Made from 100% renewable resources, Cereplast resins use proprietary and patented formulations for a large variety of applications. Since Cereplast is starch-based, rather than petroleum-based, the cost is not subject to fluctuation based on the price of fossil fuels. The manufacturing process for Cereplast resins takes place at a lower heat than that required for manufacturing with traditional plastics, further bringing down manufacturing costs. 

Cereplast resins can substitute for traditional resins and are compatible with existing manufacturing processes and equipment. The MSDS, Processing Guide and technical support are readily available for converters.

How Cereplast Resins are Made
Resin manufacturing begins once the Cereplast production team selects the right bio-polymer matrix made from renewable, cost-stable resources. These biopolymers include polylactic acid (PLA) from NatureWorks LLC, soy proteins, PHA, PHBs, or starch from corn, wheat or potatoes.
The selected bio-polymer is blended with other biodegradable components to reinforce its molecular structure through a proprietary process developed by Cereplast. The blend is then polymerized and treated with nano-composites for surface optimization and further reinforcement. The entire green composite process is high-speed and low-cost. The final product is then packaged and shipped to converters, which are able to process the resin using traditional equipment.

Cereplast manufactures ten grades of resins for various applications--everything from thermoforming to injection molding, extrusion and more.

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