Cellulose fibre / Polypropylene biocomposite

UPM Formi EcoAce — SPB

An injection-molding biocomposite combining cellulose fiber with wood-waste-derived PP.

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By raising the cellulose share in a form usable on existing injection equipment, it can reduce the amount of fossil-based plastic in product and furniture part…

Good for

Injection-molded product housings and parts
Furniture hardware and product components
PP replacement applications

Consider

When the manufacturer exited the biocomposites business at the end of 2024, both production and sales of the UPM Formi range ended.
The natural fiber absorbs moisture. Drying and storage must be managed after opening.
Because of the risk of thermal degradation, the manufacturer specifies a maximum recommended processing temperature of 200°C.

Manufacturer: UPM Biocomposites
Availability: Discontinued
Checked: 2026-08-17

UPM ended its biocomposites business at the end of 2024; production and sales of the UPM Formi and UPM Profi product lines were discontinued and the Lahti and Bruchsal plants were permanently closed (UPM release, 2024-08-26).