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tesa is expanding its product portfolio of high performance packaging tapes, which are partly made from recycled materials and bio-based raw materials, with the new tesa^® 60412 packaging tape made up of 70% recycled (PCR) PET and a water-based acrylic adhesive system.

With its elevated tear resistance, tesa^® 60412 is comparable to PVC or biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) tapes and is suitable for both manual and automatic dispensers. The packaging tape is certified according to INGEDE Method 12 and can be disposed together with the packaging without compromising the cardboard recycling process.

For most companies and industries, the topic of sustainability has long been of great importance. When packing or sending goods and products, it is important to be as sustainable as possible. tesa SE is therefore supporting its customers with the tesa^® 60412, as the production process is completely solvent-free by using PET products, including bottles, as raw material for the backing.

“The development of products that help promote sustainability is a strategically important goal for tesa. Our new tesa^® 60412 PET packaging tape was therefore developed in a way that reduces environmental pollution as much as possible and at the same time guarantees high performance. By choosing a more sustainable packaging tape, our customers can get one step closer to their goals. We are proud to support them on this journey,” says Andreas Walkembach, head of industrial trade and converting Europe at tesa SE.

The new tesa^® 60412 is available in transparent or, on request, in brown and white versions.