The physical and mechanical properties of the "green” compounds are said to be comparable to conventional TPOs. Available in hardnesses ranging from 70 Shore A to 66 Shore D they can be processed in injection moulding, extrusion, extrusion-blow moulding and overmoulding and are available in various grades suitable for contact with food, in accordance with the European 10/2011/EC standard and/or American FDA regulations.Possible fields of applications include personal care, building, packaging, furnishing, and automotive.
The Italian compounder is a pioneer in the development of soft bioplastics. With Apigo Bio the company extends its range of materials in this area that includes already the Apinat and Apilon 54 series.

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