REGENTM compound for food contact certified injection molding
REGENTM Compound offers a certified solution for food contact applications in injection molding, leveraging the proven efficacy of REGEN™ INPACK 2001 and FC-2006. Its development is supported by exclusive licenses for creating compostable packaging.
Overview
REGENTM Compound represents a cutting-edge solution for food contact certified injection molding applications. Building on the success of REGEN™ INPACK 2001 and REGEN™ INPACK FC-2006, these technical grades are tailored for compatibility and performance in the injection molding sector. This compound is particularly valuable for manufacturers seeking materials that meet stringent food safety standards while also being environmentally friendly.
Technical specifications
Key features:
- Compatibility: The compound integrates seamlessly with existing injection molding processes, ensuring ease of adoption.
- Food Safety Certification: Specially formulated for food contact applications, meeting regulatory standards to ensure consumer safety.
- Sustainability: Developed in collaboration with specialized research centers to enhance compostability, aligning with growing environmental concerns.
- Customized Formulations: Bosk Bioproducts offers the capability to tailor formulations for specific customer needs, enhancing application versatility.
Technology readiness level
This compound is at a technology readiness level of 9, indicating that it has been fully validated and is ready for commercial deployment. Its development has been supported through partnerships with leading research centers, ensuring a robust and market-ready product.
About Bosk Bioproducts
Bosk Bioproducts is a Canadian company that develops and manufactures compostable, bio-based materials as a sustainable alternative to traditional petroleum-based plastics. Utilizing its proprietary FlexCarbon technology, the company converts non-food grade industrial byproducts, such as bio-sludge from paper manufacturing, into polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) biopolymers. These are then processed into the brand REGEN, a ready-to-use bioplastic resin that is food-contact and cosmetic certified. The material is designed to be compatible with standard plastic manufacturing equipment, including injection molding, thermoforming, and extrusion blow molding, allowing manufacturers to adopt it without requiring new machinery.
By offering a circular economy solution, Bosk helps businesses reduce their environmental footprint and combat plastic waste. Its materials are fully compostable, providing an eco-friendly end-of-life cycle that contrasts with conventional plastics. The company targets sectors requiring sustainable packaging and consumer goods, aiming to improve product value while addressing climate change by potentially avoiding significant greenhouse gas emissions compared to traditional alternatives. Supported by government initiatives, such as funding for scaling production capacity, Bosk works to integrate its sustainable biomaterials into the existing plastic processing value chain.
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