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 gauge film and blow moulding 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

Cardia Biohybrid™ BL-M is based on a blend of thermoplastic starch (TPS) and polyolefin's. This grade of resin is compatibilised to offer a high level of mechanical strength, good elongation properties and toughness. The resin is based on corn starch which is an annually renewable material. - A hybrid masterbatch with high content of renewable resources in Polypropylene (PP) for moulding rigid products. - For applications where the use of renewable resources or sustainability are desired and Biodegradability is not required. - Can be used by blending Cardia Biohybrid™ BL-M masterbatch with PP in injection moulding and extrusion applications. Cardia Biohybrid™ BL-M is formulated with 66% of annually renewable starch. This versatile material is suitable for a wide range of products manufactured by injection molding, extrusion or blow molding processes. Due its content of polyolefins the material is not a fully biodegradable 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-M or T-BM resin. Application Examples - Injection moulded products such as cutlery, toothbrushes, combs, shavers, golf-tees, etc. - Stakes and pegs - Horticultural products such as flower pots, planters and stakes - Injection moulded caps and closures - Sheet extruded products such food trays, tubs, disposable plates, strapping and labels - Blow moulded bottles and toys - Profile extruded products such as candy sticks and disposable drinking straws

Cardia Biohybrid™ H-BM is based on a blend of thermoplastic starch (TPS) and polyolefin's. This grade of resin is compatibilised to offer a high level of mechanical strength, good impact resistance and toughness. The resin is based on corn starch which is a renewable material. - A biohybrid resin offering a significant reduction in carbon footprint (compared to polyolefins PE/PP) - An effective contribution to sustainability where biodegradability/compostability is not required - Designed for thin and thick gauge rigid moulding and extrusion applications. Cardia Biohybrid™ H-BM is formulated with 50% of renewable thermoplastic starch polymer. This resin is suitable for a wide range of products manufactured by injection moulding or extrusion processes. Due to its content of polypropylene the material is not a fully biodegradable polymer and it is not intended for ultimate disposal in commercial composting facilities. If biodegradability or compostability is required, use of Cardia Compostable B-M or TBM resin is recommended. Application Examples - Blow molding of bottles, containers and jars - Blow molding of multi-layer containers and bottles

Cardia Biohybrid ™ H-F is a based on a blend of thermoplastic starch (TPS) with Polyethylene. This grade of resin is compatibilised to offer a high level of mechanical strength, elongation properties and toughness. The resin is based on corn starch which is a renewable material. - 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. - Designed for thin and thick gauge film applications. Cardia Biohybrid™ H-F is formulated with 50% of annually renewable thermoplastic starch polymer. This resin is suitable for a range of products manufactured by blown film extrusion and extrusion blow molding as well as injection molding processes. Due its high content of polyolefins the material is not a fully biodegradable polymer and is not intended for ultimate disposal in commercial composting facilities. For applications in which 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

Cardia Biohybrid™ H-FM is based on a blend of thermoplastic starch (TPS) and polyolefin's. This grade of resin is compatibilised to offer a high level of mechanical strength, good elongation properties and toughness. The resin is based on corn starch which is a renewable material. - A Biohybrid resin for foaming applications where biodegradability is not required. - For use in applications where the use of renewable resources are desired. - Can be used with chemical and physical blowing agents Cardia Biohybrid™ H-FM is formulated with 50% of renewable thermoplastic starch polymer. This resin is suitable for a range of products manufactured by foam extrusion. Due to its high content of polyolefins the material is not a fully biodegradable polymer and is not intended for ultimate disposal in commercial composting facilities. Applications - Extrusion foaming of packaging shapes - Extrusion foaming of sheet for packaging and cushioning - Extruded boards for packaging and insulation applications

Cardia Biohybrid™ H-M01 is based on a blend of thermoplastic starch (TPS) and polyolefin's. This grade of resin is compatibilised to offer a high level of mechanical strength, good impact resistance and toughness. The resin is based on corn starch which is a renewable material. - A biohybrid resin offering a significant reduction in carbon footprint (compared to polyolefins PE/PP) - An effective contribution to sustainability where biodegradability/compostability is not required - Designed for thin and thick gauge rigid moulding and extrusion applications. Cardia Biohybrid™ H-M01 is formulated with 50% of renewable thermoplastic starch polymer. This resin is suitable for a wide range of products manufactured by injection moulding or extrusion processes. Due to its content of polypropylene the material is not a fully biodegradable polymer and it is not intended for ultimate disposal in commercial composting facilities. If biodegradability or compostability is required, use of Cardia Compostable B-M or TBM resin is recommended. Application Examples - Injection moulded products such as cutlery, toothbrushes, combs, shavers, golf-tees, etc. - Stakes and pegs - Horticultural products such as flower pots and stakes - Injection moulded containers, caps and closures - Disposable plates and produce trays

Cardia Biohybrid™ H-M03 is based on a blend of thermoplastic starch (TPS) and polyolefin's. This grade of resin is compatibilised to offer a high level of mechanical strength, good impact resistance and toughness. The resin is based on corn starch which is a renewable material. - A Biohybrid™ resin offering a significant reduction in carbon footprint (compared to polyolefins PE/PP) - An effective contribution to sustainability where biodegradability/compostability is not required - Designed for thin and thick gauge rigid moulding and extrusion applications. Cardia Biohybrid™ H-M03 is formulated with 50% of renewable thermoplastic starch polymer. This resin is suitable for a wide range of products manufactured by injection moulding or extrusion processes. Due to its content of polypropylene the material is not a fully biodegradable polymer and it is not intended for ultimate disposal in commercial composting facilities. If biodegradability or compostability is required, use of Cardia Compostable B-M or TBM resin is recommended. Application Examples - Injection moulded products such as cutlery, toothbrushes, combs, shavers, golf-tees, etc. - Stakes and pegs - Horticultural products such as flower pots and stakes - Injection moulded containers, caps and closures - Disposable plates and produce trays

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 Labelling. 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

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.

Cardia Compostable B-MT01 is a fully 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 fully biodegradable and compostable resin - Designed to be used for injection moulding and profile/sheet extrusion Cardia Compostable B-MT01 resin is fully biodegradable during composting in professionally managed composting facilities. - Complies with International Standard ISO16929, ISO 14855 - Cardia Compostable B-MT01 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.

Cardia Compostable B-MT02 is a fully 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 fully biodegradable and compostable resin - Designed to be used for injection moulding and profile/sheet extrusion Cardia Compostable B-MT02 resin is fully biodegradable during composting in professionally managed composting facilities. - Complies with International Standard ISO16929, ISO 14855 - Cardia Compostable B-MT02 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.