Pressure-sensitive labels for returnable beverage containers

Returnable bottles can now employ the same labeling effects of one-way bottles thanks to Thermo Wash^®, a pressure-sensitive label construction from Spear. Thermo Wash^® labels “wash off” the bottle during the cleaning process. This allows a new label to be used for each bottle trip.

No compromise on graphics, performance or application speed.

Thermo Wash^® matches the graphics, label performance and application speeds of traditional pressure-sensitive label constructions used on one-way containers. It also:

• Utilizes all existing print methods, including screen, gravure, UV Flexo, letterpress and combination printing, along with providing the clear, no-label look
• Graphics can be surface or sub-surface printed and ink jet and laser coding are possible
• Applies at speeds equal to current pressure-sensitive labels up to 1,000 bottles per minute
• Withstands filling and distribution environments, including ice-water baths for 24 hours with no adverse effects

It all comes off in the wash

Made from a film base material, Thermo Wash^® labels easily detach from bottles under current industry conditions consistent with paper labels. The custom designed emulsion acrylic adhesive
“de-tackifies” during the bottle washing process and the label adhesive and face stock remain in one piece, allowing for easy removal from the washer. Thermo Wash^® labels also:

• Can be removed in a washing range from 60-80° C, with 75° C ideal

Environmentally friendly

• Provides acceptable caustic pollution levels
• Testing against DIN method 16524-7 and INCO 69
• Inks and adhesives remain attached to the label substrate through the entire label removal process
• Krones, KHS and SIG washer approvals
• Labels can be incinerated
• Withstands severe aging and harsh environments

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