Abstract
It's not every day that a major polyolefin and polystyrene producer launches a new business based on relatively untested chemistry. On top of this, the new materials are not even petrochemical in origin, but are based on renewable resources, and they are expected to compete with the major polymers in film, fibers, and containers. And to hear Dow Chemical and Cargill speak last week, their new polylactic acid (PLA) polymers venture will do just that. After completing a 15-month joint evaluation and development program, the Michigan-based polymer producer and the Minnesota-based agricultural products processor and marketer have decided to create a 50-50 joint venture, Cargill Dow Polymers, to develop and market PLA resins. Cargill, which already manufactures PLA resins for biodegradable applications, brings process technology and a low-cost manufacturing position for the lactic acid feedstock. Dow has the polymer science, applications technology, and access to a global marketing and customer base. PLA polym...
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
