Biodegradable Plastics

Refers to biodegradable synthetic high-polymer materials with a molecular weight (Mn) of at least 1,000. This includes chemically modified starch- and polyamino-acid-based biodegradable high-polymer materials.

Stabilizers

Includes antioxidants, radical scavengers and ultraviolet absorbers, etc.

Surfactants

Includes antistatic agents, antifog additives, dispersants and emulsifiers, etc.

Lubricants

Includes mold release agents, organic antiblocking agents, plasticizers, waxes, rosins, etc.

Inorganic Materials

Includes inorganic antiblocking agents and inorganic colored fillers, etc.

Blowing Agents

Includes auxiliary blowing agents.

Other (1) (Organic Materials)

Includes food additives used under the Food Hygiene Law, etc.

Other (2)
(Organic Materials with Special Functions)

Includes specified functional materials, functional non-biodegradable high-polymer materials and non-biodegradable adhesives, etc. for exclusive use in GreenPla.

Natural Organic Materials

Includes starch, cellulose, wood flour, etc.

Color Materials

Includes pigments, dyes, masking agents, food dyes and inks.

Semi-finished Products

Refers to raw materials where the total amount of biodegradable plastic (Category A) and natural organic materials (Category B-8) accounts for at least 50.0% of the weight (or volume) of the product and to which additives (Category B) have been added. However, this does not apply where the item itself does not constitute a finished product, such as a master batch. Includes biodegradable inks.

Biodegradable Adhesives

Includes reactive biodegradable adhesives, etc.