BASF offers improved bio-film
2 December 2009
An improved BASF biodegradable plastic with a reportedly higher content of renewable raw materials and suitable for coating paper cups an boxes is due on the market early next year.
Ecovio FS Paper consists of BASF Ecoflex FS, a new bio-based polyester, and cornstarch derived PLA (polylactic acid). Use of Ecoflex FS has raised the proportion of bio-based material in the film to 75%, says Jürgen Keck, head of BASF’s global business in bio-plastics.
It is also considered easy to process, with good adhesion to paper, even when applied in thin layers for paper cups and paperboard boxes.
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