Biodegradable Film

Film Source International is a trusted source for Biodegradable Film, which provides a variable rate of degradation using naturally occurring organic catalyst.

Oxo-biodegradable films include a naturally occurring organic catalyst which accelerates the degradation of polyethylene to a few years instead of the approximate 300-year half life. This film degrades by a reaction with atmospheric oxygen and uses organic catalysts to control the rate of degradation. By controlling the amount of catalysts used, the effective service life of the film can be controlled. The catalysts used in Oxo-biodegradable film react with oxygen in the air in order to break down. The catalysts break polyethylene into shorter chain molecules, the resultant products being food for micro-organisms, carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O).

Best of all, the FDA approved catalyst doesn’t sacrifice processing or performance characteristics. In other words, we can retrofit existing products to degrade rapidly after the useful service life compared to polyethylenes approximate 300-year half life. The exact time frame depends on what is referred to as disposal media such as landfill, compost or incineration. The benefits of Oxo-biodegradable films reach far into the ecological directives of today's world. As eco-friendly directives become increasingly important, Oxo-biodegradable film will begin to replace traditional film types for packaging, whether it is for distribution or retail.

Contact us today for more information on Oxo-biodegradable film so that your product lines can contribute to a greener future.