Ecovio M2351
Ecovio M2351
Ecovio M2351
Product Information
Version 1.0
April 2016
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ecovio® M2351
Biodegradable Compound for Agricultural Film
® = ecovio and ecoflex are registered trademarks of BASF SE
Product Description ecovio® M2351 is our new biodegradable compound for film extrusion
based on our biodegradable copolyester ecoflex® F Blend and poly-
lactic acid (PLA). Due to its outstanding mechanical strength ecovio®
M2351 offers a great down gauging potential needed for thin agricul-
tural or horticultural film applications like mulch film, cover film, silage
film and others. ecovio® M2351 already contains antiblocking agents
required for easy processing on film extrusion and film conversion
equipment. ecoflex® F Blend is the continuous phase in the structure of
ecovio® M2351 transferring the beneficial film properties of ecoflex® F
Blend into the new product.
Certification of Compostability and ecovio® M2351 fulfils the requirements of the existing standards for
Biodegradability compostable and biodegradable polymers, because it can be degrad-
ed by microorganisms. Available Certificates:
European standard
EN 13432
Australian standard American standard European standard
AS 4736 ASTM 6400 EN 13432
Certification
DIN Certco Vinçotte BPI
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OK
Norm OK
BIODE- ASTM D
Certification EN 13432 EN 13432 COMPOST
GRADABLE 6400
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SOIL
Certification
7W0169 O13-1177-B O13-1094-C O14-1416-A J-00114715
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Food Regulatory Status ecovio® M2351 is one of the few compostable polymers, which com-
plies in its composition with the European food stuff legislation for
food contact, EU Directive 2002 / 72 / EC (as amended) and US food
contact notification for the main components: e. g. FCN 178, 475 and
907. Specific limitations and more details are given on request. The
converter or packer has to check the suitability of the article for the
application.
Form Supplied and Storage ecovio® M2351 is supplied as lenticular pellets in 1 t Octabins. Tem-
peratures during transportation and storage may not exceed 70 °C
at any time. Storage time in an unopened bag may not surpass 12
month at room temperature (23 °C).
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Product Information ecovio® M2351
Applications ecovio® M2351 has been developed for the conversion to flexible films
using a blown film process. Typical applications are agricultural film.
In view of numerous factors influencing functionality and shelf life of
ecovio® films and finished articles made thereof the production parame-
ters have to be tested by the converters before utilisation. Additionally
sufficient field tests are required to ensure the right functionality of the
articles made from ecovio® M2351.
Typical Basic Material Properties Property Unit Test Method ecovio® M2351
of ecovio® M2351
Mass Density g /cm³ ISO 1183 1.37-1.40
Permeation Rates:
Water Vapour
g / (m² · d) ASTM F-1249 1500
(38 °C, 90 % r. h.)
BASF SE
Global Marketing Biopolymers
67056 Ludwigshafen, Germany
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