Written on 04.05.2012 - Technology
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Cereplast launches TPE starch hybrid resins

Cereplast, Inc has launched thermoplastic elastomer starch hybrid compounds for injection molding applications. Hybrid 111D boasts 30% starch and Hybrid 112D has 50% starch. Both grades are said to be soft and pliable, offering stretch with some recovery for soft grip applications such as handles for bicycles and tools, cosmetics packaging, housewares, household appliances, footwear and automotive applications.

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"We are enthusiastic about the addition of TPE starch blends to the Cereplast Hybrid Resins family, as we continue to expand our line of bioplastic resins to provide low carbon footprint products to the marketplace", said Cereplast CEO and Chairman Mr. Frederic Scheer."In the next few months we will also introduce polyethylene hybrids, which will round out our product offering, furthering our leadership role for hybrid resins in the bioplastics industry and meeting the demands of our customers for the properties and pricing that they desire".

Cereplast was founded in 1996; the corporate headquarter is in El Segundo, CA, USA.