Product descriptiontesa® 60408 is a paper-based packaging tape with a premium paper backing and a high-performance water-based natural rubber adhesive. The paper backing of tesa® 60408 is made of paper from well-managed forests and other controlled sources. This premium paper backing is tear-resistant and provides high tensile strength. Thanks to the silicone-free release liner, it guarantees excellent printability with all types of ink systems (externally tested). The high-performance natural rubber adhesive system ensures strong adhesion and good initial tack on a wide variety of board types. tesa® 60408 is the perfect solution for light to medium weight (max. 20 kg) packaging applications where excellent performance is required.
Features• Strong and secure backing material• Excellent adhesive performance• Tearable by hand• Printable with all types of ink
Application• Ideal for sealing cardboard boxes up to 20 kg• Suitable for manual and automatic application• Printable with all types of ink systems
Technical Information (average values)The values in this section should be considered representative and should not be used for precise purposes.
Product composition• Total bio-based sustainable content (bio-carbon content): 92%.• Backing: Paper• Adhesive mass: natural rubber• Total thickness: 125 μm
Properties/Performance values• Elongation at break: 8 %• Tensile strength: 60 N/cm• Automatic application: yes• Manual application: yes• Solvent-free: yes• Moisture resistance: medium• Printability: very good• Tearable by hand: yes• Silent unrolling: no
Adhesion to values• Steel 2.8 N/cm
Additional infoAvailable in colour: havana











