Contributing tosustainability – Ourpackaging tape assortment

For a more sustainable futureWe help your businessto be more sustainable
Outstanding quality for crucial applications
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. They facilitate a fast packaging process, protect the shipment,
and reinforce the carton closure. 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 newrange of packaging tapes with sustainable aspects.

tesa – Your packaging tape partner
Secure packaging is the primary requirement to ensure a
product reaches its destination intact. It provides protection
from a variety of factors en route to the recipient. However,
it is not only the cardboard box that is of significance – ahuge range of other requirements are also placed on theadhesive tapes holding the box together.

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 ahuge range of different conditions, for the transportation ofgoods.

Why tapes will be vital in the future
The debate around packaging pollution has grown significantly in recent years. Increasing concern from regulatory
bodies and from the public are currently leading to majorchanges – in both industrial and consumer packaging. Packaging tapes are also being discussed as a crucial part of thepackaging solution, with calls for innovative solutions that
better protect our environment growing louder.

of packaging tapes that will support our customers in meeting
their sustainability goals.
The following pages provide a detailed overview of thecurrent assortment of packaging tapes with sustainableaspects and will help you find the right tape for your specificrequirement.

We are not only focusing on becoming a more sustainable
company but want to support our customers to become
more sustainable as well. To do so, we have developed a set

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Introduction

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This also applies to packaging tapes.

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Sustainability Agenda

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Responsiblesourcing

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Use of recycled andbio-based materials

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Circularity andreduction of waste

To learn more about our Sustainability Agenda, visit our website:
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Paper packaging tapes – Our safe bets
tesa® 4713
Standard paper packaging tape• For light weight cartons up to 10kg• Good adhesion on many cardboard qualities• Adhesive is appropriate for use at lower temperatures•	Suitable for manual and automatic dispensers• Available in white and brown color• Printable

Sustainableaspects•••

Paper backing made with paper from well-managed		
FSCTM-certified forests and other controlled sources
Recycling-friendly according to INGEDE Method 12 (100/100)
Solvent-free production processtesa® 4713

tesa® 4513

tesa® 4313 PV12Backing material

FSCTM-certified paper

FSCTM-certified paper

FSCTM-certified paper

Total thickness [µm]125105125

Backing thickness [µm]

9480

95

Type of adhesive

Natural rubber

Synthetic rubber

Synthetic rubber

Adhesion to steel [N/cm]

2.8

8.5

9.5

Tensile strength [N/cm]

307060Elongation at break

10%

3%

6%

Colortesa® 4513
Superior paper packaging tape
• For light to medium weight cartons up to 15kg
• Good adhesion performance even on difficult carton quality• Robust Kraft paper backing• Suitable for manual and automatic applications• Printable

Sustainableaspects•••

Paper backing made with paper from well-managed
FSCTM-certified forests and other controlled sources
Recycling-friendly according to INGEDE Method 12 (100/100)
Solvent-free production process
Usage of bio-based content in backing

Manual and automatic application

Good hand tearability

Good printability for customizationtesa® 4313 PV12Premium paper packaging tape
• For medium weight cartons up to 20kg
• Excellent tack and very good adhesion performance• High shock resistance due to micro-creped backing• Suitable for manual and automatic dispensers• Very good printability

Sustainableaspects

6•••Paper backing made with paper from well-managed 		
FSCTM-certified forests and other controlled sources
Recycling-friendly according to INGEDE Method 12 (83/100)
Solvent-free production process

Paper packaging tapes

Paper packaging tapes

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Paper packaging tapes - Our master tapestesa® 60408
Bio-based paper packaging tape
• For medium weight cartons up to 20kg
• Good tack and very good adhesion performance• Micro-creped paper offers a very good shock resistance•	Suitable for application in lower temperatures• Best choice when it comes to automated application• Very good printability

Sustainableaspects•••••

92% bio-based carbon content in total product
Paper backing made with paper from well-managed
FSCTM- certified forests and other controlled sources
Official certification from DIN CERTCO
Recycling-friendly according to INGEDE Method 12 (78/100)
Solvent-free production process

Carton weight

Technical conditions(transport and storage)

Recommendation

Very light (max. 10 kg)

Standard 0–35°C

tesa® 4713
Standard paper packaging tape

Light (max. 15 kg)

Standard 0–35°C

tesa® 4513
Superior paper packaging tape

Medium (max. 20 kg)

Standard 0–35°C

tesa® 60408
Bio-based paper packaging tape

Heavy (max. 25 kg)

Standard 0–35°C

tesa® 60013
Reinforced paper tape

Specialties

tesa® 4313 PV12Premium paper packaging tapetesa® 60013
Self-adhesive reinforced paper tape
• Best choice for heavy duty applications up to 25kg
• Very high tack and good adhesion performance• High tensile strength, due to fiberglass scrim reinforcement• Tamper-evident seal when removing the tape
• Suitable for manual and automatic dispensers

Sustainableaspects•••

Recycling-friendly according to INGEDE Method 12 (75/100)
Solvent-free production processprocess
Paper backing made with paper from well-managed
FSCTM-certified forests and other controlled sourcesocesstesa® 60408

tesa® 60013

Backing material

FSCTM-certified paper

FSCTM-certified reinforced paper

Total thickness [µm]125210

Backing thickness [µm]100185

Type of adhesive

Natural rubber

Synthetic rubber

Adhesion to steel [N/cm]

2.8>11Tensile strength [N/cm]

60125

Elongation at break

8%

6%

Color

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Paper packaging tapes

Paper packaging tapes

9Filmic packaging tapestesa® 60400
Bio & Strong• For medium weight cartons up to 25kg• Backing with good shock absorbing properties• High inital adhesion even on difficult carton surfaces• Adhesive is appropriate for use at lower temperatures•	Easy application with low unwinding force

Sustainableaspects•••

98% bio-based carbon content in total product
Official certification from DIN CERTCO and TÜV AUSTRIASolvent-free production processtesa® 60400

tesa® 60412

tesa® 60418

Backing material

Polylactide (PLA)

PCR PET (70%)

PCR PET (85%)

Total thickness [µm]

5556

36

Backing thickness [µm]303619Type of adhesive

Natural rubber

Waterborne acrylic

Synthetic rubber

Adhesion to steel [N/cm]

3.5

3.0

6.0

Tensile strength [N/cm]

306038Elongation at break

185%

130%

120%Colortesa® 60412
Thick recycled PET packaging tape
• For medium weight cartons up to 30kg
• Very strong backing from Post-Consumer Recycled PET• Good adhesion performance even at higher temperatures•	Smooth, silent unwinding• Very good printability

Sustainableaspects•••

70% Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) PET content in backing
Recycling-friendly according to INGEDE Method 12 (100/100)
Solvent-free production processtesa® 60418Thin recycled PET packaging tape• For medium weight cartons up to 25 kg• High initial adhesion even on difficult carton surfaces• Easy application with low unwinding force•	Higher roll length, less roll changes•	Best choice for automated volume applications

Sustainableaspects

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85% Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) PET content in backing
Solvent-free production process

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Overview on packaging tapes
contributing to sustainability
Paper packaging tapes

Filmic packaging tapestesa® 4713

tesa® 4513

tesa® 60408
92% bio-basedtesa® 4313 PV12

Initialadhesion

Initialadhesion

Initialadhesion

Initialadhesion

Initialadhesion

Initialadhesion

Initialadhesion

InitialadhesionTearresistanceTearresistanceTearresistanceTearresistanceTearresistanceTearresistanceTearresistanceTearresistanceMax. 10 kg

Max. 15 kg

Max. 30 kg

Max. 25 kg

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Max. 20 kg

Max. 20 kg

If you have not found the right product, please contact us. Together
we will find a suitable solution for you. To learn more about ourpackaging tapes, visit our website:www.tesa.com/en/industry/general-applications/packaging

tesa® 60013
Reinforced paper

Max. 25 kg

tesa® 60418
Thin recycled PETMax. 25 kg

tesa® 60412
Thick recycled PET

tesa® 60400
98% bio-basedtesa® products prove their impressive quality day in, day out in demanding conditions and are regularly subjected to strict controls. All technical information and datastated above 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 aspecification. Therefore tesa SE can make no warranties, express or implied, including, but not limited to any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particularpurpose. 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 inany doubt, our technical support staff will be glad to support you.

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