Mirel™ 8000 Latex is a 55% suspension of semicrystalline Mirel™ biodegradable resin with a a particle size is 1-3 um and typical viscosity from 300-500 centipoise. Mirel™ 8000 coated paper is repulpable, compostable, marine and fresh water degradable. Mirel™ 8000 can be coated onto paper using rod, blade, gravure or flexographic coating equipment. Mirel™ latex can also be used to coat particles as well giving them a hydrophobic surface while being inherently biodegradable. Mirel™ 8000 can also be used as a binder or resin in ink systems or architectual coatings.
Metabolix is an advanced biomaterials company that focuses on delivering sustainable solutions to a wide range of industries. Metabolix biopolymers are based on polyhydroxyalkanoate polymers (PHAs) and are made by fermentation using renewable carbon based feedstocks, making them 100% biobased in neat form. This provides manufactures with a unique biopolymer material to help meet performance and sustainability goals.
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