Biodegradable bioplastics
Biodegradable bioplastics
M·VERA® plastics with certification specified for each compound, e.g. for industrial composting, home composting or soil biodegradability in accordance with the relevant standards
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M·VERA® bioplastics:
With certification specified for each compound, e.g. for industrial composting (OK compost INDUSTRIAL in accordance with EN 13432), home composting (OK compost HOME in accordance with NF T51-800 [11-2015]) or soil biodegradability (OK biodegradable SOIL in accordance with ISO 17556/EN 13432 or Biodegradable in Soil in accordance to EN 17033:2018-03 for mulch films) under defined conditions
Proportion of renewable raw materials in the compound:
0-100 %, depending on the compound, calculated based on supplier data
Processing technologies:
Injection moulding, blown film extrusion, extrusion, thermoforming
Applications:
Mulch films, bag applications, toys, coffee capsules, reusable cutlery and tableware, browsing protection for seedlings and much more
About the Product Family
Our M∙VERA® bioplastics contain varying proportions of renewable raw materials and polymers, with degradability specified for each compound. The relevant certifications from independent institutes are specified for each compound, for example, for industrial composting, home composting or soil degradability. Further information about the certifications can be found at the bottom of the page.
With properties similar to those of conventional plastics, our M·VERA® bioplastics can be processed on standard plastics machinery.
Bioplastics for injection moulding applications
Our M·VERA® bioplastic injection moulding grades can be processed on conventional injection moulding machines and tools. Normally, the cycle times are only slightly longer than those of conventional plastics.
You can find information about the certifications at the bottom of the page.
Product portfolio M·VERA® bioplastics injection moulding (PDF)
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Soil degradable and from biobased sources
Degradability: OK biodegradable SOIL & OK compost HOME
Organic content: >98 %
MVR: 9 cm³/10 min (160 °C/5 kg)
Processing technology: Injection moulding, extrusion
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Our universal allrounder
Degradability: OK compost INDUSTRIAL
Organic content: 68 %
MVR: 10 cm³/10 min (190 °C/2.16 kg)
Processing technology: Injection moulding
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Stiff and almost 100 % biobased content
Degradability: OK compost INDUSTRIAL
Organic content: >98 %
MVR: 11 cm³/10 min (190 °C/2.16 kg)
Processing technology: Injection moulding
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Transparent and particularly flowable
Degradability: OK compost INDUSTRIAL
Organic content: >98 %
MVR: 30 cm³/10 min (190 °C/2.16 kg)
Processing technology: Injection moulding
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Bioplastics for blown film extrusion applications
M∙VERA® bioplastics are suited for processing in mono- and multilayer films. Due to the excellent melt strength of M∙VERA® film grades, the compounds can be processed on conventional blown film lines. Converting, printing, and sealing are also possible without issues using standard equipment.
Applications include carrier bags, organic waste bags, fruit and vegetable bags, dog faeces bags, labels and much more.
You can find information about the certifications at the bottom of the page.
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Always the right choice
Degradability: OK compost INDUSTRIAL
Biobased content: >11 %
MVR: 2-5 cm³/10 min (190 °C/2.16 kg)
Processing technology: Blown film extrusion
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Degradable in home compost
Degradability: OK compost HOME
Biobased content: >50 %
MVR: 1-5 cm³/10 min (190 °C/2.16 kg)
Processing technology: Blown film extrusion
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Bioplastics for mulch films for blown film extrusion
We have developed the M·VERA® A Series specifically for mulch film applications. M·VERA® A5002 has been certified by an independent institute as biodegradable in soil in accordance with EN 17033 under certain conditions and can therefore simply be ploughed back into the soil after harvest – a key benefit for the agricultural sector, as it reduces the amount of work involved by eliminating the need to remove film residues. Thanks to their excellent melt strength, M·VERA® film types can be processed on conventional blown film lines.
You can find information about the certifications at the bottom of the page.
Product portfolio M·VERA® bioplastic mulch film grades (PDF)
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Our bioplastic allrounder for mulch films
Degradability: OK compost INDUSTRIAL
MVR: 2-5 cm³/10 min (190 °C/2.16 kg)
Processing technology: Blown film extrusion
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Certifications for bioplastics
Testing for certain limit values of heavy metals must first be successfully completed
The tests are carried out at approx. 60 °C:
1. Disintegration (end product): Min. 90 % must disintegrate within 12 weeks; remaining parts must not be larger than 2 mm
2. Biodegradation (powder): Min. 90 % within 6 months; measurement of CO2
Ecotoxicity test: Growth test with two plant species
Testing for certain limit values of heavy metals must first be successfully completed
The tests are carried out at approx. 28 °C
1. Disintegration (end product): Min. 90 % must disintegrate within 26 weeks; remaining parts must not be larger than 2 mm
2. Biodegradation (powder): Min. 90 % within 12 months; measurement of CO2
Ecotoxicity test: Growth test with two plant species
The test for certain limit values of heavy metals must first be successfully completed
The test is carried out on the ground compound at approx. 23 °C
- Biodegradation: Min. 90 % within 24 months; measurement of CO2Ecotoxicity test: Growth test with two plant species
The test for certain limit values of heavy metals must first be successfully completed
The test is carried out on the ground compound at approx. 23 °C
- Biodegradation: Min. 90 % within 24 months; measurement of CO2Ecotoxicity test: Growth test with two plant species
Nitrification test and earthworm test
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