ROM Chemical Develops PLA Thin Films With High Light Transmittance And High Strength That Can Be Thermoformed
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1.Recently, Rohm (ROM Chemistry) announced the development of a sustainable plastic Film, a transparent, high gloss and stable Film based on polylactic acid (PLA), under the provisional name EUROPLEX® Film LJ 21123/123. EUROPLEX® is a specialty film brand owned by ROM Chemical. Previously, it mainly used PC, PA, PPSU and other materials.
2.Unlike many other PLA-based films on the market, this film is not bidirectionally stretched and can therefore be thermoformed.
3.EUROPLEX® Film LJ 21123/123 Product features：
①Bio-based and industrial compost；
②Can be thermoformed at 55°C；
③High transparency, light transmittance above 92%；
④High tensile strength and good flexibility；
⑥You can print.
Film samples ranging from 53μm to 500μm in thickness and 200mm in width are available upon request.
Scope of application
The EUROPLEX® film LJ 21123/123 has a wide range of features that make it ideal for a variety of indoor applications, such as high quality packaging for food and non-food products, and products such as decorative film graphic panels for embedded mold trim processes or printing. "Our experience in thin film extrusion enables us to produce PLA films with high optical quality. We are happy to discuss with interested parties their specific requirements for its application, "emphasizes Herbert Groothues, Head of Film and Extrusion Development.
Approved for use in food contact
This bio-based film is also suitable for use in highly regulated food packaging - as it meets EU (EU Regulation 10/2011), US (FDA 21 CFR) and Chinese requirements for plastics in contact with food (GB 9685-2016). Possible applications include viewing Windows on cardboard packaging or thermoformed packaging with high aesthetic and quality requirements.
Raw materials from certified sources
The raw materials used to produce EUROPLEX® Film LJ 21123/123 are sourced from non-GM sugarcane.
Films made from PLA are more environmentally friendly than petroleum-based films due to significantly lower carbon dioxide emissions from raw material production. Therefore, the PLA film helps to reduce the carbon footprint of the final product.
"Sustainability is an integral part of Rohm's global business strategy and the company aims to achieve climate neutrality by 2050. The focus is not only on the development and launch of new sustainable products and technologies, but also on the decarbonization of raw materials, "said Hans-Peter Hauck, Chief Operating Officer of ROM.
