𝐀 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐲𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞: 𝐋𝐨𝐰-𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐧, 𝐂𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐏𝐋𝐀 𝐅𝐨𝐚𝐦

TotalEnergies Corbion today announced the commercial launch of #Luminy®FOAM50F, a high melt strength #PLA grade designed for extrusion foamed packaging applications. Developed for trays used in fresh food products, like meat and fish, and food service packaging such as clamshells and bowls, the material delivers the performance of conventional #extrudedpolystyrene (XPS) while providing a lower-carbon, circular alternative.

As packaging producers face increasing regulatory pressure to phase out polystyrene in food applications and with restrictions expanding globally, the market is actively seeking alternatives that combine environmental benefits with industrial scalability. Luminy® FOAM 50F addresses this need with a bio-based, industrially compostable material that enables a practical transition without disrupting established production processes. Luminy® FOAM 50F is engineered as a drop-in replacement for PS, allowing converters to run it on existing XPS extrusion lines with comparable throughput and minimal modification.


“With #polystyrene bans accelerating, this is one of the first solutions positioned as a true industrial-scale replacement, not a niche material” said Laurent Daligault, Global Packaging Segment Leader at TotalEnergies Corbion. “Luminy® FOAM 50F enables converters and brand owners to adopt a truly sustainable drop-in solution to #XPS, both in terms of processing and product functionality. It is also good for our planet, with our sugarcane-based PLA delivering at least a 70% reduction in carbon footprint compared to XPS foam parts. We look forward to supporting our customers globally, both commercially and technically, as they advance their sustainability ambitions.”


The material combines performance and sustainability characteristics that have historically been difficult to achieve in XPLA foam packaging. It offers comparable density and functional properties to XPS while maintaining processing efficiency on standard equipment. At the same time, it is biobased, industrially compostable, recyclable, and free from styrene, #PFAS, and persistent #microplastics.


Luminy® FOAM 50F’s high melt strength enables stable foam production without the need for extra additives, chain extenders, or reactive processing. This allows manufacturers to create low-density foam structures with uniform cell morphology, closely matching the performance required for demanding applications such as fresh protein packaging.

“This development reflects our commitment to sustainable innovation,” said Hao Ding, Global Marketing Director at TotalEnergies Corbion. “We continue to focus on creating high-performance materials that are better for both people and the planet.


source : TotalEnergies Corbion

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