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SULAPAC PREMIUM FLEX 40 – IM1011

Generic Family: Biodegradable PolymersSupplied by: SULAPAC
Sulapac’s Premium range of materials 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 air of luxury. The grade of Sulapac Premium Flex 40 is more flexible and has better impact strength.

It sets a new standard when comparing biodegradable materials to conventional plastics as it biodegrades without leaving permanent microplastics behind1. This drop-in solution material can be mass produced with minor, or no changes, to the existing injection molding machinery. Our technical experts are available to assist with the tests and production settings.

The material is safe for both people and the planet: the ecotoxicity and threshold values for heavy metals of the raw materials have been verified to meet EN 13432 and/or ASTM D6400. The raw materials comply with the food contact requirements of the EU. They fulfil the requirements of REACH and Proposition 65 compliant and meet the framework regulation (EC) No.1223/2009 for cosmetic products. The material is non-GMO.

The material is 87% bio-based and certified according to ASTM D6866 under the USDA BioPreferred® program. The main components are wood from industrial side streams and biopolymers. All of the raw materials are sourced according to a strict sustainability policy and the wood originates from certified forests.

Sulapac Premium Flex 40 is certified as industrially compostable by Biodegradable Products Institute BPI up to thickness of 1,24 mm. As the compostability of the end product is also dependent on the geometry of product, it is the responsibility of the manufacturer of the end product to ensure compliance with the regulations.

Sulapac Premium Flex 40 is available as FSC-certified meaning the wood is sustainable sourced. By choosing this product, you help take care of the world’s forests. Sulapac’s FSC license number is FSC-C140323.
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Material Status
Commercial: Active
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Europe
Processing Method
Injection Molding
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Filler / Reinforcement, Features, Agency Ratings, Forms, Biobased Carbon Content, Tensile Modulus, Tensile Stress, Tensile Strain at Break, Flexural Modulus, Flexural Stress, Charpy Unnotched Impact Strength, Additional Properties, Drying Temperature, Drying Time, Hopper Temperature, Rear Temperature, Middle Temperature, Front Temperature, Nozzle Temperature, Mold Temperature, Back Pressure
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