Willow Ridge Plastics BDA
- Chemical Name
- (Z)-4-phenylbut-3-en-2-one
Willow Ridge Plastics BDA is a non-toxic additive which does not contain regulated heavy metals. BDA is currently being used in food contact applications worldwide. Using the oxo-biodegradation process, time, ambient heat, and/or UV light, will oxidize the plastic. Oxidation reduces the molecular weight of the plastic and allows for oxygen containing functional groups to form within the polymer. This allows microorganisms to further biodegrade the polymer once it has been disposed of.
Product families
Applications
- Food & Beverage Packaging
- Industrial & Transport Packaging
- Non-Food Consumer Packaging
- Other Packaging Materials
Product Families
- Performance Additives
Other characteristics
- End Uses
Film, Flexible Packaging, Food Packaging, Heavy Duty Bags, Shrink Wrap
- Functions
- Prodegradant
- Labeling Claims
Food Contact Acceptable, Heavy Metal-free, Non-Toxic; Food Contact Acceptable; Heavy Metal-free; Non-Toxic
- Processing Methods
- Extrusion, Thermoforming
- Markets
- Printing & Packaging
- Features
BDA is used where long shelf life requirements are needed; BDA is an additive; only 1% - 3% by weight is required; BDA can be used in clear film; Moisture is not a problem with BDA; Degradation rate can be adjusted by increasing or decreasing the loading; No process or equipment changes are required
- Technology
- Plastics
- Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
- Film
- Flexible Packaging
- Food Packaging
- Heavy Duty Bags
- Shrink Wrap
- Plastics and Elastomers Functions
- Prodegradant
- Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods
- Extrusion
- Thermoforming
