PLA foam from Synprodo is finally in the market

Germany in the month of September saw the FachPack 2013 exhibition where the world got to know a company which is based in Netherlands, has launched its first BioFoam made from Poly lactic acid or PLA as it is popularly known. Synbra Holding which is known for manufacturing expanded polypropylene, EPP, and expanded polystyrene, EPS, and this BioFoam is going to an alternative to both of these, as the materials which this uses is different than the above mentioned products, PLA, which is prepared from cassava starch and sugar cane which are renewable materials. Synprodo is a part of Synbra Holding.

Carbon dioxide is what is impregnated in PLA pellets, and expanded by a temperature change into BioFoam beads, which can directly be applied into various processes like the cavity fill insulation, or can be further processed for other purposes or packaging.

Since it is not degradable at room temperature and is still bio degradable BioFoam can be used and re used without any loss in the material or quality, said Synprodo. This BioFoam comes with a certification from Cradle to Cradle which is prestigious and according to Synprodo it is the very first time that a biodegradable foam as been entitled to this award.