Polylactic Acid(in 110 products)
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1. Plastics (Recyclable) - Use of the ASTM International Resin Identification Coding System (RIC) 1-7 to identify plastics
Polylactic acid is a polymer derived from renewable sources. It is usually made from corn but it can also be made from sugar cane, cassava, sugar beet and tapioca. It is the most widely used bioplastic in the world and is completely biodegradable.
Scientific References:
1. PubChem: https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/612
Safety and Hazards (UN GHS):
1. Causes skin irritation (H315)
2. Causes serious eye damage (H318)
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