Bioplastics product profile PLA thermoformed single-use hot beverage

PURALACT® based PLA for TF cups:

„„Biobased

„„Reduced carbon footprint

„„Can withstand boiling water

„„Good processing economics

Exclusive, global premier: a fully biobased disposable for hot drinks. Our partners have successfully developed a thermoformed cup for hot drinks and soups, based on high performance PURALACT® lactide monomers from Corbion Purac.

The cups provide a sustainable, biobased replacement for current PS thermoformed cups.

Furthermore, the good processing economics enable high speed . PLA material can be used on existing PS thermoforming lines

Interested in solutions for PLA ? Go to corbion.com/bioplastics [email protected] @CorbionBioplast

Corbion is the global market leader in lactic acid, lactic acid derivatives & lactides, and a leading company in functional blends containing enzymes, emulsifiers, minerals & vitamins. The company delivers high performance biobased products made from renewable resources and applied in global markets such as bakery, meat, pharmaceuticals & medical devices, home & personal care, packaging, automotive, & resins. For the industry, Corbion Purac offers lactide resins for performance PLA APPLS-A4-PLA-TFCUP-OCT13

(Poly Lactic Acid). PLA is a biobased with a low carbon footprint and is used in packaging, disposables, fibers, electronics & automotive markets. •

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