ecotainer® Certifications
Biodegradability:
- Compostable Plastics: ASTM D 6400
- Ecotoxicity Tests of Compost: ASTM D 6868
- Aerobic Biodegradation: ASTM D 5338-98
- Aerobic Biodegradation: ISO 14855
- Pilot Composting: ASTM D 6868
- Biodegradable Products Institute Certified: BPI
- European Standard for Compostable Packaging: EN13432
Readily passes all ASTM and EN heavy metal product safety standards:
- ASTM D-6868
- ASTM E-1645-01 and E 1613-04
- US CONEG Model: CONEG4E
- ASTM F- 963-07 CLAUSE 8.3
Recycling:
- TAPPI British Disintegration Test
- Full successful mill recycling trials with Mississippi River Corporation
- Manufacturing waste recycle for last three years: works well in standard paper recycling systems
- ecotainer® waste has been readily repulped using existing paper manufacturing technologies.
Health and Safety:
- Direct and Indirect Contact for Packaging
- USA: FDS 21 CFR 170.3 PART 175 and 176 and VFR 176.170 (c)
Conforms to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act sections 404, 505, and 512 for interstate commerce.