Cardia Compostable™ B-M

Description
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.

• A biodegradable and compostable resin

• Greater than 98% biodegradability when tested to ISO14855

• Designed to be used for injection moulding and profile extrusion

Specifications and Compliances

Cardia Compostable B-M resin is fully biodegradable during composting in professionally managed composting facilities.

• Complies with International Standard ISO16929, ISO 14855

• Cardia Compostable B-M complies with

• European Standard EN13432,

• USA Standard ASTM 6400,

• Australian Standard AS 4736 and

• Japanese "GreenPla" Standard

• Chinese Environmental Labelling.

Application Examples

• Biodegradable injection moulded products such as cutlery, toothbrushes, combs, shavers, golf-tees, plant markers, etc.

• Extruded tubes and rods

• Biodegradable stakes and pegs

• Biodegradable tags

• Extruded pipes

• Injection moulded containers, caps and closures

• Compostable rigid products if wall thickness is kept below 1 mm.