Products in Packaging & Accessories: Modifed Starches

Cardia Compostable™ B-M is a biodegradable and compostable resin based on a blend of thermoplastic starch (TPS), biodegradable polyesters and natural plasticizers. This grade of resin is compatibilised to offer a high level of mechanical strength, impact resistance and toughness. The resin is based on corn starch which is a renewable material. It is a biodegradable and compostable resin, greater than 98% biodegradability when tested to ISO14855 designed to be used for injection molding and profile extrusion.

Cardia Biohybrid™ BL-M is based on a blend of thermoplastic starch (TPS) and polyolefin's. This grade of resin is compatibilised to offer a high level of mechanical strength, good elongation properties and toughness. The resin is based on corn starch which is an annually renewable material. A hybrid masterbatch with high content of renewable resources in Polypropylene (PP) for molding rigid products. For applications where the use of renewable resources or sustainability are desired and Biodegradability is not required. Can be used by blending Cardia Biohybrid™ BL-M masterbatch with PP in injection molding and extrusion applications. Cardia Biohybrid™ BL-M is formulated with 66% of annually renewable starch. This versatile material is suitable for a wide range of products manufactured by injection molding, extrusion or blow molding processes. Due its content of polyolefins the material is not a fully biodegradable polymer and is not intended for ultimate disposal in commercial composting facilities. For applications in which biodegradability/compostability is required we recommend the usage of Cardia Compostable B-M or T-BM resin.Application Examples Injection molded products such as cutlery, toothbrushes, combs, shavers, golf-tees, etc. Stakes and pegs Horticultural products such as flower pots, planters and stakes Injection molded caps and closures Sheet extruded products such food trays, tubs, disposable plates, strapping and labels Blow molded bottles and toys Profile extruded products such as candy sticks and disposable drinking straws