01 Raw materials, auxiliaries
01.02 Thermoplastic elastomers
01.02.010 SBS-Teleblockpolymer
01.02.010.01 Compounds of styrenic block copolymers (SEBS, SBS, SIS…, TPE-S)

Compounds of styrenic block copolymers (SEBS, SBS, SIS…, TPE-S)

Terraprene® - Biobased TPE-compounds for extrusion and injection molding

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Product category: Bioplastics, biobased, Bioplastics, biologically degradable, Compounds/Blends, Granulates

Bio-Flex® – Bioplastics for a variety of applications

Bio-Flex® products are completely biodegradable plastics (acc. to EN 13432) and are based entirely or partially on natural raw materials.

Bio-Flex® is suitable for the following applications:

agricultural films
plant clips
household film
waste bags
shoppers, bags
trays
nettings

Advantages of Bio-Flex® at a glance:

based on renewable resources
certified biodegradable and compostable according to EN 13432 and ASTM D 6400 (depending on grade)
certified home compostable grades available (OK Compost HOME certificate by TÜV Austria)
can be processed on existing equipment without adjustments (Drop-In Solution)
recyclable (in-house, e.g. production waste)
food approved to EC Directives and FDA (depending on grade)

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Applications
Consumer, Transport, Consumer Goods, Cultivation, Protection (field, greenhouse)

Hot Topics
Bioplastics, Circular Economy

Product category: Bioplastics, biobased

Terralene® - Tailor-made polyethylene compounds based on renewable raw materials and a proportion of recycled material

The Terralene® product family can be processed by injection molding and extrusion.

Terralene® is suitable for the following applications:

toys
housewares
dental care products
waste bags
food packaging

Terralene®

tailored polyethylene compounds based on renewable raw materials (sugar cane)
suitable as alternative to PE specialty grades and PP-like materials
usable as a replacement for ABS-like materials

Terralene® PP
partially biobased PP compounds
alternative to PP particularly for lids, film hinges and components with higher rigidity

Terralene rPP

partially biobased PP compounds containing recycled material
use of recyclate from household waste (PCR, post consumer recycling material) or from industry (PIR, post industrial recycling material)
mechanical properties and performance comparable with standard Terralene® PP grades
suitable for technical parts or applications without food contact
depending on the material source, the color is natural, light or dark grey

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Applications
Consumer, Consumer Goods

Target Products
Film/Sheet, Complex Geometry

Hot Topics
Circular Economy, Bioplastics

Product category: Compounds/Blends, Granulates, Thermoplastic elastomers, biobased, Compounds of styrenic block copolymers (SEBS, SBS, SIS…, TPE-S)

Terraprene® - Biobased TPE-compounds for extrusion and injection molding

Terraprene® is a bioplastics family of high-quality TPE compounds based on renewable resources. The product portfolio comprises various extrusion and injection molding grades, which can be processed on existing production equipment and tools.

Terraprene® is suitable for the following applications:

cuffs, e.g. for cups
writing instruments
dental care products
handles, e.g. from toothbrushes or razors
closures for drinking bottles

Advantages of Terraprene® at a glance:

biobased content of up to 74 %
offers same properties and performance as fossil TPE
pleasant touch and feel
shore Hardness from Shore A 20 to Shore D 40
individual adjustments of properties possible
manufacturing of tailor-made compounds through the use of appropriate additives possible
oil-free grades available

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Applications
Packaging, Beverages, Consumer Goods, Household Goods, Office Supplies

Target Products
Semisolid, Flexible/Elastic

Hot Topics
Circular Economy, Bioplastics

Product category: Bioplastics, biobased, Polyethylene, biobased (Bio-PE), Granulates

I’m green™ PE - Polyethylene made from sugar cane

Braskem´s I´m green™ PE is based on renewable resources. The product portfolio comprises several HDPE, LDPE and LLDPE types. These are particularly suitable for extrusion blow molding, injection molding and film extrusion.

I´m green™ PE is suitable for the following applications:

bottles
tubes
toys
bags
packaging

Advantages of I´m green™ PE at a glance:

Same properties as fossil PE
Drop-in: processing on existing production facilities
100 % recyclable
Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions: each ton of Green PE produced captures up to 3.09 tons of CO₂

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Applications
Consumer, Consumer Goods

Hot Topics
Circular Economy, Bioplastics

Product category: Bioplastics, biobased, Polyethylene terephthalate, biobased (Bio-PET), Granulates

Eastlon - Bio-PET based on renewable raw materials

Eastlon Bio-PET is a partially biobased polyethylene terephthalate whose MEG content (about 30% by weight) is obtained on the basis of renewable plant raw materials.

Eastlon is suitable for the following applicatioins:

bottles
trays

Advantages of Eastlon at a glance:

high optical clarity
good resistance to a variety of chemicals and oils
can be recycled at up to 100% in the existing PET recycling streams
properties & processing are the same as fossil PET
drop-in solution
not biodegradable and therefore durable

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Applications
Fresh (meat, poultry, fish etc), Beverages, Baked Goods, Cosmetics/Personal Care, Detergents

Target Products
Hollow Articles, Complex Geometry, Transparent, Solid, Semisolid

Hot Topics
Circular Economy, Bioplastics

Company news

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Oct 2, 2019

Sustainable reusable cups made from biobased plastics

Visitors to K2019 (October 16 to 23 in Dusseldorf) will be able to have a 350 ml reusable cup filled with freshly brewed coffee from FKuR at booth E48 in hall 6. Dom Polymer-Technik (www.dom-pt.com) has used biobased plastics from FKuR’s extensive portfolio to fulfill different functional requirements.

read more: Sustainable reusable cups made from biobased plastics

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Sep 16, 2019

New compounds extend the range of applications for biobased thermoplastics

FKuR will be showcasing its expanded portfolio of biobased thermoplastics for a growing range of applications including packaging, consumer products, sporting goods and technical parts at K2019 in stand E48 in hall 6 (October 16 – 23 in Dusseldorf).Current additions to the portfolio include two glass-reinforced grades within the Bio-Flex® and Terralene® product family, both with high rigidity, and three Terraprene® TPE grades, one of which is characterized by its high bio-content, while the other two are oil-free.

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Aug 7, 2019

Heading for a circular economy and sustainability with biobased and biodegradable plastics

As part of the current discussions regarding the ecological sense and consequences of the use of plastics, biobased as well as biodegradable plastics are taking on an as yet unidentified special status. As a responsible manufacturer and marketer, FKuR confirms both product groups have a great potential to meet the demands of the current EU directives in addressing this issue.

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About us

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FKuR – The Bioplastic Specialist

FKuR is a medium-sized, privately held company focusing on the development, production and marketing of high-quality special compounds and the distribution of plastic specialties. We are one of the leading suppliers of bioplastics granulates for flexible packaging solutions and engineering applications.

We at FKuR are convinced that nature itself is the best recycler. That's why we want to use targeted research and development to create sustainable materials that on the one hand conserve fossil resources and on the other hand can be easily integrated into the reusable material cycle.

Our customers are our partners, we accompany them throughout the entire project: We recommend the most suitable bioplastic for the given application or develop an individual compound on request. As we have a broad network of reliable partners at our disposal, we can bring brand owners together with the appropriate processor. During the implementation phase, extensive technical support, including on-site customer support, is a matter of course for us. Finally, we support our customers with marketing-relevant questions within the framework of a successful market launch.

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