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All of our stock manufactured products are either 100% Recyclable or 100% Degradable !

We are very proud of our environmental policy and the products that we manufacture

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We use a variety of degradable additives in our manufacturing process ( if required ), ranging from d2w, deg-68, oxe-degradable to our Government approved Biothene

 

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TECHNICAL DATA FOR BIOTHENE®

 

Polythene containing Biothene® will not degrade before being exposed to UV light. Once the polythene has been exposed to UV light, the degradation reaction will be triggered & continues even in the dark, such as expected when buried in a landfill site. Degradation will be accelerated by heat.
 
Once the polythene has been transformed into a fine powder, many studies have shown that biological degradation will take place. The end products of biodegradation will be carbon dioxide & water, with a very small residue of non-toxic inert mineral material. Biological degradation can start when the molecular weight has been drastically reduced & when the surface area of the disintegrated plastic has been enlarged.
 
The residues of degraded polythene are NON-TOXIC.
 
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
 
Carrier                                                    PE
Specific Gravity (g/cm3)                      0.92
Bulk Density (g/l)                                 0.550
Moisture Content (%)                         <0.15
Colour                                                    Light Brown Pellets
 
Biothene® contains active metal ions embedded in the polythene. Degradation starts only after the metal ions have been activated by exposure to a UV light or heat source.
 
The degradation speed is mainly dependant on:
 
-The concentration of Biothene®.
-The thickness of the film.
-The type of resin.
-The presence of antioxidant & pigments.
-The temperature.
-The type of exposure.
 
FOOD CONTACT
 

The active ingredients of Biothene® are approved for use in food contact applications according to directive 2002/72/EC, which is the consolidation directive incorporating 90/128/EC & its amendments. There are no specific migration limitations

 

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Biothene®  is an additive which degrades polythene under the influence of light & heat. The addition of 2 to 3% Biothene® will produce a photochemically & thermally degradable film.