Thermoplastic Starch (TPS) for Plastic Parts

Biorene® HA-40 by Resirene is a polystyrene-starch compound. Has excellent mechanical as well as thermal properties. Starch replaces 40% from oil-derived content. Can be processed in the same machinery than standard PS. Shorter cycles times means better productivity and lower temperature profile means energy savings. Biorene® HA-40 used in disposables, pen barrels and cutlery.

BioComp® BF 7210S (E) by Sirmax is a fully biodegradable and compostable compound which contains starch as a renewable content. It offers excellent mechanical properties. It can be processed by blown film extrusion. It is designed for packaging film applications such as t-shirt bags, grocery bags, fruit and vegetable bags, organic waste bags. BioComp® BF 7210S (E) is certified with OK Compost Industrial (EN13432) and UNI 11415:2011.

BioComp® BF 01HP by Sirmax is a fully biodegradable and compostable compound. It contain starch as renewable content. It offers excellent mechanical properties. It can be processed by blow film extrusion. It is designed for packaging film applications as t-shirt bags, grocery bags, fruit and vegetable bags, organic waste bags. BioComp® BF 01HP is certified with TUV AUSTRIA BELGIUM NV by OK Compost Home and Industrial (EN13432) method.

BioComp® BF 7210S by Sirmax is a fully biodegradable and compostable compound. It contains starch as renewable content. It offers excellent mechanical properties. It can be processed by blown film extrusion. It is designed for packaging film applications such as t-shirt bags, grocery bags, fruit and vegetable bags, organic waste bags. BioComp® BF 7210S is certified with OK Compost Industrial (EN13432) by TUV AUSTRIA BELGIUM NV.

BioComp® BF 6535 (60) by Sirmax is a fully biodegradable and compostable compound with 60% renewable starch content. It offers excellent mechanical properties. It can be processed by blown film extrusion. It is designed for packaging film applications as t-shirt bags, grocery bags, fruit and vegetable bags, organic waste bags. BioComp® BF 6535 (60) is certified with OK Compost Home and Industrial (EN13432) by TUV AUSTRIA BELGIUM NV.

PLANTIC™ by Kuraray is a high-performance bioplastic film. It is produced from thermoplastic starch and is fully biodegradable, which greatly reduces its ecological footprint. It is used in packaging that seals in aroma and keeps out oxygen.

• It is renewable material for packaging dry foods such as coffee and tea as well as dry animal feed.
• Offers improved performance and sustainability of barrier packaging.
• PLANTIC™ provides high gas barrier properties.
• It is certified for both industrial and home composting and can be used in the manufacture of completely compostable packaging.
• It does not contain any plasticizers and genetically modified raw materials.
• It is less expensive than conventional materials.
• It is suitable for MAP packaging for food with a short shelf-life.

Ecopond Flex-162 by Kingfa is a starch-based fully biodegradable polymer. It has balanced cost performance and it is weldable as well as printable. It is used in blow film and cast molding as well as for soft touch film. Ecopond Flex-162 is a color tailor-made product.

Chemiton® HMB GHBF511.627 Shore 55 A by Franplast is a UV stabilized thermoplastic starch (TPS) copolymer grade. Exhibits weather-, ozone- and chemical resistance. Chemiton® HMB GHBF511.627 Shore 55 A is suitable for processing by injection molding. Used in medical and packaging applications. Complies with US Pharmacopeia Class VI.

Chemiton® MBK1NA58 Shore 58 A by Franplast is a UV stabilized thermoplastic starch (TPS) grade. Exhibits weather-, ozone- and chemical resistance. Chemiton® MBK1NA58 Shore 58 A is suitable for processing by injection molding. Used in medical applications.

Biorene® HP-40 by Resirene is a polypropylene-starch compound. Has excellent mechanical as well as thermal properties. Starch replaces 40% from oil-derived content. Can be processed in the same machinery than standard PS. Used in disposables, pen barrels and cutlery.