Biodegradable cellulose acetate will be launched

Japan's Daicel Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. has recently developed new bio-degradable acetate fibers using new plastics and began to enter marketing in the second half of the year. The company developed polycaprolactone (PCL) series and cellulose acetate series of biodegradable agrochemicals that were buried in soil for 3 months for decomposition tests. These two materials are generally considered to be better biodegradable polylactic acid series. The degradation rate is much faster. PCL series has high tensile strength and can be compatible with various resins, so it can be mixed with various biodegradable plastics. The cellulose acetate series is more transparent than styrene, and it has a competitive advantage with polylactic acid series. In the past, the aliphatic acetate plasticizer was used in the cellulose acetate series, and the test was suspended because the composition was difficult to precipitate. This time using food additives as plasticizers, both plasticizing and biodegradable dual properties, to practical use. However, new plasticizers need to be approved by the chemical audit regulations, and products will be produced in the second half of the year. The product can be used in film, sheet, injection molding, foaming products, non-woven fabrics, etc., and has a promising future in industry. In addition to the use of agricultural films, biodegradable plastics can be widely used in construction materials and food packaging containers. The company has two series of biodegradable plastic products, chemical synthesis and natural materials, which will enter the market within a year or two.