Combining technological performance with the GMO-free aspect results
in a high quality PLA based product especially designed for those brand
owners, retailers and consumers requiring a GMO-free product. The
products are pleasant to the touch, have a pearlescent gloss and are
biodegradable. BIO-FLEX F 6513 is ideally used for injection molding,
whereas BIO-FLEX F 6611 has been developed for thermoforming.
High heat capabilities with PURALACT Lactides from Purac
Purac’s
solutions for high performance PLA unlock bioplastic potential for high
temperature applications, such as microwavable food packaging and hot
beverage cups, and also for durable applications in a range of high end
markets, such as automotive, carpet, clothing and consumer electronics
and appliances. PURALACT L & D based homopolymers – known as PLLA
and PDLA – are the key to this improved heat performance and are
commercially available from Purac.
Sustainable, GMO-free feedstocks
Purac
is a member of Bonsucro and SEDEX, which forms a part of Purac’s
sustainable sourcing initiative. Bonsucro is a global,
multi-stakeholder, nonprofit initiative dedicated to reducing the
environmental and social impacts of sugar cane production. Purac
exclusively uses “GMO-free” feedstocks to produce its PLA monomers.
Next generation biomass feedstocks
Purac
is actively involved in various fundamental research and development
programs to develop cellulose-based, non-food raw materials into a
sustainable feedstock for PLA. Purac is investigating some specific,
currently available, by-product streams that can be used as PLA
feedstock. Purac is committed to having a pilot facility using these
alternative feedstocks in the near future.
For more information: www.purac.com/bioplastics
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