Polybutylene succinate

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.