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A drop-in solution for most production lines and molds.
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Natural alternative for existing production lines
#USDA Bio-preferred + BPI* #Cosmetics #Supplementsics #Luxury packaging #Cutlery
Replace your traditional plastic material and start mass-producing truly sustainable products with minimal investment. Universal material is designed to fit to existing production lines and moulds. It is suitable for rigid products such as jars and hangers. Technical specification and easy processing instructions are available in the technical datasheet.
Universal material is made from wood and plant-based binders. This 100% bio-based material biodegrades without leaving permanent microplastics behind*. The preferred recycling method is industrial composting.
Functional & beautiful, yet sustainable
#Cutlery #Supplements
The Universal Flex 30 is ideal for single-use and reusable cutlery that ensures easy mass-manufacturing and outstanding usability. Beautiful and sustainable option for injection molding. Ideal flexural strain and impact strength for complicated designs like knives and forks. Suitable for food contact according to EU and FDA.1
This bio-based (78%) material biodegrades without leaving permanent microplastics behind2. The preferred recycling method is industrial composting3.
1 Sulapac Universal Flex 30 meets the EU and US FDA requirements for food contact materials. Restrictions and specifications of use apply, please ask for Declaration of Compliance for further information.
2Sulapac materials within the same family of recipes show biodegradation of 57,6% at 462 days in the marine environment (30ºC / 86ºF) (ASTM D6691), 28% at 153 days when tested according to ASTM 5511 (99 ºF) accelerated biodegradation in the landfill.
3The materials have been tested at third party laboratory and/or industrial composting facility and shown to meet the requirements of EN13432 and ASTMD6400 for industrial compostability. Seedling certification in process. Check your local municipal recycling website to see if composting services are offered in your community
Ideal solution for thin-walled structures
#Cosmetics #Supplements
Universal Flex 35 is designed for sustainable thin-walled structures that have good impact strength. Its flexibility, flexural strain, is 2,6%. It is food contact approved for dry food.
Universal Flex 35 is made from wood and plant-based binders. This bio-based (94%) material biodegrades without leaving permanent microplastics behind. The preferred recycling method is industrial composting.
Dream ingredient for exclusive products
#Cosmetics #Supplements #Luxury packaging
The Sulapac Premium material makes your products look and feel luxurious. The ceramic sound and visible wood chips’ haptic touch make it stand out. It is ideal for sustainable products that aim for an exclusive feel.
The material is processable with existing injection molding machinery. Our experts assist with the tests and production settings from mold selection to nozzle size.
Premium material is made from wood and plant-based binders. This 100% bio-based material biodegrades without leaving permanent microplastics behind. The preferred recycling method is industrial composting.
A wow factor for high-end packaging
#Cosmetics #Supplements #Luxury packaging
The Sulapac Premium material makes your products look and feel luxurious. This grade of Premium is more flexible and has a better impact strength. The visible wood chips and haptic touch make it stand out. It is ideal for brands that value sustainability while aiming for that exclusive feel.
The material is processable with existing injection molding machinery. Our experts assist with the tests and production settings from mold selection to nozzle size.
This bio-based (85%) material is safe for people and the planet: it is industrially compostable and biodegrades without leaving permanent microplastics behind.
Beautiful and ecological material for everyday use
#Kitchen ware #Plates & bowls #Mugs
Sulapac Solid is an appealing, sustainable material alternative to products used on daily basis, such as plates, mugs, bowls and containers. Doesn’t compromise aesthetics, functionality or sustainability. The hard-wearing Sulapac Solid material has high impact strength and is dishwasher and microwave safe. Furthermore, it has low carbon footprint, and it doesn’t leave permanent microplastics behind.
It is made of responsibly sourced bio-based raw materials and naturally occurring clay minerals. This also gives Sulapac Solid its beautiful ceramic look and feel that makes it stand out.
The groundbreaking barrier innovation
#Cosmetics #Supplements
Sulapac’s patent pending innovation is a perfect fit for cosmetic brands. It works as an excellent barrier with water-based emulsions and sets a new standard when comparing biodegradable materials to conventional plastics. It is bio-based (98%) and biodegrades without leaving permanent microplastics behind.
Acceptable weight loss for cosmetic packaging is typically below 3%. Sulapac barrier is within these restrictions clearly*. On top of its excellent barrier properties, material is also GMO-free and food contact approved in Europe.
*Sulapac got a 1.3% result with its Sulapac 4-part jar with emulsion in 40’C for 12 weeks which equals 1-year shelf-life.
Sustainable extrusion material for straws
#Straws #Tubes #Cosmetic pens
As part of our mission to tackle the global plastic waste problem, we developed ‘the straw without compromise’. The sustainable Sulapac straw can be used for up to 24 hours. It doesn’t get soggy.
Inherently, the Sulapac straw is biodegradable and industrially compostable. After use, the bio-based material circulates back to natural components leaving no permanent microplastics behind. If it accidentally ends up in nature, it doesn’t harm the ecosystem.
The Sulapac straw is mass producible. It complies with the EU and FDA food contact requirements. Flow v1.7 is an ideal fit for straws and Flow v1.8 for thicker extruded products such as color cosmetics pens.
The perfect solution for luxury fragrance bottle caps
#Cosmetics
Sulapac Luxe is the ultimate answer for brands looking for a sustainable yet luxurious material for fragrance bottle caps or jar lids. The material has high density, good resistance to temperature fluctuations and a unique, ceramic look and feel, even sound. With Sulapac Luxe you can create either a shiny or a matt surface depending on your mold selection.
As an ideal substitute for hard plastics, such as ABS, Sulapac Luxe is suitable for various other applications too, including cosmetic jars and pencils. Like all Sulapac materials, Luxe is recyclable and leaves no permanent microplastics or toxic load behind.
There are two material variations available with slightly different properties. Please consult our experts to decide which one is the optimal solution for your product.