{"id":17572,"date":"2013-10-24T03:03:29","date_gmt":"2013-10-24T01:03:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/?p=17572"},"modified":"2013-10-23T16:42:55","modified_gmt":"2013-10-23T14:42:55","slug":"biotec-will-introduce-k-2013-new-bioplast-500-resin-film-applications","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/biotec-will-introduce-k-2013-new-bioplast-500-resin-film-applications\/","title":{"rendered":"BIOTEC will introduce at K 2013 its new BIOPLAST 500 resin for film applications"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>BIOTEC will present a real breakthrough in biodegradable bioplastic resins fit for film applications during the K 2013.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With a biobased carbon share of more than 50% and intended suitable for film applications, the new BIOPLAST 500 is a real forerunner on the bioplastics market. Biodegradable bags are ready to meet the challenges of European waste disposal regulations that now require more than 40% biobased contents.<\/p>\n<p>The \u201cOK compost HOME\u201d certification also allows bags made of BIOPLAST to comply with waste disposal policies that strongly put the stress on home composting.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Enhanced technical properties<br \/>\n<\/strong>\u201cThe challenges to tackle were significant. Process ability and mechanical properties were key factors. And we are extremely proud to announce that BIOPLAST 500 can be extruded down to 18 microns films\u201d says Harald Schmidt CEO of BIOTEC.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur research team has been working for 3 years in order to deliver such performances, BIOPLAST 500 shows BIOTEC\u2019s ability to develop innovative products that can meet market and regulation needs\u201d says Peter Brunk Managing Director of BIOTEC.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Technical data<br \/>\n<\/strong>BIOPLAST 500 is designed for blown film extrusion for the following applications:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 short life packaging<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 multi-use bags (e.g. carrier bags, loop-handle bags),<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 single-use bags ( biowaste bags, bin liners, etc.)<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 agricultural film.<\/p>\n<p>Films made of BIOPLAST 500<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 consist mainly of renewable raw materials<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 are home compostable (\u201cOK compost Home\u201d certificate awarded by Vinc\u0327otte)<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 are biodegradable according to EN 13432<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 are recyclable<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 are printable by flexographic and offset printing without pretreatment<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 have a soft touch<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 can be coloured with masterbatches<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 are sealable (hot, RF, ultra sonic)<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>About BIOTEC GmbH &amp; Co. KG<br \/>\n<\/strong>BIOTEC is a leading European company in the development and production of bioplastics.<\/em><br \/>\n<em>Based in Germany, BIOTEC develops and produces plasticizer-free sustainable bioplastics made from plant-based renewable resources.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>BIOTEC produces and sells a new generation of customized thermoplastic materials with various functional properties under the brand name BIOPLAST. All products made of BIOPLAST grades are 100% biodegradable.<\/em><br \/>\n<em>BIOPLAST resins have a wide range of applications, with proven and wide use for film applications (refuse bags and shopper bags) and rigid applications (injection moulding and thermoforming).<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact<br \/>\n<\/strong>BIOTEC GmbH &amp; Co. KG<br \/>\nWerner-Heisenberg-Stra\u00dfe 32<br \/>\nD-46446 Emmerich am Rhein<br \/>\nPeter Brunk<br \/>\nTel.: +49 (0)2822 92510<br \/>\nFax: +49 2822 51840<br \/>\nE-Mail: <a href=\"mailto:peter.brunk@biotec.de\" target=\"_blank\">peter.brunk@biotec.de<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BIOTEC will present a real breakthrough in biodegradable bioplastic resins fit for film applications during the K 2013. With a biobased carbon share of more than 50% and intended suitable for film applications, the new BIOPLAST 500 is a real forerunner on the bioplastics market. 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