Luminy® PLA portfolio

Our range of specially developed high-performance bioplastics

What makes Luminy® PLA unique

Proprietary Luminy® PLA grades for many applications

Whether you’re exploring options for a new project or fine-tuning an existing one, our team is here to help you find the right solution to fit your business’ needs.

High heat PLA for demanding applications
Standard PLA for general purpose applications
Low heat PLA typically used as seal layer
PDLA used either as a nucleating agent or to create full stereocomplex compounds

Luminy® FOAM 50F

Newly developed Luminy® FOAM 50F’s high melt strength PLA 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.

Feedstock transparency

Luminy® PLA starts with a single ingredient: ethically farmed sugarcane.

We ensure responsible sourcing by holding our sugarcane suppliers to a strict code of conduct—protecting ethical business practices, human and labor rights, and the environment. This commitment is built into our supplier qualification process, ensuring sustainability at every step.

Luminy® PLA is always made from GMO-free feedstocks and made with Bonsucro-certified sugarcane upon request.

Recycled Luminy® PLA grades, known as rPLA, are commercially available. Our 30% rPLA grade is carbon neutral, whereas the 100% rPLA grade delivers a negative carbon footprint due to biogenic carbon capture. Certified by SCS Global Services, Luminy® rPLA can reduce your product’s carbon footprint without compromising on look, functionality, or durability.

The recycled content is sourced from a mix of post- and pre-consumer recycled material and allocated via a mass balance method. Luminy® rPLA grades can be used in any place virgin PLA is used, including food contact applications, enabling lower carbon material options.

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Creating compounds with Luminy® PLA

TotalEnergies Corbion works closely with companies, offering its technical expertise to develop compounds using Luminy® PLA. By combining PLA bioplastics with a wide range of materials, they enhance its properties, broadening its use in numerous sustainable applications.

Here’s a guide to help you get started. When you’re ready, our application development team can answer your technical questions to help you find the perfect fit for your application.

* PDLA as 3-7% nucleating additive in PLA.

Sustainability

Our Luminy® PLA has an 85% lower carbon footprint compared to conventional plastics. It’s recyclable, compostable, and made from responsibly sourced sugarcane.

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Applications

Luminy® PLA delivers the right performance in a diverse range of industries like fresh food packaging, consumer goods, fibers, food serviceware, automotive components, and 3D printing.

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Support services

Our scientists and experts are always on call. We work alongside your team to help build new applications and ensure a smooth transition to sustainable solutions.

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