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
All sustainable aspectsProduct Features
Strong & robust backing material
Very good adhesive performance
Can be torn by hand
All product featuresProduct 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 pintability 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) where a premium performance is required.
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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
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
Backing material
Paper
Total thickness
125 µm
Type of adhesive
natural rubber
Product Construction
Backing material
Paper
Total thickness
125 µm
Type of adhesive
natural rubber
Properties / Performance Values
Elongation at break
8 %
Tensile strength
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
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
2.8 N/cm
Adhesion to Values
Adhesion to steel
2.8 N/cm
Certificates
Total bio-based content >85% certified by DIN Certco
Additional Info
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