ABOUT PLA

PLA (Polylactic Acid) is the most widely used biodegradable aliphatic polyester that is derived from renewable resources. It can easily be processed in manufacturing facilities that already exist for the production of common petrochemical-based plastics. It is developed primarily for degradable packaging materials.

PROPERTY:

PLA has good mechanical properties, similar to those of PE, PP, and PET. It is water-resistant but unstable in the presence of halogenated hydrocarbons.

RECYCLING:

PLA is biodegradable and compostable. SPI Code of 7 is applicable for PLA.

SAFETY:

PLA products are good for cold products. PLA is freezer safe, but not microwave safe.

SOURCES:

Sugarcane
Potato
Tapioca

APPLICATIONS:

Packaging (cups, bowls, foils, and food packaging)
Textiles (t-shirts, furniture, and textiles)
Hygiene products
Foils for agriculture
Insulators (alternative to foamed polystyrene) [citation T2.14]

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