Polylactic Acid (PLA) Production Cost Reports

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The Polylactic acid production cost report provides a comprehensive analysis and know-how for setting up the Polylactic acid production plant. The study covers all the requisite aspects that one needs to know for the production of Polylactic acid. This includes manufacturing processes, raw material requirements, utility requirements, infrastructure requirements, machinery and technology requirements, manpower requirements, packaging requirements, transportation requirements, etc.

Polylactic Acid (PLA) Production Cost Report

The report also provides detailed insights into project economics including capital investments, project funding, operating expenses, income and expenditure projections, fixed costs vs variable costs, direct and indirect costs, expected ROI and NPV, profit and loss account, financial analysis, etc.

Polylactic acid is a thermoplastic polymer which is made from renewable resources like sugar cane or maize starch. It is utilised as a raw material in additive manufacturing applications and procedures. It is a biodegradable polymer manufactured of renewable feedstock. Additionally, it is used to construct solid object models, components, and prototypes.

Melt-Phase Polymerization generates polylactic acid. This method involves fermenting glucose or dextrose to produce lactic acid, which is then oligomerised and depolymerised to produce lactide, a cyclic dimer of lactic acid. Actide is ultimately polymerised to produce polylactic acid.

The density of polylactic acid ranges from 1210 to 1430 Kg/m3, and its chemical formula is (C3H4O2) n. Polylactic acid has a melting point between 150°C and 160 °C and a boiling point of 227.6 °C. It shares characteristics with polypropylene (PP), polystyrene (PS), and polyethylene (PE).

Dioxane, heated benzene, and tetrahydrofuran are among the solvents in which PLA is soluble. The physical and mechanical characteristics vary depending on the precise type of polymer, from an amorphous glassy polymer to a semi- or highly crystalline polymer with a glass transition of 60°C –65 °C and a tensile modulus of 2.7–16 GPa.

The market for polylactic acid is being boosted by the expanding need for biodegradable packaging in the packaging sector. The demand for it is rising because it is an eco-friendlier alternative to plastics like those made of PLA. Additionally, it is used to make a variety of crucial car parts, including hoods and interior sections.

A few of the characteristics that PLA possesses include colorability, high gloss, UV resistance, dimensional stability, and impact resistance. The industry is becoming more popular in the agricultural sector as people are becoming more aware of the problems associated with non-biodegradable films' disposal, such as mulch films used in the production of fruits and vegetables.

Polylactic Acid (PLA) Production Cost Processes with Cost Analysis

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Polylactic Acid Production from Melt-Phase Polymerization

This report provides the cost structure of polylactic acid production by melt-phase polymerization method.

Details: Germany - based plant   Q1 2024 From $ 2499.00 USD

Product Details

Particulars Details
Product Name Polylactic Acid (PLA)
Scope Manufacturing Process: Process Flow, Material Flow, Material Balance

Raw Material and Product Specifications: Raw Material Consumption, Product and Co-product Generation

Land and Site Cost: Offsites/Civil Works, Equipment Cost, Auxiliary Equipment Costs, Contingency, Engineering and Consulting Charges, Working Capital

Variable Cost: Raw Material, Utilities, Other Variable Costs

Fixed Cost: Labor Requirements and Wages, Overhead Expenses, Maintenance Charges, Other Fixed Costs

Financing Costs: Interest on Working Capital, Interest on Loans

Other Costs: Depreciation Charges, General Sales and Admin Cost
Currency US$ (Data can also be provided in the local currency)
Pricing and Purchase Options Basic: US$ 1499
Premium: US$ 2999
Enterprise: US$ 4799
Customization Scope The report can be customized as per the requirement of the customer
Post-Sale Analysts Report 10-12 weeks of post-purchase analyst support after report delivery for any queries from the deliverable
Delivery Format PDF and Excel format through email (editable version in PPT/Word format of the report can be also provided on special request)

Key Questions Answered in This Report

  • What are the key requirements for setting up a Polylactic acid manufacturing plant?
  • How is Polylactic acid manufactured?
  • What is the process flow involved in producing Polylactic acid?
  • What are the raw material requirements and costs for producing Polylactic acid?
  • What is the total size of land required for setting up a Polylactic acid manufacturing plant?
  • What are the construction requirements for setting up a Polylactic acid manufacturing plant?
  • What are the machinery requirements for producing Polylactic acid?
  • What are the utility requirements and costs for producing Polylactic acid?
  • What are the manpower requirements for producing Polylactic acid?
  • What are the average salaries/wages of manpower working in a Polylactic acid manufacturing plant?
  • What are the packaging requirements and associated costs for Polylactic acid?
  • What are the transportation requirements and associated costs for Polylactic acid?
  • What are the capital costs for setting up a Polylactic acid manufacturing plant?
  • What are the operating costs for setting up a Polylactic acid manufacturing plant?
  • What should be the price of a Polylactic acid?
  • What will be the income and expenditures for a Polylactic acid manufacturing plant?

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