Sulapac materials for extrusion are the sustainable alternative for PS and PP. They are also used to replace PLA, thanks to their excellent processability, fast biodegradation and unique, natural appearance.
We have a solution optimal for thin walled structures like straws and one which is ideal for more sturdy items such as pipes, tubes, plant support sticks and balloon sticks.
Sulapac® materials can be used with existing extrusion machinery, enabling a resource efficient transition towards a cleaner future.
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Straws, ExtrusionMaterial
Sulapac Flow 1.7 is a sustainable material created for extrusion with outstanding functional properties and beautiful appearance containing 72% USDA certified bio-based content. It is ideal for thin-walled structures like straws. The material has been developed to tackle the global plastic waste problem urged by the fact that straws and other single-use items account for a major part of plastic pollution in the oceans.
Sulapac Flow 1.7 is safe for both people and the planet: The material is industrially compostable according to BPI (ASTM D6400)) and leaves no permanent microplastic1 or toxic load behind. Yet the straws made of Sulapac Flow have been tested to last 24 hours without getting soggy.
The main components are wood from industrial side streams and biodegradable biopolymers. All raw materials are sourced according to a strict sustainability policy and the wood originates from certified forests. Sulapac Flow 1.7 is designed for mass-production with excellent processability.
1 Biodegradation of 75,5% in 420 days in the marine environment ASTM D6691(86°F / 30°C). Not considered biodegradable in California.
2 Sulapac Flow 1.7 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.
Sulapac Flow 1.8 is a sustainable extrusion material with outstanding functional properties and a beautiful appearance containing 72% USDA certified biobased content. The main components are wood from industrial side streams and biodegradable biopolymers. All raw materials are sourced according to a strict sustainability policy and the wood originates from certified forests. Sulapac Flow 1.8 is ideal for thicker extruded products like tubes and cosmetic pencils.
The material is safe for both people and the planet: it is industrially compostable certified according to BPI (ASTM D6400) and Seedling (EN 13432). It leaves no permanent microplastics1 or toxic load behind.
Sulapac Flow 1.8 is a sustainable extrusion material with outstanding functional properties and a beautiful appearance containing 72% USDA certified biobased content. The main components are wood from industrial side streams and biodegradable biopolymers. All raw materials are sourced according to a strict sustainability policy and the wood originates from certified forests. Sulapac Flow 1.8 is ideal for thicker extruded products like tubes and cosmetic pencils.
The material is safe for both people and the planet: it is industrially compostable certified according to BPI (ASTM D6400) and Seedling (EN 13432). It leaves no permanent microplastics1 or toxic load behind.
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The Sulapac materials for extrusion have pleased our customers with their excellent processability while meeting the most demanding sustainability requirements.
The UAE-based BIRD Collaborative distributes drinking straws made of Sulapac. These beautiful straws with visible wood particles incorporate sustainability, functionality, and innovation. The straws are manufactured by Al Bayader, a leading manufacturer and supplier of food packaging solutions.
Schwan Cosmetics, a German makeup supplier for many of the world’s biggest cosmetic companies, created a sustainable barrel for lip liner and eye liner pencils with Sulapac material. “This is the first sustainable color cosmetic pencils that doesn’t sacrifice quality, performance, or style,” says Dr. Alexander Doll, Head of Research and Development, Schwan Cosmetics.
Replace conventional plastic with the beautiful, functional and sustainable Sulapac material. We will help you to make the switch smoothly.
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