HERMAtherm top M (912)

Application and use

HERMAtherm top M is phenol-free and can be used for applications requiring increased resistance to moistue, solvents oder grease, e.g. for weight labels (meat packers, supermarkets) or for price marking labels (excellent presentation of EAN and UPC codes). For applications on soft PVC films individual tests are recommended because contact with plasticizers might have an impact on the thermal imprint.

Direct thermal printing is possible with speeds up to 200 mm/s.

The material can be printed by all conventional printing methods. The inks should be suitable for thermal paper (solvent-free), a consultation of the ink supplier is recommended. Complete curing of the ink must be ensured. Due to the thermal sensitive characteristic the web temperature during curing should not exceed 50 °C. In general, it is advisable to carry out pretests under customer-specific conditions to ensure suitability.

The pulp for this paper comes from FSC^® certified forest management and other controlled sources.

Recommended storage

See HERMA website: www.herma.com/material/storage-conditions/

Regulations concerning contact with food

The thermal paper grade HERMAtherm top M (Grade 912) is suitable for direct contact with foodstuffs that are typically washed, shelled, and/or peeled before consumption, based on experience.

For all other forms of food contact, a functional barrier should be used to prevent migration. The functional barriers have been tested and verified as effective for all categories of foodstuffs in which the thermal paper is likely to be used (food packaging for diary products, meats and seafood, fruits and vegetables, cereal products, confectionary, processed and prepared foods, fats, infant products). In any case, a direct contact is not foreseen.