Cereplast Granted Patent for High Heat Resistant Polymer Compositions Having
Polylactic Acid (PLA)
EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Jul 25, 2012 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) -- Cereplast, Inc.
(CERP), a leading manufacturer of proprietary biobased, sustainable bioplastics,
today announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has
granted the Company patent protection for high heat resistant polymer
compositions having polylactic acid (PLA). USPTO-issued patent 8,222,320 expands
Cereplast's growing intellectual property portfolio and protects the composition
formulation invented by Cereplast Chairman and CEO Mr. Frederic Scheer and Mr.
William E. Kelly of the Cereplast R&D team.
PLA has limitations in terms of melt strength and heat resistance, which has
restricted its use for high temperature applications. In contrast, Cereplast's
high heat PLA compositions can be industrially compostable and can retain their
structural properties at temperatures greater than 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74
degrees Celsius).
Scheer stated, "This new patent strengthens the Company's leadership position in
the bioplastics industry by protecting our intellectual property, and is in line
with our long-term growth strategy as we continue to create grades of bioplastic
resin that meet the demands of the marketplace."
About Cereplast, Inc.
Cereplast, Inc. (CERP) designs and manufactures proprietary biobased, sustainable
bioplastics 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 biobased plastic 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 food
service 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 and Youtube.com/Cereplastinc.
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SOURCE: Cereplast, Inc.
CONTACT: Cereplast, Inc.
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