{"id":32643,"date":"2020-03-27T17:25:47","date_gmt":"2020-03-27T16:25:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/?p=32643"},"modified":"2020-03-27T16:09:05","modified_gmt":"2020-03-27T15:09:05","slug":"certified-compostability","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/en\/zertifiziert-kompostierbarkeit\/","title":{"rendered":"Certified compostability"},"content":{"rendered":"

Clariant colour and additive masterbatches from five production sites in Europe and Asia have received T\u00dcV certification for biodegradability.<\/p>\n

Clariant's masterbatches have now been recognised by the T\u00dcV AUSTRIA Belgium NV<\/strong> the OK compost HOME<\/strong> and OK compost INDUSTRIAL<\/strong> labels. The certification means that the Ingredients of the masterbatches<\/strong> - including the carrier polymer - the Biodegradability of plastic products and packaging<\/strong>, in which they are used, in any way<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The masterbatches are produced in accordance with EN 13432:2000, the widely recognised standard for masterbatches. European standard for heavy metal content and plant toxicity<\/strong>, and the eEuropean Packaging Directive<\/strong> 94\/62\/EC and independently audited<\/strong>.<\/p>

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Two German plants also fulfil the standards<\/h2>\n

The Clariant plants in Poliagno, Italy, and Sant Andreu de la Barca, Spain<\/strong>, had already received the OK compost INDUSTRIAL certification in 2012. Following the latest tests, they can now now also with the OK compost HOME label<\/strong> characterise the more demanding requirements<\/strong> provides. This means that compostability is not only in industrial composting plants<\/strong> guaranteed, but also in standard household and garden compost heaps<\/strong>, where conditions are less controlled and degradation is much slower.<\/p>\n

In addition, the Ahrensburg and Lahnstein plants<\/strong> both standards in Germany. The Clariant plant in Phanthong, Thailand,<\/strong> is certified as a supplier of OK compost compliant masterbatches for customers in Asia.<\/p>\n

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A Masterbatch is a granulate<\/strong>, which is a Contains colourant and\/or additive in high concentration<\/strong>. The ingredients are evenly dispersed in a plastic material<\/strong>, which is known as Carrier polymer<\/strong> is labelled. During processing, the masterbatch granulate is subjected to a natural (uncoloured) polymer mixed in<\/strong>, to produce plastic products with the desired colour and\/or performance properties. In order to comply with the applicable standards, Clariant utilises the following in its OK compost masterbatches Only non-toxic and heavy metal-free ingredients<\/strong> and the quantities of colourants or additives in relation to a given volume of plastic are strictly limited. As Carrier polymers are exclusively biodegradable materials<\/strong> - mainly starch-based polymers such as polylactic acid (polylactide, PLA).<\/p>\n

The development of these masterbatches is part of Clariant's strategy, Solutions for a more sustainable packaging industry<\/strong> and to further consolidate its portfolio of sustainable products.<\/p>\n

\u201eWe are very pleased to be able to make these compostable materials available to a wider market not only in Europe, but now also in Asia. The OK compost HOME certification is particularly important for many of our customers,\u201c says Dr Jan S\u00fcltemeyer<\/strong>, Global Head of Innovation & Sustainability of the Clariant Masterbatches business unit.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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