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‘A significant contributor to global sustainability’PLA bioplastics
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Why bioplastics?Safer & more friendly for our planetPLA is made from renewable, biobased resources and has a considerably lower carbon footprint than other plastics. It is also biodegradable, leaving behind no harmful substances.
Positive business impactConsumers are becoming increasingly aware of their impact on our planet and are starting to appreciate and seek out more environmentally friendly alternatives. Bioplastics also alleviate our reliance on increasingly expensive oil-based sources.
Why PLA?
Available on an industrial scalePLA is already available at an industrial scale and does not require the start-up investment and timeframes so commonly associated with new polymers. Together with our partners, we can help you make your bioplastic applications a reality.
Highly efficient use of feedstocksPLA is a highly efficient plastic. To make 1kg of PLA requires just 1.6kg of sugar. Other types of bioplastics can require significantly more natural resources to produce the same amount of end-product.
100% biobased PLA resin is 100% biobased and is made from renewable resources.
Proven durable applicationsPLA applications have already been developed and introduced to the consumer market. These applications have proven to be successful, which attests to the competence of this polymer. Whether you are interested in molded parts, film, foam or fibre, just ask us for some sample material and we’ll be happy to assist.
Why Purac?Advanced technology and R&DAt Purac, we engage in ongoing R&D efforts to improve performance and sustainability of our products and processes.The breakthrough in high heat PLA performance, production of gypsum-free PLA and the use of alternative feedstocks are key focus areas for us.
Global presenceWith sales offices on every continent, we are always close by to help you with your application development.
80 years of experiencePurac has over 80 years of experience in sales, application development and industrial scale production of Lactic Acid based products.
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Consistent high qualityPurac has mastered the production technology to make high purity, high performance Lactides at industrial scale.
Low carbon footprint
PLA bioplastic offers a significantly reduced carbon footprint
versus traditional oil based plastics.
This is important for the health of our planet and is a
growing concern amongst consumers, who are examining
sustainability aspects of their purchases ever more critically.
As media attention increases and regulatory activity gains
momentum, biocontent in plastic will become a more and
more relevant issue for producers to address.
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Purac: a leading biochemical powerhouse
Purac produces high quality Lactic Acid and Lactide using a
biochemical fermentation process. Our partners convert
this Lactide into PLA (Poly Lactic Acid) resin, which forms the
basis for your PLA applications. PLA can be converted into
foam, film, molded plastic parts and fibre: the application
possibilities are endless.
PURALACT ® Lactides from Purac
Looking to switch to durable, sustainable bioplastic for
your applications?
Cradle to Cradle lifecycle
Multiple end-of-life options
• Recycle and reuse
• Compost/biodegrade
• Incinerate/renewable energy recovery
• Anaerobic digestion
• Feedstock recovery
The Cradle to Cradle framework moves beyond the traditional goal of reducing the negative impact of commerce (‘eco-efficiency’), to a new
paradigm of increasing its positive impact (‘eco-effectiveness’). This more comprehensive, sustainable approach replaces the linear economy
with a circular, biobased economy where products are produced from sustainable, natural resources and are re-used and recycled as much as
possible. At their end-of-life, these products then have a range of options to transform them back into feedstock for new, added value product
life cycles.
Sportswear
Fresh fruit packaging
- High heat resistance
- Good breathability
- Soft and tactile feel
- Washable and durable
- Transparent
- Compostable
- 100% biobased and 100% recyclable
- Low temperature impact
- High strength
Automotive fibres
Automotive
interiors
Safety helmet
- High heat resistance
- Durable
- Weavable
- High heat resistance
- Durable
- Hydrolytic stability
- Foamed inner shell
- High impactConsumer
electronics
- High heat resistance
- Excellent surface
appearance
- Durable
Purac has developed a high heat PLA variety that can withstand temperatures up to 180 °C / 356 °F. This
opens up a multitude of possibilities for producers who have - until now - been unable to work with PLA
bioplastics in applications that require improved heat resistance. Ask us for more information on this
groundbreaking technology.
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PLA can be used in a wide variety of applications, and can be
implemented in almost any product and industry.PLA bioplastic applications• Molded plastic parts • Fibre • Foam • Film
Hot coffee cups and lidsGame consoles
- Heat resistance up to 100 °C
- 100% recyclable
- Excellent surface appearance
- Good impact resistance
• heat stability up to 180 °C / 356 °F
• good processing economics
Groundbreaking high heat PLA capabilities
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Sustainability is embedded in our long term strategy and business
practices. It is based on balancing the elements of People, Planet
and Profit in all that we do. We are working towards our objectives
in the areas of energy, water, waste, packaging and procurement.
By engaging with partners and stakeholders, we aim to increase
sustainability throughout our value chain.
Sustainable business practices
Purac is actively involved in various fundamental research and
development programs to develop cellulose-based, non-food
raw materials into a sustainable feedstock for PLA. Purac is
investigating some specific, currently available, by-product
streams that can be used as PLA feedstock.
Purac is committed to having a pilot facility using these
alternative feedstocks in the near future.
Sustainable feedstocks
As part of our sustainable sourcing initiative, Purac is a member of
Bonsucro and SEDEX. Bonsucro is a global, multi-stakeholder, nonprofit
initiative dedicated to reducing the environmental and social impacts of
sugar cane production. Purac exclusively uses “GMO-free” feedstocks to
produce its PLA monomers.
Sustainable agriculture
Lincolnshire, USASeoul, Korea
Shanghai, China
Bangkok, Thailand
Warszawa, Poland
Moscow, Russia
Rayong, Thailand
Tokyo, Japan
Campos, BrazilSão Paulo, Brazil
Blair, USA
Mexico
Barcelona, Spain
Lyon, France
Gorinchem,the Netherlands
Mumbai, India
Singapore
Global headquarters & R&D center
Production location
Sales (& marketing) office
© Copyright 2012 Purac. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be copied, downloaded, reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form by any means, electronic, mechanical photocopied, recorded or otherwise, without permission of the publisher. No representation or warranty is made as to the truth or accuracy of any data, information or opinions contained herein or as to their suitability for any purpose, condition or application. None of the data, information or opinions herein may be relied upon for any purpose or reason. Purac disclaims any liability, damages, losses or other consequences suffered or incurred in connection with the use of the data, information or opinions contained herein. In addition, nothing contained herein shall be construed as a recommendation to use any products in conflict with existing patents covering any material or its use. Purac Bioplastics - Corporate Brochure - 0912
About Purac
Purac is an expert partner in PLA technology and application development and the worldwide market
leader in Lactic Acid, Lactic Acid derivatives and Lactides. Purac has 80 years experience in the development,
manufacturing and marketing of these products in a broad range of industries.
Purac operates production plants in the USA, The Netherlands, Spain, Brazil and Thailand and markets
its products through a worldwide network of sales offices and distributors. Purac is headquartered in The
Netherlands and is part of CSM.
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