Mactac® Expands Security Portfolio with Addition of 11 Tamper-Evident Security Labelstocks

In response to increasing demand for security labelstocks among brands, Mactac® has launched eleven new tamper-evident labelstocks designed to help brands improve product authenticity while protecting against product tampering, retail theft, and fraud.

The innovative labelstocks, which draw upon the success of Mactac’s LTCNVP50 non-PVC destructible labelstock, feature security measures designed to help brands and consumers know if a product label or closure has been removed.

“Tamper-evident product labeling is an easy and relatively cost-effective way for brand owners to protect against product tampering, alteration and counterfeiting, which can negatively impact their bottom line and brand image,” said Kim Hensley, senior marketing manager, Mactac Performance Adhesives. “By broadening our security portfolio to offer a total of 12 different types of destructible and void labelstocks, we’re able to offer tamper-evident labeling solutions for a wide range of industries and applications.”

The new non-vinyl destructible labelstocks, which were initially developed by Mactac’s parent company, LINTEC Corporation, feature high tensile strength and low internal strength. These attributes make it easy to convert on press, but difficult to remove after application. Once applied, any attempt to remove the label will cause it to fracture, preventing re-application.

“The LTCNVP50 sample roll was converted on press last night, and it worked great,” said a Mactac Performance Adhesives Group customer about working with the new tamper-evident labelstock. “No problem with die-cutting and stripping. And if you had a die with security slits it would be even better. We think this can be a great alternative to destructible vinyl.”

Mactac’s non-vinyl destructible facestock solution is available in a white matte facestock. It includes:

  • LTCNVP50, a 2.0-mil white matte destructible non-PVC facestock with an aggressive permanent acrylic adhesive and a 45# blue glassine liner.

The other vinyl-based destructible facestock solutions are available in white, clear and silver facestocks. They include:

  • LTC03150, a 2.0-mil white gloss destructible PVC facestock with an aggressive permanent acrylic adhesive and a 50# white glassine liner.
  • LTC03600, a 2.0-mil clear gloss destructible PVC facestock with an aggressive permanent acrylic adhesive and a 50# white glassine liner.
  • LTC03503, a 2.0-mil silver sparkle gloss destructible PVC facestock with an aggressive permanent acrylic adhesive and a 50# white glassine liner.

The expansion of Mactac’s line of tamper-evident labelstocks also includes labels that provide a clear indication when tampering or removal has been attempted. One of the most widely known types of these labelstocks leaves behind a “void” pattern on the applied surface and can’t be resealed or reused. And not only that, Mactac is capable of adding additional security features such as invisible ultraviolet fluorescent voids, which allow for authentication under black light.

Void technology labelstocks are available in white, clear and silver facestocks. They include:

  • LTC01904, a 2.0-mil white matte VOID polyester facestock with a high-performance, fluorescent, permanent acrylic adhesive and a 60# blue glassine liner.
  • LTC01912, a 2.0-mil white gloss VOID polyester facestock with an aggressive permanent acrylic adhesive and a 50# white glassine liner.
  • LTC01571, a 1.5-mil clear gloss VOID polyester facestock with an aggressive permanent acrylic adhesive and a 60# blue glassine liner.
  • FJD6914, a 2.0-mil silver gloss VOID polyester facestock with an aggressive permanent acrylic adhesive and a 50# super calendared kraft liner.
  • LTC02573, a 2.0-mil silver matte VOID polyester facestock with an aggressive permanent acrylic adhesive and a 50# white glassine liner.

Mactac also offers VOID security labelstocks with “VOID” letter reveals that appear on the facestock when tampering or removal has been attempted. These solutions do not leave any residue on the applied surface, unlike regular VOID labels, which often do. These solutions are available in clear, red and blue facestocks and include:

  • LTC01572, a 1.5-mil clear gloss VOID polyester facestock with a specialty non-transferrable VOID adhesive and a 60# blue glassine liner.
  • LTC01573, a 1.5-mil red gloss VOID polyester facestock with a specialty non-transferrable VOID adhesive and a 60# blue glassine liner.
  • LTC01574, a 1.5-mil blue gloss VOID polyester facestock with a specialty non-transferrable VOID adhesive and a 60# blue glassine liner.

“Mactac is excited to launch these new tamper-evident solutions in the United States,” said Katsu Araki, business development manager, Mactac Performance Adhesives. “These solutions can be used to achieve compliance with the European Falsified Medicines Directive on packaging for prescription drugs and high risk, over-the-counter medicines. In Europe, LTCNVP50 has been widely used in the pharmaceutical industry to meet European Falsified Medicines Directive requirements.”

In addition to pharmaceutical packaging labels, tamper-evident labelstocks can be used in applications such as food packaging, health and beauty products, consumer electronics packaging, asset labels, security seals, product warranty labels, product warning labels and automotive VIN labels.

For more information on Mactac’s tamper-evident labelstocks or other high-quality products available from Mactac Performance Adhesives Group, call 800-255-9733, email [email protected] or visit www.mactac.com/rolllabel.