Corbionpurac Bioplastics Brochure

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PLAbioplasticsA SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTOR TO GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY

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Why bioplastics?Safer and more friendly for our planet

PLA is made from renewable, biobased resources and has aconsiderably lower carbon footprint than other plastics. It isalso biodegradable, leaving behind no harmful substances.

Positive business impact

Consumers are becoming increasingly aware of their impacton our planet and are starting to appreciate and seek outmore environmentally friendly alternatives. Bioplastics alsoalleviate our reliance on increasingly expensive oil-basedsources.

Why PLA?100% biobased

PLA resin is 100% biobased and is made from renewableresources.

Highly efficient use of feedstocks

PLA is a highly ecient plastic. To make 1kg of PLA requires

just 1.6kg of sugar. Other types of bioplastics can requiresignicantly more natural resources to produce the sameamount of end-product.

Available on an industrial scale

PLA is already available at an industrial scale and doesnot require the start-up investment and timeframesso commonly associated with new polymers. Togetherwith our partners, we can help you make your bioplasticapplications a reality.

Proven durable applications

PLA applications have already been developed andintroduced to the consumer market. These applicationshave proven to be successful, which attests to thecompetence of this polymer. Whether you are interested

in molded parts, lm, foam or ber, just ask us for somesample material and well be happy to assist.

Why Corbion Purac?Advanced technology and R&D

At Corbion Purac, we engage in ongoing R&D eorts toimprove performance and sustainability of our productsand processes. The breakthrough in high heat PLAperformance, production of gypsum-free PLA and the useof alternative feedstocks are key focus areas for us.

Consistent high quality

Corbion Purac has mastered the production technology to

make high purity, high performance Lactides at industrialscale.

100 years of experience

Corbion has 100 years of experience in sales, applicationdevelopment and industrial scale production. CorbionPurac is the global market leader in lactic acid, lactic acidderivatives and lactides.

Global presence

With 10 production facilities and sales oces on everycontinent, we are always close by to help you with yourapplication development.

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Corbion 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 PLAapplications. PLA can be converted

into foam, lm, molded

plastic parts and

ber:

the application

possibilities are

endless.

Corbion Purac:a leading

biochemicalpowerhouse


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Composting

PLA applications

C02absorption through photosynthesis

Energyrecovery Lactide &

PLA resin

Recycle

CO2

CO2

CO2 CO2

Sugarcane

A cradle to cradle lifecycleThe Cradle to Cradle framework moves beyond the traditional

goal of reducing the negative impact of commerce (eco-

eciency), to a new paradigm of increasing its positive

impact (eco-eectiveness). 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.

Multiple end-of-life options:

Recycle and reuse Compost/biodegrade

Incinerate/renewable energy recovery

Anaerobic digestion

Feedstock recovery

Low carbon footprintPLA bioplastic oers a signicantly 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 the

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

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PLA todayLDPE

PP

PET

PS

PLA targetfor 2016

PC

0 542 31

Emissions from production of common polymers *

(kg CO2eq per kg of polymer cradle to gate )

*Source: www.lca.plasticseurope.org & Corbion Purac


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PLA bioplastics:

applications & markets

High heat PLA technology

Improved heat stability

Good processing economics

Corbion Purac has developed a range of high heat PLA blends.

This opens up a multitude of possibilities for applications that

require improved heat resistance, such as coee cups and lids.

Automotive

For interiors &

under-the-hood parts.

High heat resistance

Durable

Hydrolytic stability

Coffee at 100C

Amorphous PLA PLA homopolymersbased on PURALACT

Consumer goods

Sunglasses, serviceware,toys.


Excellent surface

appearance

Durable

Good impact resistance

Consumer electronics

Injection molded casings &

housings.


Excellent surface

appearance

Durable

Good impact resistance

Packaging & disposables

Yoghurt pots, coee cups &

lids, disposable serviceware.

Transparent

Compostable

Biobased & recyclable

Building & construction

Foam for insulation, bersfor carpets & furnishings.


Durable

Weavable

Sportswear & goods

Fibers for apparel, foam for

suroards & helmets,

molded parts forequipment.


Good breathability

Soft & tactile feel

Washable & durable


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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

Corbion 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. Corbion Purac is investigating some

specific, currently available, by-product streams that can

be used as PLA feedstock.

Corbion 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, Corbion 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.

Corbion Purac exclusively uses GMO-free feedstocks to produce

its PLA monomers.

Sustainable agriculture


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Global presence

Bioplastics

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Corbion in bioplastics

For the plastics industry, Corbion Purac oers lactide resins for high performance PLA bioplastics. PLA (Poly Lactic

Acid) is a biobased plastic with a low carbon footprint and is used in packaging, disposables, bers, electronicsand automotive markets.

About Corbion

Corbion is the global market leader in lactic acid, lactic acid derivatives and lactides, and a leading company in

functional blends containing enzymes, emulsiers, minerals and vitamins. The company delivers high

performance biobased products made from renewable resources and applied in global markets such as bakery,

meat, pharmaceuticals and medical devices, home and personal care, packaging, automotive, coatings and

coating resins. Corbion operates 10 production plants, in the USA, the Netherlands, Spain, Brazil and Thailand, and

markets its products through a worldwide network of sales oces and distributors. In 2012, Corbion generated

annual sales of 753 million and had a workforce of 1,800 employees.

Interested in solutions for PLA bioplastics? Go to corbion.com/bioplastics [email protected] @CorbionBioplast

Copyright 2013 Corbion. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be copied, downloaded, reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form byany means, electronic, mechanical photocopied, recorded or otherwise, without permission of the publisher. No representation or warranty is made as to the truth or accuracyof 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 maybe relied upon for any purpose or reason. Corbion disclaims any liability, damages, losses or other consequences suered 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 conict with existing patentscovering any material or its use.

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Thailand

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Japan

Brazil

Mexico

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India

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Global headquarters and R&D

Production location

Sales and marketing office

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