PLA (polylactic acid) is a plant-based plastic material made from starch derived from sources such as corn.
It does not increase carbon dioxide in the atmosphere even when incinerated (carbon neutral), resulting in a lower environmental impact compared to fossil-derived plastics. Additionally, it decomposes into water and carbon dioxide under certain environmental conditions (biodegradable), which means that even if it becomes microplastics, it can decompose in the natural environment, reducing environmental pollution.
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1. Organic Recycling After use, it decomposes into water and CO₂ under certain conditions and returns to nature, creating a circular cycle that generates corn and other plants through photosynthesis. This is an ideal cycle that can only be achieved by biodegradable plastics. 2. Carbon Neutral Since biomass such as corn is used as raw material, CO₂ is absorbed during the growth process of the plants, resulting in a net zero CO₂ in the atmosphere even when incinerated. 3. Antibacterial Properties As it is made from lactic acid, which is also present in the human body, it is a safe material with biocompatibility. Additionally, due to the properties of lactic acid, it has antibacterial properties and provides antibacterial effects without the need for additives.
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Fiber and non-woven fabric applications Injection molding applications Extrusion molding applications
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PLA
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Fabric made from PLA.
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Clothes made from PLA.
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Transparent part PLA 100%
Company information
Haikem Co., Ltd. is a specialized trading company in chemicals that acts as a "bridge between Japan and China," engaging in the import and export sales of chemical products and contract manufacturing between Japan and China. In recent years, the company has also focused on its "C1 Chemical Business" and "Biodegradable Materials Business" aimed at realizing a sustainable society, strengthening its efforts to address urgent issues such as "global warming" and "marine plastic problems" by leveraging the strengths of the Japan-China supply chain. In the C1 Chemical Business, the company is developing a licensing business based on its proprietary SEG technology, as well as working on the development and social implementation of technology to produce plastic raw materials from carbon dioxide. In the Biodegradable Materials Business, Haikem is actively advancing the development of new markets by building relationships with a wide range of emerging biodegradable materials manufacturers in China and promoting its unique brand "Highlact."