Made to Degrade
nature2need´s biopolymer compounds are classified as biomaterials because they are biobased, biodegradable, or feature both properties:
- Bioblend grades- biopolymer compounds filled with mineral or organic fillers
- Spectabio grades- biopolymer compounds significantly reinforced with natural fibers
- Natureblend grades- biopolymer blends tailored to meet customised requirements
Based on specific needs, we can tailor and customize all material grades to customer requirements.
nature2need´s biomaterials are biodegradable in controlled conditions (e.g. industrial compost) and/or in non-controlled conditions (e.g. landfill, soil). They are labelled with “Made to Degrade”.
nature2need Bioblend LT grades are a new generation of cPLAs. Bioblend LT is enhanced with a blend of natural mineral fillers. The grades are easy to process and prepared for a fast and efficient post-processing crystallization process. All additives and compatibilizers are natural, biodegradable materials. The grade offers a significant reduction in carbon footprint compared to fossil-based plastics.
cPLA is the short form for crystallized Polylactic Acid. cPLA is derived from PLA; it is compostable/biodegradable according to EN 13432 and ASTM 6400 standards. At the end of life, all cPLA-based products can be either recycled or composted in industrial composting facilities.
This nature2need cPLA grades exhibit excellent strength and stiffness properties as well as a good flow combined with improved elongation values. An increased rate of crystallization allows an annealing to a heat stable temperature of 120 °C (HDT-B).
Bioblend LT grades are used for general purpose injection moulding applications; they are suitable for single-use applications (e.g. single-use cutlery, single-use food container, etc.), season-use applications (e.g. cups, tumblers, tooth-brushes, etc.) or even more durable applications (e.g. kitchenware). Bioblend is currently considered the best replacement for melamine based products.
Bioblend LT25B is suitable for food contact; when annealed, the material grade is microwave-safe as well as dishwasher-safe.
Bioblend LT25B is bright-white in color. It can be blended with biobased/biodegradable color masterbatches. Bioblend LT25B B/R is blended with natural fiber and comes with a natural look.
Natureblend grades
Natureblend grades are engineered bio-polymer blends. Natureblend materials are high viscosity bio-polymers. The material is available in semi-transparent or bright white color. Further colors can be customized on request.
Natureblend L-T10 grades are designed to be completely compostable/biodegradable (microbial and enzymatic degradation) in the targeted disposal environment; they will compost in municipal/industrial facilities according to global standards like EN 13432 (for Europe) and ASTM D6400 (for the USA).The grade offers a significant reduction in carbon footprint compared to fossil-based plastics.
Natureblend grades are suitable for film extrusion or thermoforming applications. An increased rate of crystallization allows an annealing to a heat stable temperature of 100 °C (HDT-B) and above. Natureblend grades are suitable for food contact.
Spectabio L grades
Spectabio L grades are reinforced with up to 30 w.-% mechanically extracted bamboo fiber or rice husk. They are designed to be completely compostable/biodegradable (microbial and enzymatic degradation) in the targeted disposal environment; Spectabio L grades will compost in municipal/industrial facilities according to global standards like EN 13432 (for Europe) and ASTM D6400 (for the USA).
Spectabio L grades are used for general purpose injection moulding applications. They exhibit excellent strength and stiffness properties and a very good flow combined with improved elongation values.
Spectabio L is food contact safe. Spectabio L is suitable for a post-process annealing.
Typical applications: consumer goods, kitchenware (e.g. cups), houseware, bathroom utensils
Spectabio T grades
Spectabio T grades are reinforced with up to 45 w.-% rice/wheat husk (agricultural by-product). Spectabio T grades are completely biodegrade in soil and sea-water; they also compost in municipal/industrial facilities according to global standards like EN 13432 (for Europe) and ASTM D6400 (for the USA).
Spectabio T grades are used for general purpose injection moulding applications. They exhibit balanced flow, as well as excellent impact and high elongation properties.
Spectabio T grades are elastic and can replace some traditional elastomer applications; Spectabio T is widely used in typical agricultural, gardening and hydroponics applications, like flower pots, plant pots, hydroponic pots, etc.