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Mirel
Metabolix of Cambridge
21 Erie Street
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139-4260
United States
Added by Joe on 14 September 07

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Summary

Mirel is a high performance biobasesd plastic that is both sustainable and totally biodegradable and ideal for a broad range of applications.

How is it used

Mirel is used in a range of applications from stiff thermoplastics (ideal for molding), to highly versatile elastic grades (ideal for adhesives and coatings).

How is it made

Mirel is a combination of corn sugar, fermentation, and bioengineered bacteria. The biobacteria feed on corn surgar, thereby yielding the eco friendly polymer.

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Tags

biodegradable, plastic, bio, organic, moulding, molding, injection, replacement, plastics

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