Cardia Compostable™ B-M
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.
General Properties
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Technical Datasheet (English)
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