What is ecoflex polymer?

What is ecoflex polymer?

ecoflex® is an ideal blend component for the production of plastics from renewable raw materials, making many final applications actually possible in the first place. Thus, ecoflex® provides the biobased and compostable BASF polymer ecovio® with special product properties such as flexibility and toughness.

What is BASF ecoflex made of?

BASF’s bioplastic is a high-quality, completely compostable polymer. It consists of the biodegradable BASF polymer ecoflex® and polylactic acid (PLA), which is derived from renewable resources based on sugar.

What is ecoflex BASF?

ecoflex® is an innovative pioneer in the field of biodegradable polymers, being an important raw material for many compostable and biobased plastics. ECOFLEX® IS THE FIRST CERTIFIED COMPOSTABLE POLYMER BY BASF ON A FOSSIL BASIS. IT IS ON THE MARKET FOR MORE THAN TWO DECADES.

What is BASF Ecovio?

With ecovio®, BASF offers a certified compostable polymer which also contains variable biobased content. It consists of the compostable BASF polymer ecoflex®, polylactid acid (PLA) and other additives. In contrast to simple starch based bioplastics, ecovio® is more resistant to mechanical stress and moisture.

How do I manufacture a PBAT?

PBAT is synthesized from the polymer of 1,4-butanediol and adipic acid and the polymer of dimethyl terephthalate (DMT) with 1,4-butanediol. Adipic acid and 1,4-butanediol are polymerized to create their polyester (plus water). DMT and 1,4-butanediol are also reacted to form their polyester (plus methanol).

What is ecovio made of?

ecovio® – Biobased and compostable polymer. BASF’s bioplastic is a high-quality, completely compostable polymer. It consists of the biodegradable BASF polymer ecoflex® and polylactic acid (PLA), which is derived from renewable resources based on sugar.

What is a compostable polymer?

Compostable polymers are designed to be disposed after their useful life by means of organic recycling, i.e. composting. Properties of biodegradable polymers from renewable resources, as well as biodegradable polymers from petrochemical resources and their blends are reviewed.

What is PBAT made from?

PBAT is synthesized from the polymer of 1,4-butanediol and adipic acid and the polymer of dimethyl terephthalate (DMT) with 1,4-butanediol. Adipic acid and 1,4-butanediol are polymerized to create their polyester (plus water).

What happens to PLA in landfill?

For the plastic-like compostable material PLA (polylactic acid), which is made from corn, one study found that in landfills PLA breaks down anaerobically to release methane, a greenhouse gas that is about 30 times more potent than carbon dioxide, Canepa said.

Is PBAT petroleum based?

Petroleum is separated using a technique called fractional distillation, i.e. separation of a liquid mixture into fractions differing in boiling point by means of distillation. Some fractions are taken off and formed into plastics, etc. and others are used to make PBAT.

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