OBD is a degradability-promoting plastic additive that is comprised of a proprietary blend of prodegradants, stabilisers, and fillers in a polyethylene (PE) carrier.
Typical Applications
- OBD can be incorporated into PE to make translucent and opaque flexible products such as PE garbage bags, carrier bags, mailer envelopes, aprons, gloves, and ponchos.
Prescribed Addition Rate
- 3-4% by Weight
Product Specification
- Colour: Not specified
- OBD additive complies with the Federal, Food, Drug and Cosmetics Act (FDA) C.F.R. Chapter 21, and the European Union Regulation EU No 10/2011 on food contact plastic materials and articles applicable to all EU Member States.
Food Contact Status
- OBD additive complies with the Federal, Food, Drug and Cosmetics Act (FDA) C.F.R. Chapter 21, and the European Union Regulation EU No 10/2011 on food contact plastic materials and articles applicable to all EU Member States.
Other Masterbatches Mentioned
- PE calcium carbonate masterbatch
- PP calcium carbonate masterbatch
- PS calcium carbonate masterbatch
- Transparent filler masterbatch
Technical Specifications / Features
- Type: OXO-Biodegradable (OBD) Additive
- Carrier: Polyethylene (PE)
- Blend: Proprietary blend of prodegradants, stabilisers, and fillers
- Addition Rate: 3-4% by weight
- Applications: PE garbage bags, carrier bags, mailer envelopes, aprons, gloves, ponchos
- Compliance: FDA C.F.R. Chapter 21, EU Regulation No 10/2011