Ref. 820
A white PET film 50 µm with 25% recycled PET built in. The RC18 UV-acrylic adhesive holds its bond from -40 °C to +200 °C, which makes it valid for high-temperature processes. With 92% opacity, the background is fully covered. Compatible with TTR printing.
25% recycled PET · High temperature +200 °C · 92% opacity · TTR · White
When is this material right for you?
The label will go through a high-temperature process: paint oven, vulcanisation, curing or an industrial hot zone
The project or customer values or requires recycled material content in the labelling
A fully white, opaque background is needed so the print stands out on any surface
The environment of use also includes extreme cold and a wide working range is needed without risk of losing adhesion
If the maximum process temperature does not exceed 100-120 °C, there are white PET constructions with more economical adhesives that offer sufficient performance. Contact us.
How to choose well
This material versus other white PET options
If the maximum process temperature does not exceed 100-120 °C, there are white PET constructions with standard adhesives that offer adequate performance at lower cost. RC18 earns its keep when the process involves real temperatures above that range, or when the -40 °C to +200 °C range is an explicit technical requirement.
The 25% recycled content is built into the film, not a surface add-on. It matters when the project needs to demonstrate recovered material content for sustainability audits or supply chain commitments. If that is not relevant to the project, equivalent options without recycled content are available.
92% opacity covers most surfaces well. For applications requiring opacity above 95%, or very dark surfaces with a highly visible background, it is worth checking before production.
Before you specify
Real process temperature
Tell us the peak temperature and the exposure time. RC18 withstands +200 °C, but the duration of exposure also affects the final result.
Recommended TTR ribbon
Resin · best result
Wax-resin: minimum valid option, check with your supplier. Wax: not recommended on white PET.
Recycled content documentation
We can provide the film manufacturer's data for audits or ESG reporting. Request it when ordering a sample.
Physical properties of the face material
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| PET film thickness | 50 | µm | Biaxially oriented white film with 25% recycled PET |
| Opacity | 92 | % | Covers the background effectively on most substrates |
| Recycled content | 25 | % | Recovered PET built into the body of the film |
| Service range | -40 / +200 | °C | RC18 UV-acrylic adhesive |
| Release liner | HD70 | — | Siliconised paper, clean release |
| Printing system | TTR | — | Resin ribbon recommended for high-temperature use |
RC18 adhesive performance
Resistance matrix
TTR printing at high temperature
Use resin ribbon for the best results. Wax-resin is the minimum valid option, checking compatibility with your supplier. Wax ribbon is not suitable on white PET.
Recycled content documentation
The 25% recycled PET is documented by the film manufacturer. We can provide the data for ESG audits or sustainability reporting. Request it when ordering a sample.
Multilayer composition
How it is built
Do you need to validate this material for your application?
Tell us the peak process temperature, the surface and the conditions of use. We will confirm whether Ref. 820 is the right material in less than 24 hours.
If you need recycled content documentation for your audits, include that request in the form.
Technical documentation
For more technical details, we have the complete version of the Technical Data Sheet in PDF format.
Download PDF specificationBefore you order
What you should know
The RC18 adhesive is specified for high temperature. Before production, run an adhesion test on the real surface and at the peak process temperature. The duration of heat exposure also matters: a 30-second peak is not the same as continuous exposure.
For TTR ribbon, resin gives the best results if the label will operate above 70 °C in service. If the operating temperature is lower, a wax-resin ribbon may be enough.
If you need to document the recycled content for audits or ESG commitments, ask us for the film manufacturer's documentation when placing your sample order.
Frequently asked questions before production
Does it resist in a paint oven or curing process?
RC18 works up to +200 °C. If the process involves temperatures within that range, it is the right adhesive. Tell us the peak temperature and exposure duration so we can confirm before production starts.
What ribbon do I need if the label will be in a hot area?
Resin ribbon for the best results. Wax-resin as the minimum valid option. Wax is not suitable on white PET regardless of the service temperature.
Does the 25% recycled content have a certificate or verifiable documentation?
Yes. The film manufacturer documents the recovered PET content. We can provide that documentation for your sustainability audits or ESG reports. Request it when ordering a sample or a quote.
Supply details
Free technical sample
We send it to you before production to validate in your real process.
Response in less than 24 hours
Technical consultation handled by specialists since 1994.
Custom format
Roll, sheet or die-cut according to reference and process.
Delivery throughout Europe
We supply to the entire European Union.
Do you need to validate this material?
Tell us the process temperature, the surface and the conditions of use. We will confirm whether Ref. 820 is suitable for your application in less than 24 hours.
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- Material samples when the project requires it.