| ECM MasterBatch™ |
Oxo- Degrader# |
Bioplastics+ | |
| For Biodegradation 100% Biodegradable (on land, in land, in water) 100% Biodegradable in landfill, as litter or backyard compost |
True* True* |
False False |
False False |
| For Recycling 100% Recyclable at any time Compatible with the recycle stream |
True True |
False False |
False False |
| For Properties No special storage conditions required Shelf life is indefinite Not degraded by exposure to heat, light or external stresses during storage, shipping, handling or use Does not fragment during degradation Degradation begins at the time of disposal - not before |
True True True True True |
False False False False False |
False False False False False |
| For Performance When compared to the original material in the application, physical properties are unchanged and no redesign of end product needed UV or anti-oxidant additives are needed, inhibiting product performance Performance not negatively affected by over loading |
True False True |
False True False |
False False n/a |
| For Processing Can be processed with conventional equipment No changes to the process settings required Biodegradable with 1% loading in PE, PP, PVC, PS and PET |
True True True* |
True False False |
False False n/a |
| For the Environment No heavy metals, ecologically safe Degraded product returns to the environment not as small particles, but as biomass and humus |
True True |
False False |
True True° |
| For the Bottom Line Cost effective |
True |
False |
False |