- 18 June 2007 -
DuPont introduces PLA modifier

DuPont Packaging is expanding its DuPont™ Biomax® Strong family of polymer additives to include a US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) compliant grade for food contact applications. Biomax Strong polymer additives are said to improve the performance of bio-based polylactic acid (PLA) packaging.

The new additive, Biomax Strong 120, toughens PLA packaging while maintaining compliance with food contact requirements in the US and Europe, according to the company. A similar additive for non-food applications was introduced last year and it is claimed that both grades provide improved toughness performance with minimal reduction in package clarity.

“Offering a food contact compliant grade of Biomax Strong gives DuPont a way to help food marketers take better advantage of an environmentally preferred solution in packages such as clamshells used in fresh produce sections,” comments Shanna Moore, global market manager for DuPont Packaging. “We are firmly committed to developing sustainable solutions, including solutions that improve the performance of other sustainable offerings in the market.”

DuPont Packaging and Industrial Polymers; www.dupont.com