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04 Sep 2008

Made from the annually renewable resource corn starch, Ceramis polyactic acid (PLA) structures are fully biodegradable and compostable.

04/09/08 Alcan’s Ceramis-PLA biodegradable barrier films offer sustainable, high-barrier packaging solutions for food and packaged goods.

Made from the annually renewable resource corn starch, Ceramis polyactic acid (PLA) structures are fully biodegradable and compostable. A silicon oxide nanocoating combines high barrier protection against oxygen, water vapor and other gases with optical clarity and high gloss. Ceramis also offers excellent machinability on established converting equipment.

Applications for Ceramis biodegradable barrier films include fresh food, dairy, snacks, pet food and shelf-stable food, as well as household, personal care and industrial products. Ceramis-PLA films are certified by DIN CERTCO and entitled to the Compostability Logo mark.