Oxo-Biodegradable Plastics
- By M Lester
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- 06 Nov, 2019
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Your guide to the additive D2W and how it works

"A masterbatch which turns ordinary plastic at the end of its useful life, in the presence of oxygen, into a material with a different molecular structure. At the end of the process, it is no longer a plastic, and instead has changed to a material which is biodegradable (by bacteria and fungi) in the open environment." (D2W Brochure 2019-v1)
We have included Oxo-Biodegradable products within our packaging range for many years. It has been a popular choice with many of our customers and it works in the following way;
Stages of oxo-biodegradation with d2w technology:
1. d2w masterbatch is added at the manufacturing stage.
1. d2w masterbatch is added at the manufacturing stage.
2. Film containing d2w 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 end up
in the open environment.
5. The d2w then takes effect and the product begins to degrade in the presence of oxygen.
6. The product will degrade and biodegrade in a continuous, irreversible and unstoppable process leaving nothing more than carbon dioxide, water and biomass.
4. After its service life, the bag or packaging may end up
in the open environment.
5. The d2w then takes effect and the product begins to degrade in the presence of oxygen.
6. The product will degrade and biodegrade in a continuous, irreversible and unstoppable process leaving nothing more than carbon dioxide, water and biomass.
Added Value with d2w;
- Requires only 1% inclusion rate.
- Works with virgin and recycled plastic.
- Works with PE & PP.
- No change to the manufacturing process.
- Does not lose any of its original properties during its useful life.
- Our customers receive full support from Symphony’s Technical and Marketing teams.
Standards – The following standards are used for testing products containing d2w;
• British Standard 8472
• American ASTM D6954
• United Arab Emirates Standard 5009:2009
• French Accord T51-808
• Saudi Standard SASO 2879
• American ASTM D6954
• United Arab Emirates Standard 5009:2009
• French Accord T51-808
• Saudi Standard SASO 2879
If you would like any more information on products including this additive or for any further information email design@alphapackaging.co.uk with the subject title; NovBlogPost - Oxo-BioDegradable

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