Degradable in home compost
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Degradable in home compost
M·VERA® B5033 is an innovative, biobased plastic compound that is ideal for sustainable blown film applications. With a biobased carbon content of over 50 % and the OK compost HOME certification, it can even be composted in home compost. M·VERA® B5033 fulfils the strict requirements for contact with food and is ideal for packaging such as fruit and vegetable bags.
Thanks to its high tear resistance and low density M·VERA® B5033 combines robustness with lightness. The material also impresses with its pleasant feel. The material can also be easily processed on conventional machines.
M·VERA® B5033 is the perfect choice for environmentally conscious companies looking for shopping bags and sustainable packaging solutions.
Product properties
Degradability
OK compost HOME
Organic content
over 50 %
Processing technology
Blown film extrusion
MVR (190 °C/2.16 kg)
1-5 cm³/10 min
Stiffness (MD/TD)
170/120 MPa
Tensile strength (MD/TD)
19/19 MPa
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Indicative technical data M·VERA® B5033 (B0282)
English | M·VERA® B5033 | Unit | Standard |
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Food contact approval: | yes | - | EU 10/2011 |
Certification: | OK compost HOME | - | NF T51-800 [11-2015], certified by TÜV AUSTRIA Belgium |
Biobased carbon content: | >50 | % | - |
Appearance: | opaque | - | - |
MVR (190 ˚C/2.16 kg): | 1-5 | cm³/10 min | ISO 1133 |
Density: | 1.28 | g/cm³ | ISO 1183 |
Tensile modulus (MD): | 170 | MPa | ISO 527-3 |
Tensile modulus (TD): | 120 | MPa | ISO 527-3 |
Tensile strength (MD): | 19 | MPa | ISO 527-3 |
Tensile strength (TD): | 19 | MPa | ISO 527-3 |
Elongation at break (MD): | 390 | % | ISO 527-3 |
Elongation at break (TD): | 550 | % | ISO 527-3 |
Tear strength (MD): | 210 | N/mm | ISO 6383 |
Tear strength (TD): | 240 | N/mm | ISO 6383 |
Please refer to the product data sheet for details.
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Processing instructions
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Possible applications
Disclaimer: The information is based on our current knowledge and experience. A legally binding guarantee of certain properties or suitability for a specific individual case cannot be derived from this information. The information provided here does not release processors and users from carrying out their own tests and investigations in specific individual cases. BIO-FED®, M∙VERA®, M·BIOBASE®, M·CYCLOSE®, AF-Eco®, AF-CirColor®, AF-Carbon® and AF-CirComplex® are registered trademarks of AKRO-PLASTIC GmbH.
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