Reverte Oxo- biodegradable additive is a universal carrier based degradable masterbatch developed primarily for use in the packaging film industry but which has subsequently found use in a broad range of polymers and processes where it has been used to introduce a biodegradable characteristic to polymeric products.

The carrier has been chosen to give excellent compatibility with many polyolefinic and styrenic polymers and exhibits excellent high emperature stability. The product is suitable for direct food contact applications.

Reverte utilises a naturally sourced cellulosic additive, which due to its low particle size and high specific surface area, imparts a biodegradable characteristic whilst retaining a high level of transparency and minimal effect on physical properties compared with the use of alternative products. In addition it contains a metal ion prodegradant system, formulated to offer a high level of controlled degradation in the finished product following a period of photoexposure or heat absorbing.

These active ingredients impart a high level of photo and thermodegradability to the finished article but incorporate a unique control system that gives a readily predictable dwell time before the degradation reaction commences.

The total additive package enhances the degradation and the compostibility of polymer substrates, leaving a reticulate structure which is then subsequently broken down under composting conditions.