FKuR: Translucent and compostable PLA blend for substitution of PE

The FKuR Kunststoff GmbH (www.fkur.com) in cooperation with the Fraunhofer Institute UMSICHT (Oberhausen, www.umsicht.fraunhofer.de) has enlarged its existing product range by a translucent and compostable PLA blend type called Bio-Flex® 467F with universal application possibilities. The advantages of this new formulation lie in the good application opportunities as well as in the smooth processing on conventional polyethylene blown film lines without having to modify adjustments on screws, dies or take offs.

The new PLA blend for film applications Bio-Flex® 467F stands out due to its high mechanical resistance along with good elongation. The obtained values are perfectly comparable to the values of HDPE. Moreover Bio-Flex® 467F combines a silk-matt gloss with high transparency. By means of co-extrusion with other Bio-Flex® compounds it is possible to attain impressive combinations of rigidity, elasticity and tear resistance, for example for deep-freeze packaging.

Advert

Bio-Flex® 467F has a share of nearly 40 percent of renewable resources. The direct contact with food is confirmed by a declaration of no objection issued by an independent testing institute. Bio-Flex® 467F is also registered as compostable plastic according to EN 13432 at DIN Certco with the registration number 7W0090.

The FKur Kunststoff GmbH offers two different product groups on the market as yet: Biograde® types, based on cellulose for injection moulding applications, and Bio-Flex® types, based on PLA, mainly for film applications.

Photo: Bag made from Bio-Flex® 467F

interpack 2008, Düsseldorf, 24th-30th of April 2008, hall 7a, booth C21

FKuR Kunststoff GmbH, Willich

back to news list