Clariant and Floreon join forces to expand high-performance biopolymer applications


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Clariant’s Additives business and Floreon-Transforming Packaging Limited (Floreon) have announced a collaboration to further extend the performance properties and market potential of Floreon biopolymers, whilst preserving their environmental benefits.

Figure 1. Clariant and Floreon join forces to expand high-performance biopolymer applications (extracted from the press release, courtesy of Floreon)

Floreon develops and markets proprietary compounds based on PLA and containing 70-90% renewable, plant-based raw materials. They are typically mechanically tougher than traditional PLA and can deliver significant energy savings in processing. Floreon compounds are recyclable and can also be industrially composted.

Clariant’s portfolio of sustainable additives includes a wide range of biobased additives, which reliably deliver both high performance and sustainability to the plastics value chain.  Exolit® OP TerraLicocene® Terra and Licocare® RBW Vita help to reduce fossil resource intensity and enable more sustainable material choices.

Clariant’s experts will support the Floreon development team to enhance the performance and processing characteristics of its bioplastics. The collaboration aims to open up additional possibilities for plastic manufacturers and brand owners to consider biopolymers as a viable, low carbon footprint option for both single-use and durable applications. Combination of technologies, technical capabilities and know-how will support the development of a credible alternative to fossil-based plastics for industries such as packaging, consumer goods, automotive and electrical and electronics.

Clariant’s collaboration with Floreon constitutes together with EcoCircle (corporate-wide initiative supporting the transition from a one-way plastics value chain to a circular one) another step forward to jointly develop new circular materials and technologies to enable a circular economy.

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