Compostable

INZEA® F17M by Nurel is a high starch content, biobased, biodegradable polylactic acid (PLA) grade. It is renewable & compostable and exhibits high modulus. Is suitable for processing by blown film extrusion. Recommended for mulching film, garden waste bags, clips, guides, seeding pots & planters, food waste products, dog waste bags, caddy liners, t-shirt bags shopping bags, coating for cellulose trays & plates, cardboard coating, paper mold coating, packaging shrink film for soft drinks, alcoholic drinks & milk multipacks, shrink packaging for solid vegetables & foodstuff, to overwrap on many types of packaging, including cartons, boxes & pallet loads, dairy bottles, beverage bottles, containers for phytosanitary products or consumer goods, fresh vegetable bags, hygienic protections for sausages & meat, sealing films, fresh bread & pastry bags, multipack packaging bags, packaging for fresh & frozen food, for hygiene products, carrier bags, fruits & vegetable nets, thermoformed trays and label applications. INZEA® F17M complies with EN13432 ecotoxicity test, USDA and Food 10/2011 regulations.

Natur-Tec® BF3001J by Natur-Tech is a renewable, biodegradable polymer resin compound. It is 100% biobased and provides good adhesion to paper, an excellent print surface and good heat seal strength. Offers energy saving due to much lower processing temperatures. Is suitable for processing by extrusion coating. It allows industry and consumers the opportunity to reduce or neutralize their carbon footprint. It can be used for coating paper and paperboards. Applications include cups, plates and other food service ware items. Meets requirements of international standards for compostable plastics such as ASTM D6400 (U.S.).

PLANTIC™ by Kuraray is a high-performance bioplastic film. It is produced from thermoplastic starch and is fully biodegradable, which greatly reduces its ecological footprint. It is used in packaging that seals in aroma and keeps out oxygen.

• It is renewable material for packaging dry foods such as coffee and tea as well as dry animal feed.
• Offers improved performance and sustainability of barrier packaging.
• PLANTIC™ provides high gas barrier properties.
• It is certified for both industrial and home composting and can be used in the manufacture of completely compostable packaging.
• It does not contain any plasticizers and genetically modified raw materials.
• It is less expensive than conventional materials.
• It is suitable for MAP packaging for food with a short shelf-life.

Bio-Flex® F 1140 by FKuR is a biodegradable polymer-blend based on polylactic acid (PLA). It is an industrially compostable bioplastic that features a balanced ratio of mechanical properties in the longitudinal and transverse directions.

• Its attractive price-performance ratio rounds off the profile of this bioplastic compound.
• Bio-Flex® F 1140 is recommended for contact with food.
• It is used in applications such as waste bags or T-Shirt bags.
• It is suitable for processing by blown film extrusion.
• It is in compliance with EN 13432 at TÜV Austria/ OK Compost Industrial.
• It has a shelf life of 6 months.

TH802 by Xinjiang Blue Ridge Tunhe Chemical Industry is a milk white colored, biodegradable and compostable polybutylene succinate (PBS) grade. It is a crystalline (30-45 %) grade, available in the form of granules and soluble in organic solvent like chloroform. Exhibits excellent mechanical properties same as polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE), outstanding processability and good heat resistance. It can be blended with calcium carbonate and starch to produce cost effective products. TH802 is suitable for processing by sheet extrusion.

PHACT™ CA1270P by CJ Cheiljedang Bio is a blend of polylactic acid (PLA) and an amorphous polyhydroxyalkanoate (aPHA). It is 100% bio-based, eco-friendly, sustainable grade produced by microbial fermentation of sugar. It is certified as industrially compostable by BPI and TUV. It is suitable for processing by blown-, cast film extrusion and biaxially-oriented films.

• It reduces brittleness and provides high impact resistance and durability.
• It offers improved flexibility, film handling capability and enhanced tear propagation resistance.
• It is a safe and non-toxic material that enhances low-temperature resistance.
• It is easy to process with ease of extrusion and higher specific output rate.
• PHACT™ CA1270P is used in manufacturing straws (with enhanced efficiency and translucency) and transparent films (low haze).
• It is US FDA, USDA certified.

PHACT™ CB0400A by CJ Cheiljedang Bio is a combination of semi-crystalline and amorphous polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA). It is a 100% bio-based, eco-friendly grade produced by microbial fermentation of sugar. It is designed for injection molding, extrusion (drinking straws) and sheet/thermoforming applications.

• It reduces brittleness and offers high impact resistance and durability.
• It is a safe and non-toxic material that enhances low-temperature resistance.
• PHACT™ CB0400A is used in manufacturing opaque straws (with extended end-of-life certifications).
• It is home and industrial compostable, soil and marine biodegradable.
• It is US FDA, USDA, BPI, and TUV certified.

PHACT™ S1000P by CJ Cheiljedang Bio is a semi-crystalline polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA). It is a 100% bio-based, eco-friendly, sustainable grade produced by microbial fermentation of sugar. It offers anti-hydrolysis properties and high heat stability. It is suitable for processing by injection molding, thermoforming and film-, sheet- and fiber extrusion.

• It is TÜV OK-certified home and industrial compostable, as well as TÜV OK-certified marine and soil biodegradable.
• It is used to manufacture food-contacting rigid and flexible packaging, food service ware, and other products.
• It is suitable for general compounding with other polymers.
• PHACT™ S1000P is FDA approved for food contact applications.

ecovio® 60 IA 1552 by BASF is a certified industrial compostable biopolymer based on polylactide (PLA) and polybutylene adipate terephthalate (PBAT). It exhibits a balanced high performance of strength and flexibility. It is used to manufacture black and white plant clips for the sustainable cultivation of greenhouse fruits and vegetables. It enables organics recycling in agriculture and horticulture applications.

• It helps prevent persistent microplastic in green organic waste, which is usually caused by clips made of polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP).
• It allows clips to perform effectively for many different crops throughout the entire cycle, while easily adapting to various environmental conditions typical for greenhouses, including temperature fluctuations, relative humidity, and exposure to UV radiation.
• ecovio® 60 IA 1552 provides more cost-effective waste disposal than with non-biodegradable materials.
• It is food contact approved according to FDA and European regulations.

ecovio® 70 PS14H6 by BASF is an industrial and home compostable biopolymer for paper coating. It contains 70-80% biobased carbon content renewable resources. It shows excellent barrier properties against liquids, fats, grease, and mineral oil as well as temperature stability at boiling water (up to 100°C). It is also characterized by outstanding adhesion to many types of paper and board and offers excellent welding and good scratch resistance.

• It has relatively high-water vapor transmission rate and good printability using alcohol and/or water-based colors.
• It supports organics recycling and helps to close the nutrient loop to achieve a circular economy.
• It can be processed in mono extrusion or as well as in co-extrusion with other compostable polymers.
• It can be used for cold and hot food packaging applications including fresh food (cheese, meat, fish), snack food, sachets, coffee cups, plates, trays and bowls.
• It complies with the requirements of the Commission Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 and of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, 21 CFR for the use in single use polyester films and molded articles.
• ecovio® 70 PS14H6 has a shelf life of 12 months.