GAIA startpage 900362 Biodolomer® I 900362 Biodolomer® I 900362 is a biomaterial developed for the injection molding process for soft, flexible applications. Applications include shotgun wads and golf pegs. Bidolomer® I is made from renewable resources Property Unit Test method Grade 900362 Typical Basic Material properties of grade 900362 Certification of Compostability and Biodegrade Biodolomer® I fulfills the requirements of the existing standards for industrial composting. Food Regulatory Status Biodolomer® I is one of the few compostable polymers, that complies in its composition with the European foodstuff legislation for food contact, EU Directive 10 / 2011 / EC with amendment 2023/1442. Specific limitations and more details are given on request. The converter or packer has to check the suitability of the article for the application. Form supplied and Storage Biodolomer® I is supplied as lenticular pellets in big bags. Temperatures during transportation and storage may not exceed 60 °C at any time. Storage time of unopened bags may not surpass 12 months at room temperature(*). (*) 23 °C Applications Injection-moldable products made from Biodolomer® I benefit from an optimum balance of rigidity and toughness. Biodolomer® I is very versatile in its range of applications by injection molding. They also enable customers to produce biodegradable plastic components on conventional injection molding machines. With our innovative Biodolomer® I grade, it is possible not only to fill thin-walled molds but also to achieve cycle times comparable with standard materials in the packaging industry. Furthermore, Biodolomer® I exhibit a noticeably increased flowability relative to comparable biodegradable injection molding grades. Note The information submitted in this document is based on our current knowledge and experience. In view of the many factors that may affect processing and application, these data do not relieve processors of the responsibility of carrying out their own tests and experiments; neither do they imply any legally binding assurance for a special purpose. It is the responsibility of those to whom we supply our products to ensure that any proprietary rights and existing laws and legislation are observed. Datasheet updated 2024-06-12 9:30 (supersedes all previous editions) Download as PDF

GAIA startpage 900310 Biodolomer® F 900310 Biodolomer® F 900310 is a biodegradable biomaterial developed for film blowing applications. It is certified for home composting. It is basically a compound of a biodegradable aliphatic-aromatic copolyester (PBAT), minerals, and plant based oils. Biodolomer® F 900310 offers a great down gauging potential needed for thin film applications like carrier bags, waste bags, aprons, breathable films, etc. Biodolomer® F exhibits the following properties: Processing temperature between 140 - 155 Celsius Excellent process-ability on conventional blown film lines Down gauging to 10 μm possible, typical thicknesses: 18 -120 μm Good mechanical properties Wet strength (e. g. Organic waste bag applications) Excellent welding properties Decor printable by water-based flexo printing Certified biodegradable at ambient temperatures up to 70 μm Ready to use grade The typical blow-up ratios are between 1:2.5 and 1:3. Trials are always recommended to assess the quality of the final product. Property Unit Test method Grade 900310 Typical Basic Material properties of grade 900310 Certification of Compostability and Biodegrade Biodolomer® F fulfills the requirements of the existing standards for compostable and biodegradable polymers because it is degraded by microorganisms. The biodegradation process in soil depends on the specific environment (climate, soil quality, population of microorganisms). Food Regulatory Status Biodolomer® F is one of the few compostable polymers, that complies in its composition with the European foodstuff legislation for food contact, EU Directive 10 / 2011 / EC with amendment 2023/1442. Specific limitations and more details are given on request. The converter or packer has to check the suitability of the article for the application. Form supplied and Storage Biodolomer® F is supplied as lenticular pellets in 1 t big bags. any time. Storage time of unopened bags is at least 12 months at room temperature (23 °C). Applications Biodolomer® F has been developed for the conversion to flexible films using blown film process. In view of numerous factors influencing functionality and shelf life of Biodolomer® films and finished articles made thereof the production parameters have to be tested by the converters before utilization. Additionally sufficient field tests are required to ensure the right functionality of the articles made from Biodolomer® F. Note The information submitted in this document is based on our current knowledge and experience. In view of the many factors that may affect processing and application, these data do not relieve processors of the responsibility of carrying out their own tests and experiments; neither do they imply any legally binding assurance for a special purpose. It is the responsibility of those to whom we supply our products to ensure that any proprietary rights and existing laws and legislation are observed. Datasheet updated 2024-06-12 9:30 (supersedes all previous editions) Download as PDF

Using compostable Biodolomer biomaterial from GAIA BioMaterials instead of plastics for coating substrate materials reduces CO2 emissions by up to 80%. The coatings are fully biodegradable and result in no microplastics, as they may behave like plastic and feel like plastic, but they are not. GAIA startpage Extrusion Coating All extrusion coating Featured extrusion coating grades Add protective coating. Not plastic. The concept of adding protective coatings to paper, cardboard, and other cellulose substrates was a game changer in packaging. Using paper or cardboard and still having all the protection from water and humidity that plastic provides. But as recycling became natural for us, it also became apparent that the plastic coating was a problem in that process as the two materials needed very different treatments. Enter compostable Biodolomer® biomaterial from GAIA Biomaterials. The material that behaves like plastic and feels like plastic – but is fully biodegradable and even compostable. Any material that can be coated with plastic can be coated with Biodolomer® biomaterial. Getting all the benefits of plastic – and none of the problems. Biodolomer® compound is not only biodegradable – it results in up to 80 % less CO2 emissions and no microplastics. Try it. It’s just like plastic. But not. Here are some products that are produced with Biodolomer® extrusion coating: Trays and packaging See product Disposable plates See product Cartons and boxes See product Milk Cartons See product Drinking cups See product Load more Materials Under Development GAIA is currently developing several different materials for various applications. See grade Load more Extrusion Coating

By changing from plastic to compostable Biodolomer biomaterial in thermoforming production, products like cups, trays, and pots become biodegradable. GAIA can also provide sheets made from Biodolomer compounds to the preferred thickness. GAIA startpage Thermoforming All thermoforming Featured thermoforming grades Add pressure to the substrate. Not to the environment. Thermoforming is a great production method for many disposable products. However, the products are not always so great from the planet's perspective – if you use plastic. But if you change from plastic to compostable Biodolomer® biomaterial from GAIA BioMaterials in your production it’s a whole new ball game. Then everything you produce becomes fully biodegradable. Drinking cups, various trays, and even planting pots (you don't even have to remove the pot when you plant as it decomposes by itself …). Biodolomer® compound is not only biodegradable – it results in up to 80 % less CO2 emissions and no microplastics. We supply the granules if you produce your own sheets, or we can provide sheets made from Biodolomer® compound of your preferred thickness. Try it. It’s just like plastic. But not. Here are some products that are produced with Biodolomer® compound in thermoforming : Beverage cups See product Trays and packaging See product Planting pots and trays See product Medical packaging and trays See product Coffee cups & lids See product Disposable plates See product Bubble wrap See product Cartons and boxes See product Load more Biodolomer® T 900494 Biodolomer® T 900442 is a thermoforming material developed to withstand high temperatures. See grade Biodolomer® T 900353 Biodolomer® T 900353 is a thermoforming material developed for deep drawn drinking cups. See grade Biodolomer® T 900442 Biodolomer® T 900442 is a thermoforming material suitable for more flexible end applications. See grade Materials Under Development GAIA is currently developing several different materials for various applications. See grade Load more Thermoforming

Compostable Biodolomer® biomaterial can replace plastic for all kinds of blow molded bottles and jars with just a few adjustments in production. The resulting products will be fully biodegradable, lower CO2 emissions by up to 80%, and won’t contribute to the microplastics problem. GAIA startpage Blow Molding All blow molding Featured blow molding grades How to blow-mold biodegradable bottles and jars. It would be a perfect world if all bottles were recycled, and the material re-used. But – that’s not happening. So, as you are waiting for mankind to change, we suggest you look at alternatives. Such as making bottles and jars out of compostable Biodolomer® biomaterial from GAIA Biomaterials. Our very own material that feels like plastic, can be used like plastic and works like plastic in production. But that is entirely biodegradable and results in some 80 % lower CO2 emissions than plastic. And that does not leave any microplastics. Bidolomer® compound can be used for all kinds of blow molded bottles and jars that are non-transparent. The only limitation is acidity and very long shelf life (we told you that they will de-compose…right?). So orange juice: No. Milk: Yes. And water and pills and powders and what have you. Just replace your plastic granules with Biodolomer® compound, make a few adjustments, and you (and your customers) become part of the solution – not the problem. Try it. It’s just like plastic. But not. Here are some products that are produced with blow molding using Bidolomer® compounds: Bottles and jars See product Drinking bottles See product Load more Materials Under Development GAIA is currently developing several different materials for various applications. See grade Load more Blow Molding

Put compostable Biodolomer biomaterial filament in the 3D printer, make a few adjustments, and everything you produce will become biodegradable. It behaves like plastic and feels like plastic. 3D printing with Biodolomer filament also results in some 80 % less CO2 emissions and no microplastics. GAIA startpage 3D printing All 3d printing Featured 3d printing grades 3D printing the future 3D printing has opened doors to many new solutions. And just as in any other production, it is not always about making things that are made to last forever. On the contrary. Sometimes you want them to disappear after a while. Just put compostable Biodolomer® biomaterial in the printer and make a few adjustments, and everything you produce will become biodegradable. Biodolomer® compound by GAIA Biomaterials behaves like plastic and feels like plastic. But it results in some 80 % less CO2 emissions and no microplastics Try it. It’s just like plastic. But not. Toys See product Load more Biodolomer® I 900236 Biodolomer® I 900236 is a biodegradable biomaterial developed for the injection molding process. See grade Load more 3D printing

By changing from plastics to compostable Biodolomer® biomaterial from GAIA Biomaterials in your tube extrusion, products such as drinking straws become fully biodegradable. They also result in up to 80% less CO2 emissions and don’t result in any microplastics. GAIA startpage Tube Extrusion All tube extrusion Tube extrusion is a great production method for many disposable products, such as drinking straws. However, the products are not always so great from the planet's perspective – if you use plastic. But if you change from plastic to compostable Biodolomer® biomaterial from GAIA Biomaterials in your production it’s a whole new ball game. Then everything you produce becomes fully biodegradable. Biodolomer® compound is not only biodegradable – it results in up to 80 % less CO2 emissions and no microplastics. We supply the granules if you produce your own sheets, or we can provide Biodolomer® sheets of your preferred thickness. Try it. It’s just like plastic. But not. Here are some products that are produced with Biodolomer® compound in thermoforming : Drinking straws See product Load more Load more Tube Extrusion

Compostable Biodolomer biomaterial behaves like plastic and feels like plastic. But it results in some 80 % less CO2 emissions and no microplastics. Biodolomer compounds can be used in injection molding machines with only a few adjustments to the settings. GAIA startpage Injection Molding All injection molding Featured injection molding grades If it can be molded, you can make it better for us all Regardless of what comes out of your injection molds, odds are it is plastic products: Disposable cutlery, bottle caps, toothbrushes, coat hangers, toy soldiers, the little yellow things that hold the concrete reinforcement in place… If the products you make are disposable, you can get rid of the plastic. Now. Just put compostable Biodolomer® biomaterial in the injection molding machine and make a few adjustments to the settings, and everything you produce will become biodegradable. And your customers will stop being part of the problem and become part of the solution. Biodolomer® compound by GAIA BioMaterials behaves like plastic and feels like plastic. But it results in some 80 % less CO2 emissions and no microplastics. Try it. It’s just like plastic. But not. Here are some products that are produced with injection molding using the Bidolomer® compound: Cutlery See product Caps and capsules See product Clips & ties for plants See product Shotgun wads See product Golf tees See product Bottles and jars See product Coat hangers See product Combs See product Load more Biodolomer® I 900236 Biodolomer® I 900236 is a biodegradable biomaterial developed for the injection molding process. See grade Biodolomer® I 900362 Biodolomer® I 900362 is an injection molding grade for for soft, flexible applications. See grade Materials Under Development GAIA is currently developing several different materials for various applications. See grade Biodolomer® I 900392-7 Biodolomer® I 900392-7 is an injection molding grade for for medium, flexible applications. See grade Load more Injection Molding

Compostable Biodolomer biomaterial can replace plastics in existing film blowing machines with only a few changes to the settings. Energy savings are achieved due to the lower working temperature, and the resulting product is home-compostable and biodegrades without leaving any microplastics. GAIA startpage Film Blowing All film blowing Featured film blowing grades Film blowing in a sustainable way. Whatever you produce with film blowing, the odds are that compostable Biodolomer® biomaterial from GAIA BioMaterials can make those products biodegradable and your company a part of the sustainable transition. Just replace the current plastic you use with Biodolomer® compound, change a few settings, and you will become a producer of compostable plastic bags, aprons, wrapping film, or whatever you specialize in. “Compostable” as in “actually decomposes in a regular home compost.” Leaving no microplastics and resulting in some 80 % lower CO2 emissions. Add to that the fact that your machines can run at a lower temperature and produce at least at the same speed as with plastic – often faster. Plus, that Biodolomer® compound is made in Sweden, using calcium carbonate. Try it. It’s just like plastic. But not. Here are some products that are produced with film blowing using Biodolomer® F compounds: Interested in knowing more about how to blow film with Biodolomer® F compounds? Click here for a step-by-step production guide. Carrier bags See product Trays and packaging See product Waste bags See product Clips & ties for plants See product Aprons See product Fruit and vegetable Bags See product Feminine hygiene See product Bubble wrap See product Load more Biodolomer® F 900480 Biodolomer® F offers a great down gauging potential for thin film applications like carrier bags, waste bags, etc. See grade Biodolomer® F 900465 Biodolomer® F 900465 offers a great down gauging potential needed for thin film applications like fruit & greens pouches, etc. See grade Biodolomer® F 900515 Biodolomer® F offers a great down gauging potential for thin film applications like carrier bags, waste bags, etc. See grade Biodolomer® F 900186 Biodolomer® F offers a great down gauging potential needed for thin film applications, like wrap film See grade Load more Film Blowing

Since compostable Biodolomer® biomaterial can be used for a wide range of products, it’s sometimes difficult to describe the production method accurately. But regardless of production method, Biodolomer® compounds are fully biodegradable and can reduce CO2 emissions by up to 80%. GAIA startpage Other All other Compostable Biodolomer® biomaterial is a very flexible material that can be used for a wide range of production methods. This means that sometimes it's difficult to define - or even describe - the particular production method involved in producing a product. We can, however, describe how Biodolomer® compounds perform both in production and the resulting product: Remarkably. The fact that Biodolomer® compound is fully biodegradable and can reduce CO2 emissions by up to 80% also adds to the attractiveness. Try it. It’s just like plastic. But not. Here are some products that are produced using Bidolomer® compounds: Dishwasher granules See product Infill for artificial turf See product Wheel washer granules See product Toys See product Load more Load more Other

Step-by-step guide for how to use Biodolomer® F bioplastic resin in a film-blowing process. GAIA startpage Film-Blowing Film blowing guide (also available on Youtube ) This guide is designed for companies not accustomed to producing with biodegradable biomaterials like Biodolomer®. Companies experienced in using other biodegradable biomaterials may find some or all of the steps included a bit repetitive. The guide uses an LDPE film-blowing machine, but HDPE film-blowing machines can also be utilized, provided that the air-cooling ring can be adjusted to accommodate the differences in material properties. The maximum residual time is 60 minutes at 170 °C. If the residual time has been exceeded, lower the temperature to 100 °C, let it stabilize for 60 minutes, and then slowly increase the temperature back to working temperature. The typical blow-up ratios of Biodolomer® are between 1:2.5 and 1:3. Technical center - Previous step Next step / Start the machine using your standard PE grade. Use the same temperature settings as you normally would for PE. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Film-Blowing

Waste bags made from compostable Biodolomer biomaterial will biodegrade without leaving any microplastics if accidentally left in nature. They offer the same functionality as plastic waste bags but will drastically reduce waste and CO2 emissions. GAIA startpage Waste bags Waste bags Waste bags of all sizes are generally considered one of the biggest sources of plastic waste in nature. Still – it’s a really usable product. By making the bags out of compostable Biodolomer® biomaterial you reduce both waste and CO2 emissions drastically. While they still have exactly the same function. And if they accidentally find themselves in nature, they will soon biodegrade, leaving no microplastics. Contact us