Ludwigshafen, germany february 1, 2011 basf has started operations at its expanded plant for the production of the biodegradable plastic ecoflex. Basf ecoflex f bx 7011 biodegradable plastic datasheet. Information material on polyurethane systems and products basf. Pdf unique properties of ecoflex electrospun structures. The range of applications for these intelligent plastic solutions extends far beyond automotive engineering and opens up significant development potential for the solar, construction and water industry. The mechanical properties of the mulch sheet were weakened with time during the field test, but the quality of the mandarin. Studies on properties of biocomposites from ecoflexramie. Tearresistent waste bags for compost the biodegradable plastic ecovio functions under realworld conditions.
Basf can actually tailor blend the two components, ecoflex and pla to obtain softer or stiffer formulations of ecovio depending on what customer wants. Active, expires 20250628 application number us111,565 other versions us20060111458a1 en inventor ramani narayan. Brochures, flyers, posters and other promotional material. Pbat is produced by many different manufacturers and may be known by the brand names ecoflex, wango, ecoworld, eastar bio, and origobi. Basf engineering plastics offer decisive advantages over established metal structures in many areas. Expansion of the existing plant in ludwigshafen will increase production capacity for ecoflex from 14,000 to 74,000 metric tons per year. F blend biodegradable polyester, ecovio f blend c2332 is a biodegradable, statistical, aliphaticaromatic copolyester based on the monomers 1,4butanediol, adipic acid and terephathalic acid in the polymer chain. The mechanical properties of the mulch sheet were weakened with time during the field test, but the quality of the mandarin oranges increased, a. Tinuvin xt 55 pdf, 7 mb new hals for polyethylene tapes and monofilaments irgastab pur 70 pdf, 2 mb. Pbat short for polybutylene adipate terephthalate is a biodegradable random copolymer, specifically a copolyester of adipic acid, 1,4butanediol and terephthalic acid from dimethyl terephthalate. Us7638560b2 thermoplastic and polymer foams and method. We have developed a mulch sheet made by inflation molding of pla, ecoflex and modified starch, which all have different biodegradabilities. This is where basf plastic additives customer specific blends csb steps in to provide a complete stabilization package, tailored to customers needs, based on extruded or compacted mixtures of irganox and irgafos.
Ecoflex f bx 7011 comes closer than any other biodegradable plastic to the processing properties of ldpe and lldpe. Utilization of a biodegradable mulch sheet produced from poly. Fragments of ecoflex after degradation with isolated pure strain or pure strain and mixed cultures from compost x detected. Basf in contact with customers to withdraw product. Siegenthaler and others published ecoflex and ecovio. Us7638560b2 thermoplastic and polymer foams and method of. Basf has started operations at its expanded plant for the production of the biodegradable plastic ecoflex. Basf has a globally unique portfolio of chemical intermediates for the manufacture of outstandingly versatile polyurethane pur materials, including an extensive range of highperformance catalysts, polyols, additives and solvents. Both products are versatile and compostable bioplastics by basf. The reaction is preferably carried out in the presence of a freeradical initiator. Tinuvin performance additives for uv protection and durability are designed to protect and extend the lifetime of coatings. Us20080281018a1 biologicallydegradable polyester mixture. Priority date the priority date is an assumption and is not a legal.
They make this highlyefficient intermediate, used in many types of applications, significantly easier and safer to handle. Using basfs compostable mulch films to save money and time after harvest. German pdf, 6 mb english pdf, 6 mb chemistry creates versatility. Ecoflex series supersoft, addition cure silicone rubbers. They are suitable for a variety of applications including making prosthetic appliances, cushioning for orthotics. They are suitable for a variety of applications including making prosthetic appliances, cushioning for orthotics and special effects applications especially in. The product information you request will be quickly assembled for delivery within 48 hours during business days.
Product information ecoflex f blend c1200 version 1. Ecoflex produced by basf is an example of a synthetic biodegradable copolyester obtained from fossil monomers. Ecoflex produced by basf is an example of a synthetic biodegradable copolyester obtained from fossil monomers 1,4butanediol, adipic acid and terephthalic acid. Basf corporation 1609 biddle avenue wyandotte, michigan 48192. The following brochures are available as pdf files. Basf is the first company in the world to offer triphenylphosphine tpp in the form of pellets. The composition can be produced continuously in a twinscrew corotating extruder in the presence of a blowing agent. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed. Basf starts operations at expanded ecoflex plant bio. Although its original plans had called for the 60,000 ty expansion in biodegradable plastics at its site in ludwigshafen germany to come on stream in q3 2010 see of 24.
Our portfolio contains two types of light stabilizers. Utilization of a biodegradable mulch sheet produced from. Basf starts operations at expanded ecoflex plant biobased. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Based on the information available to us from our raw material suppliers, bisphenol a is not expected to be present.
The use of plastics based on removable resources is enormous now a day for the development of true bio. Brochures intermediates for special applications basf. The polymer processing industry requires additives in an easytohandle, free flowing and lowdust product form. Based on the nature of the light absorbing unit, several types of uva are commercially. Unlike oxodegradable plastics, they are free from regulated metal compounds and dont leave any toxic residues behind. We provide innovative, high performance, sustainable solutions for pest management professionals, farmers, warehouse managers and aid organizations. At the same time, basf will ramp up compounding capacity for ecovio, a derivative of ecoflex. Basf expands compostable plastic in the us green chemicals blog. Nowadays, utilization of biodegradable materials has become necessary in order to maintain global environmental and ecological balance.
A field test of use as an agricultural mulch sheet for mandarin oranges was carried out over two years. The versatile melamine resin foam basf construction north. Expansion of the existing plant in ludwigshafen will increase production capacity for ecoflex from 14,000 to. Datasheet ecoflex f blend c1200 material data center. Possesses good thermostability up to 230c, good processability, down gaging to 10. Each warp fiber posses alternately under and over each weft fiber.
Blown film extrusion is a particular area where ecoflex f shows wellbalanced processing properties, and the resin can also be used in extrusion coating. Together with partners basf invested more than 7 billion in china. On october, 2017, basf detected a technical defect in the ecoflex plant at its ludwigshafen site. Biologicallydegradable polyester mixture download pdf. English pdf, 627 kb superb foam with the pu fixed poker from basf.
Biodegradable polyester, ecoflex p bx 7020 is a biodegradable, statistical, aliphaticaromatic copolyester based on the monomers 1,4butanediol, adipic acid and terephthalic acid or dimethyltherephthalate in the polymer chain depending on the. This is the free material data center datasheet of ecoflex f blend c1200 tpc basf. A plain woven fabric of ramie fibers supplied from tosco co. A foamed starchpolyester graft copolymer and chemically modified starchpolyester graft copolymer composition comprising a chemically modified starch or chemically modified starchnanoclay product is described. Ecoflex, basf, compost, compostable, daphnia, reference, soil.
Ecoflex series, supersoft, addition cure silicone rubbers. Ferguson recreation center in florida, usa, is using basfs melamine foam basotect to enhance acoustics for swimmers and visitors. Check to receive technical data sheet material safety data sheet color card warranty application. Basf is delivering solutions to address these challenges from controlling rodent damage in field crops, to keeping homes, food establishments, and businesses clean and pest free. Ecoflex biodegradable plastic basf corporation plasticsportal. Ecoflex ecologically tested and toxicologically safe the plant growth test testing of watersoluble intermediates daphnia test 12 ecoflex and ecovio biodegradable plastics with high functionality the properties of ecoflex compared to low density polyethylene ecovio the innovation in biodegradable film materials 14 15. Green composites offered the possible solution to waste disposal problems associated with traditional petroleum derived plastics. To the best of our knowledge, this material is not generated during production.
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