Tianan Biologic’s Enmat Y1000P PHBV certified OK Biodegradable Marine

In China, Tianan Biologic’s Enmat Y1000P PHBV has been certified OK Biodegradable Marine by TÜV Austria. Coming two months after the OK Compost Home certification, by TÜV Austria as well, this news makes Y1000P PHBV a truly sustainable and biodegradable material solution.

By extensively testing in seawater the certification ensures that the material is truly biodegradable. After 12 weeks a part with a thickness of 52 micron was 100% disintegrated. Tests were carried out by OWS Belgium.
Enmat Y1000P PHBV by Tianan Biologic has already proven to be a versatile material in use for many applications. It is a thermoplastic resin that can be used in injection molding, thermoforming and extrusion. PHBV is made by bacterial fermentation and is 100% biobased and 100% biodegradable.
This material is heat-resistant up to 160ºC. PHBV can be blended with other biopolymers such as PLA, starch-based polymers or synthetic biobased polyesters. It contains a nucleating agent to induce and promote crystallization. Blending with PHBV leads to a better flexibility and improved temperature resistance. PHBV is also available as a powder.