PBAT (Biodegradable Polymer)
Polybutylene Adipate Terephthalate (PBAT), is a semi-aromatic, biodegradable thermoplastic copolyester that can be easily molded and thermoformed
It is produced by random co-polymerization of 1,4-butanediol, adipic acid, and dimethyl terephthalate (DMT) monomers.
PBAT's properties can be tuned by varying the ratio of its monomer units and by combination with other biodegradable polymers. They are typically similar to those of high or low density polyethylene, and thus can be used for similar applications in food packaging and agricultural film applications. Furthermore, it is fully biodegradable (compostable) and can be processed on conventional blown film equipment used for polyethylene.
PBAT can be blended with a great quantity of calcium carbonate and starch etc. to produce cost effective products. Such as Shopping bags, mulching films, paper coating, labels, other packaging materials.
