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Biolice

Biolice is a biodegradable polymer. It is the result of the commitment of Limagrain's farmer shareholders to use authentic cereal biodiversity to create a new material that is both highly functional and environmentally friendly.

Biolice is made, using a process unique in the bioplastics market, from whole cereal grains and from a number of specific Limagrain maize varieties. Limagrain's researchers and technicians have achieved the optimum alliance between Limagrain plant genetics and the processes used by plastic manufacturers. The product's innovation lies in the combination of cereal fractions with a biodegradable polymer.

Biolice benefits from the "OK Compost" and "Kompostierbar" labels, which, in accordance with standard EN 13432, guarantees the product's complete decomposition in under twelve weeks with no toxic risk to the environment.

After use and disposal, Biolice products are broken down by micro-organisms. This process produces good quality humus, suitable for use in gardening or agriculture. It is a natural process for re-using waste.

The Biolice benefits for your finished products ...

  • Natural texture,
  • A soft and silky feel,
  • No electrostatics,
  • No cold sensation to the touch,
  • Good optical properties,
  • Good processability,
  • Strength, stability, flexibility,
  • Resistant to fats, water and most organic solvents
  • GMO free
  • and... a pleasant cereal odour.

Biolice can be used in existing industrial processes without the need for modification or investment.