Compostable® 3000 by Trellis Bioplastics is a renewable, ecologically sound, biodegradable PLA (poly-lactic acid) blend resin. Exhibits an excellent balance of puncture strength, toughness and processability. Compostable® 3000 can be processed on existing blown film extrusion machines. Meets BPI (Biodegradable Products Institute www.bpiworld.com) standards for compostability (ASTM6400D99, ASTM6868) and European Bioplastics Standards (EN13432). Listed on TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act) Inventory List, Canada DSL (Domestic Substance List) Inventory List, EU EINECS (European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances) List and China inventory of Existing Chemical Substances list.
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Compostable® 3000 properties
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Compostable® 3000 Processing Guidelines
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