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Polylactic Acid (PLA)

Based on 512 products - Last update on the Nov 4, 2025

Polylactide (PLA) appears as a glossy, transparent to translucent thermoplastic ranging from colorless to milky white with a somewhat brittle character and high surface hardness. Key features include biodegradability under industrial composting conditions, biological origin from renewable resources, good stiffness and tensile strength, excellent printability for 3D applications, and low toxicity. PLA finds applications in biodegradable packaging, food service items, 3D printing filament, medical implants, and agricultural films. 

PLA competes with petroleum-based plastics like PS, PET, and PP. Current market trends show accelerating adoption driven by consumer demand for sustainable materials and regulatory pressure on single-use plastics. PLA varieties include amorphous grades, semi-crystalline versions, stereocomplex PLA, and various blends with other biodegradable polymers to enhance flexibility or toughness.

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Ingeo™ Biopolymer 3D300

by NatureWorks

Ingeo™ Biopolymer 3D300 by NatureWorks is a high-performance polylactic acid (PLA) biopolymer developed for 3D printing applications. It offers high print clarity with optimal transparency, minimal stringing and excellent bridging length, even at high printing speeds. It is pure, clean and free of additives.<br> <ul style="padding-left: 40px;"><li>It is sustainable, derived from renewable resources and reduces carbon footprint.</li><li>It provides exceptional speed, precision, and surface quality, enabling efficient production without compromising detail or durability.</li><li> It is cost efficient that significantly reduces print times and need for additional compounding, effectively lowering operational costs.</li><li>It can be directly printed using fused granulate fabrication (FGF) or can also be first converted to filaments for use in fused filament fabrication (FFF) systems.</li> <li>It is suitable for processing by extrusion.</li> <li>It is TSCA, DSL, ENCS (Japan), AICIS, KCL, TCSI listed and REACH compliant.</li></ul>
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ecovio® 60 IA 1552

by BASF

ecovio® 60 IA 1552 by BASF is a certified industrial compostable biopolymer based on polylactide (PLA) and polybutylene adipate terephthalate (PBAT). It exhibits a balanced high performance of strength and flexibility. It is used to manufacture black and white plant clips for the sustainable cultivation of greenhouse fruits and vegetables. It enables organics recycling in agriculture and horticulture applications. <br> <ul style="padding-left: 40px;"><li>It helps prevent persistent microplastic in green organic waste, which is usually caused by clips made of polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP).</li> <li>It allows clips to perform effectively for many different crops throughout the entire cycle, while easily adapting to various environmental conditions typical for greenhouses, including temperature fluctuations, relative humidity, and exposure to UV radiation.</li> <li>ecovio® 60 IA 1552 provides more cost-effective waste disposal than with non-biodegradable materials.</li> <li>It is food contact approved according to FDA and European regulations.</li></ul>
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Compostable® 4001

by Trellis Bioplastics

Compostable® 4001 by Trellis Bioplastics is a renewable, ecologically sound, biodegradable PLA (poly-lactic acid) blend resin. Exhibits an excellent balance of strength, toughness and processability. Compostable® 4001 by Trellis Bioplastics can be processed on existing extrusion machines. Meets BPI (Biodegradable Products Institute www.bpiworld.com) standards for compostability (ASTM6400D99, ASTM6868) and European Bioplastics Standards (EN13432). Listed on TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act) Inventory List, Canada DSL (Domestic Substance List) Inventory List, EU EINECS (European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances) List and China inventory of Existing Chemical Substances list.
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Compostable® 3000

by Trellis Bioplastics

Compostable® 3000 by Trellis Bioplastics is a renewable, ecologically sound, biodegradable PLA (poly-lactic acid) blend resin. Exhibits an excellent balance of puncture strength, toughness and processability. Compostable® 3000 can be processed on existing blown film extrusion machines. Meets BPI (Biodegradable Products Institute www.bpiworld.com) standards for compostability (ASTM6400D99, ASTM6868) and European Bioplastics Standards (EN13432). Listed on TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act) Inventory List, Canada DSL (Domestic Substance List) Inventory List, EU EINECS (European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances) List and China inventory of Existing Chemical Substances list.
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Eco Solution GP330-1

by Minima

Eco Solution GP330-1 by Minima is a biodegradable, polylactide (PLA) based alloy with poly butylene succinate (PBS). Exhibits improved toughness and processability. Eco Solution GP330-1 is designed for processing by injection molding. Eco Solution GP330-1 by Minima complies with ASTM D6400, EN13432 and ISO 14855 regulations.
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