Earthic™ 2023 is a water-based labelling adhesive with the following characteristics: strong resistance to ice water, medium to high resistance to condensation water, excellent cleanability, very good machinability (up to 70,000 bottles per hour), highly recommended for returnable bottles in the standard wash-off process, and very good condensation water resistance on cold and wet bottles. Typical applications include glass labelling.

Product Type: Waterborne Adhesive

Application Area: Bottle Labels, Bottles

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Aluminum, Glass, Metal, Paper

Features: Cleanable, Condensation Water Resistance, Easily Wipe-Off, Excellent Wash-Off Properties, Excellent Water Resistance, Good Adhesion, Good Machinability, Ice Water Resistance, Splash-Free, Water-based, Wet Tack

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Ready-to-Use Product Features
Sustainability Labeling Technology
  • Unique advanced water-based labeling technology with NO label carryover in industry standard bottle washers
  • Excellent ice-water and condensation-water resistance to support label and brand integrity
  • Very good machinability: runs cleanly for splash-free application and can handle up to 65,000 b/h, at reduced temperatures thanks to its lower viscosity.
  • Very good cleanability: Easily wipe-off adhesive residues from all machine parts
  • Suitable for aluminum and paper labels in one-way and returnable markets
  • Label more bottles with a single pail of adhesive than ever before
Product Highlights
  • Strong ice water resistance.
  • Medium to high condensation water resistance.
  • Very good cleanability.
  • Very good machinability up to 70,000bph.
  • Highly recommended for returnable bottles in the standard wash off process.
  • Very good condensation water resistance on cold and wet bottles.
  • Lower viscous version with excellent wash off properties

Applications & Uses

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Application Area
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Application Instructions

Application Instructions:

Optimal adhesive temperature is between 25°C and 30°C depending on the machine line speed. Please make sure that the product is compatible to prior used adhesive before usage.

Cleaning Instructions:

Brush and cold or warm water.

Application Area
  • Beverage labeling
  • Returnable glass bottle labeling

Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
pH*approx. 8.0--
Machine Speedapprox. 65000bph-
Density*approx. 1.10 g/cm³-
Viscosity (20rpm, at 26°C)*approx. 65000mPasBrookfield
Note

*  Typical values only, slight variations may occur but will not affect product’s meeting the standard technical parameters as stated.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Regional Availability
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • Middle East

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
9 months*
Storage Information

In original sealed packaging protected from sun, dust, moisture, and high temperatures. Clean and dry conditions above 5°C and below 35°C.