Biocycle 18BC-1 - Biocycle - Biodegradable Polymers Plastic

Characteristics of the product:
Yellowish white powder, with a high degree of purity of over 99.5% and humidity below 0.3%. Weight-average molecular weight of approximately 600,000 g/mol.

Basic Raw Material: Saccharose

Microorganism: Bacteria of the alcaligene genus

Obtention Process:
Biosynthesis of the polymer by aerobic fermentation and extraction purification of the polymer through natural solvent.

Advantages:
The polymer is totally biodegradable and renewable with its final decomposition in water and carbon dioxide through the action of microorganisms in natural environment; When placed in composting units, the polymer quickly decomposes and doesn't affect the quality of the compost produced. The polymer can be dyed by using biodegradable masterbatches in conventional dying processes. The polymer can be printed with paints and conventional printing processes, using surface treatment which are also conventional.

Material Status

Commercial: Active

Availability

South America

Test Standards Available

ASTM

Features

Biodegradable

Excellent Printability

High Purity

Paintable

Renewable Resource Content

Uses

Agricultural Applications

Appliances

Automotive Applications

Handles

Packaging

Personal Care

Sporting Goods

Stationary Supplies

Toys

Wire & Cable Applications

Appearance

Yellow

Forms

Powder

Processing Method

Extrusion

Injection Molding

Thermoforming

Other Information for this Plastic
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Features (Alternate Representations)
High Purity, Excellent Printability, Printable, Renewable Resources, From Renewable Resources, Renewable Resource Derived, Renewable Raw Materials, Renewable Resource Content.
Uses (Alternate Representations)
Automotive Applications, Automotive Sector, Wire and Cable Applications, Wire & Cable Applications.
Spelling Variations
The terms listed below may be used to identify this product. They are provided to assist you in finding pertinent documentation from supplier and non-supplier sources. They are included for informational purposes only, and are typically NOT representations that have been specified by the supplier. Possible spelling variations for terms related to this product are: Biocycle 18BC-1, Biocycle 18BC1, Biocycle , Biocycle18BC1, 18 BC, 18 BC 1, 18BC-1, 18BC1, 18BC:1, 18BC/1, 18BC+1, 18BC_1, 18BC 1, 18BC, BC1, Biodegradable Polymers, Biodeg Polymers, BiodegradablePolymers, BiodegPolymers, BC18