Product: POLYBATCH DEG68

Deg68 is a masterbatch which degrades Polythene under the influence of light and heat. The addition of 2-3% Deg68 will produce a photochemically and thermally degradable film.
Polythene containing Deg68 will not degrade before being exposed to UV light. Once the polythene has been exposed to UV light, the degradation reaction will be triggered and continues even in the dark. It will be accelarated by heat.
Once the polythene has been transformed into a fine powder, many studies have shown that biological degradation will take place. The end products of biodegradation will be Carbon Dioxide and water, with a very small residue of non-toxic inert mineral material. Biological degradation can start when the molecular weight has been drastically reduced and when the surface area of the disintegrated plastic has been enlarged.
The residues of degraded Polythene are non toxic.

Product: TDPA/epi

TDPA when added in small quantities to the most common and widely used resins during the manufacturing process causes the modified plastic to degrade at a controlled rate. The degradation , wich involves the reaction of the plastic with oxygen in the air, is initiated by exposure to ultraviolet light (sunlight), elevated temperatures and/or mechanical stress. It is 'programmed' to start degradation on disposal after the product has fulfilled the required shelf/service life as defined by the client. Products such as carrier bags have been shown to subsequently be biodegradable into non-toxic end products.