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Our AdaptEco sustainable material range features FSC® certified papers, compostable films, recyclable paper packaging materials, and innovative wash-off adhesives.

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PurityWash

What is PurityWash?

PurityWash are innovative first-to-market adhesives that allow labels to wash off PP, PE, HDPE, glass bottles and PET bottles and containers during industrial cleaning & glass bottle returns processes, leaving materials residue free which maximises the recyclability of both the PET bottles and label materials.

We have numerous adhesives within our range suitable for all of your Caustic Hot Water and Cold Water (Paper) and Cold Water (Film) applications.

Cold Water Adhesives - PWP1018 (Paper) and PWF1018 (Film)

  • Water-based permanent adhesives enabling the clean removal of labels being washed off in cold water
  • Clean removal of any paper or filmic faced labels, no residue left on the container which maximises the complete recycling circle
  • Approved in Europe for various recycle and wash-off applications
  • PWP1018 approved by OBRC for glass bottle returns process

What are the benefits of PWP1018 and PWF1018?

  • No residue is left on containers, which completes the recycling process of glass, PET bottles and containers 
  • Benefit from using this PurityWash adhesive in combination with any face or liner
  • Requires substantially less energy than the hot-water process
  • Increase the availability of recycled plastics
  • Benefit from access to first-to-market wash off adhesives 

Caustic Hot Water Adhesive - PWC1018 - Coming Soon

  • The Veolia process includes washing bottles at 65° with 1% caustic solution leaving PET flakes residue-free and recyclable into food grade PET bottles and containers
  • Water-based permanent adhesive coated at standard PSL coat weights

What are the benefits of PWC1018?

  • Supported by the latest recycling technologies 
  • Enables the complete recycling of PET bottles and containers
  • Perfect for HPC, drinks and food sectors - this wash off adhesive is available with any standard face and liner combination
  • PurityWash is one of the first adhesives to be approved for PSL in Europe

Plastic recycling is a complex process, this is a key reason why wash-off adhesives are on the rise as they maximise the recyclability of plastic. Discover how PET plastic bottles can be recycled in our blog which features a plastic recycling video from Veolia. 

Get in touch

Get in touch to discuss PurityWash in further detail.

  1. Cartside Mill, Kilbarchan, Renfrewshire, Scotland, PA10 2AF
  2. 01505 707700
  3. info@smcl.co.uk
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Discover our PurityWash Blogs

Brewery

Driving Sustainability Amongst Breweries

It is critical breweries aim to reduce their carbon footprint in various ways, including bottle return systems, packaging, ingredients sourcing and energy/water consumption.

Wash Off Adhesives Labels

Why Wash Off Adhesives Are on The Rise

Discover the important role wash off adhesives play in maximising the recyclability of PP, PE, HDPE and PET bottles in the plastic recycling process.

Glass Bottles Lifestyle

Bottle Return Scheme Explained & How Wash Off Adhesives Help

Learn about the bottle return scheme and how breweries can benefit from wash-off adhesives as they maximise the availability of reusable glass bottles.