Bio-based, compostable sheet arrives for packaging.A previously announced line of formable sheets based on renewably sourced polymers is now commercially available from DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers, Wilmington, Del. As we reported last November, the sheet is manufactured in Australia by Plantic Technologies from chemically modified, high-amylose cornstarch cornstarch, material made by pulverizing the ground, dried residue of corn grains after preparatory soaking and the removal of the embryo and the outer covering. It is used as laundry starch, in sizing paper, in making adhesives, and in cooking. . DuPont sells the sheet here under the name Biomax TPS (1) (Transactions Per Second) The number of transactions processed within one second. TPS is a better rating for the performance of hardware and software than the common MHz and GHz rating of the computer. (thermoplastic A polymer material that turns to liquid when heated and becomes solid when cooled. There are more than 40 types of thermoplastics, including acrylic, polypropylene, polycarbonate and polyethylene. starch). It contains 85% to 90% renewable content for use in thermoformed trays and injection molded containers and parts. The sheet is certified to EN 13432 and ASTM ASTM abbr. American Society for Testing and Materials 6400 standards for home, soil, water, and industrial composting. It also has food-contact approval in the U.S. and EU. Biomax TPS is suited to trays for low-moisture foods such as chocolates or cookies. It also boasts grease and oil resistance for packaging fatty foods. Seven sheet thicknesses and four colors are available. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Plantic's newest development is a sheet with higher clarity and impact strength than previous grades. It's aimed at blister blister, puffy swelling of the outer skin (epidermis) caused by burn, friction, or irritants like poison ivy. A response of the body to protect deeper tissue, blisters generally contain serum, the liquid component of blood. A and clamshell packaging for consumer and electronic goods like razor blades, toothbrushes, cosmetics, mobile phones, and computer parts. (800) 438-7225 * www.dupont.com |
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