Table 7 CIELAB colour measurement results for different samples tested.

From: A novel fully biobased material composite for cosmetic packaging applications

Formulation

Type of sample

L*

a*

b*

PHBV/PLA

Test specimen

89

0

15

PHBV/PLA/CS

Test specimen

83

3

14

PHBV/PLA/CS/OE/Pgm/ATBC

Test specimen

70

1

11

Pellets

70

−5

−13

3D printed base

78

−3

8