Difference between revisions of "Lactron"
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[Kanebo Textiles, Japan] A brand name for a synthetic fiber made from corn. Lactron is composed of polylactic acid produced from a process that starts with the fermentation of [[cornstarch]]. The environmentally friendly product is made from plants and will safely decompose upon disposal. | [Kanebo Textiles, Japan] A brand name for a synthetic fiber made from corn. Lactron is composed of polylactic acid produced from a process that starts with the fermentation of [[cornstarch]]. The environmentally friendly product is made from plants and will safely decompose upon disposal. | ||
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== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
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corn fiber; polylactic acid | corn fiber; polylactic acid | ||
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| − | Kanebo Ltd | + | * Kanebo Ltd: [https://www.kanebo.com/history/1960/ History - Textiles to Cosmetics] (Accessed 2022) |
[[Category:Materials database]] | [[Category:Materials database]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:51, 6 October 2022
Description
[Kanebo Textiles, Japan] A brand name for a synthetic fiber made from corn. Lactron is composed of polylactic acid produced from a process that starts with the fermentation of Cornstarch. The environmentally friendly product is made from plants and will safely decompose upon disposal.
Note: The patent for Lactron was abandoned in 2006.
Synonyms and Related Terms
corn fiber; polylactic acid
Resources and Citations
- Kanebo Ltd: History - Textiles to Cosmetics (Accessed 2022)