Sulapac materials for extrusion are the sustainable alternative for PS and PP. They are also used to replace PLA, thanks to their excellent processability, fast biodegradation and unique, natural appearance.
We have a solution optimal for thin walled structures like straws and one which is ideal for more sturdy items such as pipes, tubes, plant support sticks and balloon sticks. A great usage example of this sustainable extrusion material is the cosmetic pencil by Schwan Cosmetics.
Sulapac® materials can be used with existing extrusion machinery, enabling a resource efficient transition towards a cleaner future.
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Sulapac Flow 1.7 is a sustainable material for extrusion with outstanding functional properties and beautiful natural appearance. It is ideal for thin-walled structures like straws. The material has been developed to tackle the global plastic waste problem urged by the fact that straws and other single-use items account for a major part of plastic pollution in the oceans.
Sulapac Flow contains 72% USDA certified bio-based content.1 It is safe for both people and the planet: the material is certified as industrially compostable by BPI and Seedling2 and leaves no permanent microplastic3 or toxic load behind4. Sulapac Flow 1.7 meets the EU and US FDA requirements for food contact materials5 and has been separately tested for PFAS.6
On top of that, the straws made of Sulapac Flow come with superior usability: they have been tested to last 24 hours without getting soggy and they add no unwanted flavour to your drink.
The main components are sustainably sourced biodegradable biopolymers and wood from industrial side streams. Sulapac Flow 1.7 is designed for mass-production with excellent processability.
1 USDA Certified Biobased Product label is a certification mark of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
2 The compostability has been tested up to the thickness of 910 μm according to BPI (ASTM D6400) and Seedling (EN 13423 & ASTM D6400). As the compostability is also dependent on the geometry of an item, it is the responsibility of the
manufacturer of the end product to ensure compliance with the regulations.
3 Relative biodegradation of 75,5% in 420 days in simulated marine environment test (ASTM D6691, 86°F / 30°C) using natural sea water. Not considered biodegradable in California.
4 Ecotoxicity and threshold values for heavy metals tested according to EN 13432.
5 Restrictions and specifications of use apply, please refer to relevant Declaration of Compliance for further information.
6 Straw made of Sulapac Flow 1.7 has been tested for per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) by an independent laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025 certified) based on CEN/TS 15968 test method; No PFAS compounds were detected.
Sulapac Flow 1.8 is a sustainable extrusion material with outstanding functional properties and a unique, natural look and feel. It is ideal for thicker extruded products like tubes and cosmetic pencils. Sulapac Flow 1.8 contains 72% USDA certified biobased content1. The main components are wood from industrial side streams and biodegradable biopolymers.
Sulapac Flow 1.8 is safe for both people and the planet: The material is certified as industrially compostable2 by BPI and Seedling and leaves no permanent microplastics3 or toxic load behind4. Sulapac Flow 1.8 meets the EU and US FDA requirements for food contact materials5.
1 USDA Certified Biobased Product label is a certification mark of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
2 The compostability has been tested up to the thickness of 910 μm for film and 455 μm for straw according to BPI (ASTM D6400) and 910 µm according to Seedling (EN13423). As compostability is also dependent on the geometry of an item, it is the responsibility of the manufacturer of the end product to ensure compliance with the regulations.
3 Relative biodegradation of 75,5% in 420 days in simulated marine environment test (ASTM D6691, 86°F / 30°C) using natural sea water. Not considered biodegradable in California.
4 Ecotoxicity and threshold values for heavy metals tested according to EN 13432.
5 Restrictions and specifications of use apply, please refer to relevant Declaration of Compliance for further information.
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If you are interested in manufacturing straws with Sulapac, feel free to order product samples here.
The Sulapac materials for extrusion have pleased our customers with their excellent processability while meeting the most rigorous sustainability criteria.
The UAE-based BIRD Collaborative distributes drinking straws made of Sulapac. These beautiful straws with visible wood particles incorporate sustainability, functionality, and innovation. The straws are manufactured by Al Bayader, a leading manufacturer and supplier of food packaging solutions.
Schwan Cosmetics, a German makeup supplier for many of the world’s biggest cosmetic companies, created a sustainable barrel for lip liner and eye liner pencils with Sulapac material. “This is the first sustainable color cosmetic pencils that doesn’t sacrifice quality, performance, or style,” says Dr. Alexander Doll, Head of Research and Development, Schwan Cosmetics.
Replace conventional plastic with the beautiful, functional and sustainable Sulapac material. We will help you to make the switch smoothly.
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