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

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 

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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