Beontag, a global manufacturer of self-adhesives and smart tags, has announced its PET Wash-Off adhesive has officially been certified by the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR). The adhesive meets the highest US standard for PET recyclability and is backed by trusted third party validation. This testing ensures enhanced performance for both brands and converters.

The certification marks an important step in Beontag’s continued commitment to providing sustainable and technically sound solutions for the labeling industry. 

Engineered for PET packaging

Beontag’s PET Wash-Off adhesive is a pressure sensitive solution specifically engineered for PET packaging using BOPP facestocks. It also offers a distinctive solution in the market with conventional adhesives often leaving residue on PET surfaces, leading to discoloration, hazing, and diminishing material quality in the recycling process. Beontag’s advanced adhesive formulation overcomes these challenges by ensuring clean removability. It also enables true circular recycling of PET while preserving its integrity. 

Erin Bernhardt, Beontag’s VP of GLM, states, “Securing APR certification for our PET Wash-Off adhesive is an important milestone that underscores Beontag’s focus on advancing sustainable technologies within the graphic and labeling industry. It is a clear reflection of our drive to develop practical innovations that not only serve our customers but also contribute meaningfully to environmental progress.”

With clean separation during recycling, no need for substrate pre-treatment, and all temperature performance, PET Wash-Off helps converters and brands enhance packaging recyclability without adding further complexity. Engineered with circularity in mind, the PET recovery supports the production of higher quality Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) content. It also helps brands enhance recyclability without compromising label performance or operational productivity.