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Sorona® renewably sourced fiber

DuPont

Description :
DuPont™ Sorona® contains 37% renewably sourced material (by weight). A breakthrough in polymer science, the key ingredient in Sorona® is DuPont Tate & Lyle Susterra™ renewably sourced™ propanediol, which replaces petroleum-based 1,3-propanediol.

Sorona® is an advanced material that offers a unique combination of attributes that are beneficial in a wide variety of applications. Whether it is textile fibers and fabrics for home interiors and apparel, carpeting, or a variety of packaging applications such as films, sealants, foams, and rigid containers, Sorona® imparts distinctive, value-added characteristics. Sorona® is commercially available.

Product family :
Intermediate products > Resins, Polymers

Sectors/Markets :


Bio-based content
Naturally renewable sourced material
37%

Environmental gain
DuPont Sorona(R) uses 30% less energy to produce and emits 63% less GHG [Green House Gas] compared to Nylon6

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Last update 04/09/2013
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