- 26 September 2008 -
Arkema introduces new lubricant

Arkema Inc. has added a new metal release lubricant to its Biostrength® impact modifier line of additives for biopolymers. Intended for use in extrusion, injection moulding and calendaring of PLA and other biopolymers, new Biostrength 900 metal release lubricant enables more consistent processing of PLA. The company says that a small amount of Biostrength 900 metal release lubricant enables a wider processing window during the processing of PLA, leading to lower scrap rates. This can lead to significant cost savings during extrusion, injection moulding and calendaring of PLA. Variations in processing temperatures and shear are minimized with the addition of Biostrength 900 metal release lubricant, enabling injection moulding and calendaring operations that previously were problematic in the processing of PLA.

Arkema Inc.; www.additives-arkema.com