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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.
Ingeo 3251D provides consumer goods manufacturers with a sustainable solution to their desire to provide more environmentally friendly products while retaining the performance characteristics of the oil-based plastics used today. The new resin is a complement to the Ingeo-based compounds currently found in laptops, mobile phones and other consumer goods previously launched by NatureWorks partners.
The new biopolymer grade improves productivity with shorter molding cycles, reducing entry cost, and allowing the same mold and screw use as styrenics (GPPS, SAN, HIPS and ABS). NatureWorks also anticipates that 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
For more information or samples of this product, please visit NatureWorks
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