Conference Sparks New Ideas for Polylactic Acid Use

“The new product is a high efficiency impact modifier that promises to reduce the cost of impact modifying PLA,” explains Martin. “It may halve the costs depending on loading and performance parameters.” The new Paraloid BPMS-250 melt strength enhancer adds higher melt strength as PLA is processed during film and sheet extrusion, blown film extrusion or calendering. The additive enables high line speeds, reduces equipment difficulties and lowers costs at levels as low as just two percent of the mixture. Paraloid BPMS-250 also complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration requirements and EU Directive 2002/72/EC.