Compostable self-adhesive material for biodegradable labels as a sustainable alternative
Two HERMA adhesive/label combinations have now been awarded the so-called Keimling (seedling) logo, as certification according to EN 13432 has been completed. The standard is the internationally recognised benchmark for the industrial compostability of biodegradable products. Producers wishing to use compostable packaging will finally be able to enjoy the efficiency benefits offered by labelling. In addition, there are two other HERMA adhesives that are certified for home composting (NF T51-800).
Biodegradable label stock: packaging suitable for composting complete with labels
- Two HERMA adhesive materials now bear the seedling logo acc. to industrial composting standard EN 13432
- They are HERMAextracoat (242) and HERMAtherm Bio (909), in each case in combination with the adhesive 62E
- And HERMAextracoat (242) and HERMAtherm Bio phenol-free (909), in each case in combination with the adhesive 62Q (Certification according to the globally valid standard NF T51-800:2015 by DIN CERTCO)

Industrial composting
HERMAextracoat (242)/62E/520
HERMAtherm Bio (909)/62E/520
- Certified according to EN 13432 and awarded the ‘Keimling’ logo.
- Specially developed for use on compostable packaging films.
- Suitable for smooth, rather polar surfaces.
Home and garden composting
HERMAextracoat (242)/62Q/520
HERMAtherm Bio (909)/62Q/520
- Certification according to the globally applicable standard NF T51-800:2015 by DIN CERTCO.
- Even fruit peels or vegetable scraps that still have a label on them can be disposed of by end consumers in their own compost heap or compost bin.
- The adhesive material is very easy to punch during the printing process. Very good adhesion.
- he adhesive material is very easy to punch during the printing process.
- Very good adhesion.
- Additional certificate for the critical earthworm test in accordance with the Australian standard AS 5810 passed.