Robos-labels constantly strives to design its products in an environmentally friendly and health-friendly way. For this reason, robos-labels only offers label materials for direct thermal printing that are manufactured completely without the use of phenolic substances. The labels produced from these materials are REACH-compliant and do not contain any SVHC substances.
The label solutions are precisely tailored to the individual requirements of our customers and are equipped with suitable adhesives. The labels can be designed as blank or preprint labels.
Where are thermal paper labels used?
The labels made from BPA- and BPS-free direct thermal paper are used for short-term applications in internal and external logistics in almost all industries. They are equipped with permanent or removable adhesives and, for example, adhered to cardboard boxes or transport crates.
Properties of thermal papers
Suitable thermal papers offer very good resistance to moisture, grease, oil, alcohol, etc. The thermal paper labels adhere securely to slightly rough and convex surfaces and are suitable for adhesion to chilled products.
How does thermal paper work?
Thermal papers are thermally sensitive and react with black discoloration when heated. The thermal paper is heated at the points to be inscribed by small heating elements, which are arranged in rows across the width of the paper to be printed. As a result the color formers and developers on the paper react and create the printed image.
Why are bisphenol A and bisphenol S substances of very high concern?
Bisphenol A (BPA) is classified as an “SVHC” (Substance of Very High Concern) under European chemicals legislation. BPA is a chemical compound from the group of diphenylmethane derivatives and one of the bisphenols. It is produced synthetically and is a component of many everyday products such as plastic bottles, plastic toys, thermal paper, the lining of food cans, floor coatings made of epoxy resin and many more.
According to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), thermal paper is the second most important source of BPA exposure for humans after food. BPA enters the body through skin contact and is considered a co-trigger for hormonal diseases such as testicular, prostate or breast cancer, type 2 diabetes, obesity, immune deficiencies and food allergies.
Even very low concentrations of endocrine disruptors can have negative effects. Pregnant women in particular who come into contact with cash register receipts and other bisphenol-contaminated documents at their workplaces are exposed to unacceptable risks – because unborn babies and small children are particularly at risk from BPA.
Sources: Wikipedia, ECHA, Bund.net
Information about thermal paper: Wikipedia
ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) infomation about bisphenols
Information about bisphenol A und bisphenol S: bund.net
