frequently asked questions

Polyurethanes

Polyurethane is plastic?

What is a polyurethane and what are its main characteristics?

What are the common applications of polyurethanes?

What are the advantages of polyurethanes compared to other materials?

How are polyurethanes produced?

How many types of polyurethane exist?

What are the differences between rigid and flexible polyurethanes?

What are the thermal properties of polyurethanes?

How is polyurethane foam made and what are its applications?

What are the mechanical properties of polyurethanes?

Can I paint or stain polyurethanes?

Are polyurethanes resistant to wear and abrasion?

What factors influence the durability of polyurethanes?

Can I glue polyurethanes to other materials?

What are the safety precautions when processing polyurethanes?

What are the advantages of polyurethanes over traditional rubbers?

How are polyurethanes used in the Automotive Industry?

What are the applications of polyurethanes in the construction industry?

What kind of shoe material is polyurethane?

Are polyurethanes safe for use in products for human consumption?

Is polyurethane carcinogenic?

Is polyurethane toxic?

PLA

What is PLA?

What is PLA made of?

What are the benefits of PLA products?

Is PLA safe for food?

What are the applications of PLA?

What are the disadvantages of PLA?

What is PLA filament?

Is PLA compostable?

Can PLA and other bioplastics be degraded in all composting plants?

How long does PLA take to decompose?

What is PLA filament used for?

Why is PLA biodegradable?

Can PLA be recycled?

How does chemical recycling of PLA work?

How to improve PLA properties?

Is PLA toxic?

How strong is PLA plastic?

How to store PLA?

Is PLA recyclable?

Polylactic acid

How to make polylactic acid?

How does polylactic acid degrade?

What are the uses of polylactic acid?

What is the packaging made of polylactic acid?

What is the density of polylactic acid?

What is the cost of polylactic acid?

Where is possible to buy polylactic acid?

Polylactic acid plastic

Who produces polylactic acid plastic?

PLA material

What is PLA material?

PLA polymer

Is PLA a natural polymer?

What is the price of PLA polymer?

Buy PLA

Where to buy PLA?

PLA scrap

What to do with PLA scrap?

PLA waste

What to do with PLA waste plastic ?

PLA recycling

Is PLA recyclable?

How to recycle PLA?

Is PLA plastic recyclable?

How is PLA recycling process?

PLA recycling service

Who does provide PLA recycling service in Europe?

Recycled PLA

Where can you buy recycled PLA?

Who does produce recycled PLA?

PLA filament

Is PLA filament recyclable?

PLA dispose

How to dispose of PLA?

PLA flakes

What are PLA flakes ?

PLA biodegradable

Is PLA biodegradable?

PLA regrind

What is PLA regrind ?

Recycled PLA pellets

What are recycled PLA pellets and application?

PLA compound

What is PLA compound?

PLA composite

What is PLA composite?

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Huntsman develops first liquid TPU for footwear industry

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Polyurethane Elastomer for Industrial Wheels: Advantages and Success Stories

French report confirms benefits of biobased and compostable bags

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Bio-Based TPE for Biopharmaceutical Tubing Added to Avient’s Sustainable Healthcare Solutions

Understanding the Difference between Biodegradable and Compostable: A Complete Guide

Low carbon footprint of PLA confirmed by peer reviewed Life Cycle Assessment.

Innovation Award “Renewable Material of the Year 2023”

Interview with Thomas Philipon CEO, TOTALENERGIES CORBION

NEW BIOPBS BIODEGRADABLE ZIPPER OBTAINS “OK COMPOST” CERTIFICATION

Covestro expands capacity for TPU films in Germany

PLA material: advantages, characteristics and manufacturers worldwide

Green economy and recycling of industrial waste: sustainable solutions

NatureWorks and Jabil Collaborate to Offer New Ingeo PLA-based Powder for Selective Laser Sintering 3D Printing Platforms

New process converts old PLA plastic into a better 3D-printing resin

The processability of recycled TPU: what to consider when choosing to work with recycled TPU granules

What the oil crash means for bioplastics

News

Total Corbion PLA to expand capacity with a new unit in France

Trinseo: Price Decrease for Polystyrene in Europe

Huntsman develops first liquid TPU for footwear industry

Useful Tips for Compounders: Market Trends and Advantages of Using Recycled Plastic

Italian City Implements 3D Printed Benches Made From Recycled Plastic

Researchers create new polymer film from plant protein

Gianeco dà nuova vita ai rifiuti bioplastici

Bio-TPU: a sustainable material for the future

Thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU): main differences and advantages between regrind and pellets

Polyurethane Elastomer for Industrial Wheels: Advantages and Success Stories

French report confirms benefits of biobased and compostable bags

Il mondo dei polimeri si allarga sempre più nella stampa 3D

Bio-Based TPE for Biopharmaceutical Tubing Added to Avient’s Sustainable Healthcare Solutions

Understanding the Difference between Biodegradable and Compostable: A Complete Guide

Low carbon footprint of PLA confirmed by peer reviewed Life Cycle Assessment.

Innovation Award “Renewable Material of the Year 2023”

Interview with Thomas Philipon CEO, TOTALENERGIES CORBION

NEW BIOPBS BIODEGRADABLE ZIPPER OBTAINS “OK COMPOST” CERTIFICATION

Covestro expands capacity for TPU films in Germany

PLA material: advantages, characteristics and manufacturers worldwide

Green economy and recycling of industrial waste: sustainable solutions

NatureWorks and Jabil Collaborate to Offer New Ingeo PLA-based Powder for Selective Laser Sintering 3D Printing Platforms

New process converts old PLA plastic into a better 3D-printing resin

The processability of recycled TPU: what to consider when choosing to work with recycled TPU granules

What the oil crash means for bioplastics

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