The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) recently announced that Mactac has earned Critical Guidance Recognition (CGR) for its polypropylene pressure-sensitive label materials with hot-melt adhesive for rigid polypropylene containers.
Label materials were proven compatible with polypropylene container recycling practices, exceeding the strictest criteria for product packaging recyclability. Mactac is the first manufacturer to earn CGR for a hot-melt adhesive for polypropylene recycling applications. Mactac was also the first manufacturer to earn CGR for a hot-melt adhesive for high-density polyethylene containers, which it received in 2023.
‘Mactac is committed to promoting a more circular economy and earning this recognition yet again propels us toward our goal,’ said Kim Hensley, Senior Marketing Manager, Mactac Performance Adhesives. ‘To be the first manufacturer to earn CGR for a hot-melt adhesive last year was extremely exciting. And, to now hold the honour for both high density polyethylene and polypropylene applications is a significant accomplishment. Our team is incredibly proud.’
APR-recognised products include white and clear top-coated polypropylene labels that are paired with the Mactac CHILL AT® adhesive. CHILL AT is an all temperature hot-melt adhesive designed for food packaging, home and personal care applications. With high-tack adhesion, high tack-and-peel, and a quick, strong bond, even to cold, wet surfaces and low-energy substrates, CHILL AT delivers exceptional performance. It is ideal for polypropylene surfaces such as yoghurt and other food containers.
‘Mactac is an innovator of adhesives and CHILL AT is one of our best innovations yet,’ Hensley said. ‘Any brand owner who is looking to hit their sustainable packaging targets in the food, home or personal care space should look no further than CHILL AT. CHILL AT provides great protection of your packaging, and your brand, in a competitive marketplace. No one else offers a hot-melt solution that is APR-recognised for polypropylene containers.’
‘Labels and adhesives can significantly impact the quality of recycled plastics. The APR is pleased to recognise Mactac for its polypropylene pressure-sensitive label materials with a hot-melt adhesive for use with polypropylene containers,’ stated Steve Alexander, APR President and CEO. ‘APR’s Critical Guidance testing is the gold standard for testing the compatibility of innovations with the recycling infrastructure. We encourage package designers to choose packaging components that have received APR Recognition when making package design decisions.’
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