Biotechnology
DURABIO™ ™

ABOUT

DURABIO™ is a bioengineered plastic whose main ingredient is plant-derived isosorbide.

Compared to conventional polycarbonate resins (hereinafter referred to as PC resins) made from bisphenol A (hereinafter referred to as BPA), this new polymer boasts high transparency, excellent optical properties, and superior scratch resistance, exhibiting impact resistance comparable to that of PC resins. Although it is a plant-derived polymer, it is not a biodegradable polymer and possesses excellent durability, making it suitable for a wide range of applications, including optical and energy-related components, high-performance glass substitutes, and housings and interior/exterior materials for electronic devices and automobiles.

FEAUTURE

Features of DURABIO™

  • ■ This biopolycarbonate is non-biodegradable and highly durable.
  • ■ It possesses transparency and optical homogeneity that surpasses PC resin made from BPA.
  • ■ It exhibits minimal yellowing due to light exposure, making it suitable for a wide range of applications requiring lightfastness.
  • ■ It possesses the characteristic of high surface hardness, resulting in significantly improved scratch resistance compared to PC resin.
  • ■ It also exhibits excellent surface impact strength, showing ductile fracture similar to PC resin even under conditions where acrylic resin would undergo brittle fracture.
  • ■ Due to its high transparency, it exhibits vivid colors when colored transparently.
  • ■ It offers excellent color matching and design capabilities, and even when metallic or other colorings are applied, it exhibits a rich, deep color tone.

*The biomass raw material ratio has been measured using the AMS method for radiocarbon concentration. Please contact our sales representative for details regarding the biomass ratio.

TECHNOLOGY

basic physical properties

DURABIO™
For the export of chemical products, we will check the regulations of each country and then respond regarding whether or not we can provide them.
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Please note that for some products, we may not be able to offer or provide a different grade.

CASE

Application example

Front grille, rear spoiler, pillar garnish

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Audio panels, heater control panels, touch panel lens

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Cosmetic containers

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CONTACT

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RELATION

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The above information is based on the latest available information as of the date of creation and may be revised in the future based on new information.

Furthermore, this information is provided as general technical information and reference material, and we do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the content.

Product performance and characteristics may vary depending on usage conditions, processing conditions, etc. The final decision regarding applicability and design is the customer's responsibility.

We will check the regulations of each country regarding the export of chemical products and then respond whether or not we can provide them. Please be sure to include information such as the exporting country.

Depending on the product, we may suggest a different grade or may not be able to provide the product at all.

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