Uhde Inventa-Fischer GmbH (Berlin, Germany; www.uhde-inventa-fischer.com) and BASF SE (Ludwigshafen, Germany; www.basf.com) announced the successful commissioning of a plant for the production of Ecoflex, a biodegradable co-polyester polymer developed by BASF.
Production capacity Ecoflex polymer production capacity obtained at the Ludwigshafen production site could thus be increased from previously 14,000 to 74,000 ton/y. The plant uses the patented proprietary 2R technology of Uhde Inventa-Fischer. The proven and particularly energy-efficient Uhde Inventa-Fischer 2R process has been geared to the needs of the customer BASF and is perfectly suited for the production of the sustainable plastic Ecoflex. The 2R process was invented by Uhde Inventa-Fischer and is based on the patented ESPREE
According to BASF, Ecoflex; is a petrochemicals-based plastic which has the properties of conventional polyethylene but is fully biodegradable under industrial composting conditions in accordance with DIN EN 13432 requirements.