Performance
Testing and product validation is a critical aspect of supporting any product claiming biodegradability. Reverte™ has been demonstrated to provide reliable, safe and reproducible biodegradation results in a range of polyolefin films tested to internationally recognised standards.
Performance - Biodegradation Results
Reverte™ has been demonstrated to provide reliable, safe and reproducible biodegradation results in a range of polyolefin films tested to internationally recognised standards.
Reverte™ treated polyethylene film (containing 1wt% of Reverte™ BD92771) has been tested under ASTM D6954-24 conditions by an independent laboratory. The Tier-2 testing was conducted both to ASTM D5338 (composting) and ASTM D5988 (soil biodegradation) over a 180-day and 360-day period respectively, the results confirm biodegradation of both tests ≥ 90%, meeting the internationally accepted level for complete biodegradation.
This is clear demonstration of the use of Reverte™ biodegradable additives as an effective method to render standard polyolefin films totally biodegradable, passing the 90% biodegradation mark which internationally is considered ‘totally biodegradable’ in both composting and the more challenging soil environment.
The level of proven biodegradation as a result of Reverte™ transforming the polyolefin to low molecular weight biodegradable materials demonstrates that no microplastics are formed.
- Reverte™ has been independently tested and proven to safely biodegrade polyethylene, polypropylene and polyester films in accordance with ASTM D6954-24, producing CO2, H2O and biomass, it does not produce microplastics.
- Reverte™ treated films have been shown to have no toxic effects when tested in accordance with OECD 207 & 208.
- Reverte™is approved for use in food contact applications according to EU and FDA legislation.
- Reverte™ does not contain heavy metals such as those prescribed by EN13432 and RoHS3 such as but not limited to cadmium, chromium (VI) lead or mercury.
- Reverte™ containing films are suitable for both mechanical and chemical recycling.
Standards
Reverte™ also holds a number of important quality marks, recognising not only the compliance of Reverte™ with local standards but also the quality and manufacturing procedures, controls and processes in place to deliver the highest possible quality and support of any biodegradable additive manufacturer.
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In addition, Wells PM has collated extensive independent third-party testing results and thousands of internal Tier One tests for our customers generated in our onsite laboratories operating in accordance with ISO17025.
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