Cereplast Introduces Next Generation Hybrid Resins
Expands Cereplast Hybrid Resins(R) -- Biopropylene(R) PP-Based Resin Product Line
EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Jan 10, 2012 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) -- Cereplast, Inc.
(CERP), a leading manufacturer of proprietary biobased, compostable and
sustainable plastics, has introduced the next generation of Cereplast Hybrid
Resins(R), an expansion of the Biopropylene(R) PP-based resin product offering
through two new bioplastic resin grades, Hybrid 102D and 105D. Cereplast
anticipates going to market with the new resin grades during the first half of
2012 in the United States and Europe.
Cereplast Hybrid Resins replace up to 50% of the petroleum content in traditional
plastic products with biobased materials such as starches from annually renewable
plants. Cereplast Hybrid Resins are suitable for durable goods, including
consumer products, interior automotive parts, and furniture, and have a lower
carbon footprint than traditional plastics. The new grades Hybrid 102D and Hybrid
105D are both injection molding grades, a heating and cooling manufacturing
process in which the material is molded in different shapes.
Cereplast's Biopropylene PP-based resin consists of polypropylene encapsulating
starch particles, and includes Hybrid 101, Hybrid 102D and Hybrid 105D. In
addition to providing a lower carbon footprint than traditional PP, many of the
desirable PP properties are maintained including chemical resistance, mold
shrinkage, mold flow, surface appearance, heat deflection temperature, and hinge
performance. Hybrid 102D is a formulation that offers a higher starch content
than Hybrid 101, while maintaining similar performance. The primary application
is injection molding requiring some ductility. Hybrid 105D is a high flow
injection molding grade for thinner wall applications than Hybrid 101 and
replaces Hybrid 103, providing more consistent properties and processing. All
Hybrid grades are FDA compliant for direct food contact.
"As demand for bioplastic resins grows, so does the demand for high-performance
durable grades that are cost effective," said Chairman and CEO of Cereplast,
Frederic Scheer. "As the price of oil continues to rise, Cereplast Hybrid Resins
get closer to parity with traditional plastics, providing an affordable,
eco-friendly solution for companies that wish to reduce their environmental
impact. Our research and development team have answered the demands of our
clients for better-performing hybrid resins with higher levels of starch content.
We are proud to introduce the next generation of bioplastic hybrid resins."
About Cereplast, Inc.
Cereplast, Inc. (CERP) designs and manufactures proprietary biobased, sustainable
plastics which are used as substitutes for traditional plastics in all major
converting processes - such as injection molding, thermoforming, blow molding and
extrusions - at a pricing structure that is competitive with traditional
plastics. On the cutting edge of bioplastic material development, Cereplast now
offers resins to meet a variety of customer demands. Cereplast Compostables(R)
resins are ideally suited for single-use applications where high biobased content
and compostability are advantageous, especially in the foodservice industry.
Cereplast Sustainables(R) resins combine high biobased content with the
durability and endurance of traditional plastic, making them ideal for
applications in industries such as automotive, consumer electronics and
packaging. Learn more at cereplast.com. You may also visit the
Cereplast social networking pages at Facebook.com/Cereplast,
Twitter.com/Cereplast, Youtube.com/Cereplastinc and Stocktwits.com/symbol/CERP.
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SOURCE: Cereplast, Inc.
CONTACT: Cereplast, Inc.
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