Open new market opportunities with BioPBSTM/PLA

InnoBioPlast 2016September 15, 2016

Agenda

• Introduction to BioPBSTM

• BioPBSTM/PLA compound

• Takeaway Points

• Acknowledgement

More People, More Plastics

We produce more waste, and most of it isn’t disposed in the most environmentally-friendly method.

Bio-basedPetro-based

Biodegradable

Non-biodegradable

PLA

BioPBS PHA

PBAT, PCL

Bio-PEBio-PPBio-PA

PTT

Conventional Plastics:

PE, PP, PS, PET, ABS,PC, PMMA, Nylon, etc.

Starch blends with PE

Bioplastics

Who are we?

• Renewable content

• Continuous process

• More efficient purification

• Higher drying capability

• More uniform products

• Very low moisture

• Very low impurity

• Longer shelf-life

Introduction to BioPBS

Bio-Succinic Acid 1,4-butanediol Polybutylene Succinate, PBS

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Om n p

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Petro-Succinic Acid 1,4-butanediol Polybutylene Succinate, PBS

OO O

Om n p

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produced by batch process in Japan

produced by continuous process in Thailand

Note: These values are typical and not to be construed as specifications.

Properties Unit FZ71 FZ91 FD92

Melt Flow Rate (190ºC/2.16kgf) g/10min 22 5 4

Density g/cm3 1.26 1.26 1.24

Glass Transition Temperature ºC -33 -33 -47

Melting Point ºC 115 115 84

Yield Stress MPa 40 40 17

Tensile Strength at Break MPa 30 36 24

Tensile Strain at Break % 170 210 380

Flexural Modulus MPa 630 650 250

Flexural Strength MPa 40 40 18

Izod Impact Strength (23ºC) kJ/m2 7 10 47

Heat Deflection Temperature (0.45 MPa) ºC 95 95 63

Vicat Softening Point ºC 109 109 75

Rockwell Hardness (R-scale) kJ/mm 107 107 56

Injection Molding Properties

Note: These values are typical and not to be construed as specifications.

Film Properties

Properties Unit FZ91 (20 µm) FD92 (20 µm)

Melt Flow Rate (190ºC/2.16kgf) g/10min 5 4Density g/cm3 1.26 1.24

Tensile ModulusMD MPa 575 280TD MPa 590 320

Yield StressMD MPa 39 18TD MPa 38 17

Stress at breakMD MPa 42 32TD MPa 30 27

Strain at breakMD % 350 600TD % 180 580

Elmendorf Tear StrengthMD N/mm 2 2TD N/mm 4 5

WVTR 20 / 50 µm g/m2•d 510 / 210 1,050 / 510OTR 20 / 50 µm cm3/m2•d•bar 490 / 140 2,040 / 760Puncture Impact Strength kJ/mm 4 6Haze (25 µm) 45 22

CEDARGROVE

Certified Compostable

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Biodegradation in SOIL

Excellent heat seal strength even at low temp.

Heat Seal Condition:• Pressure 0.2 MPa• Time 1 sec• Seal width 5 mm

Strength Measurement Condition:• Specimen: Film 15 mm width with 20µm thickness• Chuck Interval: 60 mm• Test Speed: 300 mm/min

BioPBS Heat Seal Property

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GS Pla LDPE LDPE+coronaPBS

* MFR 8.2 g/10min Density 0.919 g/cm3

• Coating conditions :Structure: Kraft/resin (20 μm)Processing temperature:PBS 270ºCLDPE* 320ºCCorona treatment

• Heat seal conditions :Seal surface: Resin/paperSeal bar width : 5 mmPressure / time : 0.2 MPa/1.0sec

Complies with EU directives 10/2011 All raw materials

on positive list Migration test

passed OM-6 (100C, 4 hours)

FCN No. 1574 and 1643

FZ-grade: Condition of Use B-H FD-grade: Condition of Use C-G All food types except alcoholic

foods

Listed in JHOSPA

Positive List

Food Contact Safety

Excellent process as fast as LDPE

Stable and narrow neck-in

Excellent adhesion and seal strength

Compostable at room temperature

Recyclable in paper mill

BioPBS for Paper Coating

Source: MCC’s internal laboratory

BioPBS BioPBSBioPBS

BioPBS as Sealing Layerin Flexible Packaging

Excellent process in existing LDPE extrusion coating machine Excellent seal strength Compostable without composting facility Excellent printability without pre-treatment Good to retain aroma such as limonene Suitable for food packaging

Cellulose Metallized Cellulose BioPBSTM

Example of a film structureUtilizing BioPBS as a sealing layer

Agenda

• PTTMCC and BioPBSTM

• BioPBSTM/PLA Compound

• Take Away Points

• Acknowledgement

Properties comparison of BioPBS vs PLA

* in soil at 30C (86F), 50%RH

FlexibilityFlexibility

Process temp.Process temp.

Heat resistanceHeat resistance

Biodegradability*Biodegradability*

FlexibleFlexible RigidRigid

LowerLower

HigherHigher

TranslucentTranslucent

HigherHigher

LowerLower

TransparentTransparentTransparencyTransparency

FasterFaster SlowerSlower

Impact strengthImpact strengthHigherHigher LowerLower

Heat-seal temp.Heat-seal temp.LowerLower HigherHigher

BioPBS PLA

Potential of PBS/PLA Compound

BioPBS

PBS Compound

Potential PBS-PLA Compound

Compatible to PLA

PBS / PLA

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1μm

Compound resin of PBS with PLA showed good dispersion

Improve thermal stability

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Opportunities are endless

How can you use BioPBS?

Takeaway Points

• Properties alike LDPE plus biodegradable at ambient

• Food contact safety in USA and EU

• Improve flexibility, impact, and thermal properties of PLA

Acknowledgement

PTT Research Institute of Technology

• Dr. Narin Kaabbuathong and his team

• Dr. Jirawut Junkasem

Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation

• Dr. Uyeda Tadashi

Mr. Chinnawat SrirojpinyoMarketing Technical Service Manager

+66-9-2260-7226 Email: chinnawat.s@pttmcc.com

Test Condition

Material: PLA Ingeo 4032DPBS BioPBS FZ71PM

Sample Preparation:1. Compounded by twin-screw extruder at 320°F2. Injected specimen at 375°F3. Conditioned at 73.4±3.6°F, 50±5%RH for 40 hours before evaluation

Bio-based Certificates

Certificates FZ71 FZ91 FD92

Din Certco 50-85%(51%)

50-85%(51%)

20-50%(35%)

BiomassPla 48.5% 48.5% 33.5%

Compostable CertificatesCertificates Standard FZ71 FZ91 FD92

BPI (USA) ASTM D6400

74µm 68µmOn process(Q2/2016)

OK Compost (EU) EN13432

74µm 69µm 87µm

OK Compost HOME (EU)

EN13432at 28±2°C --- ---

85µm

OK Biodegradable Soil (EU)

EN13432at 25°C

2-year testUp to Feb 2018

2-year testUp to Feb 2018

2-year testUp to Feb 2018

GreenPla (JBPA) JBPA On process(Q3/2016)

On process(Q3/2016)

On process(Q3/2016)

ABA (Australia) AS 4736 On process(Q3/2016)

On process(Q3/2016)

On process(Q3/2016)

EU 10/2011

BioPBS FZ-grade (PBS) 50µm: OM-6 condition, simulant A, B, D1, D2

BioPBS FD-grade (PBSA) 50µm: OM-3 condition, simulant A, B, D1, D2

Raw materials including chain extenders are in positive list

Overall migration limit < 10 mg/dm2

Specific migration limit are met

1,4-BDO < 5 mg/kg SML(T)

Grade Condition 1,4-BDO

FZ71PM 50 µm OM-6 <0.1 - 0.2 mg/kg

FZ91PM 50 µm OM-6 <0.1 mg/kg

FD92PM 50 µm OM-3 <0.1 - 0.2 mg/kg

MFR 190°C, 2.16 kgf

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Summary

FZ71PM Ingeo 4032DMFR Crystallinity HDT Thermal Degradation Temperature

g/10min Tc, °C % °C °C0 100 3.2 - - 52.2 36010 90 3.8 - - 52.2 36020 80 4.2 - - 50.8 36040 60 7.1 81.2 50.3 52.0 36060 40 10.9 80.7 53.4 55.6 39580 20 14.4 82.1 59.7 81.0 400

100 0 21.4 64.7 55.5 93.3 401

FZ71PM Ingeo 4032DTensile Flexural Izod Impact

Modulus, MPa Strength, MPa Elongation, % Modulus, MPa Stress, MPa Notched, ft•lb/ft0 100 2,860 75 4 3,610 110 8.7

10 90 2,390 62 8 2,970 85 9.220 80 2,240 58 13 2,880 80 10.340 60 1,890 50 42 2,710 80 17.160 40 1,280 38 66 1,510 60 23.180 20 900 39 41 1,010 50 20.0100 0 660 40 16 690 40 23.8