Biodegradable Plastic Technology

Biodegradable Plastic technology – an environmentally responsible solution for your plastic product, film, or packaging needs.

For an explanation of Why biodegradable? – Click here

‘Why Biodegradable?’ has been translated into  Portuguese and Spanish

STAGES OF BIODEGRADATION:

1. d₂w biodegradable masterbatch is added at the manufacturing stage.
2. Film containing d₂w biodegradable masterbatch is extruded and then converted into bags or packaging.
3. The product behaves like conventional plastic during its intended service life.
4. After its service life, the bag or packaging may be recycled if collected, but :
5. If it ends up in the open environment the d₂w additive takes effect and the product begins to degrade in the presence of oxygen.
6. The product will then biodegrade in a continuous, irreversible and unstoppable process leaving nothing more than carbon dioxide, water and biomass behind – no heavy metals or other toxic residues.

Standards 

• British Standard 8472
• American ASTM D6954
• United Arab Emirates Standard 5009:2009 French Accord T51-808
• Saudi Standard SASO 2879
• Mexican Standard NMXE-E-288-NYCE

Added Value with d₂w®

• Suitable for food contact*
• Requires only 1% inclusion rate.
• Works with virgin and recycled plastic.
• Works with PE & PP.
• No change in the manufacturing process.
• Does not lose any of its original properties during its useful life.
• Customers receive full support from Symphony’s Technical and Marketing teams

A pdf copy of the above information can be downloaded here – English  –  

Brazilian Portuguese  –   Spanish