Biodegradable Polymers
Product Information
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December 2016
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ecovio® F2332
Biodegradable compound for compostable film
® = ecovio and ecoflex are registered trademarks of BASF SE
Product Description ecovio® F2332 is one of our biodegradable film products partly based
on renewable resources. It is basically a compound of our biodegradable,
aliphatic-aromatic copolyester ecoflex® F and polylactic acid (PLA).
ecovio® F2332 already contains antiblocking and slip agents required
for easy processing on film extrusion and film conversion equipment.
ecoflex® F is the continuous phase in the structure of ecovio® F2332
transferring the beneficial film properties of ecoflex® F into the product.
For more information please visit us at www.ecovio.com
Product Information ecovio® F2332
ecovio® F2332 exhibits the following properties:
• High melt strength
• Good thermostability up to 230 °C
• Excellent processability on conventional LDPE blown film lines
• Good mechanical properties
• Typical thicknesses: 20 - 120 μm
• Good processability on bag making equipment
• Wet strength (e. g. needed in organic waste bag applications)
• Nice white translucent color
• Excellent welding properties
• Printable in 8 colors by flexo printing
• Broad sealing window required for sealing layers of multi-layer film
structures
ecovio® F2332 exhibits excellent compatibility to ecoflex®, polylactic
acid and other biodegradable polymers. According to our experience
pre-drying of ecovio® F2332 is not required if the granules are taken
from an unopened bag.
The processing of ecovio® F2332 on extrusion lines depends on the
formulation, the extrusion technology and processing conditions. Tri-
als are always recommended to assess the quality of the final prod-
uct. ecoflex® masterbatches are available to tailor properties of the
final product. Detailed information concerning our ecoflex® master-
batches will be sent upon request.
Certification of Compostability and ecovio® F2332 is a biodegradable & compostable compound.
Biodegradability Available certificates:
European standard
EN 13432
Australian standard American standard European standard
AS 4736 ASTM 6400 EN 13432
EN 13432 ASTM D 6400 AS 4736
Norm
(EU) (USA) (AUS)
Certification
DIN Certco Vinçotte BPI ABAM
Body
Certification
7W0085 O 12-787-A J-00133884 10009+PLA
Number
Food Regulatory Status ecovio® F2332 is one of the few biodegradable plastics, which com-
plies in its composition with the European food stuff legislation for
food contact as well as with the regulations of the US food and drug
administration for food packaging. A detailed food law status is given
in our specific certificates which are send on request via a local
BASF representative or Plastic Safety (plastics.safety@basf.com).
The converter or packer has to check the suitability of the article for
the application.
Form Supplied and Storage ecovio® F2332 is supplied as lenticular pellets in 1 t Octabins. Tem-
peratures during transportation and storage may not exceed 60 °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® F2332
Quality Control ecovio® F2332 is produced as a standard material in a continuous pro-
duction process according to DIN EN ISO 9001 : 2008. The melt volume
rate, MVR, at 190 °C, 5 kg, according to ISO 1133 has been defined as
specified parameter for quality control. A certificate can be provided
with each lot number upon request. The ecovio® granules have to be
pre-dried (6 hours at 70 °C) before MVR measurement in order to obtain
accurate values. Other data given in our literature are typical values,
which are not part of our product specification for ecovio® F2332.
Applications ecovio® F 2332 has been developed for the conversion to flexible films
using a blown film process. Typical applications are garbage bags,
organic waste bags, T-shirt bags. In view of numerous factors influenc-
ing functionality and shelf life of ecovio® films and finished articles made
thereof the production parameters 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® F2332.
We supply technical service information concerning the blown film pro-
cess with ecovio® F2332 on demand.
Typical Basic Material Properties Property Unit Test Method ecovio® F2332
of ecovio® F2332
Mass Density g /cm³ ISO 1183 1.24 - 1.26
*see Quality Control Bulk Density kg / m³ DIN EN ISO 60 750
Melt Volume Rate
ml /10 min. ISO 1133 7.0 - 11.0
MVR 190 °C, 5 kg*
°C DSC 110 - 120
Melting Points
°C DSC 140 - 155
Typical Properties* of ecovio® F2332 ecovio®
Property Unit Test Method
F2332
Blown Film, 30 µm
Tensile Modulus
MPa ISO 527 330 / 180
MD/TD
*not to be construed as specifications
Tensile Strength
MPa ISO 527 37 / 39
MD/TD
Ultimate Elongation
% ISO 527 540 / 600
MD/TD
ASTM D 1709-04
Dart Drop g 650
Method A
Tear Resistance mN DIN EN ISO 6383-2 800 / 550
Permeation Rates:
Water Vapour
cm3 / (m2 · d · bar) ASTM D 3985 120
(23 °C, 50 % r. h.)
Water Vapour
g / (m² · d) ASTM F-1249 600
(38 °C, 90 % r. h.)
Note The information submitted in this document is based on our current
knowledge and experience. In view of the many factors that may affect
processing and application, these data do not relieve processors of
the responsibility of carrying out their own tests and experiments; nei-
ther do they imply any legally binding assurance for a special purpose.
It is the responsibility of those to whom we supply our products to
ensure that any proprietary rights and existing laws and legislation are
BASF SE observed. (December 2016)
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