ENSO RENEW RTP™
Enso Renew RTP™ is a renewable, biodegradable, compostable and economical thermoplastic resin. ENSO RENEW RTP can replace up to 100% of your products petroleum based plastic, with a natural, biodegradable, healthy and economical alternative. ENSO RENEW RTP is a renewable thermoplastic used as polymer replacements and/or fillers developed with performance, biodegradability and economic value in mind. RENEW RTP is not made from petroleum based materials, but instead is created from the processing waste of agricultural products such as potatoes.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Pellets
- Solid
Product families
Applications
- Food & Beverage Packaging
Product Families
- Biodegradable Polymers
Other characteristics
- Brand
- ENSO RENEW RTP
- Density
- 1420.0 - 1420.0 kg/m³
- Polymer Name
- Thermoplastic Starch (TPS)
- Labeling Claims
Biodegradable, Environmentally Friendly, Natural, Recyclable, Sustainable; Biodegradable; Environmentally Friendly; Natural; Recyclable; Sustainable
- Tensile Strength
- 24.0 - 24.0 MPa
- Processing Methods
- Extrusion, Injection Molding
- Markets
- Printing & Packaging
- Technology
- Plastics
- HIGHLIGHTS
ENSO RENEW RTP can replace petroleum based polymers in many applications and has the versatility to also be combined with standard plastics when strict performance parameters are required. ENSO RENEW is rapidly biodegradable in compost, marine and other waste environments and offers a simple and effective solution to an enormous environmental challenge. In fact, film made with ENSO RENEW has shown to biodegrade in 10 days within composting environments! ENSO RENEW RTP is a versatile polymer that can replace up to 100% of traditional petroleum based polymers. Available in both unblended pellets (100% RENEW RTP) and pre-blended pellets (blended with standard polymers to your specification), RENEW is a unique environmental solution viable for companies of all sizes.
- Material Features
- Biodegradable
- Blendable
- Compostable
- Cost Effective
- Low Moisture Absorption
- Oxygen Barrier
- Renewable Resource Content
- Economic Benefits
At ENSO, we understand that sustainability involves many aspects from materials to energy and from human impact to finances. To be sustainable a product must allow for economic sustainability as well. Whether you choose to use ENSO RENEW RTP as a complete polymer replacement, or are looking to offset a portion of your petroleum usage, ENSO RENEW RTP offers a solid solution at a price that understands your bottom line.
- List of Ingredients
- Natural Starch
- Glycerin
Technical data
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7 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Density | 1.42 | g/cm³ |
| Glass Transition Temperature | 80-100 | ⁰C |
| Impact Resistance | 1.6 | kg |
| Melt Flow Index | 2.1 | g/10 min |
| Melting Temperature | 165-180 | ⁰C |
| Moisture Content | Less than 1 | % |
| Tensile Strength | min. 24 | MPa |
