles, films /• • •• ••
of surfaces. It is used where a very good removability of the label with
Acrylic-based
adhesive
good initial adhesion is required. 42Lpp is particularly characterized by
its universality and a very low increase in adhesion, even with longer
Polyester 2 Powder coating •• •• •
ISEGA certification
application times or under temperature stress. - 30 °C to
+ 100 °C
ABS Bumper, housing electrical industry / housewares •• •
for fatty foodstuffs
Correction factor 4
Less suitable for use on rough or strongly curved surfaces. medium
low
(removable)
0 °C
(for short
periods up to
EP Corrosion protection, composite fibre components • • •
42Lpp has very good resistance to light, heat and ageing. 200 °C –
hot fusing)
MF (melamine) Decorative paper, laminate, furniture ••• •• •
Label material, label shape, application conditions and adhesive
duration have an influence on the peel-off profile. Therefore the
Phenolic resin Paper based laminate, PC boards ••• • •
functionality of the printed label should always be thoroughly tested PS (polystyrene) Foodstuff packaging, switch /• •
under all conditions of use.
PMMA (polymethylmethacrylat) Plastic glass, reflector, light conductor •• ••
42N Adhesive 42N is suitable for applications requiring medium tack
combined with good removability. It is particularly suited for labelling - 40 °C to
Hart-PVC Screen frames, profiles, water tubes ••
••• /•
Acrylic-based surfaces like cardboard, PE-Films and steel. + 60 °C
adhesive A4-Sheets Copy paper
low (for short
medium - 25 °C
ISEGA certification
Removability may be impaired if applied on certain surface coated
materials. Adhesive 42N features excellent resistance to light, heat and
(removable) periods up to
200 °C –
Newspaper •••
••• •• ••
for fatty foodstuffs
ageing. hot fusing) Cardboard (slightly rough)
without limitation

Coated cardboard ••• •• •

42Rpp Adhesive 42Rpp offers good tack combined with excellent

Acrylic-based
removability from most surfaces, even after long-term labelling. - 30 °C to
Packaging cardboard boxes •••• ••• ••
adhesive Thanks to its well-balanced adhesive characteristics this removable
adhesive is pe rfectly suited for a wide variety of applications. However, medium
low
0 °C
+ 60 °C
(for short
Float glass • • •* •• •
ISEGA certification
for fatty foodstuffs
the low adhesion of 42Rpp is likely to be insufficient for applications on
curved surfaces.
(removable) periods up to
200 °C –
Window glass ••• * • /•
Correction factor 4
The adhesive is resistant to light, heat and ageing.
hot fusing)
Aluminium ••• • •
Stainless steel •••
42Upp
Acrylic-based
Adhesive 42Upp is a microsphere based adhesive. Suitable for
applications requiring medium tack combined with excellent
Zinc ••
adhesive
removability. It is particularly suited for labelling smooth objects like
books, glass or metals. - 20 °C to
Copper ••
However, adhesion of 42Upp is suboptimal on rough or extremelyely
medium
low
0 °C
+ 50 °C
(for short
Chrome ••
curved surfaces. Adhesive 42Upp is unplasticized and features good
resistance to light, temperature and ageing.
(removable) periods up to
200 °C –
Polyurethane (soft) Imitation leather ••
hot fusing) Soft-PVC Protective covers /• /• /
Face material, shape of the label, service conditions and contact time
may have an impact on removability profile. Tests of the printed label * films as face material 42C
under actual application conditions are strongly recommended.
Scale: •••• very easy to remove
42X Adhesive 42X is used where good release of the label at high initial (Adhesion can be to low under mechanical load)
Acrylic-based
adhesion is required. The low final tack of the adhesive provides good •••
very easy to remove
••
release on a variety of surfaces.
adhesive - 40 °C to easy to remove

ISEGA certification
The combination of resistance to various media, low final tack and
high cohesion predestines the 42X pressure sensitive adhesive for low
+ 60 °C
(for short
• removable without residue
for fatty foodstuffs medium - 5 °C you can‘t remove without destroying the label
Correction factor 2
resealable labels. Multiple opening and reclosing works very well on all (removable) periods up to
common plastic surfaces. 200 °C – removable with residue
hot fusing)
42X shows good resistance to water, oils and other liquids.
Furthermore, the adhesive has a particularly good resistance to light,
moisture and ageing.

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 Reclosure

Product list – Semi-permanent (reclosure) Fields of application – Semi-permanent

adhesives (reclosure) adhesive
Adhesive Tack Final Min. applicat. Temperature
Description
reference adhesion temperature range The selection of the right pressure-sensitive adhesive for a re-closable seal always depends on the surface
the adhesive is to be used on and its condition. A differentiation is made between three categories:
52A Adhesive 52A shows semi-permanent adhesive characteristics.
- 30 °C to
Acrylic-based It is repositionable on most surfaces shortly after labelling, but will + 80 °C
adhesive become permanent on certain surfaces, especially on cardboard. medium medium 0 °C (for short
52A is highly water-resistant and is particularly resistant to light, heat periods up to Re-closeable on seals with
ISEGA certification and ageing.
for fatty foodstuffs 200 °C)
without limitation restoring force

52C Adhesive 52C shows with a good initial tack, a good repositionability on
various surfaces. On polar surfaces with a low roughness like glass, steel,
 In this category, labels are applied to flexible
Acrylic-based paper the 52C becomes permanent after longer periods of time. packaging that is generally rolled or folded
adhesive
In combination with filmic face materials a long-term removability with
- 30 °C to after the initial opening. The packaging
ISEGA-approval for + 120 °C
direct contact with
good adhesion on several synthetic surfaces remains. Therefore and medium
medium 0 °C (for short adjusts to the volume of the material in
based on the good resistance is 52C also usable for resealable labels in to high
blood bags periods up to the container. A classic example is muesli
wet wipes with a higher adhesion. 52C is very UV stable and can be used
200 °C)
as No-Label-Look-labels in multi-colour UV printing.
ISEGA certification packaging. The rolled or folded opening is
for fatty foodstuffs
without limitation
52C is highly water-resistant and is particularly resistant to light, heat, provided with a re-sealable label.
water and ageing.

The packaging generates an enormous

restoring force that must be counter-
acted by the label, and in particular by the
pressure-sensitive adhesive. At the same
time, the pressure-sensitive adhesive should
always be easy to remove from the packaging
without residue. When it is sealed again, it
must retain its adhesive properties.

Re-closable seal on packaging without

restoring force

 A typical application area is the re-sealable

label for paper tissue packaging. If the
packaging has no restoring force, then
soft peeling in particular is decisive.

The label should be easy to remove, without

any residue or noise. If the adhesion is too
high, residue will remain or the packaging will
be damaged. If the adhesion is too low, then
the label will simply drop off the packaging.

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 Compostable

Product list – compostable adhesive

Adhesive Tack Final Min. applicat. Temperature
Description
reference adhesion temperature range

62N The pressure-sensitive adhesive 62N has been specially developed

for use on compostable packaging films. Adhesion to these smooth,
Permanent rather polar surfaces is guaranteed right into the cooling area. A slight
Re-closable seal despite effect of adhesive, condensation on the packaging film is usually not a problem. The
compostable use on plastic surfaces (polyolefinic), rough or curved surfaces is not
moisture, ethereal oils or alcohol recommended.
ISEGA certification - 10 °C to
for fatty foodstuffs high high - 2 °C
Certification of recyclability + 50 °C
without limitation
Packaging for wet wipes are very critical. The pressure-sensitive adhesive 62N was tested for compostability
After the first opening, the area of the re- under industrial conditions (EN 13432) in combination with the face
materials 242 and 908 and was awarded the „Seedling“ logo. Certifica-
closable seal of the packaging is covered te listed under register no. 7H0114 of DIN CERTCO GmbH (valid until
September 30th 2025).
with moisture, ethereal oils or alcohol due
to the wet wipes being pulled out, and yet
the pressure-sensitive adhesive must still
maintain the required adhesive properties.

The pressure-sensitive adhesive may also

not cloud over with a white hue. The soft
peeling is a must here as well. The label Compostable label stock
should be easy to remove, without any
In cases where waste cannot be avoided, it should at least be recyclable or suitable for composting – as ex-
residue or noise. The adhesive property may
emplified by the label stock consisting of the material HERMAextracoat (grade 242) or
not change, even if the packaging is opened
HERMAtherm Bio (grade 908) and the special adhesive 62N.
multiple times.

It satisfies the benchmark for industrial compostability and, following certification according to EN 13432, is
Additional criteria are also taken into
allowed to bear the seedling logo. This paves the way for fully biodegradable packaging, including the applied
account. More detail can be found in the
labels, without any impairment of labelling efficiency.
table.

Material

Complete overview of re-closable pressure-sensitive HERMAextracoat (242) / 62N / 517

HERMAtherm Bio (908) / 62N / 517
compostable
DIN EN 13432

adhesives
The range of re-closable pressure-sensitive adhesives from HERMA is arranged in such a way that one can
find the right pressure-sensitive adhesive for every application. This allows packaging to stay clean and re-
closeable.
Adhesive Re-closable seal adhesive Re-closable seal adhesive Re-closable despite influence Direct food contact No whitening
for packaging with for packaging wihtout of moisture, oil and alcohol
restoring force restoring force

42C • • •
42N • •
52A • • • •
52C • • • •
62Xpc • •
*ISEGA certificate for direct contact with dry, moist and greasy sfood products.
42N, 52A and 52C without limitation. 62Xpc with correction factor 3

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 Wash-off

Product list – wash-off adhesive Wash-off adhesive promotes recycling

Adhesive
Description
Tack Final Min. applicat. Temperature Successively transforming used drinks bottles into new ones is no longer a vision,
reference adhesion temperature range
but has long since become a reality.
62Rpw The adhesive 62Rpw is developed for applications where the label has
to be removed in warm alkaline water. Good results are reached with 70 Used with PET bottles, as well as PET, PE and PP packaging, the special wash-off label adhesive 62Rpw
Permanent °C in 1 % alkaline water. 62Rpw was specially designed for PET bottles
adhesive, acrylic e.g. for beverages, detergents, cosmetics, personal care which can be
enables recycling operators to produce high-purity pellets that do not contain any detrimental residues – no
based, water
removable
recycled in industry-standard recycling facilities. When the bottle is remains of paper or film labels, and no residual adhesive.
introduced into the recycling process, the substrate is separated from
the label and can be recycled cleanly.
ISEGA certification Material
for fatty foodstuffs Certification of Recycling Compatibility - 20 °C to
Correction factor 3
high high - 10 °C HERMAcoat greaseproof (228) / 62Rpw / 523
+ 50 °C
The adhesive 62Rpw is certified by the institute cyclos-HTP to have HERMA PO transparent (846) / 62Rpw / 517
no negative effects on the recycling path for transparent PET bottles
according to the requirements and assessment catalogue*. This HERMA PP white extra tc (880) / 62Rpw / 517
certification is valid for the following combinations: HERMA PP transparent tc (885) / 62Rpw / 517
*Requirements and assessment catalogue of the institute cyclos- HERMA rPE PCR white (856) / 62Rpw / 517
HTP for EU-wide certification (state of 13.05.2019) / Scope of validity
according to nation states, see Chap. 1

62P The adhesive 62P is designed for applications where the label has to be
removed without residue. Good results can be reached from 35 °C.

Wash-off adhesive for return logistics

Permanent
adhesive, acrylic The washing time depends on the label material, the substrate on
based, water which the label is applied, the printing and the washing parameters as
- 20 °C to
removable water temperature, water pressure and the used washing additives. high high - 10 °C
+ 50 °C In logistics processes, typically in the production and distribution of food and plants, profitability depends on
ISEGA certification The adhesive shows good results on PE and PP reusable boxes and
for fatty foodstuffs buckets, which are also used at low temperatures. efficient internal material flows and flawless goods transportation and delivery. It is therefore essential that
without limitation
the ubiquitous load carriers – trays, crates, stacking boxes and the like – can be relabelled many times over.

Labels coated with the wash-off adhesive 62P, which can be removed without leaving any residues,
are key to both this type of re-use and the recycling of single-use containers.

Material
HERMAtherm D (919) / 62P / 515
HERMAtherm G BPA-frei (907) / 62P /515
HERMAextracoat (242) / 62P / 523

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 Deep-freeze
adhesives

Product list – deep-freeze adhesives Deep-freeze adhesive 62K

Adhesive
Description
Tack Final Min. applicat. Temperature Acrylic-based emulsion adhesive
reference adhesion temperature range

62K Adhesive 62K is specially developed for deep-freeze application.

Acrylic-based - 60 °C to Applications Processing

Tack is very high on critical substrates like PE-films even at very low
adhesives + 60 °C
temperatures.
high medium -25 °C (for short
ISEGA certification periods up to • Minimum application temperature: -25°C • Very good processing properties
62K delivers an outstanding tack even on surfaces slightly covered by
200 °C)
for fatty foodstuffs
Correction factor 2
moisture or ice. At room temperature tack is extremely high on most • Service temperature: -60°C to +60°C • Significant advantages over hotmelt-adhesives
surfaces.
• Labelling in refrigerated warehouse • No adhesive bleeding, no fouling of the die-cutting
• Product labelling of deep-freeze packaging tools.
92K Adhesive 92K is specially designed for deep-freeze applications.

Rubber based • Best-before dates in fridge-freezer

Extremely high tack on cold surfaces even in the presence of conden-
adhesive sation.
very
high
high -20 °C
- 40 °C to
+ 50 °C
• Labelling of film and cardboard surfaces Regulations concerning contact with food
Even at room temperature initial tack and final adhesion on PE, PO and • Good adhesion on moist surfaces
PP are very good. • ISEGA approval for direct contact with dry, moist
and fatty foodstuffs without limitation.
• All ingredients of adhesive 62K comply with
tack,
Excellent g recommendations BfR XIV or FDA 21 CFR 175.105
processin
excellent (Adhesives).

Deep-freeze logistic Frozen food

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 Standard
permanent

Product list – standard permanent adhesives Product list – standard permanent adhesives
Adhesive Tack Final Min. applicat. Temperature Adhesive Tack Final Min. applicat. Temperature
Description Description
reference adhesion temperature range reference adhesion temperature range

62A Adhesive 62A is a universally applicable permanent adhesive with

excellent adhesion properties on various surfaces. It features very high
62Dps Adhesive 62Dps is specially developed for thermal grades. It shows
good adhesion specially on packaging films, also at low temperatures.
Acrylic-based adhesion on both polar and nonpolar (PE) surfaces. Acrylic-based
adhesives - 30 °C to adhesives Due to the very high initial tack 62Dps is particularly well suited
for high-speed dispensing systems. Because of its multi-layer - 30 °C to
The adhesive is suitable for autoclave sterilisation, preferably in + 120 °C very
ISEGA-approval for combination with v ellum paper. The adhesive is highly water proof and (for short ISEGA certification construction 62Dps shows extremelyely low tendency for migration very high 0 °C + 60 °C
high very high - 5 °C high
direct contact with
particularly resistant to light, heat and ageing. periods up to
for fatty foodstuffs and is suitable for direct contact also with fatty foodstuff with limitation
blood bags Correction factor 3 (correction factor).
200 °C –
hot fusing) 62Dps is less suitable for curved surfaces. The adhesive has a good
ISEGA certification
for fatty foodstuffs
aging, heat and light resistance.
Correction factor 3

62F The adhesive 62F is used everywhere, where high transparency with
low tendency to creep is wished. The combination of a high tack and a
Acrylic-based
62C The adhesive 62C was specially developed for the use of clear-
on-clear applications. Special emphasis should be the extremely adhesives
high cohesion, which reduces the adhesive bleed, together with a very
good final adhesion characterises the 62F.
Permanent, trans- good resistance against whitening combined with a high level of - 30 °C to
parent acrylic based transparency. In combination with a filmic face material the products - 30 °C to ISEGA-approval for Further-more the UV-stability is extremelyely high and wetting on + 120 °C
adhesive container achieve a high-quality impression and is transparent to see + 80 °C direct contact with polar surfaces like glass and steel very good. In addition 62F features high very high 0 °C (for short
the contents. high high 0 °C (for short
blood bags an extremelyely good resistance against whitening. periods up to
periods up to 200 °C)
Therefore it is predestined for use as No-Label-Look-labels also in
Once applied the adhesive is insensitive against humidity, soaps and 95 °C) ISEGA certification
printing with UV inks.
oil and therefore suits especially well for product labelling in food, for fatty foodstuffs
beverage, hygiene and cosmetic industry. 62C features good resistance without limitation
The 62F has an excellent resistance to aging, heat, water and light.
to light, heat and aging.

62Gpo The adhesive 62Gpo is a coloured adhesive with very high opacity. By
62D Adhesive 62D is a universally applicable permanent adhesive. It has a
wide range of applications including high-quality industrial labels. Acrylic-based
the use of the innovative 2-layer-technology a very high tack even on
moist and very cold surfaces can be reached.
Acrylic-based adhesives
adhesives It is suited for labelling rough but not extremelyely curved surfaces 62Gpo suits particularly well for labelling of polar and non-polar
and is highly resistant to light, heat and ageing. - 30 °C to ISEGA certification surfaces such as plastic containers, packaging films and plastic bottles,
ISEGA-approval for + 80 °C for fatty foodstuffs
but also on cardboard and other packaging materials. Less suitable for very - 30 °C to
direct contact with high very high 0 °C (for short Correction factor 3 very high -10 °C
blood bags
strongly curved surfaces or tight radii. high + 50 °C
periods up to
200 °C)
Based on the very high opacity 62Gpo is typically to correct the
ISEGA certification information, to translate country-specific changes or to avoid read
for fatty foodstuffs errors e.g. for oversticking barcodes.
Correction factor 4
Once labelled the adhesive is highly waterproof.

62Dpc The adhesive 62Dpc is specially designed for A4 sheets, which are used

Acrylic-based
in laser printers and in copiers (in xerographic printing processes). 62Gpt The adhesive 62Gpt shows a very high tack even on cold surfaces down
to -10 °C. Due to the high initial tack even on moist surfaces 62Gpt is
- 30 °C to Acrylic-based
adhesives Thanks to the innovative multilayer (double-layer) technology it was particularly suited for labelling polar and nonpolar surfaces such as - 30 °C to
+ 80 °C adhesive
possible to increase the cohesion and thus significantly reduce the plastic containers, film wrappings and other packaging materials. + 80 °C
high very high 0 °C (for short
ISEGA certification adhesive bleed. An ideal feed through can be achieved as well as the very (for short
periods up to very high -10 °C
for fatty foodstuffs impurities caused by adhesive bleed can be avoided by the use of the ISEGA certification The 62Gpt suits especially well for fast running dispensers, in which high periods up to
Correction factor 4 200 °C) for fatty foodstuffs
62Dpc. the initial tack has to be built up extremelyely quickly as f.ex. when the 200 °C –
Correction factor 3
labels are blown on the substrate. hot fusing)
The 62Dpc has an excellent resistance to aging, heat and light.
Once labelled the adhesive is highly waterproof.
62Dpo The adhesive 62Dpo is a permanent coloured all-purpose adhesive
with very high opacity. Based on the wide range of applications it can be
Acrylic-based used in various logistic end uses. Also it can be used on slightly rough - 30 °C to
adhesives and not very curved surfaces. + 80 °C
(for short
high very high 0 °C
ISEGA certification Based on the very high opacity 62Dpo is typically to correct the infor- periods up to
for fatty foodstuffs mation, to translate country-specific changes or to avoid read errors 200 °C –
Correction factor 4 e.g. for oversticking barcodes. hot fusing)

62Dpo also has a very good aging, water and light resistance.

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 HERMAperfect

Product list – standard permanent adhesives HERMAperfect

Adhesive Tack Final Min. applicat. Temperature
Description
reference adhesion temperature range

62L The adhesive 62L is used everywhere, where high transparency with
low tendency to creep is wished. The combination of a high tack and a
From added layers to added value
Acrylic-based
adhesives
high cohesion, which reduces the adhesive bleed, together with a very
good final adhesion characterises the 62L.
Multi-layer coating technology
*ISEGA certification - 30 °C bis
The luminophores contained in the adhesive achieve a luminescence
+ 120 °C
for dry and non-fatty
foodstuffs
value of at least 7 on the Laetus scale. This enables the detection and
(for short
This technology involves the simultaneous When there is only one layer of adhesive, one must
position control of the labels with luminescence sensors. Furthermore high very high 0 °C
the UV-stability is extremely high and wetting on polar surfaces like
periods up to application of different dispersion adhesives in the choose between good adhesive properties and good
200 °C –
glass and steel very good.
hot fusing) coating process. Each adhesive has its own special processing properties.
In addition 62L features an extremely good resistance against white- properties.
ning. Therefore it is predestined for use as No-Label-Look-labels also
in printing with UV inks. When several adhesive coatings are applied at the
The 62L has an excellent resistance to aging, heat, water and light. Working in combination, they give the customer same time, one can have both.
added value. An important advantage of
62W The PSA 62W is designed specifically for glass bottle labeling.
Excellent ice-bucket-resistance combined with a very high adhesion HERMAperfect is that its adhesive properties are This technology gives HERMA the means to develop
Acrylic-based - 30 °C to
even at low temperatures has also been implemented as the excellent
adhesives processing for die-cutting-, printing- and labeling-processes.
+ 80 °C not dependent on its processing properties. and manufacture new and innovative products.
high high 0 °C (for short
ISEGA certification periods up to
Thus with 62W sophisticated label formats can be realized and can be
for fatty foodstuffs 95 °C)
applied at high speeds even at low temperatures.
Correction factor 3

62Xpc The adhesive 62Xpc is specially developed for filmic face material.
Through the use of 2-layer technology and ideally optimised layers, the
Acrylic-based conversion properties become excellent and the adhesion properties
adhesives are above average. - 30 °C to
+ 80 °C
ISEGA-approval for A good wettability combined with a high transparency of the adhesive very (for short
direct contact with
layer give a visually appealing result. very high -10 °C
high periods up to
blood bags
200 °C – Higher productivity:
Once applied the adhesive is insensitive against humidity, soaps and oil hot fusing)
ISEGA certification and therefore suits specially well for product labelling in hygiene and
for fatty foodstuffs
Correction factor 3
cosmetic industry. It features good resistance to light, heat and aging. Optimized processing and improved
adhesion properties!
92C Adhesive 92C is characterized by excellent adhesion to a great variety of
surfaces. Thanks to its aggressive adhesive characteristics the adhesive
Rubber based is perfect for polar, unpolar, slightly rough and curved surfaces. very - 25 °C to
adhesive very high -5 °C
high + 50 °C
The adhesive is perfectly suited for cold-storage applications with very
high tack on cold and humid surfaces, particularly films.

* Moreover, the adhesive layers may stand in direct contact with moist and fatty foodstuffs, as far as the ratio of the
contact surface of the label regarded to the total weight of the foodstuff does not exceed 1.5 dm²/kg (The certificate of
compliance is valid until January 29, 2022).

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Multi-layer adhesive
HERMAperfectCut (62Xpc)
Greatly enhanced processing properties and adhesion!
The innovative film adhesive 62Xpc not only
improves the processing properties of self-adhesive
films, it also provides better adhesion. Once applied,
the adhesive is resistant to moisture, soap and oil
thanks to the specially developed middle layer.
HERMAperfectTack (62Gpt)
Excellent initial tack at temperatures down to -10°C
The characteristics of the 62Gpt dispersion
adhesive make it suitable as a standard adhesive
for critical applications. It combines the adhesive
properties of a hot-melt adhesive (rubber-based)
with the advantages of a dispersion adhesive.
Advantages:
• Secure adhesion to moist surfaces
• Application temperature down to -10°C
• Service temperature from -30°C to 80°C
• Very high initial adhesion (tack), especially at low
temperatures
• Excellent for wrap-around labelling
• ISEGA certification for direct contact with food-
stuffs with fatty surfaces
• Excellent converting without adhesive bleeding
• Decreasing diversity of varieties
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This makes it especially suitable for labelling body
care products and cosmetics. The adhesive is also
ISEGA-certified for direct contact with foodstuffs
with fatty surfaces.
HERMAperfectCut (62Dpc)
Perfect for laser printers!
The 62Dpc adhesive represents another important
innovation.
The adhesive will not bleed out at the die-cut edges
because of the use of a unique specially developed
second adhesive layer.
HERMAperfectStick (62Dps)
Green light for direct contact with foodstuffstakt
We are constantly looking for new ways to
manufacture adhesives with no migration
properties.
The new 62Dps dispersion adhesive represents a big
step towards this goal.
HERMAperfect
Adhesion is unaffected. This makes it perfect for
laser printers, even when using sheets without a
protective edge.
The adhesive is also ISEGA-certified for direct
contact with foodstuffs with fatty surfaces.
The 62Dps has been tested and approved for
direct contact with foodstuffs by the ISEGA, an
independent international testing institute. The
adhesive layer can make direct contact with dry,
moist and fatty foods.
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HERMAperfectOpaque
If a label material needs to be completely opaque, then the label converter will usually have to make
compromises: Generally the selection of coloured label materials is very small or one has to use material
with coloured adhesive. However, due to the carbon particles, their properties tend to be different from
conventional adhesive – and they are certainly not suitable for direct contact with foodstuff. But now these
compromises are a thing of the past.
With HERMA‘s innovative multi-layer technology,
most label materials can now be provided very
flexibly in opaque form – without any effect on the
adhesion properties of the adhesive, but with the
greatest possible migration safety.
Advantages
• migration-safe due to novel colour pigments
• only the intermediate layer is dyed and
therefore has no effects on the adhesion
properties
• HERMAperfectOpaque can even safely handle
critical applications (cool/damp)
• Label materials and pressure-sensitive
adhesives can now be optimally and flexibly
used for the respective opaque application in
all kinds of ways
• For the first time, opaque thermo-eco-
adhesive material can also be produced
without a barrier coat
Pressure-sensitive adhesive Properties
HERMAperfectOpaque (62Dpo) - High opacity
- No bleeding out at the die-cut edges
- Ideally suited for copy-laser-adhesive bonds
HERMAperfectOpaque (62Gpo) - High opacity
- Extremely high initial adhesion (tack)
- For cool and moist surfaces (food products)
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Opaque la
Migration
bels,
-safe
The new HERMAperfectOpaque
pressure-senstivie adhesive range can cover even
critical applications that require, for example,
extremelyely high initial adhesion (tack) or that can
handle damp and / or cool substrate surfaces.
The opacity achieved with multi-layer technology
corresponds to the opacity that can be attained
with previous methods without having to carry
out extensive, labour-intensive adhesion and
processing tests.
This is accompanied by a very high degree of
flexibility, because it makes it possible to optimally
combine label materials and pressure-sensitive
adhesives for the respective opaque application in
all kinds of ways.
Certificate for direct Label materials
contact with food products
Films
P Coated papers
Copy-laser papers
P Coated papers
Thermal papers
HERMAperfect-
Opaque
No new adhesion and processing tests
required
The principle of dyeing the adhesive is not new. The dark-blue colour preserves the white
However, in conventional, single-layered pressure- in the labels
sensitive adhesives the common use of carbon
invariably changed its adhesive qualities.
The intermediate layer is coloured with a dark blue
colour. Tests in our development lab have shown
To date, it has been unthinkable that a pressure-
that it is not possible to continue to increase the
sensitive adhesive dyed in this way would receive a
opacity by increasing black density, but that the
certificate for direct contact with food products. With
whiteness of the material can actually be impaired
multi-layered technology, only the intermediate
by it.
layer is coloured with a pigment that is approved for
direct food contact.
In our own opinion, dark blue is the best choice
because it enhances the white. For example,
The adhesive layer that is in direct contact with the
opaque labels are often used to cover up misprints
application surface therefore remains unchanged.
and to adjust the localisation of imported or re-
Because only standard adhesives are used for
imported products. Since the range of products
this “effectively adhesive” layer, the proven
and packaging is quite extensive, the flexibility for
HERMAperfectOpaque can be used without a
the label printer is a highly significant advantage.
problem without having to use extensive, labour-
intensive adhesion and processing tests. This is
This applies both in hindsight to the usable label
accompanied by a very high degree of flexibility. This
materials as well as with regard to application
is what makes it possible to optimally combine label
security.
materials and pressure-sensitive adhesives the
respective opaque application in all kinds of ways.
Opaque Thermo-Eco Adhesive Materials
For the first time, HERMAperfectOpaque makes
it possible to produce opaque thermo-eco
adhesive materials without a barrier layer. In
contrast to the carbon that was previously used,
the new colour pigments have no influence on
the thermal reaction. Because it hadn‘t been
possible to colour thermo-eco papers previously,
we have developed a completely new product with
HERMAperfectOpaque.
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 Strong
permanent

Product list – strong permanent adhesives Product list – strong permanent adhesives
Adhesive Tack Final Min. applicat. Temperature Adhesive Tack Final Min. applicat. Temperature
Description Description
reference adhesion temperature range reference adhesion temperature range

62B 62B is a universally applicable adhesive with higher-than-average

properties. It offers excellent tack and outstanding peel adhesion on
63Z Adhesive 63Z covers a very wide range of applications. Thanks to its
aggressive adhesion properties it is suited for an extensive variety of
Acrylic-based both polar and nonpolar surfaces. Acrylic-based even critical surfaces such as cardboard and ampoules.
adhesive - 40 °C to adhesive - 30 °C to
The adhesive is suitable for autoclave sterilisation, preferably in + 150 °C Likewise it is suited for cold-storage applications on dry surfaces. The + 70 °C
ISEGA-approval for combination with vellum paper. (for short ISEGA-approval for adhesive is highly resistant to heat, light and ageing. very extremely (for short
direct contact with high very high 0 °C direct contact with 0 °C
periods up to high high periods up to
blood bags In combination with HERMA PE adhesive 62B complies with BS 5609 blood bags
200 °C – 200 °C –
Section Two (Resistance to Sea Water). It is particularly resistant to
hot fusing) hot fusing)
light, heat and ageing.
ISEGA certification ISEGA certification
for fatty foodstuffs for fatty foodstuffs
Correction factor 4 Correction factor 5

63B Thanks to its aggressive adhesive characteristics adhesive 63B

is particularly suitable for critical surfaces such as cardboard and
63Vst The PSA 63Vst is characterized by an extraordinary high tack. Even on
critical surfaces tack-level is very high. 63Vst is therefore ideal for cool,
Acrylic-based ampoules. In combination with PET it is the excellent solution for Acrylic-based moist and even slightly greasy surfaces.
adhesive applications in high temperatures. The adhesive is highly water- adhesives
resistant and is suitable for labelling cold and humid surfaces. It is Despite the excellent low temperature properties, it indicates very good
ISEGA-approval for extremelyely resistant to light, heat and ageing. ISEGA-approval for mandrel-hold and is therefore suitable for curved surfaces and irregular - 40 °C to
very
direct contact with
- 40 °C to direct contact with 3D packaging. very high -20 °C
blood bags high + 80 °C
blood bags
In combination with HERMA PETP (Sorten 895, 995, 996, 997), HERMA + 150 °C
extremely Once labelled 63Vst is highly waterproof.
PE Paperprint, HERMA PP Paperprint, HERMA PO 95 and HERMAprintex, very (for short
0 °C ISEGA-Freigabe für
ISEGA certification adhesive 63B complies with BS 5609 Section Two (Resistance to Sea high high periods up to
for fatty foodstuffs fettende Lebensme-
Water). 200 °C – dium
Correction factor 4
hot fusing) Korrekturfaktor 2
HERMA PETP / 63B is listed by UL under:
MH26322 („Marking and Labeling System Materials“ PGGU2)
63Mps The PSA 63Mps is characterized by an extraordinary high tack. Even on
critical surfaces tack level is very high.
Printed labels of this material are listed under: Acrylic-based
MH26479 („Printing Materials“ PGJI2) adhesive
MH26479 („Printing Materials Certified for Canada“ PGJI8) 63Mps suits therefore outstandingly for high-speed dispensing, also on
in cool conditions.
ISEGA-approval for extre-
- 50 °C to
direct contact with mely very high -20 °C
62Z Adhesive 62Z has a very wide spectrum of applications. It is suitable
for rough and curved surfaces as well as for synthetic surfaces and
blood bags
In combination with thin face materials it demonstrates very good
high
+ 80 °C
mandrel-hold and is therefore suitable for labelling of items with small
Acrylic-based packaging films. diameter.
adhesive ISEGA-Freigabe für
fettende Lebensme- Once labelled 63Mps is highly waterproof.
The adhesive is highly resistant to light, heat and ageing.
dium
ISEGA-approval for Korrekturfaktor 2
direct contact with - 35 °C to
high very high 0 °C
blood bags + 80 °C
63Gpt Adhesive 63Gpt shows excellent tack even on cold and moist surfaces.
ISEGA certification Acrylic-based
for fatty foodstuffs Due to its high tack the adhesive is particularly suited for labelling
Correction factor 5
adhesive surfaces like milk bottles, plastic containers, film wrappings and other very - 30 °C to
very high -10 °C
ISEGA-Freigabe für packaging materials. Once labelled the adhesive is highly waterproof. high + 80 °C
fettende Lebensme-
dium
Korrekturfaktor 4

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HERMAsuperTack adhesive (63Vst)
Adheres under extreme conditions.
A world premiere in the field of low-migration adhesives: HERMA introduces a completely resin-free adhesive for
labels that require extremely strong initial tack.
On the road towards zero migration
Since migration is mainly determined by the
adhesive’s resin content, the new HERMAsuperTack
(63Vst) offers especially low migration levels.
It features correction factor 2 and therefore has
approval for dry, moist and fatty foods. The 63Vst is
therefore ideally suited for labels that are applied to
whole sausages or raw ham without a barrier layer
made of film.
Since adhesives owe most of their positive adhesive
properties to resins, it had been nearly impossible to
dispense with them up to now.
The lower the resin content, the poorer the tack
and the final adhesion. Multilayer technology now
makes it possible to operate without resins without
compromising on the tack.
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HERMAsuper-
HERMAperfect-
Stick (63Vst)
Tack (63Mps)
100% Ta
0% Re s
ck
ins Applications
< 0,1 s
Tack (initial adhesion) Low migration Temperature resistance
Extremely high tack (initial adhesion)
Extremely high tack on a wide Approved for labelling of dry, Wide range of adhesive tempe-
With high-speed labelling (including blow-on range moist and fatty foodstuffs with ratures, from -20 °C to +80 °C.
labelling) and labelling on difficult surfaces, correction factor 2 (temperature range from -30 °C
extremely good tack is necessary in order to keep to +80 °C – thermosetting for
labels from failing off. HERMA has developed the short periods up to 200 °C)
63Vst adhesive specifically for this purpose.
High-speed blow-on labelling. Direct labelling of foodstuffs. Labelling of deep-frozen foods
Its excellent initial tack makes it ideal for problem- Immediately after packaging Fatty, with irregular and curved down to -20 °C.
solving when it comes to films and moist, fatty (usually cool, moist and fatty). shapes.
or slightly dirty surfaces – and not just in food
labelling.
The 63Vst makes the most of its advantages
at near-freezing temperatures and on surfaces
that are very hard to adhere to. It performs
outstandingly at 0 °C on both polar and nonpolar E2 meat crates with a rough Irregular shapes, moist Labelling of packaged poultry.
surfaces. Even at temperatures as low as -20 °C, it surface (usually moist and fatty). packaging film (the film is usually Very moist, warm surface
does not lose its tack. Washable labels. not a barrier). because the poultry is packaged
and labelled immediately after
Thanks to its temperature resistance it can also boiling.
be used for foodstuffs that have been recently
heated, such as boiled chicken. In such cases, there
is usually a great amount of heat and moisture
beneath the packaging film. The adhesive’s
excellent tack also makes it perfect for three-
dimensional, irregularly shaped surfaces, ranging
Industrial transport crates for Extremely irregular surface Labelling of food packages
from shrink-wrapped raw ham to pre-packaged
internal logistics. With a rough (the film is usually not a barrier). immediately after filling. Surface
poultry cuts .
surface (usually dusty). is usually extremely moist.
Despite its outstanding tack, the 63Vst can be
processed as easily as conventional dispersion
adhesives.
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 HERMAperfect-
Stick (63Mps)

HERMAperfectStick (63Mps)
Migration-safe adhesive for pharmaceutical labels
Small-diameter glass and plastic containers present special challenges when it comes to labelling. In the case of
plastic containers, it is also possible for plasticizers and similar substances to migrate into the label and impair
the function of the adhesive.

Excellent for wrap-around labelling < 15 mm

The adhesive HERMAperfectStick (63Mps) was

developed specifically for such applications. When
used with thin label materials, it is especially well
suited for diameters less than 15 mm and adheres
strongly to non-polar surfaces (which have very low
surface tension).
Multiple layers for migration safety
Continuous improvements in the productivity of
labelling systems are placing greater and greater More and more pharmaceutical manufacturers Indeed, the wrap-around labelling characteristics
demands on labels. Labels are applied by means are switching from glass containers and bottles to have been markedly improved. 63Mps is even
of high-speed machinery and in some cases must packaging made of plastic. HDPE and LDPE offer certified for direct contact with foodstuffs. It is also
adhere to cool surfaces. a number of important advantages, including safe for use on fatty surfaces and has a correction
low production costs, squeezability and impact factor of 2.
HERMAperfectStick (63Mps) is easy to process and resistance.
dispense. It retains its high adhesion even at low Tests performed by ISEGA in compliance with
temperatures. This trend has greatly increased the risk of European standard EN 1186, verify practically zero
migration. With plastic containers, substances migration through critical PE films.
The critical factor is perfect interplay between the in the packaging material can migrate through
Important facts:
adhesive and the label material. the plastic and contaminate the pharmaceutical
Diameters less than 15 mm are considered
critical. product.
For this purpose HERMAperfectStick (63Mps) was Important facts:
paired with materials that are flexible, thin and More and more pharmaceutical companies are
63Mps has excellent adhesive properties but is HERMAperfectStick (63Mps) is therefore
adaptable.Thus we can provide the perfect adhesive switching from glass to plastic containers. This
still very easy to process and dispense. manufactured using our innovative multi-layer
material for every application. has increased the risk of adhesive migration.
coating technology.
Thanks to its extremely low adhesive tolerances Tests performed by ISEGA in compliance with
of ± 1.5 g/m² it provides reliable and secure Both adhesive layers are extremely migration
European standard EN 1186, verify practically
adhesion. safe but still have all the adhesive properties and
zero migration through critical PE films.
processing characteristics that are required in the
Plastic is regarded as critical owing to its non- pharmaceutical industry.
63Mps complies with recommendation XIV
polar surface. Moreover, plasticizers and similar of the German Federal Institute for Risk
substances can migrate into the adhesive. Assessment and with FDA 21 CFR 175.105
(Adhesives). 63Mps is certified for direct contact
with foodstuffs (correction factor 2).

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 Extremely
permanent

Product list – extremely permanent adhesives Product list – extremely permanent adhesives
Adhesive Tack Final Min. applicat. Temperature Adhesive Tack Final Min. applicat. Temperature
Description Description
reference adhesion temperature range reference adhesion temperature range

63S Adhesive 63S was specially developed to have extremely high tack
on various substrates. Because of the high final adhesion 63S is very
65B Thanks to its extremely high adhesion, adhesive 65B is particularly
suitable for labelling strongly curved, rough, dusty or oily surfaces.
Acrylic-based suitable for long-term identification, for labelling of difficult substrates Acrylic-based
adhesive adhesive - 30 °C to
and non-polar surfaces. This makes 65B ideal for use on pallets, other wood-based materials,
extre- + 80 °C
rough PE containers and uneven cardboard boxes. In combination with extremely
ISEGA-approval for (for short
This new kind of an adhesive gives on various substrates like PE, PET, HERMAsilver matt reverse coated foil the adhesive is the excellent mely 0 °C
direct contact with high periods up to
aluminium, steel etc. similarly extreme high final adhesion values. solution for labelling tyres or other rubber products. high
blood bags
extremely 200 °C –
Therefore it is suitable with the right face material or security die very - 30 °C to
0 °C hot fusing)
cutting as a tamper-evident-solution or as a seal for originality. high high + 80 °C In spite of its high coating weight this newly designed adhesive offers
ISEGA-certification Depending on the substrate the final adhesion will be reached in some excellent die-cutting characteristics. Adhesive 65B is particularly
for dry and moist, cases in 24 hours. resistant to light, heat and ageing.
non-fatty foodstuffs
The tamper-evident-function is thus influenced by the surface (in
folded boxes from the applied varnish) and by design of the substrate, 64Z Adhesive 64Z covers a very wide range of applications. - 30 °C to
by the design of the label and by the conditions in the end use. 63S has Acrylic-based Thanks to its aggressive adhesion properties it is suited for an ex- extre- + 70 °C
a particularly good resistant against light, heat and aging. adhesive tensive variety of even critical surfaces such as rough cardboard and extremely (for short
mely 0 °C
slightly dirty surfaces. high periods up to
high 200 °C –
65Tpc The adhesive 65Tpc specially is developed for applications where very
high Tack even under critical conditions is necessary.
The adhesive is highly resistant to heat, light and ageing. hot fusing)
Acrylic-based
adhesives Thanks to its extremely high tack adhesive 65Tpc is particularly

ISEGA-certification
suitable for labelling rubber products, rough PE-containers, wood-based extre- - 40 °C to 95T 95T is an extremely aggressive adhesive specially developed for
extremely critical applications like tyre-labelling.
materials and very rough cardboard. In spite of its high coat weight this extremely
for dry and moist, mely -10 °C + 60 °C Rubber based
newly designed adhesive offers excellent die-cutting characteristics. high
non-fatty foodstuffs high adhesive Thanks to its extremely high tack and very high final adhesion 95T is very - 25 °C to
Adhesive 65Tpc is particularly resistant to light, heat and ageing. very high 0 °C
also a perfect choice for labelling rough PE-containers, wood-based high + 50 °C
Combined with HERMA PP white extra tc (880) adhesive 65Tpc materials and very rough cardboard.
corresponds to
BS 5609 Section Two (resistance to sea water). 95T is provided with pattern gum to avoid adhesive bleed.

64B Thanks to its extremely high adhesion adhesive 64B is particularly

suitable for labelling strongly curved, rough, dusty or oily surfaces as well
Acrylic-based as rubber products and containers for chemicals. In combination with
adhesive - 40 °C to
HERMA PE laser this adhesive is suitable for labelling chemical barrels + 150 °C
after filling them at a maximum temperature of 180 °C. extre- (for short
extremely
mely 0 °C periods 200
In spite of its high coating weight this newly designed adhesive offers high
high °C –
excellent die-cutting characteristics. Adhesive 64B is particularly
hot fusing)
resistant to light, heat and ageing.

Combined with HERMA PE laser adhesive 64B corresponds to BS 5609

Section Two (resistance to sea water).

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 HERMAsuper-
Perm (63S)

Adhesive HERMAsuperPerm (63S) Extremely

final a d h e
high
s ion!

Security labelling und long-term labelling Long-term labelling

The HERMAsuperPerm (63S) pressure-sensitive
adhesive is distinguished by such a high final
adhesion that labels on which it is used cannot
even be removed from lacquered packing material
and many other polar and non-polar surfaces such
as paper, carton, plastic or steel without being
destroyed themselves or leaving a visible residue
on the surface.
high application of adhesive if the matrix stripping
is carried out directly after the punching.
Due to its versatile, universal usability, 63S is an
optimal alternative wherever long-term labelling
solutions in the area of product labelling or seals
to verify originality, ensure safety and support
monitoring are needed.
For long-term labels used for product labelling, it
is not just the longevity of the label material that is
decisive, but also the permanent final adhesion of the
pressure-sensitive adhesive. There is almost no end
to the variety of substrates to which labels need to be
attached. The most common applications on typical
substrates are tested in the HERMA test lab:

The 63S pressure-sensitive adhesive is highly In the HERMA test lab, the pressure-sensitive Substrate Issue Application example Classification
resistant against water, hot air and various adhesive has been tested extensively on all kinds
solvents. It is also very resistant to ageing. Since it of substrates. The test methods (FTM) named in
ABS Roughness, 3D shapes, durability Electrical appliances / PCs •••
is a dispersion adhesive, corresponding adhesive the diagram below are presented in graphic form Outgasing plastics Outgasing Beer crate labelling •••
materials can still be processed despite a relatively on page 33.
Bitumen Low surface tension Bitumen roof tiles ••
30
EPDM Round / rough / non-polar Tubes for cooling agents •••
EP varnish (epoxides) Heat and/or outdoor resistance Exhaust pipes / brake discs •••
25
Flag label Stuck onto itself / small radii Cable / wire labels ••
Foamed polypropylene 3D shapes Bumpers ••
HD-PE Low surface tension Oil canisters ••
20
Natural fibres Low surface tension Gunny sacks / textile sacks ••
F/N/25 mm

Phenolic resin Surface structure Printed circuit boards •••

15 PU foam 3D shapes, flexibility Seat shells ••
Styrofoam Rough surface Thermo boxes ••
10
Scale: • good adhesion, easy to remove
•• very good adhesion
••• extremely high adhesion

HD-PE Stainless steel PET Glass Cartons

180°-Peel 90°-Peel 180°-Peel Loop Tack 180°-Peel
FTM 1 FTM 2 FTM 1 FTM 9 FTM 1

■ HERMA 63S

■ 1 (Emulsion)

■ 2 (UV-acrylic)
Comparable products with high adhesion: 1

(Emulsion) / 2 (UV acrylic)

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 HERMAsuper-
Perm (63S)

Security labelling
FINAT test methods
The HERMAsuperPerm (63S) pressure-sensitive
Graphic presentation of the test methods named on page 30
adhesive opens up all kinds of ways to provide
medicinal products and other packaging and v = 300 mm/min
medical devices with a security label in a particularly

➡
economical way. FTM 1 FTM 2 FTM 9

Such a tamper-evident feature is prescribed 90° v = 300 mm/min

according to EU guideline 2016/161/EU for
➡

➡
180° v = 300 mm/min
prescription medication.
m
m
HERMAsuperPerm (63S) is distinguished by its 25
m
m
25
high final adhesion, so that seal labels using this Cost-effective solution
adhesive cannot be removed from folding boxes HERMAsuperPerm (63S) can make labour-
with dispersion coating and many other polar and intensive and expensive special materials like
non-polar surfaces such as paper, carton, but also self-destroying foils, holograms, cellophane
plastic and steel without being destroyed itself or sleeves, VOID solutions or even entirely new
leaving visible residue on the surface. This function folding box constructions unnecessary.
can be additionally strengthened by applying security Polarity (surface tension)
punches to the label. Suitable label material General classification of the polarity of commonly used surfaces
Please note: For best results, the correct
combination with a suitable label material is also
always important.

Substrate Issue Application example Classification

Aluminium / plastic Lacquered surface / round form Tobacco box •••

Various substrates Durability Document security •••
Non-polar Polar
Stainless steel / varnish Durability Calibration seal (e.g. scale) •••
Folding boxes, lacquered Lacquered surface Mobile phone packaging •••
Folding boxes, lacquered Lacquered surface
Folding boxes for pharmaceutical
products •••
Plastic Round shape / radial forces Packaging sleeves •••
PET transparent container Surface structure Fruit and vegetable shells •••
Polycarbonate Low surface tension CD covers •••

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 HERMAperfect-
Cut (65Tpc)

Adhesive HERMAperfectCut (65Tpc) Application HERMAperfectCut (65Tpc)

The problem solver for difficult applications. Substrate Classification

The adhesive 65Tpc specially is developed for
applications where very high Tack even under
critical conditions is necessary.
Thanks to its extremely high tack adhesive 65Tpc is
particularly suitable for labelling rubber products,
rough PE-containers, wood-based materials and
very rough cardboard.
Regulations concerning contact with food
All ingredients of adhesive 65Tpc comply with
recommendation FDA 21 CFR 175.105 (Adhesives).
The adhesive 65Tpc according to the sample
material submitted may be safely used for the
coating of labels. The adhesive layers of these may
stand in direct contact with dry and moist, non-
fatty foodstuffs, as far as the ratio of the contact
In spite of its high coat weight this newly Tyres ••
designed adhesive offers excellent die-cutting
characteristics. Adhesive 65Tpc is particularly
Rubber products smooth (e.g. EPDM-hoses /-seals) ••
resistant to light, heat and ageing. Concrete (Cast; even cold) •
Combined with HERMA PP white extra tc (880)
Aluminium - diamond plate ••
adhesive 65Tpc corresponds to BS 5609 Section
Highly compressed cardboard (e.g. cores) •••
Two (resistance to sea water). Wood: dry, smooth (panels) •••
Wood: dry, rough sawn •
Pallets of wood •
Pallets of plastic ••
Metal castings •••
area of the label related to the total weight of the PO smooth (PP beaker, cover for canister) •••
foodstuffs does not exceed 1 dm²/kg.
Furthermore, the adhesive may be used for
PO structured (rough PE-container) ••
laminating plastic films. In this case, the seams Foam non-polar, open-cell (e.g. PE dishwashing sponge) •
may safely come into direct contact with
foodstuffs.
Foam non-polar, closed-cell (PP-parts e.g. internal bumper material) ••
(The certificate of compliance is valid until Foam polar (Polyurethane e.g. car seat, shoe soles, polystyrene) •••
April 28, 2022). Carpet backing (not for „small“ diameter) ••
Fruits like Melons ••
Scale: • very
good adhesion, easy to remove
• • extremely
good adhesion, label removable with effort
••• high adhesion

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 Application
matrix

Application matrix for permanent adhesives <> 0,1s

60 s
Tack
Contact time < 0.1 s

Certified for direct

sive Adhesive Room temperature Temperature at Surface Condensation
ght adhe contact with foodstuffs
Find the ri
pplic on
ati Non-polar Polar 0°C 45°C Rough Smooth Dry Moist Dry Moist Fatty
for your a
Standard adhesives
62D •••• •••• •••• •••• •••• •••• •••• •••• x x CF 4
62Dps •• • •••• •••• •• • •••• •••• •••• •• • x x CF 3
62Gpt •••• •••• •••• •••• •••• •••• •••• •••• x x CF 3

What should be analysed: 62W •••• ••• •••• •••• •• • ••• ••• ••• x x CF 3

• Dispensing speed?
62Xpc • •• •••• •••• •••• • •• •••• •••• •••• x x CF 3
Problem solver
• Temperature during labelling?
63B •• •• ••••• ••••• ••••• ••• • ••••• ••••• •• •• x x CF 3
• Service temperature? 63Mps •••• ••••• •••• ••••• ••••• ••••• •••• ••••• x x CF 2
• State of substrate (polar / 63S •• •• ••••• ••••• ••• • ••••• ••••• •••• ••••• x x –
non-polar)? 63Vst •••• ••••• ••••• ••••• ••••• ••••• •••• ••••• x x CF 2

• Expected adhesion? 63Z •• •• ••••• ••••• ••••• ••• • ••••• ••••• •• •• x x CF 5

• Substrate shape (e.g. small

64B ••••• ••••• •• •• •••• •••• •••• •••• •• •• x x CF 5
65Tpc ••••• ••••• ••••• ••••• ••••• ••••• ••••• ••••• x x –
diameter)?
KF: Korrekturfaktor
• Stress?
• Condensation? / humidity?

Examples of applications::
• Blow-on labelling
Polarity (surface tension) • High-speed labelling
• Labelling of moist surfaces
• Labelling of cold surfaces
• Food labelling
• Logistics
• Deep-freeze applications

Non-polar Polar

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 Application
matrix

> 60 s
Adhesion Wrap-around labelling
Contact time > 60s
Results depend on label material
Certified for direct Certified for direct PE-
Adhesive Room temperature Surface Haftkleber Polar Non-polar
contact with foodstuffs contact with foodstuffs migration*
Non-polar Polar Rough Smooth Dry Moist Fatty l 6 mm 30 mm 6 mm 30 mm Dry Moist Fatty –
Standard adhesives Standard adhesives
62D •••• •••• •••• •••• x x CF 4 62D •••• •• • • •• •• • x x CF 4 –
62Dps •••• •••• •••• •••• x x CF 3 62Dps •••• •••• •••• •••• x x CF 3 –
62Gpt •••• •••• •••• •••• x x CF 3 62Gpt • •• •••• • •• •••• x x CF 3 –
62W •••• •••• •••• •• • x x CF 3 62W • •• •••• •••• •••• x x CF 3 –
62Xpc • •• •••• •••• •••• x x CF 3 62Xpc •••• •••• •••• •••• x x CF 3 –
Problem solver Problem solver
63B ••••• ••••• ••••• ••••• x x CF 3 63B ••••• ••••• ••••• ••••• x x CF 3 x
63Mps •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• x x CF 2 63Mps ••••• ••••• ••••• ••••• x x CF 2 x
63S ••••• ••••• •••• ••••• x x – 63S •••• ••••• ••••• ••••• x x – –
63Vst •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• x x CF 2 63Vst •••• ••••• •••• ••••• x x CF 2 –
63Z ••••• ••••• ••••• ••••• x x CF 5 63Z ••••• ••••• ••••• ••••• x x CF 5 x
64B ••• • ••••• •••• •••• x x CF 5 64B ••••• ••••• ••••• ••••• x x CF 5 –
65Tpc ••••• ••••• ••••• ••••• x x – 65Tpc •• •• ••• • ••••• ••• • x x – –
CF: Correction factor CF: Correction factor *ISEGA-verified
acc. to EN1186

Examples of applications:: Examples of applications:

• Original closure (tamper-evident) Wrap-around labelling (small radii) Labelling over corners Seal labels
• Labels for chemical barrels
• Permanent labels
• Applications requiring high durability
• Applications in the electrical industry

For labelling over corners and seal labels, the longer the
part that serves as a closure, the greater the security of
the label (see sketch). If this part is less than 6 mm long,
security can become an issue.

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 Migration-safe

Migration-safe adhesive labels Migration-proof adhesive labels

reduce packaging costs
Certificate for direct food contact for greasy surfaces

HERMA Applications Properties Surfaces Correction factor PE-migration

Adhesive ISEGA-verified
Dry Humid Fatty acc. to EN1186
Migration for food packaging Important facts:
In August 2016, the EU once again intensified 42N
removable acrylic-based dispersion
adhesive
for removable labels • • • no restrictions
Many conventional packaging films of food products
the test procedure according to Commission
have no sufficient barrier function. If these have
Regulation 2016/1416 (Regulation (EU) No
52C** permanent UV-cured acrylic adhesive reclosure labels • • • no restrictions

labels put on them, substances like resins can

10/2011 on plastic materials and articles
migrate from the pressure-sensitive adhesives
intended to come into contact with food). Please
52A
semi-permanent UV-cured acrylic
adhesive
for repositionable labels • • • no restrictions

through the packaging film and contaminate the food

products.
always make sure that the pressure-sensitive 62A** / 62B** permanent UV-cured acrylic adhesive
for the chemical and
automotive industry • • • 3 •
adhesive you use corresponds to these new
for the chemical and

Even if the substances are harmless, they don’t

requirements. 63B permanent UV-cured acrylic adhesive automotive industry, critical
surfaces
• • • 4 •
belong in food. If the migrating substances in
adhesives labels are reduced (e.g. resins), this is
62D**
permanent acrylic-based dispersion
adhesive
for universal applications • • • 4

generally at the cost of adhesive properties, so that

labels may actually fall off in some cases.
62Dpc
permanent acrylic-based dispersion
adhesive
for copiers and laser printers • • • 4

62Dps
permanent acrylic-based dispersion
adhesive
for universal applications • • • 3

The future belongs to migration-safe 62F** permanent UV-cured acrylic adhesive

critical No-Label-Look
applications • • • no restrictions •
pressure-sensitive adhesives 62Gpt
permanent acrylic-based dispersion
adhesive
for cool and moist surfaces • • • 3

There is one way out of the dilemma, and that is Increasingly important in the
innovative multi-layer technology. Thanks to this pharmaceutical and cosmetics industry
62K
permanent acrylic-based dispersion
adhesive
for deep-freeze applications • • • 2

innovative coating procedure, HERMA can offer a

Because migration-safe pressure-sensitive
62W
permanent acrylic-based dispersion
adhesive
for labelling wines and spirits • • • 3
complete standard product range of pressure-
sensitive adhesives that are also migration- adhesives are not only needed in the food industry. 62Xpc
permanent acrylic-based dispersion
adhesive
for film labels • • • 3

safe. Adhesion continues to be high and More and more pharmaceutical and cosmetics
critical applications (blow-on-processes on manufacturers are switching from glass containers 62Z**
permanent acrylic-based dispersion
adhesive
for copiers or laser printers and
pharmaceutical products • • • 5

cool and humid surfaces) can be executed
without a problem.
and bottles to plastic packaging. The use of HDPE
and LDPE in particular offers many advantages, 63Gpt
permanent acrylic-based dispersion
adhesive
for cool and moist surfaces • • • 4

such as cost-efficient production, squeezable

Migration-safe pressure-sensitive
adhesives are thus ideally suited
to reduce risks and costs. An
alternative, cost-intensive
packaging film with a
sufficient barrier function
is no longer necessary
for pressure-sensitive
properties and breakage resistance. The migration
63Mps
permanent acrylic-based dispersion
adhesive
for pharmaceutical applica-
tions • • • 2 •
risk has risen enormously with this conversion.
63S
permanent acrylic-based dispersion
adhesive
maximum adhesion • • not suitable for
fatty foods
Plastic containers can migrate substances of 63Vst**
permanent acrylic-based dispersion
adhesive
for cool/moist, fatty, and
slightly dusty surfaces • • • 2
packaging materials through the plastic and
contaminate the content. In the pharmaceutical 63Z**
permanent acrylic-based dispersion
adhesive
for pharmaceutical applica-
tions • • • 5 •
and cosmetics industries, the threshold values for the chemical and
of Commission Regulation 2016/1416 are also 64B permanent UV-cured acrylic adhesive automotive industry, critical
surfaces
• • • 5

adhesives. frequently used as a basis.

65Tpc***
permanent acrylic-based dispersion
adhesive
for critical surfaces
• • not suitable for
fatty foods

** Certificate for direct blood bag labeling.

*** The ratio of contact surface of the adhesive label in relation to the total weight of the food products may not be greater than 1 dm²/kg.

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 Seawater-
resistan

Seawater-resistant HERMA range of seawater-resistant self-adhesive materials

self-adhesive materials acc. to BS5609

Seawater-resistant self-adhesive materials acc. BS5609, Section 2
Adhesive Adhesive
Material Material no. Adhesive
technology technology
Labels used for the product labelling of transport containers containing hazardous goods must meet PE films
special requirements and specifications according to the British Standard 5609.
HERMA PE Paperprint 812 63B UV-Acrylic
BS5609 – Section 2
HERMA PE white 850 62B UV-Acrylic
In order for these requirements to be met, the adhered and unprinted label has to be able to be stored in
saline seawater for 3 months without detaching from the substrate that it is adhered to. The interaction HERMA PE white tc 851 62B UV-Acrylic
between the label material and the pressure-sensitive adhesive is crucial. With the certified dispersion and
HERMA PE transparent 860 62B UV-Acrylic
UV-acrylic adhesives of HERMA, this challenge can be met with ease.
HERMA PE transparent tc 861 62B UV-Acrylic

BS5609 – Section 3 HERMA PE Laser 800 64B UV-Acrylic

Section 3 defines the test conditions that must be met with regard to legibility and abrasion resistance of
HERMA PE Laser 800 64Z Dispersion
the printed image under the influence of sea water.
HERMA PE white matt 870 62B UV-Acrylic
The objective of the seawater-resistant adhesive
PP films
materials is the minimisation of environmental
damage and safety risks caused by chemical HERMA PP Paperprint 813 63B UV-Acrylic
containers that go overboard or are damaged while
HERMA PP white extra tc 880 62Xpc Dispersion
at sea. If such a container is washed ashore, its
BS5609-certified label remains intact and provides HERMA PP white extra tc 880 65Tpc Dispersion
important information about the content.
HERMA PP Inkjet white matt 821 63B UV-Acrylic

Since June 2015, the GHS is setting new PET films

requirements regarding the labelling of dangerous HERMA PETP white gloss 895 63B UV-Acrylic
substances and mixtures. In addition, the
HERMA PETP silver SR 995 63B UV-Acrylic
industry increasingly demands higher flexibility.
Small batches and unscheduled orders need to HERMA PETP white matt 996 63B UV-Acrylic
be handled with short notice and without great
HERMA PETP transparent matt 997 63B UV-Acrylic
logistical effort. Moreover, there are individual colour
requirements to design the brand presentation. HERMA PETP white matt Laser 998 62Z Dispersion

Special paper
Digital print technologies like colour laser printing or aqueous inkjet printing
with pigment ink offer cost-effective alternatives with which the required labels HERMAprintex  931 63B UV-Acrylic
Inkjet printing
can be printed “just in time” and in the exact quantity required. Seawater-resistant self-adhesive materials acc. BS5609, Section 3
(water-based)

* Laser
Herma offers two materials – HERMA PE Laser (800) and HERMA PP Inkjet (821) HERMA PE Laser 800 64B UV-Acrylic printing

– that meet the strict sea water resistance requirements according to BS5609 HERMA PP Inkjet white matt 821 63B UV-Acrylic
*
Thermal transfer
section 2 and section 3. More information can be found on the next page. printing
*Certified for section 3 with the printers:
800/64B: Lexmark C792 (standard dry toner)
821/63B: Epson TM-C3500 and Colorworks TM-C7500 / Epson Colorworks TM-C7500G /
Primera LX2000e / Kiaro D (pigmented inks)

The most important requirements
of the new GHS guideline:
GHS: Globally Harmonised System
of Classification and Labelling of
Chemicals.
• Since June 2015, the GHS is setting new
requirements regarding the labelling of
dangerous substances and mixtures.
• The new GHS-pictograms in red / white
will replace the old EU hazard symbols in
black / orange.
• 9 GHS-pictograms were defined.
• The number of pictograms must be
identical with the number of hazards.
• Additional or empty pictograms are
no longer permissible.
• Printing over the pictograms is no
longer permitted.

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 Coating your success

HERMA GmbH
Self-adhesive Material Division
Heinrich-Hermann-Straße 14
D-70794 Filderstadt • Germany
www.herma.com/material