BASF develops new biodegradable composites

BASF has developed a series of new biodegradable plastics, Ecovio, made from Ecoflex polyester and biodegradable polylactic acid (PLA). Among them, Ecovio LBX 8145 is chemically bonded to PLA with a mass fraction of 45%. It is mainly used to make flexible shopping bags. In Europe, Ecovio samples will be available in December this year, and its commercial products will be available until March 2006. The company also claims that it has developed an Ecovio L product that can be used with Ecoflex or PLA to make a harder or softer product than LBX 8145, or to make injection molded products by modifying Ecovio L.

Source: Plastic Additives