Water soluble label material available from Neptun

Neptun Technologies, manufacturer of water soluble label materials, has introduced a new dissolving label material to the market.

Named Neptun Label 3200, the product consists of a water soluble adhesive (25 g/m) and a dissolvable label paper (60 g/m). The carrier is a yellow silicone paper (60 g/m).

‘Consumers will benefit from a higher adhesive strength and an extended shelf life of one year,’ said the company in a statement. ‘The main advantage is the label paper’s consistency. Normally, by storing the label in areas with higher humidity, there is a risk that the label starts reacting with the water and gets transparent. Neptun Label 3200 keeps its opacity. Furthermore, it could be used for freeze applications.’

A version with a white 90 g/m silicone paper for sheet production is also available – called Neptun Label 4200.

Hygiene and cleanliness is essential in the food and beverage industry as well as in restaurants. Fast food restaurants, for example, are labeling their storage boxes with the expiry dates. After use, the box will be washed. Remaining label or adhesive residues may support germ and bacteria cultivation. Therefore, only completely water soluble labels leave a 100 percent clean surface and avoid germ spreading.

Other applications are labeling of beer kegs in breweries, marking of flasks in laboratories, labeling of transport boxes for logistic purposes, and more.