Ingeo Biopolymer
(Natureworks LLC)
Product Overview
Product
Ingeo Biopolymer
Generic Description
PLA
Company
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Conversion Stage
Raw Material
Material Type
Polymers >> PLA (polylactic acid)
FDA-compliant for food-contact
Yes
Claims Third party review
- Yes Feb 9 2010
Summary
- Supplied by NatureWorks LLC, Ingeo is the first polylactide (PLA) to be produced on a global scale, offering 3rd party reviewed reductions in GHG and energy usage versus fossil based polymers with which it competes, as well as new options for treatment after use.
Manufacturer's description
- A broad family of over 15 plant based Ingeo biopolymer grades are produced in NatureWorks' world scale, 140,000 ton/year capacity facility in Blair, Nebraska. Ingeo grades are certified by the Belgian AIB Vincotte Certification body as 100% biobased (see footnote # 1), which relies on the ASTM 6866 standard. All Ingeo resin grades offer the same eco-profile, conducted according to the Plastics Europe methodology, and 3rd party reviewed (see footnote # 2). When compared to amorphous PET using this Plastics Europe methodology, for example, the production of Ingeo emits 59% less CO2 and requires 47% less non renewable energy. Ingeo grades are certified compostable by BPI according to the ASTM-6400 standard, and those manufacturing products based on these Ingeo grades must independently confirm that their products meet this standard if they wish to so claim. In addition to offering composting options where appropriate for the product and local infrastructure, Ingeo grades offer the option of feedstock recovery via hydrolysis, back to the lactic acid starting monomer.
Product page on supplier's site
Geographic availability
North America
Central & South America
Asia (East & Pacific)
Asia (Central & South)
Australia
Europe
Central & South America
Asia (East & Pacific)
Asia (Central & South)
Australia
Europe
Photographs
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Product Detail: Raw Material
Convertible package types
Bag, pre-formed >> Liner
Bag, pre-formed >> Multiwall
Bag, pre-formed >> Sacks
Bottle
Carton, folding
Clamshell
Cup
Eating device >> Straw
Eating device >> Spoon/form/spork
Film, rigid
Flexible packaging >> F/f/s rollstock
Flexible packaging >> Shrink film
Flexible packaging >> Lidding/backing
Jar
Label >> Glue-on
Label >> Pressure-sensitive
Label >> Shrink
Plastic rigid box
POP display
Sleeve
Tray/Bowl
Tub
Bag, pre-formed >> Multiwall
Bag, pre-formed >> Sacks
Bottle
Carton, folding
Clamshell
Cup
Eating device >> Straw
Eating device >> Spoon/form/spork
Film, rigid
Flexible packaging >> F/f/s rollstock
Flexible packaging >> Shrink film
Flexible packaging >> Lidding/backing
Jar
Label >> Glue-on
Label >> Pressure-sensitive
Label >> Shrink
Plastic rigid box
POP display
Sleeve
Tray/Bowl
Tub
Conversion process
Injection Molding
Blow Molding
Vacuum Forming
Printing Capabilities - Pre-Print
Printing Capabilities - Direct Print
Printing Capabilities - Litho-Lam
Flexible packaging rollstock manufacturing
Folding carton manufacturing
Label printing/manufacturing
Thermoforming
Blow Molding
Vacuum Forming
Printing Capabilities - Pre-Print
Printing Capabilities - Direct Print
Printing Capabilities - Litho-Lam
Flexible packaging rollstock manufacturing
Folding carton manufacturing
Label printing/manufacturing
Thermoforming
Target markets
Cosmetic Fragrance and Bath >> Cosmetics
Food and Beverage >> Beverage
Food and Beverage >> Beverage >> Bottled water
Food and Beverage >> Beverage >> Drinks
Food and Beverage >> Beverage >> Juice
Food and Beverage >> Dry Grocery >> Bakery
Food and Beverage >> Dry Grocery >> Confectionery and Snack
Food and Beverage >> Dry Grocery >> Dairy
Food and Beverage >> Dry Grocery >> Deli
Food and Beverage >> Dry Grocery >> Grain Seed and Nut
Food and Beverage >> Dry Grocery >> Grocery Perishable
Food and Beverage >> Dry Grocery >> Meat
Food and Beverage >> Dry Grocery >> Pasta and Noodle
Food and Beverage >> Dry Grocery >> Produce
General Merchandise >> Apparel
General Merchandise >> Infant Accessories
General Merchandise >> Lawn and Garden
General Merchandise >> Toys
Healthcare & pharmaceutical >> Eye and Ear Care >> Eye Drops/Artificial Tears
Healthcare & pharmaceutical >> Home Health >> Adult Incontinence
Healthcare & pharmaceutical >> Home Health >> Personal Wipes
Personal Care >> Baby
Personal Care >> Feminine Hygiene
Food and Beverage >> Beverage
Food and Beverage >> Beverage >> Bottled water
Food and Beverage >> Beverage >> Drinks
Food and Beverage >> Beverage >> Juice
Food and Beverage >> Dry Grocery >> Bakery
Food and Beverage >> Dry Grocery >> Confectionery and Snack
Food and Beverage >> Dry Grocery >> Dairy
Food and Beverage >> Dry Grocery >> Deli
Food and Beverage >> Dry Grocery >> Grain Seed and Nut
Food and Beverage >> Dry Grocery >> Grocery Perishable
Food and Beverage >> Dry Grocery >> Meat
Food and Beverage >> Dry Grocery >> Pasta and Noodle
Food and Beverage >> Dry Grocery >> Produce
General Merchandise >> Apparel
General Merchandise >> Infant Accessories
General Merchandise >> Lawn and Garden
General Merchandise >> Toys
Healthcare & pharmaceutical >> Eye and Ear Care >> Eye Drops/Artificial Tears
Healthcare & pharmaceutical >> Home Health >> Adult Incontinence
Healthcare & pharmaceutical >> Home Health >> Personal Wipes
Personal Care >> Baby
Personal Care >> Feminine Hygiene
Temperature capabilities
Refrigerated, Frozen
Product state
Granular
Section of the CFR
FCN 178, FCN 475
FDA Food Contact: Type of food
I. Nonacid, aqueous products; may contain salt or sugar or both (pH above 5.0).
II. Acid, aqueous products; may contain salt or sugar or both, and including oil-in-water emulsions of low- or high-fat content.
III. Aqueous, acid or nonacid products containing free oil or fat; may contain salt, and including water-in-oil emulsions of low- or high-fat content.
IV.A. Dairy products and modifications: A. Water-in-oil emulsions, high- or low-fat.
IV.B. Dairy products and modifications: B. Oil-in-water emulsions, high- or low-fat.
V. Low-moisture fats and oil.
VI.A. Beverages: A. Containing up to 8 percent of alcohol.
VI.B. Beverages: B. Nonalcoholic.
VI.C. Beverages: C. Containing more than 8 percent alcohol.
VII.A. Bakery products other than those included under Types VIII or IX of this table: A. Moist bakery products with surface containing free fat or oil.
VII.B. Bakery products other than those included under Types VIII or IX of this table: B. Moist bakery products with surface containing no free fat or oil.
VIII. Dry solids with the surface containing no free fat or oil (no end test required).
IX. Dry solids with the surface containing free fat or oil.
II. Acid, aqueous products; may contain salt or sugar or both, and including oil-in-water emulsions of low- or high-fat content.
III. Aqueous, acid or nonacid products containing free oil or fat; may contain salt, and including water-in-oil emulsions of low- or high-fat content.
IV.A. Dairy products and modifications: A. Water-in-oil emulsions, high- or low-fat.
IV.B. Dairy products and modifications: B. Oil-in-water emulsions, high- or low-fat.
V. Low-moisture fats and oil.
VI.A. Beverages: A. Containing up to 8 percent of alcohol.
VI.B. Beverages: B. Nonalcoholic.
VI.C. Beverages: C. Containing more than 8 percent alcohol.
VII.A. Bakery products other than those included under Types VIII or IX of this table: A. Moist bakery products with surface containing free fat or oil.
VII.B. Bakery products other than those included under Types VIII or IX of this table: B. Moist bakery products with surface containing no free fat or oil.
VIII. Dry solids with the surface containing no free fat or oil (no end test required).
IX. Dry solids with the surface containing free fat or oil.
FDA Food Contact: Conditions of use
B. Boiling water sterilized.
C. Hot filled or pasteurized above 150 deg.F.
D. Hot filled or pasteurized below 150 deg.F.
E. Room temperature filled and stored (no thermal treatment in the container).
F. Refrigerated storage (no thermal treatment in the container).
G. Frozen storage (no thermal treatment in the container).
H.1. Frozen or refrigerated storage: Ready-prepared foods intended to be reheated in container at time of use: 1. Aqueous or oil-in-water emulsion of high- or low-fat.
H.2. Frozen or refrigerated storage: Ready-prepared foods intended to be reheated in container at time of use: 2. Aqueous, high- or low-free oil or fat.
C. Hot filled or pasteurized above 150 deg.F.
D. Hot filled or pasteurized below 150 deg.F.
E. Room temperature filled and stored (no thermal treatment in the container).
F. Refrigerated storage (no thermal treatment in the container).
G. Frozen storage (no thermal treatment in the container).
H.1. Frozen or refrigerated storage: Ready-prepared foods intended to be reheated in container at time of use: 1. Aqueous or oil-in-water emulsion of high- or low-fat.
H.2. Frozen or refrigerated storage: Ready-prepared foods intended to be reheated in container at time of use: 2. Aqueous, high- or low-free oil or fat.
Manufacturing locations
Blair, NE (Blair, NE, United States of America)
Subcontract any production?
No
Sustainability Claims
These claims were reviewed by a third party. (What's this?)
Please see important disclaimers and definitions at the bottom of this page.
Source
- Post-consumer content: No
- Pre-consumer content: No
- Sustainable forestry certification? No
- Source reduced? No
Manufacture
- Renewable energy? No
- Greenhouse gas reduction: 50-74%
Use
- CONEG documentation? No
- Shipping efficiency? No
End of life
- Reusable? No
- Recyclable? No
- Compostable? Yes
- Waste-to-energy? Yes
Important definitions and disclaimers
Terms
Definitions and disclaimers
Post-consumer content
Materials generated by consumer, business or institutional sources that have served their intended use or completed their lifecycle and would be destined for disposal had they not been diverted from the waste stream for reuse or recycling.
A complete chain of custody review has not been completed. Anyone purchasing the material/product should conduct their own chain-of-custody review.
A complete chain of custody review has not been completed. Anyone purchasing the material/product should conduct their own chain-of-custody review.
Pre-consumer content
Materials and by-products from manufacturing processes that would be destined for disposal had they not been diverted from the waste stream for reuse or recycling. However, pre-consumer material does not include materials and by-products generated by and commonly reused in an original.
A complete chain of custody review has not been completed. Anyone purchasing the material/product should conduct their own chain-of-custody review.
A complete chain of custody review has not been completed. Anyone purchasing the material/product should conduct their own chain-of-custody review.
Source reduced
Indicates a material or converted package that has been source reduced compared to a current commercial package, either from this company or another, that represents the state of the art for a given package or product type for which this package is suitable.
Greenhouse gas reduction
Refers to the reduction in greenhouse gases achieved in the PRODUCTION of this material or package.
CONEG Heavy metals compliance
Green checkmark, if present, indicates that lab test results were provided to Greener Package. Tests were not performed by Greener Package to ensure the validity of the claim. You must determine if the specific compliance guarantee is suitable for your end use application. Backup documentation is available to prove that this material meets the CONEG heavy metals standards and no heavy metals have been intentionally added.
Shipping efficiency
A reduction in shipping was achieved in transportation of this material/product due to a reduction in shipping volume per case, reduction in weight, or reduction in shipping distance. This must be a comparison to a current commercial package, either from your company or another, that represents the state of the art for a given package or product type for which your package is suitable.
Reusable/returnable/refillable
This material or package is reusable/returnable/refillable for the same purpose as originally designated.
Recyclability
While a material may be recyclable, you must determine if the material, as used in your end use application, will still be recyclable. In other words, adding some finishing options, such as certain inks or special effects may render this material or package no longer recyclable in many communities. In the context of this database, recyclability specifically refers to how widely this package or material is accepted for recycling, not whether it's technically recyclable, regardless of whether facilities exist.
Compostability
There are a very limited number of municipal and institutional composting facilities in the U.S. While a material may be compostable, you must determine if the material, as used in your end-use application, will be compostable. The material or package complies with one or more of these three internationally recognized standards for compostability in industrial composting facilities: ASTM D6400, ASTM D6868-03, or CEN EN13432.
Waste-to-energy
This material or package has an energy value of greater than 5 megajoules per kilogram, thus meeting EU standard EN 13431 standard for waste-to-energy.
Renewable resources
It is expected that the FTC will provide guidance on what constitutes a renewable resource in the next version of the Environmental Marketing Claims guidelines, which is projected to come out in sometime this year. Once they have provided guidance, this claim will be added to this database and the third-party review process.
Important disclaimer about the third-party review process
In order to combat greenwashing, suppliers submitting data have volunteered to have their sustainability claims reviewed by a third-party. Third-party reviewers take a look at supplier documentation to check that it supports the claim, but make no attempt to verify or review documentation submitted for technical accuracy. Therefore, third-party reviewed claims do not constitute a statement of compliance with any laws or regulations, or a legal opinion as to the compliance of the language used in any claims or an approval or endorsement of product or services by Greener Package or the third-party. A review of materials by Greener Package and the third-party should not be used as a substitute for doing your own due diligence regarding supplier claims or seeking comprehensive professional advice about your particular packaging/product environmental claims.
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