And what is it used for?
Today’s post has been written by Ryan Melowic Vice President of Customer Services at SafeSourcing.
Crystalized Poly Acid sounds scary, however, according to Wikipedia “Polylactic acid or polylactide (PLA, Poly) is a biodegradable thermoplastic aliphatic polyester derived from renewable resources, such as corn starch (in the United States and Canada), tapioca roots, chips or starch (mostly in Asia), or sugarcane (in the rest of the world). In 2010, PLA had the second highest consumption volume of any bioplastic of the world.”
Uses
Crystalized Polylactic Acid is used to manufacture the following types of products.
- T-shirts
- Coffee cups
- Packaging
- Bottles
- Other everyday items
Advantages
- Compostable in commercial facilities, meaning that it will break down under certain conditions into harmless natural compounds.
- Heat-Resistant to 185°F
- Sturdy feel, stronger than starch plant based products
- Product is 97% USDA certified bio based product
Unfortunately, the current PLA production process is costly and creates waste. In July of 2015, researchers in Belgium developed a new production technique that is less expensive, greener and makes PLA a more attractive alternative to petroleum-based plastics.
For more information on how we can help you with your procurement needs or on our “Risk Free” trial program, please contact a SafeSourcing Customer Service representative We have an entire customer services team waiting to assist you today.
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