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RUDRA LIVING PLASTICBIO-DEGRADEABLE PE PLASTIC FILMS
Ing. Wilfried Hagn
WHagn Industrievertretungen & Handel e.U.Austria, 1040 Vienna, Graf Starhemberggasse 6/4
RUDRA LIVING PLASTIC
� makes PE bio-degradable in 6 months
� ease of use
� comparable recycling possibilites
� equal product characteristics
� no OXO, absolutly new technology
THE PLASTIC PROBLEM
• Every year more than 600 billions of plastic bagsare produced worldwide – this equals more than600 millions a day.
• These plastic bags consist of polyethelene which isnon-degradable and takes up to 400 years to breakdown.
• Careless disposal of plastic contributes significantlyto the environmental pollution.
THE SOLUTION
Bio-degradable plastic films and liners.
By applicating RUDRA LIVING PLASTIC Master
Batch polyethelene becomes bio-degradable
within 180 days
• working on existing assembly lines
• perfectly conjuncting economy and ecology
• equal material utilization and recycling potential
(e.g. thermal exploitation)
THE PRINCIPLE
• Enzymes used in RUDRA LIVING PLASTIC act as catalysts, helping to change the chemical reaction of polyethylene accelerating the process of degradation by splitting up polymers into monomers.
• Autotrophic bacteria present in mineral salts mediums containing some form of nitrogen-energy supplying material are also used in this technology. Carbon is obtained from the added oxidation agents in this product.
THE PRINCIPLE• The PH values of this composition blended with
polyethylene is 9.5 confirming its non-acidity characteristics.
• All the ingredients of our plastic products are non-toxic in nature, 98% food grade.
• Bio-degradation starts under the influence of water and UV-radiation, yielding CO2, water, inorganic compounds and biomass.
• NO visible, distinguishable or toxic residue.
THE MESSAGE
• Leading the way in terms of environmental
protection and sustainability
• USP by uniquness of this product
• Demand orientated, timely offer
• Act of Corporate Social Responability
• Valuable message for marketing & media
THE MODE OF ACTION
Approved by
Tests as per
EN 13432
ISO 14855
AM 5988
Biodegradability Biodegradability is the ability to be utilized as a carbon source by microorganisms and converted safely into carbon dioxide,biomass and water. Microbial attack is started where the carbonyl group is found. These functional groups are introduced in polyethylene during photo-degradation and / or thermal degradation.
H2O
OH
------- CH2 - C = O + CH2 - Ch2 ------
Enzyme
O
------ Ch2 - C --------- SCoA
O2
H2O2B-oxidation in the presence of Protein & O2
O
------- Ch2 - CH = CH - C ------ SCOA
Hydroxylation by water in the presence of Enzyme
O
------- Ch2 - CH = CH2 - C ------ SCOA
OH
Protein
O
------- Ch2 - C - Ch2 - C ------ SCOA
O
Enzyme O
Ch3 - C ------ SCOA + ------- Ch2 -C -------- SCoA
O
Citric acid cycle
Mechanism of biodegradation
THE COMPETITORS
Aside common non-degradeable plastic bags and paper bags,
starchbased films and bags try to establish on the market:
THE PERSPECTIVE
• Currently in production
HDPE bags and films, 7 – 50 microns
• Currently in development
LDPE bags and films
Food packaging
Agrarian films
Hygiene and sanitary products
Many other PE applications
THE BUSINESS-OPTIONS
• Purchase of manufactured bags
• Purchase of RUDRA LIVING PLASTIC Master
Batch
• Licensee for European production of RUDRA
LIVING PLASTIC Master Batch
RUDRA LIVING PLASTIC---
F.A.Q.
Frequently asked questions on
bio-degradable PE Plastic Films
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is BIO-DEGRADATION?
is the transformation and deterioration of polymers solely by living organisms (including the microorganisms excreted).
Due to active enzymatic reaction over the molecular structure of polyethylene, bio-degradable plastic undergoes bio-degradation by biological processes during composting to yield carbon dioxide(CO2), water, inorganic compounds and biomass at a rate consistent with other compostable materials (like cellulose, wood, paper) and leaves no visible, distinguishable or toxic residue!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the difference between DESINTEGRATION &
BIO-DEGRADATION of plastic?
Disintegration of plastic is observed while the chemical chain structure of plastic/residues of plastic remains in the soil even after UV radiation, Photo degradation and high-energy radiation(as in the case of oxodegradation, polylactic acid & polyhydroxybutrate).
Where as biodegradation or alternatively chain end degradation is achieved on plastic when enzymatic characteristics aid the unzipping mechanism of polyethylene molecular chain ends, resulting in successive release of monomeric units composting therelease of CO2.
Thermal degradation also follows this unzipping method.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
• What does RLP Master Batch consist of:
Enzymes and proteins, 98% food grade.
• How does RLP Master Batch work:
Enables that polymers split into monomers; bio-degradation starts under influence of light, heat and oxygen, humidity, accelerated by UV-radiation and the presence of oxygen. Thus the end chains of polymers are split up into monomers.
• What’s the necessary dosage of RLP Master Batch:
6 – 8% of enzyme compound in 100% PE
• What films can be produced:
White colour (other than black) or clear, but not crystal clear.
• What’s the current state of development:
Films for garbage or carrier bags, also food packaging.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
• Proofs?
All this has been tested according to standards as follows:
– EN 13432
– ISO 14855
– ASTM 5988
– ASTM 6400 in process
• What’s the difference to starch products?
– starch is up to 3 times as costly
– shelf life of starch products is up to 100 days
– shelf life of master batch is round 180 days
– shelf life of manufactured product is round 2 years (in closed packaging as delivered)
• What’s the current production capacity?
40 tons a month in India, within 3 month possible to increase up to 100 tons or production in Europe.
Characteristics of this biodegradable technology with enzymes and bacteria?
Enzyme with Polyethylene:
Enzymes used in this product are regarded as catalysts, helping to change the chemical reaction of polyethylene accelerating the process of degradation.
Autotrophic bacteria present in mineral salts mediums containing some form of nitrogen-energysupplying material are also used in this technology. Carbon is obtained from the added oxidation agents in this product. The PH values of this composition blended with polyethylene is 9.5 confirming its non-acidity characteristics. Ingredients of our plastic products are food grade and non-toxic in nature.
Composting of Polyethylene:
It is observed that soil contains at least 58% Carbon. The greater part of the Nitrogen content of the soil is closely linked to organic matter.
As the organic soil matter gradually decomposes, the nitrogen is converted into water or available forms of ammonia and nitrates. This moist soil reacts with the biodegradable polyethylene film making it susceptible to composting and the release of CO2.
The enzymatic treatment is used at 1-1.5% dosage for Polyethylene (90% HDPE, 10% LLDE) and mechanically coated.
The use of this product makes Polyethylene (HDPE LLDPE) 100% biodegradable. The cost of this process is extremely competitive as compared to any other technology prevalent in the world today.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the characteristics of BIODEGRADATION with BACTERIA?
• The definition of bio-degradable plastic states: a degradable plastic in which the degradation results from the action of naturally occurring microorganisms, such asbacteria, fungi and algae.
• Our products have been tested for enumeration of fungal and bacterial counts < 10 CFU/GM of polyethylene for fungal counts and 25 CFU/GM* of polyethylene for bacteriacounts.
• It has also been found that the bacterial counts have multifold in the soil with our biodegradable bags. As per test reports the significant increase in bacterial counts and with the presence of appreciable number of species of alcaligenes and pseudomonas indicate the probable biodegradation of polyethylene film taking place in the soil which would otherwise not have been possible in normal soil.
• The testing method was as per soil chemical analysis by Mr. M.L. Jackson and the Standard IS 5402.
* CFU/GM – Coloniel forming units of bacteria per gram of polyethylene.
HDPE CARRIER BAGS
WHITE (SAMPLE) TRANSPARENT (SAMPLE) WHITE(SUPPLIED)
BIO-DEGRADATIONObserved in environmental conditions
– 60% in 105 days
HDPE garbage bags
bio-degradation observed – 30% IN 78 DAYS
BIO-DEGRADATION
THE CONTACT
Ing. Wilfried Hagn
WHagn Industrievetretungen & Handel e.U.
Austria, 1040 Wien, Graf Starhemberg-Gasse 6/4
+43 664 24 25 200
Trixi & Klaus-Peter Kessler
Austria, 1020 Wien, Böcklinstrasse 80/25
+43/676/576 8 579 oder +43/699/19 600 840
Germany, 22089 Hamburg, Hagenau 83
+49/172/45 00 884
