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Technofinechem Pursues the Development of Blowing Agents for “Biodegradable Plastics”

Technofinechem, a chemical materials distribution company, is pursuing the development of blowing agents for use in “biodegradable plastics.” The company began research and development of blowing agents for bioplastics in June.

Established in 2003, Technofinechem manufactures blowing agent materials used in plastics and supplies them to companies such as Nexlene Korea and Wacker Chemicals Korea. While considering ways to expand the application of blowing agents, the company turned its attention to the growth potential of bioplastics.

Bioplastics are gaining importance as China has halted imports of waste plastics and Korea’s Ministry of Environment has strengthened regulations on the use of disposable plastic cups, among other environmental policy developments.

A company representative explained, “The reason why it is difficult to introduce bioplastics is that they are still not economically viable. In order to produce bioplastics with strong economic competitiveness, the role of blowing agents as a material that provides a high expansion effect is important.”

Source: MoneyToday, July 3, 2019, “Technofinechem Pursues the Development of Blowing Agents for ‘Biodegradable Plastics’”

https://www.mt.co.kr/future/2019/07/03/2019070309354690782

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