Polybutylene Succinate (PBS)

ArcBiox™ G2 by ABMcomposite is an impact modified, biodegradable, unreinforced, PBS (polybutylene succinate) polymer. It is made from 50-80% renewable resources. It offers home composability, excellent flowability, good flatness & dimensional stability and good temperature resistance. It provides high-performance, good stiffness & strength and high heat resistance. It can be processed by injection molding. It is an alternative for resins like SAN, PS & ABS. ArcBiox™ G2 is recommended for automotive, consumer electronics and furniture industry.

BioPBS™ FZ71 (PM/PB) by Mitsubishi Chemical Performance Polymers (MCPP) is a bio-based polybutylene succinate (PBS) standard grade. It is derived from natural resources such as sugarcane, cassava and corn.

• It is compostable at open-air landfill site in an ambient condition (30°C), without requiring a specialized composting facility.
• It decomposes into biomass, carbon dioxide & water and is disposed of along with organic waste.
• It shows flexibility, softness with low temperature, high service temperature and good printability without pre-treatment.
• It is environment-friendly, renewable and has excellent processability & heat sealability.
• It is easy to be compounded with other bioplastics such as polylactic acid (PLA).
• BioPBS™ FZ71 (PM/PB) is suitable for processing by coating, blown film extrusion and injection molding.
• It is used for paper coatings, sealants in flexible packaging, hot beverage cups, boxes and utensils for freshly cooked food.

TH803S by Xinjiang Blue Ridge Tunhe Chemical Industry is a natural white colored, biodegradable and compostable polybutylene succinate (PBS) grade. It is a crystalline (30-45%) grade, available in the form of granules and soluble in organic solvent like chloroform. Exhibits excellent mechanical properties same as polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE), outstanding processability and good heat resistance. It can be blended with calcium carbonate and starch to produce cost effective products. Is suitable for processing by injection molding. TH803S is used in tableware & cutlery, textile, fishing net, coffee capsule, engineering components and medical applications.

TH802 by Xinjiang Blue Ridge Tunhe Chemical Industry is a milk white colored, biodegradable and compostable polybutylene succinate (PBS) grade. It is a crystalline (30-45 %) grade, available in the form of granules and soluble in organic solvent like chloroform. Exhibits excellent mechanical properties same as polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE), outstanding processability and good heat resistance. It can be blended with calcium carbonate and starch to produce cost effective products. TH802 is suitable for processing by sheet extrusion.

TH801 by Xinjiang Blue Ridge Tunhe Chemical Industry is a biodegradable and compostable polybutylene succinate (PBS) grade. It is a crystalline (30-45 %) grade and soluble in organic solvent like chloroform. It exhibits excellent mechanical properties same as polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE), outstanding processability and good heat resistance. It can be blended with calcium carbonate and starch to produce cost effective products. It is suitable for processing by blow molding and blown film extrusion method. TH801 is used in bottles, film, flexible hose and spinning.

Polybutylene succinate by Corvay Specialty Chemicals is a biodegradable thermoplastic polybutylene succinate (PBS) polymer that belongs to the polyester family. It is obtained by the polymerization of butylene glycol and succinic acid. It is biocompatible and renewable in nature, making it an attractive alternative to traditional petroleum-based plastics.

• It exhibits good mechanical strength, flexibility, and thermal stability.
• It is suitable for processing by injection molding, extrusion and blow molding.
• Polybutylene succinate is used in various industries including packaging (food packaging, grocery bags, disposable cutlery), agriculture (agricultural & mulch films), textiles, automotive (interior parts, trim components, panels), 3D printing, disposable containers, trays, caps & closures, electronic components and devices.
• It is suitable for certain medical and healthcare applications including surgical sutures, drug delivery systems & scaffolds for tissue engineering.

BG5000J by AFC Ecoplastic is a compostable polybuthylene succinate (PBS) resin with high melt index (MI). It is suitable for processing by injection molding and coating.

• It is used in cell phone case, fishing gear and diverse disposable products.
• It has a shelf life of 12 months.
• It is suitable for food contact material applications.
• BG5000J complies with international certifications including DIN CERTCO, REACH and SGS.

BG5000M by AFC Ecoplastic is a 100% compostable polybuthylene succinate (PBS) resin with low melt index (MI). It is suitable for sheet-, film and fiber (fishing net) extrusion applications. It has a shelf life of 12 months. It is suitable for food contact material applications. BG5000M complies with international certifications including DIN CERTCO, REACH and SGS.

SOLPOL -5000J by Gio-Soltech is PBS (aliphatic polyester resin). It can be processed by injection molding. SOLPOL -5000J is recommended for multi-filament, spoon and fork.

SOLPOL -5000 by Gio-Soltech is hard, PBS (aliphatic polyester resin). It can be processed by extrusion. SOLPOL -5000 is recommended for sheet & mono-filament.