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Due to the limitation of resources, there is an imbalance between supply and demand of acetate tow. The tobacco industry is in urgent need of a new type of tobacco tow with comprehensive properties close to acetate fiber and relatively low price, which can replace acetate fiber for the production of middle and low-grade cigarettes.
In this context, polylactic acid came into being. It uses natural and renewable plant resources and organic waste, reduces the dependence on traditional oil resources and natural wood, and meets the requirements of sustainable development of the international community. It has the advantages of both synthetic fibers and natural fibers, and at the same time has the characteristics of complete natural circulation and biodegradability, and has good biodegradability. Its waste can be decomposed into carbon dioxide and carbon dioxide under the action of microorganisms in soil and water. Water, which will not pollute the earth's environment, can be continuously regenerated, and is a completely natural circulation type.
Polylactic acid has superior performance. Its fiber density is smaller than that of polyester, and it has good moisture absorption and air permeability, antibacterial and mildew resistance; it has low flammability, low smoke emission, and will not emit poisonous gas or cause pollution when burning. Through the analysis, research and experiment of the properties of polylactic acid, we believe that the use of polylactic acid fiber products as filter materials for cigarettes has the following advantages:
Since the raw materials of polylactic acid are derived from abundant natural gas renewable plants, the dependence on traditional petroleum resources and natural wood is reduced, and there is no need to worry about the lack of resources.
Polylactic acid fiber is biodegradable, does not produce pollution, is renewable, and is a green product.
The structure of polylactic acid fiber is similar to that of acetate fiber. The surface of the tow has microporosity and rough feeling. The molecular surface contains rich polar genes, and the adsorption effect is good. After the filter rod is installed, the adsorption performance and suction taste are similar to acetate fiber , significantly better than propane fiber.
Polylactic acid fiber is a lactic acid polymer synthesized from lactic acid contained in the human body, which is absolutely safe for the human body. The particles produced by polylactic acid fiber during cutting and other processes have no toxic side effects after entering the human body, and will be automatically decomposed and discharged. Compared with acetate fiber and acrylic fiber, it can reduce the damage to the human body. Polylactic acid fiber is non-toxic, low smoke, flame retardant, and has certain bacteria resistance and ultraviolet resistance, so it is safe.
The raw material and production cost of polylactic acid fiber is lower than that of acetate fiber, so it has certain advantages in price.
In summary, polylactic acid fiber is one of the feasible filter material substitutes.
Huzhou Luke New Material Co., Ltd. is a manufacturer and exporter specializing in the development and production of tow for cigarette filters. We always maintain a unique style and produce PP tow, PLA tow and lyocell tow for cigarette filters.
