- acResin UV 3532, a UV-curable acrylic hotmelt PSA, was approved by RecyClass as compatible with standard European PET bottle recycling processes.
- Labels using acResin UV 3532 reliably wash off during recycling, enabling clean PET streams and higher-quality recyclate.
- BASF joined CELAB in 2020 to advance a circular economy for self-adhesive labels.
- BASF will showcase acResin at Interpack, May 7–13, 2026, in Düsseldorf.
RecyClass approval
acResin UV 3532, a UV‑curable acrylic hotmelt pressure‑sensitive adhesive, was approved by RecyClass for use on PET bottles, confirming compatibility with established European PET recycling processes under the conditions assessed; labels using the PSA can be removed reliably during standard recycling to support clean PET streams and higher‑quality recyclate.
Product performance
The adhesive enables high‑clarity filmic labels that wash off during recycling while maintaining label performance; the development builds on prior use of recycling‑friendly, high‑clarity labels on glass substrates.
Regulatory alignment
The RecyClass approval aligns this label system with Design‑for‑Recycling criteria and helps brand owners and converters prepare for the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) and its recycled‑content requirements.
Industry collaboration
BASF cites participation in cross‑industry initiatives—including founding membership of CELAB in 2020—to advance circular solutions for self‑adhesive labels and reduce their environmental impact.
