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Cardia Compostable™ B-F is a biodegradable and compostable resin based on a blend of thermoplastic starch (TPS), aliphatic polyesters and natural plasticizers. This grade of resin is compatibilised to offer a high level of mechanical strength, outstanding elongation properties and toughness. The resin is based on corn starch which is a renewable material.Cardia Compostable B-F resin is certified biodegradable during composting in professionally managed composting facilities. Complies with International Standard ISO16929, ISO 14855 Certified compostable for blown film applications up to 120 microns. Cardia Compostable B-F complies with: European Standard EN13432, USA Standard ASTM 6400, Australian Standard AS 4736 and Japanese "GreenPla" Standard Chinese Environmental Labeling. Cardia Compostable B-F is a completely biodegradable polymer suitable for the manufacturing of film-type products. It can be directly used in the film blowing process. It does not contain any non-degradable polymers such as PE, PP, PS and PVC. Independent university testing shows that after biodegradation Cardia Compostable B-F does not leave any harmful residues.This film grade has been evaluated for compostability in accordance with international standard ISO 16929 (2002-11- 01) "Plastics — Determination of the Degree of Disintegration of Plastic Materials under Defined Composting Conditions in a Pilot Scale Test". According to the European certification scheme for biodegradable materials, Performance Standard EN 13432, the pass threshold for this test is 90% of the material passing through a 2 mm sieve after the 12 week test period.The testing shows that the plastic film samples used in this test are completely compostable as demonstrated by their 100% disintegration after 3 months and > 90% mineralization in less than 6 months. In the laboratory scale composting test according to ISO 14855: 1999 Cardia Compostable B-F film grade resin reached 90% biodegradation relative to cellulose reference material and meets the biodegradability requirement specified in the EN 13432 standard.Application Examples Compostable bags Shopping bags/Check-out bags Garbage bags Leaf litter bags Green bin liners Produce and meat liners Overwrap Packaging Mulch film Breathable film.

Cardia Compostable™ B-M is a biodegradable and compostable resin based on a blend of thermoplastic starch (TPS), biodegradable polyesters and natural plasticizers. This grade of resin is compatibilised to offer a high level of mechanical strength, impact resistance and toughness. The resin is based on corn starch which is a renewable material. It is a biodegradable and compostable resin, greater than 98% biodegradability when tested to ISO14855 designed to be used for injection molding and profile extrusion.

Cardia Biohybrid™ BL-F masterbatch is a homogenous blend of thermoplastic starch (TPS) with polyethylene (PE). This blendable grade is compatibilised to offer a high level of mechanical strength, outstanding elongation properties and toughness. The resin is based on corn starch which is a renewable material. This TPS/PE masterbatch can be blended with a wide range of polyolefin materials to tailor a product with properties perfectly matched to the application. A Biohybrid resin for film applications offering a significant reduction in carbon footprint (compared to PE) An effective contribution to sustainability where biodegradability/compostability is not required. Blendable with LDPE, LLDPE, HDPE and PP resins. Used for thin and thick gage film and blow molding applications. Cardia Biohybrid™ BL-F is formulated with 66% of annually renewable starch. This versatile resin is suitable for a wide range of products manufactured by blown film extrusion and extrusion blow molding as well as injection molding processes. Due its content of polyolefins the material is not a compostable polymer and is not intended for ultimate disposal in commercial composting facilities. For applications in which biodegradability/compostability is required we recommend the usage of Cardia Compostable B-F resin.Application Examples Shopping bags/Check-out bags Garbage bags Leaf litter bags Bin liners Overwrap Packaging Disposable or industrial bottles