ROHM Chemicals Develops Thermoformable High Light Transmission, High Strength PLA Films

• Recently, Röhm (Rohm Chemicals) announced the development of a sustainable plastic film, a transparent, high gloss and stable film based on polylactic acid (PLA), provisionally named EUROPLEX® Film LJ 21123/123
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  EUROPLEX® is a special film brand under ROHM Chemicals.
  Previously, PC, PA, PPSU and other materials were mainly used
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• Unlike many other PLA-based films on the market, this film is not biaxially stretched, so it can be thermoformed
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Recently, Röhm (Rohm Chemicals) announced the development of a sustainable plastic film, a transparent, high gloss and stable film based on polylactic acid (PLA), provisionally named EUROPLEX® Film LJ 21123/123
.
EUROPLEX® is a special film brand under ROHM Chemicals.
Previously, PC, PA, PPSU and other materials were mainly used
.

Unlike many other PLA-based films on the market, this film is not biaxially stretched, so it can be thermoformed
.

Product characteristics of EUROPLEX® Film LJ 21123/123

• Bio-based and industrially compostable

• Thermoformable at 55°C

• High transparency, light transmittance above 92%

• High tensile strength and good flexibility

• Can be punched and cut

• can be printed

Bio-based and industrially compostable

Thermoformable at 55°C

High transparency, light transmittance above 92%

High tensile strength and good flexibility

Can be punched and cut

can be printed

On request, film samples with a thickness of 53 μm to 500 μm and a width of 200 mm are available
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Scope of application

EUROPLEX® Film LJ 21123/123 has a wide range of properties that make it ideal for a variety of interior applications, such as high-quality packaging for food and non-food products, as well as products such as decorative film graphic panels for in-mold decorative processes or printing
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“Our experience with film extrusion allows us to produce PLA films with high optical quality
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We are happy to discuss their specific requirements for their application with interested parties,” emphasizes Herbert Groothues, Head of Film and Extrusion Development say
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Approved for food contact

This bio-based film is also suitable for tightly regulated food packaging - as it complies with EU (EU Regulation 10/2011), US (FDA 21 CFR) and Chinese requirements for plastics in contact with food (GB 9685-2016)
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Possible applications include viewing windows on cardboard packaging or thermoformed packaging where aesthetics and quality are critical
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Raw materials from certified sources

The raw material for the production of EUROPLEX® Film LJ 21123/123 comes from non-GMO sugar cane
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Films made from PLA are more environmentally friendly than petroleum-based films due to significantly lower CO2 emissions from raw material production
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Therefore, PLA films help reduce the carbon footprint of the final product
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“Sustainability is an integral part of ROHM’s global business strategy, and the company aims to achieve climate-neutral production 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, COO of ROHM
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