POLYSORB® is a high purity 1,4:3,6-dianhydro-D-glucidol, more commonly called isosorbide*. This sustainable, biodegradable, non-aromatic and bicyclic diol is obtained by dehydration of sorbitol, a derivative of starch, for which Roquette is one of the leading world producers. 

With increasing interest in developing sustainable polymers for a broad range of applications, isosorbide has emerged as an attractive renewable feedstock for high-performance materials**.

*  POLYSORB® isosorbide is a registered trademark of Roquette.  
** https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0079670019302023 

Other questions - About Isosorbide

Does the 7 RIC (resin identification code) on plastic mean it contains POLYSORB® isosorbide?

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What is the resin identification code (RIC) for isosorbide-based plastics?

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What can be considered as a POLYSORB® isosorbide derivative?

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Are POLYSORB® isosorbide-based polymers considered bio-based?

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Is the higher heat resistance when using POLYSORB® isosorbide also valid in aromatic systems?

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Is POLYSORB® isosorbide also a linear chain extender?

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What are the USPs when compared directly to 1.4BDO?

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