Commercial applications and products for thermoplastic starch polymers

5 Commercial applications and products for thermoplastic starch polymers [Pg.155]

Some commercial thermoplastic starch polymer based products were highlighted in Table 6.1, and some of them can be examined in more detail in this section. Probably one of the first starch based products developed was the National Starch expanded starch foam packaging material ECO-FOAM . ECO-FOAM materials are derived from maize or tapioca starch and include modified starches. This relatively short-term, protected-environment packaging use is ideal for thermoplastic starch polymers. National starch now has additional thermoplastic starch materials, blends and speciality hydrophobic thermoplastic starches for a range of apphcations including injection moulded toys, extruded sheet and blown film apphcations. [http //www.eco-foam.com/ loosefill.asp]. [Pg.155]

Novamont has been developing thermoplastic starch based polymers since 1990. Mater-Bi polymers are based on thermoplastic starch-blend technologies and product apphcations include biodegradable mulch films and bags, thermoformed packaging products, injection moulded items, personal hygiene items and packaging foam, [http //www.novamont.com/] [Pg.155]

Rodenberg Biopolymers produce Solanyl a thermoplastic starch based biopolymer which is focused on injection moulding apphcations. Solanyl is [Pg.155]

Very recently Plantic Technologies Ltd produced soluble Plantic thermoformed trays for confectionery packaging [http //www.plantic.com.au]. Plantic material is based on thermoplastic com starch polymer and is processible on standard polymer processing equipment. [Pg.156]

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