2008 NatureWorks LLC is launching Ingeo™ 3251D, a new and improved injection molding grade of Ingeo™ biopolymer. This new Ingeo™ grade has been designed specifically for the consumer goods segments such as electronics, cosmetics, housewares, toys and custom molding.
This new grade, Ingeo™ 3251D provides consumer goods manufacturers a sustainable solution in their desire to provide more environmentally friendly products with the performance characteristics of the oil-based plastics used today. This new grade is a compliment to the Ingeo-based compounds currently found in laptops, mobile phones and other consumer goods previously launched by NatureWorks partners.
Ingeo™ 3251D improves productivity with shorter molding cycles, reducing entry cost, and allowing the same mold and screw use as styrenic’s (GPPS, SAN, HIPS and ABS). NatureWorks also anticipates some injection molders will see potential for down gauging in some applications (e.g. GPPS, SAN).as well as possible energy savings.
Ingeo™ 3251D is suitable for semi durable applications that:
- Are either clear or opaque
- Are currently molded in GPPS, HIPS, SAN, ABS or PET
- Require impact resistance similar to medium impact polystyrene
For more information or samples of this product, please contact NatureWorks at www.natureworksllc.com
| Mary Rosenthal NatureWorks LLC Phone: +1 952 742 0571 mary_rosenthal@natureworksllc.com |
