Issue 02/2017

Sidaplax /
Plastic Suppliers
“Light in weight, light on
your pocket” is the slogan under which
Sidaplax, Ghent Belgium, and its parent company
Plastic Suppliers Inc., Columbus OH USA, are
launching EARTHFIRST ® UL, the newest member of
the EarthFirst PLA film-family.
The EarthFirst UL is a much thinner version of the
existing PLA-film range. It can be used as a sealant
layer in laminates, replacing significantly thicker (L)
LDPE films. The stiffness of PLA allows extreme downgauging
without compromising on machine-ability. On
the contrary, the high modulus guarantees smooth
unwinding, perfect web flatness and non-curling
laminates. The high yield (up to 89 m²/kg) has a positive
effect on material cost, and makes EarthFirst UL
competitive vs. traditional thicker PE-films. Additional
advantages include higher productivity and reduced
number of roll changes, less need for warehousing
space and lower transportation cost.
First applications prove good results as a sealant
layer in laminates for stand-up pouches, sachets,
paper/cardboard laminates, and other flexible
packaging structures.
The EarthFirst UL film is available in 9, 12 and 15 µm.
EarthFirst UL is part of the PLA-film family of cost
effective, bio-based, compostable, high performance,
packaging-, sealing-, windowing- and shrink-sleeve
films.
www.plasticsuppliers.com 10 / B19-7
PTTMCC Biochem
PTTMCC Biochem Company Limited is a joint venture company
between PTT Public Company Limited and Mitsubishi Chemical
Corporation, the two frontrunners in the energy and petrochemical.
It was purposely established to provide environmentally friendly
bioplastic BioPBS to inject green attributes and performance
into a variety of applications. PTTMCC is the world’s first producer
of bio-based PBS and PBSA from natural resources. Their plant is
located in Thailand with annual capacity of 20,000 tonnes.
BioPBS offers revolutionary properties. It is both biobased and
biodegradable to yield a polymer that is able to degrade naturally at
room temperature, and has no adverse effects on the environment.
Why use BioPBS?
• High service temperature: Applications made from BioPBS
can be used in hot condition of up to 100°C.
• High heat sealability: BioPBS offers the best sealing
properties among all bioplastics, and can compete
effectively with well-known conventional petro-based
plastics solutions (LLDPE, mPE…).
• Easy to mix with other Bioplastics: BioPBS is easily
compoundable with other types of biopolymers and extends
field of applications of bioplastics.
• Home compostability and/or ambient biodegradation with
no requirement for an industrial composting facility.
BioPBS have several key certificates, for example biobased
(DIN Certco, USDA), Compostable (BPI, OK Compost, OK
Biodegradable in soil, OK Compost HOME) and Food safety
(Complies with EU directives 10/2011).
www.pttmcc.com 9 / E09 21
DIN CERTCO
Under the motto “Our hearts beat for sustainability -
show the difference!”, DIN CERTCO will present at
interpack 2017 its extensive range of services around
packaging and the recycling and disposal of packaging. In
addition, DIN CERTCO will present their comprehensive
certification options in the environmental sector.
DIN CERTCO extended its certification services in the
last couple of years to provide applicants with long-time
internationally accepted conformity marks. With more
than 40 years of experience in certification services they
offer the highest quality possible in conformity assessment
Founded in 1972 by German Institute for
Standardization, DIN e. V., DIN CERTCO continuously
improved its reputation in certification services around the
globe. Separating testing, assessment and certification
within the ISO/IEC 17065 accreditation our quality marks
ensure competence, independence and impartiality.
At their booth DIN CERTCO invites visitors to a green
cocktail and to discuss with them their individual questions
regarding the certification of your sustainable products.
Make use of the special offer for certifications in
the environmental field and for packaging for your
order during the trade fair.
www.dincertco.de 9 / E04 7
Biotec
At interpack 2017, BIOTEC will present its range of
BIOPLAST products, which offer a wide choice of bio based
packaging solutions to converters.
BIOTEC is one of the global leading companies in producing
starch based compounds. It was established in 1992 and is
located in Emmerich am Rhein (Germany). With specialized
knowledge, BIOTEC develops and produces biodegradable
and compostable materials, using potato starch as the main
renewable resource.
All BIOPLAST products are certified with OK compost
by Vinçotte, whereas last year’s launched BIOPLAST 300,
400 and 500 are also fulfilling the OK compost HOME
requirements by Vinçotte. The bio-based carbon shares
are 30 %, 40 % and 50 % respectively (confirmed by Beta
Analytics). Additionally, BIOPLAST products are 100 %
biodegradable and compostable according to the EN 13432
standard.
BIOPLAST is interesting especially to
bag producers, as it fulfills the highest
requirements (e. g. the German bio-waste
directive for refuse bags and the French
legislation for fruit and vegetable bags).
www.biotec.de
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