Biobased polymers for your application
We design and produce novel polymers that can functionally replace fossil-based plastics, with 15% to 100% biobased content, for a wide range of industries, including apparel, agriculture & horticulture, consumer goods, building & construction, packaging, and more.
Designed for industrial-scale applications, they deliver without compromising on quality, efficiency, or product performance. Find the solution tailored to your application.
FORTAN® | FORTAMID®
BIOBASED AND BIODEGRADABLE POLYAMIDES
250 MPa tensile strength and degradable in soil (ASTM D5988), with a reduced microplastics window compared with conventional polyamides.
For efficient production on injection molding or extrusion lines.
FORTAN®
- Up to 56% biobased carbon content (ASTM D6866).
- Tensile strength reaching 250 MPa.
- Degradation time adjustable between 12–240 months in soil (ASTM D5988, extrapolated from 9 months of test data).
- High to extreme durability.
FORTAMID®
- Up to 20% biobased carbon content (ASTM D6866).
- Tensile strength reaching 250 MPa.
- Degradation time adjustable between 6–120 months in soil (ASTM D5988, extrapolated from 9 months of test data).
- High to extreme durability.
HUMICUR®
Controlled biodegradability, adapted to your application and its environment.
For efficient production on injection molding or extrusion lines.
HUMICUR®
- Up to 60% biobased carbon content (ASTM D6866).
- Industrially compostable per EN 13432 (Letter of Opinion covering the HUMICUR® product family). New soil-biodegradable grades in development, based on 9 months of EN 17033 test data.
- Tensile strength reaching 15-30 MPa.
Technology Products
Our products witness the power of our Technology Platforms. They form the bridge between science and societal functional products. Breakthrough products that make the New Plastics Economy happen.
RUBRAN®2
THERMOPLASTIC WITH ELASTOMERIC TOUCH & FEEL
Biobased elastomeric materials to substitute common TPEs.
For efficient production on injection molding or extrusion lines.
RUBRAN®2
- Up to 100% renewable content.
- Degradability adjustable to your application – test data per environment on request.
- Can be chemically recycled into new polymer materials (open-loop).
- Wide temperature range performance.
- Shore A 60–90.
CYCLAN® (under development)
Affordable high-performance polymer. Under development – research goal: full biodegradation without persistent microplastics.
For efficient production on injection molding or extrusion lines.
CYCLAN®
- Up to 65% biobased carbon content (ASTM D6866).
- Degradability depends on your application.
- Can be chemically recycled into new polymer materials (open-loop).
LowEnergyPlastics
It speaks for itself that there is a whole universe of novel polymeric materials that can be made at much milder conditions than currently practiced in the fossil industry.
Technology Platforms
By using our Technology Platforms, B4Plastics is able to create the polymer your application needs, with 15% to 100% biobased content. Find the solution tailored to your application.
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RubberPlastics
RubberPlastics are the perfect elastomeric materials to help our New Plastics Economy land softly.
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LowEnergyPlastics
It speaks for itself that there is a whole universe of novel polymeric materials that can be made at much milder conditions than currently practiced in the fossil industry.
Technology Products
Our products witness the power of our Technology Platforms. They form the bridge between science and societal functional products. Breakthrough products that make the New Plastics Economy happen.
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FORTAN®
Strong biobased polymers to substitute common polyamides. Discover the FORTAN® product specifications or read more about our FortePlastics Platform.
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HUMICUR®
Discover HUMICUR® biodegradable polymers as an alternative to petrochemical materials. Learn more about our TriggerPlastics Platform.
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RUBRAN®
Biobased rubbers to substitute common TPEs. Discover the RUBRAN® product specifications or read more about our RubberPlastics Platform.
