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Offering alternative to petroleum-based products, DuPont(TM) Biomax® TPS thermoplastic starch consists of sheet rock that contains 85-90% renewably sourced content for thermoformed trays and articles, and resins for injection-molded parts and containers. With up to 35% renewably source content, Biomax® PTT injection moldable resin is suitable for injection-molded containers, cosmetic packaging, and other parts where polyesters are used.
DuPont Launches Renewably Sourced Solutions for Packaging Market
DUSSELDORF, Germany, April 24 /-- DuPont (NYSE:DD) today announced the expansion of its renewably sourced portfolio of offerings for the packaging market with the launch of new DuPont(TM) Biomax(R) TPS thermoplastic starch and DuPont(TM) Biomax(R) PTT (polytrimethylterephtalate) injection moldable resin. The launch took place at the global Interpack packaging trade fair here.
"Expanding our portfolio of solutions in renewably sourced packaging is a key strategy for DuPont's Performance Materials segment," said Diane Gulyas, group vice president -- DuPont Performance Materials. "These new offerings demonstrate the power of marrying DuPont's core competency in materials and polymer science with our leadership in bio-based technologies and renewable feedstocks to deliver offerings that provide comparable or better performance than the petrochemical-based materials they replace. They support our commitment to helping customers improve the sustainability of their value chains."
Biomax(R) TPS is a renewably sourced thermoplastic starch for packaging applications. The offering consists of sheet stock that contains 85-90 percent renewably sourced content for thermoformed trays and articles, and resins for injection-molded parts and containers. Biomax(R) PTT contains up to 35 percent renewably sourced content for packaging applications. It is especially suitable for use in injection-molded containers, cosmetic packaging and other parts where polyesters are used.
The new Biomax(R) products join other high-performance polymers made with renewable resources including DuPont(TM) Hytrel(R) RS thermoplastic elastomers, DuPont(TM) Sorona(R) EP thermoplastic resins, DuPont(TM) Selar(R) VP breathable films and renewably sourced grades of DuPont(TM) Zytel(R) long chain polyamides.
Renewably Sourced Materials from DuPont offer several benefits over petroleum-based products. These products reduce dependence on petroleum and, in many instances, reduce the net production of greenhouse gases and energy consumption when compared to incumbent products. With today's innovative technologies, all this can be achieved without compromising performance. Applications for renewably sourced products cross numerous industries and markets. They are used in a wide variety of products including carpeting, fabrics for apparel and interiors, personal care products, automotive components, liquid detergents, food packaging and antifreeze. For more information and a complete listing of the DuPont Renewably Sourced product portfolio, visit www.renewable.dupont.com.
DuPont -- one of the first companies to publicly establish environmental goals 18 years ago -- has broadened its sustainability commitments beyond internal footprint reduction to include market-driven targets for both revenue and research and development investment. The goals are tied directly to business growth, specifically to the development of safer and environmentally improved new products for key global markets, including packaging.
DuPont is a science-based products and services company. Founded in 1802, DuPont puts science to work by creating sustainable solutions essential to a better, safer, healthier life for people everywhere. Operating in more than 70 countries, DuPont offers a wide range of innovative products and services for markets including agriculture and food; building and construction; communications; and transportation.
The DuPont Oval Logo, DuPont(TM), The miracles of science(TM), Biomax(R), Hytrel(R), Sorona(R), Selar(R), Zytel(R) and Renewably Sourced(TM) are registered trademarks or trademarks of DuPont or its affiliates.
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CONTACT: Cathy Branciaroli of DuPont, +41-79-570-4332,
cathleen.a.branciaroli@dupontelastomers.com
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