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Contributing to sustainability – our packaging tape assortment

Whether for a light or heavy carton, traveling a short distance by rail, or taking a long journey by ship, our range of packaging tapes meets all the requirements of modern logistics. But that is not all: As one of the market leaders for packaging tapes, we are well aware of the big contribution that we can make to the environment when developing new products. And this is reflected in our new range of packaging tapes with sustainable aspects.

The debate around packaging pollution has grown significantly in recent years. Increasing concern from regulatory bodies and from the public are currently leading to major changes – in both industrial and consumer packaging. Packaging tapes are also being discussed as a crucial part of the packaging solution, with calls for innovative solutions.

Secure packaging is the primary requirement to ensure a product reaches its destination intact. tesa® packaging tapes are the result of decades of experience in the secure sealing of cartons. They have proven their worth millions of times over as a safe solution, under a huge range of different conditions, for the transportation of goods. By incorporating sustainability into its corporate strategy (opens in a new window or tab) and setting up guidelines, tesa is moving towards a more sustainable future and is investing into R&D to support our customers with more sustainable state-of-the-art adhesive tapes.

Paper packaging tapes

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Paper-based packaging tapes are an easy way to take a step into a more sustainable world. For all our paper carton sealing tapes, we aim to source from certified well-managed forests and other controlled sources. From light- to mediumweight packages our paper packaging tapes get the job done while keeping sustainability in mind.

Our five safe bet paper tapes

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01tesa® 60408

Bio-based paper packaging tape

Product composition

Very strong kraft paper backing
High tack natural rubber adhesive with reliable adhesion

Sustainability aspects

92% bio-based carbon content in total product certified by DIN CERTCO
Made with paper from well-managed certified forests and other controlled sources
Recycling-friendly according to INGEDE Method 12 (78/100)

Product application

For mediumweight cartons up to 20 kg
Suitable for manual and automatic applications

02tesa® 4513

Superior paper packaging tape

Product composition

Very strong adhesion and high initial tack
Good resistance to shock impacts
Strong kraft paper backing

Sustainability aspects

Paper backing made with paper from well-managed certified forests and other controlled sources
Recycling-friendly according to INGEDE Method 12 (100/100)

Product application

Ideal for the sealing of cardboard boxes up to 15 kg
Suitable for manual and automatic applications

tesa® 4713 CST with Paper from Sustainable Sources

03tesa® 4713

Standard paper packaging tape

Product composition

Crepe paper backing
Natural rubber adhesive with reliable adhesion

Sustainability aspects

Paper backing made with paper from well-managed certified forests and other controlled sources
Recycling-friendly according to INGEDE Method 12 (100/100)

Product application

For lightweight cartons and envelopes up to 10 kg
Suitable for manual and automatic dispensers

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04tesa® 60013

Self-adhesive reinforced paper tape

Product composition

Excellent adhesion and aggressive tack
High tensile strength
Paper backing reinforced with fiberglass scrim

Sustainability aspects

Recycling-friendly according to INGEDE Method 12 (75/100)
Solvent-free production process

Product application

Suitable for heavy-duty packaging applications (>25 kg)
Suitable for manual and automatic dispensers

05tesa® 4313 PV10 and PV12

Premium paper packaging tape

Product composition

Very strong adhesion and high initial tack
Highly resistant to shock impacts

Sustainability aspects

Paper backing made with paper from well-managed certified forests and other controlled sources
Recycling-friendly according to INGEDE Method 12 (83/100)

Product application

Ideal for sealing of light- and mediumweight cartons (max. 15 kg for PV10 – max. 20 kg for PV12)
Suitable for manual and automatic dispensers

Facts & figures

	tesa® 60408 (opens in a new window or tab)	tesa® 4513 (opens in a new window or tab)	tesa® 4713 (opens in a new window or tab)	tesa® 60013 (opens in a new window or tab)	tesa® 4313 PV10 (opens in a new window or tab)	tesa® 4313 PV12 (opens in a new window or tab)
Backing material	Certified paper	Certified paper	Certified paper	Reinforced paper	Certified paper	Certified paper
Total thickness [μm]	125	105	125	210	107	125
Type of adhesive	Natural rubber	Synthetic rubber	Natural rubber	Synthetic rubber	Synthetic rubber	Synthetic rubber
Adhesion to steel [N/cm]	2.8	8.5	2.8	>11	7.5	9.5
Tensile strength [N/cm]	60	70	30	125	60	60
Elongation at break	8%	3%	10%	6%	6%	6%
Color	Brown	Brown	Brown, white	Brown	Brown, white	Brown, white
Printability	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes

Filmic packaging tapes

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Filmic backings offer specific features, like tear resistance and elongation at break, supporting shipping safety for medium- and heavyweight cartons. Our innovative filmic tapes use recycled or bio-based backings and tesa will continue its transition from virgin plastic to more sustainable alternatives.

Innovative more sustainable filmic tapes

01tesa® 60400

Bio & Strong

Product composition

Strong adhesion
PLA backing
Tacky and reliable natural rubber adhesive
Very good performance on recycled cardboard

Sustainability aspects

98% bio-based carbon content in total product certified by DIN CERTCO and TÜV AUSTRIA
Solvent-free production process

Product application

Sealing of mediumweight cardboard boxes (15-30 kg)

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02tesa® 60412

Recycled PET packaging tape

Product composition

Strong and very consistent acrylic adhesive
High adhesion acrylic adhesive
Very good performance on recycled cardboard

Sustainability aspects

70% PCR PET content in backing
Recycling-friendly according to INGEDE Method 12 (100/100)

Product application

Suitable for light- and mediumweight packaging applications (max. 30 kg)

Facts & figures

	tesa® 60400 (opens in a new window or tab)	tesa® 60412 (opens in a new window or tab)
Backing material	Polylactide (PLA)	PCR PET (70%)
Total thickness [μm]	55	56
Type of adhesive	Natural rubber	Waterborne acrylic
Adhesion to steel [N/cm]	3.5	3.0
Tensile strength [N/cm]	30	60
Elongation at break	185%	130%
Color	Amber translucent	Clear translucent
Printability	No	Yes