Products manufactured with Patriot BE's proprietary agent were subjected to the following tests and certification methods. The results fell within the test/certification guidelines. These certifications demonstrate our product's effectiveness, environmental safety, and compliance with regulatory standards. They also establish credibility in the biodegradable plastics marketplace.
ASTM D5511: Standard Test Method for Determining Anaerobic Biodegradation of Plastic
Materials Under High Solids, And Anaerobic Digestion Conditions. (Equivalent to ISO 15985, EN
15985).
Resin System: PVC, TPU, TPE, PS, PC, PET, Nylon 6, PE, HIPS, PP
ASTM D5988: Standard Test Method for Determining Aerobic Biodegradation of Plastic Materials in Soil
Resin System: PE
ASTM D5526: Standard Test Method for Determining Anaerobic Biodegradation of Plastics Under Accelerated Landfill Conditions.
Resin System: Acrylic-Based Adhesive
ASTM D5338: Standard Test Method for Determining Aerobic Biodegradation of Plastic
Materials Under Controlled Composting Conditions, Incorporating Thermophilic Temperatures
Resin System: PVC
ASTM D6691: Standard Test Method for Determining Aerobic Biodegradation of Plastic Materials in the Marine Environment by a Defined Microbial Consortium or Natural Sea Water Inoculum
Resin System: Nylon, PET
ASTM E1963 Standard Guide for Conducting Terrestrial Plant Toxicity (All Agent Grades)
OECD 207 Earthworm Acute Toxicity Tests (All Agent Grades)
OECD 208 Terrestrial Plant Test: Seedling Emergence/Seedling Growth (All Agent Grades)
These tests confirmed there are NO MICROPLASTICS remaining after biodegradation.
PET Bottles Standard tests to determine the quality of PET plastic regrind as part of the American Postconsumer Recycling Critical Guidance document.
ASTM D 1003B: Haze and Transmission
ASTM D 4603: Intrinsic Viscosity
ASTM F 2013: Acetaldehyde Fluorescence Visual Black Specks and Gel
ASTM D5511: Conducted as independent validation of test performed on PP sample with agent
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