Ecoflex - Biodegradability
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A 30µm Ecoflex film under 55°C compost conditions will decompose in roughly 4 weeks.
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Biodegradability is not determined by material, but rather by molecular structure and even plastics which have a chemically synthetic material base can biodegrade completely.
Ecoflex biodegrades completely in earth or compost, due to the action of enzymes formed naturally by microorganisms. It meets the requirements of DIN V54900 and ASTM (U.S.A.) which have stringent regulations for complete biodegradability, compost properties, compost quality and plant growth. It is also registered in PL of BSP by Green Plastics (Registration Number A51301). |
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In DIN V54900 Part 2, the quantitative method for evaluating biodegradability is the condition that 60% or more decomposition is achieved within 180 days. Decomposition is based on the theoretical carbon dioxide generation amount. Ecoflex achieves more than 60% decomposition within 50 days and more than 90% decomposition after 80 days. |
Sanitation and Safety
Ecoflex did not have any adverse effects on the natural environment in various sanitation tests.
Ecoflex complies with safety testing stipulated by DIN and the OECD guidelines. In toxicity tests it was shown to have no adverse effects on the human body. It does not cause allergies or skin irritations. It has been passed for use in food packaging based on the regulations in Japan, United States and Europe, and has been registered by FDA's FCN (No. 372) and as [A] TZar-0037 by Japan Hygienic Olefin And Styrene Plastics Association. |
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Barley Growth Test
100g of Ecoflex powder was mixed with 600g of dry compost and then tested. |
