Intermediates for biopolymers

NatureWorks announced the sale of a range of polymer-grade lactides. Produced from lactic acide, these intermediates are used to produce Ingeo biopolymesr. They will satisfy the manufacture of biopolymers as well as the growing market of eco-friendly end-products. The main buyers seem to be resins producers but also partners for the development of new tailor-made grades. Moreover NatureWorks will allow the licenced use of patented trademarks and technologies for the production of intermediates in order to enlarge the market share of Ingeo biopolymers.