Power Adhesives is expanding its Tecbond range of biodegradable hot-melt adhesives. The company is introducing three new grades that add to its presence in sustainable bonding solutions for packaging and beyond.

The new products, Tecbond 902B-PL, 351B-PR, and 355B-PR, join Tecbond 214B and 110B-PR, which the company reports is the world’s first fully certified biodegradable hot-melt adhesives. Together, they create a comprehensive portfolio of adhesives designed to meet the demands of both sustainability and performance.

All Tecbond biodegradable grades comply with EN 13432 and ASTM D6400, which ensures they biodegrade fully under industrial composting conditions without leaving microplastics or harmful residues. Tecbond reports that the full range of grades has also achieved CHIRA assessment approval, confirming that they are benign within paper recycling streams and have no adverse effects on the pulping or recovery process.

Ross Cunningham, chief executive officer at Power Adhesives, said, “This expanded range gives converters and brand owners more flexibility than ever to meet the EU’s evolving Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) requirements.

“It also demonstrates that sustainability and performance can coexist – these adhesives are engineered to deliver the same speed, strength, and reliability customers expect from Tecbond.”

Each grade has been formulated for specific applications. Tecbond 902B-PL is a bulk pillow adhesive containing 51% biobased content, offering very high tack and permanent pressure sensitivity, ideal for labelling applications, and bonding paper, board, wood, and plastics. Tecbond 351B-PR is a clean-running and odorless low-viscosity bulk adhesive formulated to reduce filter and nozzle blockages and improve process efficiency. Designed for coated or laminated packaging, Tecbond 355B-PR is a bulk adhesive that provides clean-running, low-temperature performance with a 10-second open time, making it ideal for freezer applications.

All products are suitable for use in high-speed packaging lines and precision manufacturing, offering reliable adhesion to a wide variety of substrates, including fiber-based, plastic, and coated materials.

Learn more about Power Adhesives and its products by visiting www.poweradhesives.com.

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