- BASF's expanded plant increases Ecoflex production capacity from 14,000 to 74,000 metric tons per year.
- Ecoflex is biodegradable under industrial composting conditions per DIN EN 13432.
- Ecovio, a derivative of Ecoflex, contains up to 75% renewable raw materials.
- The market for biodegradable and biobased plastics is growing by over 20% annually.
Expansion Details
BASF has commenced operations at its expanded plant in Ludwigshafen, Germany, significantly increasing the production capacity of the biodegradable plastic Ecoflex. The expansion boosts capacity from 14,000 to 74,000 metric tons per year. Additionally, BASF will enhance compounding capacity for Ecovio, a derivative of Ecoflex.
Product Information
Ecoflex is a biodegradable plastic with properties similar to conventional polyethylene. It is fully biodegradable under industrial composting conditions, meeting the DIN EN 13432 standard. Ecovio, which is derived from Ecoflex, contains up to 75% renewable raw materials. Typical applications for these materials include shopping bags, organic waste bags, mulch films for agriculture, and food packaging.
Market Growth
The demand for biodegradable and biobased plastics is on the rise, with the market growing by more than 20% annually. BASF's increased production capacity aims to meet this growing demand and respond more effectively to customer needs.
