Sulapac materials for injection molding are sustainable alternatives for PS, ABS, PC and PP. They can be used for various applications including jars, boxes, lids, caps and closures, kitchenware, cutlery and more.

To maximise the functionality of your end product, there’s a range of material grades you can choose from with different flexural and tensile properties, heat resistance and density. In terms of look & feel, you can opt for a natural appearance with large wood chips or a smooth polished surface, or something in between!

Material portfolio for injection molding

Sulapac® materials can be used with existing injection molding machinery, enabling a resource efficient transition towards a cleaner future.

1.5%
100%

Universal

A drop-in solution for most production lines and molds.

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3.1%
77%

Universal Flex 30

Beautiful and functional material, ideal for complicated designs like knives and forks.

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2.6%
82%

Universal Flex 35

For thin-walled structures with good impact strength.

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2%
100%

Premium

The luxurious choice with unique look and feel.

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2.2%
85%

Premium Flex 40

The luxurious choice with unique look and feel.

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1.1%
100%

Solid

Material alternatives to products used on daily basis

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1.1%
98%

Barrier

Barrier material for water-based emulsions.

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10%
87%

Sulapac Luxe

Luxurious material with high density and ceramic feel. Ideal for fragrance bottle caps.

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2.9%
70%

Universal Heat 30

High heat resistance with ideal flexural
strain and impact strength.

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1,5%
85%

Universal Heat 35

Perfect for sturdy, premium cutlery providing
high heat resistance without extra processing.

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Dream ingredient for exclusive products

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Cosmetics, Supplements, Luxury packaging

The Sulapac Premium material makes your products look and feel luxurious. The ceramic sound and visible wood chips’ haptic touch make it stand out. It is ideal for sustainable products that aim for an exclusive feel.

The material is processable with existing injection molding machinery. Our experts assist with the tests and production settings from mold selection to nozzle size.

Premium material is made from wood and plant-based binders. This 100% bio-based material biodegrades without leaving permanent microplastics behind. The preferred recycling method is industrial composting.

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PREMIUM FLEX 40

Flexier dream ingredient for exclusive products

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Cosmetics, Supplements, Luxury packaging

The Sulapac Premium material makes your products look and feel luxurious. This grade of Premium is more flexible and has better impact strength. The visible wood chips’ haptic touch make it stand out. It is ideal for exclusive sustainable products that aim for that exclusive feel.

The material is processable with existing injection molding machinery. Our experts assist with the tests and production settings from mold selection to nozzle size.

This bio-based (85%) material biodegrades without leaving permanent microplastics behind. The preferred recycling method is industrial composting.

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Natural alternative for existing production lines

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USDA Bio-preferred + BPI*, Cosmetics, Supplementsics, Luxury packaging, Cutlery

Replace your traditional plastic material and start mass-producing truly sustainable products with minimal investment. Universal material is designed to fit to existing production lines and moulds. It is suitable for rigid products such as jars and hangers. Technical specification and easy processing instructions are available in the technical datasheet.
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Universal material is made from wood and plant-based binders. This 100% bio-based material biodegrades without leaving permanent microplastics behind*. The preferred recycling method is industrial composting.

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UNIVERSAL

UNIVERSAL FLEX 30

Functional & beautiful, yet sustainable

The Universal Flex 30 is ideal for single-use and reusable cutlery that ensures easy mass-manufacturing and outstanding usability. Beautiful and sustainable option for injection molding. Ideal flexural strain and impact strength for complicated designs like knives and forks. Food contact approved to use with all kinds of foods in short term from 70 °C up to 100 °C for both single- and repeated use1.

This bio-based (77%) material biodegrades without leaving permanent microplastics behind2. The preferred recycling method is industrial composting3.

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Cutlery, Supplements

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1Sulapac Universal and Universal Flex 30 materials meet the EU and US FDA requirements for food contact materials in the described specifications for use and with the specified restrictions

2Sulapac materials within the same family of recipes show biodegradation of 57,6% at 462 days in the marine environment (30ºC / 86ºF) (ASTM D6691), 28% at 153 days when tested according to ASTM 5511 (99 ºF) accelerated biodegradation in the landfill.

3The materials have been tested at third party laboratory and/or industrial composting facility and shown to meet the requirements of EN13432 and ASTMD6400 for industrial compostability. Seedling certification in process. Check your local municipal recycling website to see if composting services are offered in your community

Ideal solution for thin-walled structures

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Cosmetics, Supplements

Universal Flex 35 is designed for sustainable thin-walled structures that have good impact strength. Its flexibility, flexural strain, is 2,6%. It is food contact approved for dry food.

Universal Flex 35 is made from wood and plant-based binders. This bio-based (82%) material biodegrades without leaving permanent microplastics behind. The preferred recycling method is industrial composting.

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UNIVERSAL FLEX 35
SULAPAC UNIVERSAL HEAT 30

Highly functional material for heat resistant cutlery

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Cutlery

Sulapac Universal Heat 30 is a sustainable, beautiful, and functional material for injection molding containing 70% USDA certified biobased content. The material is optimized for high heat resistance without additional or post-treatment, with ideal flexural strain and impact strength, making it a great option for single-use and reusable cutlery1 with outstanding usability.

Sulapac Universal Heat 30 is safe for people and the planet: It is made of industrially compostable raw-materials and leaves no permanent microplastic2 or toxic load behind.

1 Suitable for reusable applications as per European Commission regulation (EU) No 10/2011. Dishwashability tested according to EN 12875 standard with 20 washing cycles.

2 Biodegradation of 56,7% in 280 days in the marine environment ASTM D6691(86°F / 30°C). Not considered biodegradable in California.

3 Sulapac Universal Heat 30 meets the EU and US FDA requirements for food contact materials. Restrictions and specifications of use apply, please refer to relevant Declaration of Compliance for further information.

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Sustainability and heat resistance for premium cutlery

Sulapac Universal Heat 35 is a sustainable, beautiful, and functional material for injection molding containing 85% USDA certified biobased content. The material is ideal for single-use and reusable1 premium cutlery with sturdy design providing excellent usability and high heat resistance.

Sulapac Universal Heat 35 is safe for people and the planet: It is made of industrially compostable raw-materials and leaves no permanent microplastic2 or toxic load behind.

1 Materials are suitable for reusable applications as per European Commission regulation (EU) No 10/2011. Dishwashability tested according to EN 12875 standard with 20 washing cycles.

2 Biodegradation of 52,2% in 140 days in the marine environment ASTM D6691(86°F / 30°C). Not considered biodegradable in California.

3 Sulapac Universal Heat 30 meets the EU and US FDA requirements for food contact materials. Restrictions and specifications of use apply, please refer to relevant Declaration of Compliance for further information.

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SOLID

Beautiful and ecological material for everyday use

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KitchenWare, Plates&Bowls, Mugs

Sulapac Solid is an appealing, sustainable material alternative to products used on daily basis, such as plates, mugs, bowls and containers. Doesn’t compromise aesthetics, functionality or sustainability. The hard-wearing Sulapac Solid material has high impact strength and is dishwasher and microwave safe. Furthermore, it has low carbon footprint, and it doesn’t leave permanent microplastics behind.

It is made of responsibly sourced bio-based raw materials and naturally occurring clay minerals. This also gives Sulapac Solid its beautiful ceramic look and feel that makes it stand out.

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True beauty for emulsions comes within

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Cosmetics, Supplements

Sulapac’s patent pending innovation is a perfect fit for cosmetic brands. It works as an excellent barrier with water-based emulsions and sets a new standard when comparing biodegradable materials to conventional plastics. It is bio-based (98%) and biodegrades without leaving permanent microplastics behind.

Acceptable weight loss for cosmetic packaging is typically below 3%. Sulapac barrier is within these restrictions clearly*. On top of its excellent barrier properties, material is also GMO-free and food contact approved in Europe.

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*Sulapac got a 1.3% result with its Sulapac 4-part jar with emulsion in 40’C for 12 weeks which equals 1-year shelf-life.

BARRIER
SULAPAC LUXE

The perfect solution for luxury fragrance bottle caps

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Cosmetics

Sulapac Luxe is the ultimate answer for brands looking for a sustainable yet luxurious material for fragrance bottle caps. The material has high density, good resistance to temperature fluctuations and a unique, ceramic look and feel, even sound. With Sulapac Luxe you can create either a shiny or a matt surface depending on your mold selection.

As an ideal substitute for hard plastics, Sulapac Luxe is suitable for various other applications too. Like all Sulapac materials, Luxe is recyclable and leaves no permanent microplastics or toxic load behind.

There are two material variations available with slightly different properties. Please consult our experts to decide which one is the optimal solution for your product.

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If you are interested in manufacturing cutlery with Sulapac, feel free to order product samples here.

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