Bioblend LT grades (optimized cPLA grade) are developed for rigid injection molded applications. The grades can be crystallized/annealed in order to have the part heat-stable at temperatures up to 110°C. Bioblend LT grades are biodegradable in controlled conditions.

• injection molding grade

• biopolymer compound, mineral filled

• can be blended with bamboo powder (B), rice husk (R), coffee husk (C), wheat straw (W) and wood powder (H)

• high rigidity

• can be crystallized/annealed to be heatstable up to 110°C

• biodegradable in controlled conditions (e.g. industrial compost) according to DIN EN 13432 / ASTM D6400

• easier to process than virgin PLA/cPLA

• food contact safe

• dishwasher-ok / microwave-ok

• global availability

Bioblend LT25B (B/R/C/W/H) is a modified PLA-blend. The grade is enhanced with a blend of natural mineral fillers. Bioblend LT grades are easy to process and prepared for a fast and efficient postprocessing crystallization/annealing process. The material can additionally be blended with bamboo powder, rice husk or coffee husk, wheat straw and wood powder to support a natural look.

Bioblend LT25B (B/R/C/W/H) is compostable/biodegradable (microbial and enzymatic degradation) in the targeted disposal environment; it is biodegradable in controlled (e.g. industrial compost facilities) conditions according to EN 13432 (for Europe) and ASTM D6400 (for the USA). Bioblend LT grades offer a significant reduction in carbon footprint compared to fossil-based plastics.

The grades exhibit excellent strength and stiffness properties as well as a good flow combined with improved elongation values. An increased rate of crystallization allows an annealing to a heat-stable temperature of 110 °C (HDT-B) and above.

Part wall-thickness shall be greater than 1.5 mm.