Our Sustainable Technology
From drinking straws to decorative rigid tubes, UKHI’s biodegradable profile extrusion granules offer durability, formability, and full compostability. Ideal for F&B straws, rigid bottles, and custom profile applications—helping brands meet sustainability goals without compromising performance.
Profile Extrusion Biopolymer – Eco-Friendly Resin for Rigid Profiles
Eco-Friendly Profile Extrusion
Eco-Conscious Rigidity for a Flexible Market
Perfect for straws, bottles, and rigid tubes that return to the soil.
Profile Extrusion Grade (LCAR S series) is a PLA-based compound tailored for food-safe rigid products like straws and bottles. Infused with natural fibres, it delivers reliable strength, flow, and biodegradability in a range of colours and finishes.
Key Features
✓ PLA-based and fully compostable
✓ Food-grade safety assurance
✓ Infused with natural rice husk or bamboo fibre
✓ Ideal melt flow for rigid tube extrusion
✓ Compostable in home or industrial conditions
✓ Available in custom colours and finishes
Primary Applications
- Drinking straws (straight, crumpled, L-shaped)
- Rigid tubes for F&B
- Small beverage bottles
- Decorative rigid extrusion products
Technical Specifications
Datasheets available on request: includes density, MFI, tensile strength, barrier ratings.
Performance Advantages
- Consistent extrusion with no nozzle clogging
- Superior rigidity and finish
- Natural aesthetics with fibre infusions
- Easy integration into standard extrusion setups
Quality
- CPCB & ASTM D6400 Compliant
- Food Grade
- No toxic residue or microplastics