Issue 06/2021

New biobased plasticizer
Cargill (Wayzata, Minnesota, USA) is adding to its
bioindustrial solutions portfolio with Biovero TM biobased
plasticizer, which is used for a wide variety of product
manufacturing applications such as flooring, clothing,
wires, cables, and plastic films and sheets for its industrial
customers throughout North America, with plans to expand
the product globally.
“As governments and consumers look to cut the use
of phthalates due to potential health concerns, and
overall demand for PVC products used in infrastructure
expands globally, we’re anticipating a significant increase
in plant-based product manufacturing across multiple
categories,” said Kurtis Miller, managing director of
Cargill’s bioindustrial business. “Biovero plasticizers are
one of our contributions to a more sustainable supply
chain in commercial manufacturing, which provides
new applications for our renewable feedstocks while
delivering more environmentally-conscious products to the
marketplace.”
The first application for Biovero plasticizers will be in
the production of home and commercial flooring. Flooring
manufacturers are seeing high performance with the plantbased
product while meeting regulatory requirements and
consumer demands for phthalate-free products.
Biovero plasticizer’s plant-based qualities allow
manufacturers to produce goods more efficiently than
conventional plasticizers while reducing energy, scrap, and
material usage. The plasticizer joins a diverse portfolio of
Cargill Bioindustrial plant-based solutions, ranging from
asphalt rejuvenation, adhesives and binders, wax, dielectric
fluids, lubricants and paints, coatings and inks. AT
www.cargill.com
Material News
New bio-filled polymer grades
At Fakuma (October 12 th - 16 th , Friedrichshafen, Germany)
Avient (Luxemburg) announced the launch of new biofilled
polymer grades. This new offering strengthens its
sustainable solutions portfolio and responds to customer
needs. bioplastics MAGAZINE spoke to Deborah Sondag,
Senior Marketing Manager, Specialty Engineered Materials
at Avient.
The new reSound NF bio-filled grades are based on
polymers such as polypropylene (PP) with 15 to 20 % biobased
filler. The filler is sourced from plant waste that would
otherwise be landfilled, which in turn could release the
greenhouse gas methane into the atmosphere if the landfill
is not properly covered and managed.
The new materials have a pleasing aesthetic compared
to alternative natural fibre-filled polymer grades, are fully
colourable, and can be formulated to meet various regulatory
compliance standards, making them suitable for consumer
applications such as household items and personal care
products.
One early adopter of the new materials is Turkish toothbrush
brand, Difaş (Istanbul, Turkey). Looking to differentiate in the
market and meet the desires of consumers, Difaş worked
with Avient to develop a solution for toothbrush handles,
combs, and hairbrush handles that utilizes natural fillers
while also offering high-end colorability and durability.
“The new bio-filled polymer from Avient has enabled us
to reduce the carbon footprint of a range of our products by
reducing the consumption of petroleum-based polymers.
This has enabled us to work toward our sustainability goals,
while bringing new competitive solutions to the market,” said
Cevdet Yüceler Owner and Chairman of the Board at Difaş.
“Demand is rising for consumer products that utilize more
recycled and renewable materials. Avient material science
experts are continuously developing innovative solutions that
enable our customers to achieve their sustainability goals
and reduce the overall impact on the world’s resources,” said
Matt Mitchell, director, global marketing at Avient.
“The bio-filled grades can also be made with ABS. But as
of now, we are not using recycled PP, recycled ABS nor any
biobased plastics as a matrix. But costumers are approaching
us every day with different demands”, said Deborah Sondag.
On July 1 st , 2020, PolyOne, a leading global provider of
specialized polymer materials, services and sustainable
solutions, had acquired the colour masterbatch businesses
of Clariant and Clariant Chemicals India PolyOne had then
announced that it has changed its name in Avient.
www.avient.com
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