Additional Info
Available in brown.
tesa® 60408 Bio-based paper packaging tape
Sustainable Aspects
- The paper backing is made with paper from well-managed forests and other controlled sources
- 92% bio-based carbon content in total product (certified by DIN CERTCO)
- Highest bio-based carbon content rating from DIN CERTCO
- Strong & robust backing material
- Very good adhesive performance
- Can be torn by hand
Product description
tesa® 60408 is a paper-based packaging tape featuring a premium paper backing and a well-performing waterborne natural rubber adhesive. The paper backing of tesa® 60408 is made with paper from well-managed forests and other controlled sources. This premium paper backing is tear-resistant with a high tensile strength. Thanks to the silicone-free release coat, a very good printability with all types of ink systems is secured (externally tested). The well-performing natural rubber adhesive system provides strong adhesion and a good initial tack on a wide variety of carton qualities. tesa® 60408 is the perfect solution for light- and medium-weight packaging applications (max. 20 kg / 44 lbs) where a premium performance is required.
Product details and specifications
Product Features
- Strong & robust backing material
- Very good adhesive performance
- Can be torn by hand
- Printable with all types of inks
Application Fields
- Ideal for the sealing of cardboard boxes up to 20 kg / 44 lbs
- Suitable for manual and automatic applications
- Printable with all types of ink systems
Sustainable Aspects
- The paper backing is made with paper from well-managed forests and other controlled sources
- 92% bio-based carbon content in total product (certified by DIN CERTCO)
- Highest bio-based carbon content rating from DIN CERTCO
- Recycling-friendly according to INGEDE method 12 (78/100)
- Solvent-free production process
Product Construction
| Adhesive Type | natural rubber |
|---|---|
| Backing material | Paper |
| Total thickness | 4.92 mils
125 µm |
Product Construction
| Adhesive Type | natural rubber |
|---|---|
| Backing material | Paper |
| Total thickness | 4.92 mils
125 µm |
Properties / Performance Values
| Elongation at break | 8 % |
|---|---|
| Tensile strength | 34.26 lbs/in
60 N/cm |
| Adhesive strength | Standard adhesion |
| Suitable surfaces | Cardboard |
| Low noise unwinding | yes |
| Packaging Weight | Up to 20 kg |
| Hand tearability | yes |
| Humidity resistance | medium |
| Solvent free | yes |
| Automatic application | yes |
| Tear resistance | no |
Properties / Performance Values
| Elongation at break | 8 % |
|---|---|
| Tensile strength | 34.26 lbs/in
60 N/cm |
| Adhesive strength | Standard adhesion |
| Suitable surfaces | Cardboard |
| Low noise unwinding | yes |
| Packaging Weight | Up to 20 kg |
| Hand tearability | yes |
| Humidity resistance | medium |
| Solvent free | yes |
| Automatic application | yes |
| Tear resistance | no |
Adhesion to Values
| Adhesion to Steel | 1.6 lbs/in
2.8 N/cm |
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Adhesion to Values
| Adhesion to Steel | 1.6 lbs/in
2.8 N/cm |
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Certificates
- Total bio-based content >85% certified by DIN Certco
tesa® products prove their impressive quality day in, day out in demanding conditions and are regularly subjected to strict controls. All technical information and data above mentioned are provided to the best of our knowledge on the basis of our practical experience. They shall be considered as average values and are not appropriate for a specification. Therefore tesa SE can make no warranties, expressed or implied, including, but not limited to any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The user is responsible for determining whether the tesa® product is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for the user’s method of application. If you are in any doubt, our technical staff will be glad to support you.
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