traceless® opens up new possibilities for sustainable injection moulding: a plastic-free, bio-based material based on natural, non-chemically polymerized polymers that can be processed on existing production lines while delivering environmental benefits.

Developed for industrial requirements, it combines thermoplastic processability with sustainable material performance - making it particularly suitable for applications where short product lifecycles or limited recyclability play a role.

PROCESSING AND MACHINE COMPATIBILITY

traceless® is designed for industrial injection moulding processes:

• Processable on standard injection moulding machines (hydraulic & fully electric, e.g. Arburg, Engel, JSW)

• Compatible with cold-runner and hot-runner systems

• Good flowability (MFR > 15 g/10 min at 120 °C / 5 kg)

• Suitable for multi-cavity moulds

• Processing temperatures of approx. 110–130 °C — lower than many conventional plastics

• Comparable processing parameters to standard polymers

• Reduced thermal load and lower energy consumption during operation

  
  

→ Enables integration on existing production lines without major modifications

MATERIAL COMPOSITION AND PROCESSING POTENTIAL

traceless® is a fully plastic-free injection moulding material, as it is based on natural polymers derived from agricultural residues.

Through a patented process, these polymers are extracted from the residues without chemical polymerisation, resulting in a thermoplastic material.

The material can then be compounded with other bio-based and biologically degradable components to achieve different functional properties.

It is suitable for industrial injection moulding processing - without chemical modification or synthetic polymerisation.

INDUSTRIAL IMPLEMENTATION

traceless® has been developed with a strong focus on scalability and industrial applicability:

• Tested in pilot trials with injection moulding partners

• Production currently scaling up in Hamburg-Harburg

• Enables integration into existing product portfolios and production lines

  
  

→ traceless® can be readily integrated into existing production environments

SUSTAINABILITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE

traceless® offers clear environmental advantages:

• Certified 100% biobased - on natural polymers derived from agricultural residues

• Certified plastic-free (SUPD compliant)

• Certified home-compostable (NF T 51-800)

• Up to 91% lower CO₂ emissions over production and disposal compared to conventional plastics

• Made in Germany – developed and produced in Germany with a secure supply chain

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

traceless® is suited for targeted sustainable injection moulding applications where material performance and environmental requirements align.

It is not designed as a direct 1:1 replacement for conventional plastics, but rather for use cases where sustainability is a key consideration:

• Rigid and semi-rigid products with shorter product lifetimes

• Single-use or temporary applications

• Injection moulded parts that are difficult to recycle

• Applications with a risk of environmental leakage

• Products in areas with increasing regulatory pressure on plastics

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

For a more detailed evaluation of your application, we are happy to provide additional documentation:

• Injection moulding guide

• Certification overview

If you would like to learn more or request our technical data sheet, please use the contact form. We look forward to your enquiry.