Biodegradable Polymer

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produced by microorganisms and starch products isolated from plants, the others being produced using chemical processes which includes aliphatic- and aromatic-polyesters. Biodegradable plastics produced using chemical processes offer wide

properties specific to each application can be realized by manipulating the polymer properties in molecular level. EnPolTM is chemically produced

biodegradable plastics using S-EnPol’s proprietary catalyst technology

and polymerization processes.

04 About Us 04 About Us 04 About Us 04 About Us 04 About Us 04 About Us TABLE OF CONTENTS

06 EnPol is

07 General Properties

08 Biodegradability

10 Heavy Metal Contents

11 Certificates

12 Product Features

17 Applications

24 Packaging / Storage

EnPolTM is certified compostable plastic but does not require industrial

composting conditions for complete biodegradation.

degradable

production methods: ones being producedby living organisms which include linear polyesters

range of applications because the required polymer

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categor ized by their mainp l a s t i c s c a n b e

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EnPol is next-generation eco-friendly plastics produced

using unique proprietary catalyst technology and

polymerization process developed by S-EnPol.

EnPol is resistant to hydrolysis and features outstanding

mechanical strength and good processability thus making

them suitable for diverse applications.

In addition, EnPol, being a family of biodegradable plastics

offers an end-of-life option especially for single use,

disposable products.

Aliphatic Polymers

: G4560M, G4560J

Aliphatic-Aromatic Copolymers

: PBG7070, PBG7070F

Monofilament

: PBM

Produc

ts

Variou

s

Applicat

ions

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Completely Biodegraded into

CO2, H2O by Microorganisms

Uptake via Carbon Fixation

General Properties

Product Grades

After serving products’ lifetime, when EnPol comes into contact with microorganisms in soil, compost, river or sea, they are completely biodegraded into water and carbon dioxide with no hazardous by-products.

EnPol does not generate hazardous wastes when they are incinerated.

When products are made of and/or coated using EnPol, they do not require surface treatment for printing.

EnPol is harmless to human and is suitable for food contact purposes.

EnPol has various product grades suited for various applications. In addition, customized grades can be developed for specific applications to satisfy our customers’ needs.

Incineration

Metal free

Customer-Oriented

Biodegradability

Printability

0706

EnPol being thermoplastics, scraps generated during polymer processing can be recycled.

High Yield

0908

Controlling Biodegradability of EnPol

The biodegradation speed can be controlled and adjusted as needed by modulating

variables in molecular levels as well as polymer compositions applying different grades

of EnPol. Shown below are test results acquired applying the standards,

EN 13432 (2000) and ASTM D6400-12. (90% of biodegradation within 180days)

Bio

deg

rad

abili

ty t

o C

O2,

in (%

)B

iod

egra

dab

ility

to

CO

2, in

(%)

100

90

80

70

60

50

40

30

20

10

0

100

90

80

70

60

50

40

30

20

10

0

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180

Cellulose

G4560M

Cellulose

PBG7070

Time(Day)

Time(Day)

PBS(G4560M) film with thickness of 29㎛ was evaluated for disintegration in

a pilot–scale aerobic composting condition.

After 1 week : small holes and

tears started to

appear in the frameAt Start

After 3 weeks : size of material had

significantly reduced

After 10 weeks: completely

disappeared

PBS(G4560M)

PBAT(PBG7070)

Biodegradability

1110

Heavy metal contents of PBS(G4560M) and PBAT(PBG7070)

are lower than the standard limit values.

Limit values

Europe

EN 13432G4560M PBG7070

USA

ASTM

D 6400-12

Canada

BNQ

P9011-911-5

Zn

Cu

Ni

Cd

Pb

Hg

Cr

Mo

Se

As

F

Co

<4.2

<1

<1

<0.1

<1

<0.1

<1

<1

<0.75

<1

<17

<28

<3

<1

<1

<0.1

<1

<0.2

<1

<0.1

<0.1

<1

<10

<26

<150

<50

<25

<0.5

<50

<0.5

<50

<1

<0.75

<5

<100

-

<1400

<750

<210

<19.5

<150

<8.5

-

-

<50

<20.5

-

-

<463

<189

<45

<5

<125

<1

<265

<5

<4

<19

-

<38

KEITI(Korea)

Heavy

Metal

Grade

EnPol meets the requirements of

the European standard OK compost and

DIN EN13432. EnPol also complies with

regulatory requirements of US FDA’s Food

Contact Substances and Notifications.

Heavy Metal Contents Certificates

OK Compost

BPI (U.S.A)

DIN CERTCO(Germany)

JBPA(Japan)

生分解性プラスヂック

Unit : ppm

PRODUCT FEATURES

PBS (Poly Butylene Succinate)

- G4560M, G4560J

G4560 is biodegradable, aliphatic polyester based on

the monomers, 1,4-butanediol and succinic acid.

G4560M (Low MFI) can be used for

Sheet, film, bottle, mono filament etc

G4560J (High MFI) can be used for

Lamination extrusion, injection molding, fiber etc

Thermal & Mechanical Properties

G4560M G4560J

Density (g/ml)

MI (g/10min)_2.16kg, 190 ℃

Tm (℃)

HDT (℃)

Tg (℃)

Tc (℃)

Softening Point (℃)

Tensile Strength (MPa)

Elongation (%)

Flexural Strength (MPa)

Flexural Modulus (MPa)

Impact Strength (J/m)

Shore D Hardness

1.24

2.0~4.0

112~117

85~95

-35~-30

85~95

85~95

40~45

110~115

35~40

780~800

38~42

60~65

1.23

15.0~20.0

112~117

85~95

-35~-30

80~85

85~90

40~45

150~160

35~40

720~740

38~42

60~65

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Biodegradable Fishing nets & gears

PBM (Monofilament)

Biodegradable Fishing nets & gears

Biodegradable EnPol fishing nets and gears have comparable qualities as traditional products made of

Nylon, PE and PET. However, unlike the traditional ones, when biodegradable fishing nets and gears

made of EnPol are lost at sea, they protect the marine environment and do not cause ghost fishing.

Biodegradable fishing nets are

durable and last long.

Biodegradable fishing nets are

efficient in catching fish.

PBM030

PBM040~050

PBM060

PBM070~080

Yellow corvina, halibut

Small fish gill nets, red crab gill nets

Red crab gill nets

Snow crab gill nets, rope

Mechanical strength of Monofilaments

PBM030

PBS(G4560M)

Nylon PE PP

PBM070

8

6

4

2

0

Grade Application

Features

※ PBM030 and PBM070 indicate the diameter of monofilament (Tested by UTM)

- PBM030 : 0.285mm, PBM070 : 0.435mm

Kgf

1514

PBG7070, PBG7070F

PBG7070 is a biodegradable, aliphatic-aromatic copolyester based on

the monomers 1,4-butanediol, adipic acid and terephthalic acid.

PBG7070 shows excellent performances as below.

Density (g/ml)

MI (g/10min)_2.16kg, 190 ℃

Tm(℃)

Tc (℃)

Tg (℃)

HDT (℃)

Softening Point (℃)

Flexural Strength (MPa)

Flexural Modulus (MPa)

Impact Strength (J/m)

Shore D Hardness (MPa)

Tensile Strength (MPa)

Tear Strength (kgf/cm)

Elongation(%)

1.12

2.0~4.0

127~132

85~90

-30~-25

40~45

120~130

6.0~7.0

110~115

N.B.

35~40

45~50

55~60

165~170

205~210

500~550

600~650

1.14

2.5~4.5

127~132

85~90

-30~-25

45~50

90~100

9.0~10.0

205~210

N.B.

40~45

35~40

45~50

150~155

190~195

250~300

600~650

MD

TD

MD

TD

MD

TD

G4560M

G4560J

PBG7070

PBG7070F

Film /Sheet

Grade

Highly recommended Recommended

Architecture/ Civil work

InjectionMolding

Coating /Reforming

Fiber /Rope

Fishingnet

Application Table of EnPolPBAT (Poly Butylene Adipate-co-Terephthalate)

Type Grade Application

P B S

PBAT

G4560M

G4560C

G4560J

PBG7070

PBG7070F

Fishing nets (snow crab or red crab), snack bags,

fishing guts, green nets, vegetation mats,

film, cup covers (disposable take-out cups)

Fishing nets (corvina or blue crab), film

Fibers, ocean reforestation, injection molding,

sea eel fish pot rods and lines, sea eel fish pots (main body),

disposable products (razors, toothbrushes, trays),

multi-filaments (filters, etc.)

Film, PLA reforming, shopping bags, meter-rate trash bags,

roll bags, paper cup coating, business cards

Mulch film, disposable products

(sanitary gloves or tablecloths)

Thermal & Mechanical Properties

PBG7070 PBG7070F

Stronger tensile and tear strength

Durable strength for certain period / Proper degradability vs Time

Good processability

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N.B.: No Break

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Biodegradation of Mulch film

Bio

deg

rad

abili

ty C

O2,

in (%

)

0 5 10 15 20 25 Time (Day)

100

90

80

70

60

50

40

30

20

10

0

PBG7070-TPS 10% PBG7070-TPS 30% PBG7070-TPS 40%

The biodegradation speed can be controlled and adjusted as needed by

modulating starch content. In general, as the starch content increases,

the biodegradation rate is accelerated as well.

Shown below are the results of biodegradability of PBG7070 with starch

blended materials. (composting condition : 58℃ ± 2)

Mulch Film Sustainable Agriculture

1918

PBAT(PBG7070) blended with PLA has good properties as plastic bags. This bag has

similar strength, stiffness, printability, processability on blown film compared with

conventional plastic bag.

Tens

ile S

tren

gth

(MP

a)S

tiffn

ess

(Mp

a)

70

60

50

40

30

20

10

0

LDPE

HDPE

Homo PP

PLA 10%

PLA 20%

PLA 30%

3200

3000

2800

2600

2400

2200

2000

1800

1600

1400

1200

1000

800

600

400

200

0

PLA + PBAT Blending

Conventional Plastics

PBS

Ductility (%)

PLA 90%

PLA 80%

PLA 70%

PLA 50%

PLA 30%

PLA 20%

PLA 10%

LDPE

HDPE

PBS

Homo PP

0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800

Biodegradable Plastic bagsHarmony with nature

2120

EnPol, New solutions for the environment

PBS core drain board Vegetation mat

Foam sheets Medical supplies

Cup coating Mobile phone trays

Packaging Injection molding

2322

25kg Net multi-layer paper bag with aluminum and polyethylene inner liner

- 1MT is placed on one pallet, and 15MT is loaded in one container

of 20ft. (40ft : 24MT)

1MT Net bulky polypropylene bag with aluminum inner liner

- 1MT is placed on one pallet, and 10MT is loaded in one container

of 20ft. (40ft : 20MT)

While EnPol is classified as a non-hazardous material, the followings should be

noticed in order to avoid unexpected accidents when handling.

Storage : Temperatures during transportation and storage may not exceed

60℃ at any time. Storage period of unopened bag may not surpass 18 months

at room temperature. (25℃)

Health : Use appropriate measures to avoid direct inhalations of the product.

Additional information : For further information on safety, refer to

the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) and/or contact

Samsung Fine Chemicals directly or our sales representatives.

Package Types by Quantities

Storage & Safety Information

2524

Producer

S-EnPol

Munmak gongdan-gil 216, Munmak-eup,

Wonju-si, Gangwon-do, Korea

Tel. +82-33-731-5845 Fax. +82-33-731-5846

Supplier

LOTTE Fine Chemical

26F, 27F, Glasstower Bldg., 534,

Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Korea

Tel. +82-2-6974-4751~3 Fax. +82-2-6974-4547

Web Site Information

www.s-enpol.com

www.lottefinechem.com

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