A biodegradable, bio-based polyester produced from renewable plant resources, used for compostable packaging, disposable tableware and cutlery, fibres and nonwovens, and 3D-printing filament in consumer and industrial applications.
Full specification
- Molecular formula
- (C3H4O2)n
- Grades
- resinfibre grade3D-printing grade
- Packaging
- 25 kg bag · 1000 kg big bag
- Synonyms
- polylactic acid · PLA · poly(lactic acid) · polylactide · 26100-51-6 · PLA resin
- Appearance
- Clear or opaque solid pellets or granules
Compliance & regulatory
Region: EU — Chemotto S.r.l., Milano
- REACH-aligned supply
- CLP-labelled
REACH REACHRegistration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals — the EU chemicals regulation (EC 1907/2006). CLP CLPClassification, Labelling and Packaging — the EU regulation (EC 1272/2008) for hazard communication. SVHC SVHCSubstance of Very High Concern — flagged on the REACH Candidate List for possible authorisation or restriction.