Pharma Packaging Solutions

Leading Innovations and Deep Expertise for Pharmaceutical Packaging

Henkel offers a comprehensive range of adhesives and coatings for pharmaceutical packaging. 

Our portfolio and know-how cover three key areas: Flexible packaging lamination & coatings, specialty labels and paper solutions. Technologies from Henkel ensure safety via recognized documents such as food contact statements. In addition, our advanced approach to analytics and toxicology has earned trust from customers across the global pharma industry. 

Our people support partners in leading progress for compliance and sustainability by providing access to their deep technical knowledge. Want to experience expertise from Henkel? Get to know our team here and contact us at any time to discuss your unique needs. 

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Benefits of Henkel’s Adhesive and Coating Solutions for Pharmaceutical Packaging

• Versatile adhesives and coatings for paper, plastic, glass and all other materials.
• Leading portfolio of sustainable solutions.
• 60+ years of experience in pharma packaging applications.
• Global team of technical experts.
• Triple Safety concept for regulatory, toxicological and analytical product assessments.
• Comprehensive regulatory support.
• Global manufacturing network to serve customers worldwide.

Adhesives for Pharma Blisters and Sachets

• Ensure safety through sterilization suitability.
• Provide reliable lamination with excellent bond strength.
• Offer outstanding heat resistance.
• Comply with strict food contact regulations.

Coatings for Pharma Blisters and Sachets

• User-friendly application.
• Strong sealing capabilities, even at low coating weights for enhanced efficiency.
• Comply with food contact safety standards.

Coatings for Medical Paper and Plaster Packaging

• Facilitate easy opening.
• Offer extended shelf life with good aging resistance.
• Enhance safety through sterilizability.
• Comply with food contact regulations.
• Feature anti-allergic synthetic cold seals.
• Compatible with recyclability goals through the RE range.

Pressure Sensitive Adhesives for Multi-Layers/Pages Labels

• Ideal for applications requiring extensive text and information.
• Allow printing on multiple pages.
• Easy to open and re-close.

Pressure Sensitive Adhesives for Small-Diameter Containers Labels

• Designed for pharmaceutical containers with volumes of 10-150ml and diameters of 15-50 mm.

Pressure Sensitive Adhesives for Blood and Infusion Bag Labels

• Meet migration safety requirements for plastic containers.
• Ensure performance in low temperatures for storage in refrigerators and freezers.

Pressure Sensitive Adhesives for RFID Smart Labels

• Incorporate RFID technology for real-time tracking and monitoring.
• Provide accurate information about product status, condition or location.

Pressure Sensitive Adhesives for Tamper-Evident Labels

• Replace plastic labels with semi-clear or clear paper labels.
• Enhance security and tamper resistance.

Adhesives for Folding Cartons

• Excellent bond strength, ideal for securing blister-packaged products, vials or cosmetics.
• Low temperature performance enables enable storage in refrigerators.
• Printability makes cartons suitable for pharma displays.
• Also ideal solution for internal transport.

Adhesives for Paper Bags

• Safe transportation of medicine and packs from the pharmacy.
• Products which ensure that paper handles, side seams and bag bottoms securely hold even heavy goods.
• Excellent bond strength on a variety of substrates.
• AQUENCE low migration grades available for extra food safety.

Adhesives for Paper Straws for Clinical Use

• Drinking straws intended for one-time use.
• Superior water-resistance, also for hot beverages.
• Practical for those patients, who cannot drink the ‘usual’ way, due to injury, surgeries etc.
• Compliant to food safety regulations.

Adhesives for Corrugated Boxes and Trays

• Tamper-evidence of corrugated boxes, easy opening and closing.
• Assure optimal throughput, exceptional finished board quality and reduced total cost-in-use.
• Structure provides enhanced protection and stability compared to folding cartons.
• A rectangular shape facilitates neat stacking of products.
• Trays can be used for bundling and displaying of pharmaceutical product packs.