THESUSTAINABLECHOICEBIOPOLYMER SOLUTIONS

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NURELintroducing INZEA®

With an eye on sustainability and anticipating market trends and future environmental regulations, NUREL has developed a new range of renewable and compostable biobased biopolymers: INZEA®.

As part of SAMCA Group, NUREL is a polymer and fibre producer based in Zaragoza, Spain, with over five decades of expertise.

SAMCA Group’s corporate engagement towards sustainability is oriented to reduce the greenhouse gasses impact, minimize the dependence on fossil oil derivatives, promote the use of renewa-ble energies and to reduce the plastic waste in the environment.

Following our core values, in NUREL we have optimized our pro-duction processes in order to reduce the generated waste with a “zero waste” policy and to minimize our CO2 footprint impact from our activities.

NUREL satisfies the applicable legal and regulatory require-ments in all areas of the integrated Management System. NUREL is ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 certified.

INZEA® is our response to our customers demands for more sustaina-ble materials. INZEA® is a range of biopolymers that may be processed by injection or extrusion methods using conventional equipments.

With optimal mechanical properties and similar processing parame-ters, INZEA® could be the sustainable solution to replace oil based polymers e.g. polyolefins or styrenics with equivalent properties.

• INZEA® is biodegradable and compostable, in accordance to EN 13432*.• INZEA® is biobased**. • INZEA® product range is suitable for Food Contact**.

INZEA® biopolymers are compatible with standard fillers, additi-ves and biopolymer based master-batches.

* Compostability depends on the final applications.

** For further information contact with NUREL Technical Department.

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INZEA®

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INZEA® is obtained from renewable sources. Using NURELtechnology, raw materials and intermediates are converted into our INZEA® biopolymers. Then eco-designed products may be produced using INZEA biobased & compostable solutions.

INZEA® product range is designed to return to nature by diffe-rent disposal methods like industrial & home composting, or by

biodegradation in different environments that may include soil, water or anaerobic digestion.

The action of the temperature and microorganisms transforms the materials into CO2, H2O and biomass, nourishing the soil and preparing it for the germination of seeds. New plants will grow and the lifecycle will reinitiate.

INZEA® PRODUCTSLIFE CYCLE

RENEWABLE SOURCE

Fertilise and Sowing

Separation,Extraction,

Fermentation

Polymerization& IndustrialProcessing

Collection and Disposal

Extrusionand Injectionprocessing

CO2 + H2O + BIOMASSSoil is enriched and

prepared for plant growth

COMPOSTINGSoil and Water

BIODEGRADABILITY

BIOGASClean Renewable

Energy

INZEA® Biopolymers

INTERMEDIATERaw Materials

ECO PRODUCTS:food packaging, bags,

cutlery, seed pots, mulch film...

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SUSTAINABLE MATERIALREPLACEMENTINZEA® offers sustainable solutions for injection, extrusion, ther-moforming, blow moulding and other manufacturing processes.

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INZEA Biopolymers Product Range

Material replacement with INZEA® products:

TAILOR MADESOLUTIONSThe requirements of the vast INZEA® applications are just as diverse as the industries from which they come.

INZEA® offers tailor made solutions for your unique applications.

Each application is unique. We work together with our customers to adapt existing product grades and to develop tailor-made products.

Thanks to many years of experience and our continuous invest-ment in R&D development, NUREL Biopolymers can develop the most adequate INZEA® solution to match all production condi-tions, product requirements and biodegradability legislations.

Can be processed in the same facilities that standard polymers with just small process adjustments.

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FOODPACKAGING

Blown Film ExtrusionCast & Thermoforming ExtrusionBi-oriented Film Extrusion

Transparency is now possible with INZEA®. Excellent sealability and thermal shrinkage properties.

• Fresh vegetable bags• Hygienic protections for sausages and meat• Sealing films• Fresh bread & pastry bags• Multipack packaging bags

INZEA® is the ideal product to be used in combination with other non-plastic materials such as cardboard, as it improves its performance and guarantees its ecological profile. Blown Film Extrusion• Coating for cellulose trays and plates• Cardboard coating• Paper mould coating

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OTHER PACKAGING APPLICATIONS

PAPER-LIKEFILMS

INZEA® offers a solution to replace paper and cardboard packaging, with clear advantages for thermoforming and sealing while maintaining its breathability. INZEA® paper-like films also have excellent sealing and tearing properties.Blown Film ExtrusionCast Extrusion• Cardboard and paper substitution, clamshells and warps• Packaging for fresh food and bakery

SHRINK FILMS

INZEA® delivers similar properties than polyolefins for shrink wrapping applications.Blown Film Extrusion

• Packaging shrink film for soft drinks, alcoholic drinks & milk multipacks• Shrink packaging for solid vegetables and foodstuff• Overwrap on packaging, including cartons, boxes and pallet loads

Compostable packaging solutions to replace petroleum-based plastics.Blown Film ExtrusionFilament ExtrusionExtrusion ThermoformingInjection Blow Moulding• Packaging for fresh and frozen food, for hygiene products, carrier bags,etc.• Fruits and vegetable nets• Labels• Foaming solutions

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ALL AROUNDCOFFEE & TEA

BOTTLES ANDCONTAINERS

CATERINGMATERIALS

INZEA® is the material of choice for compostable bottles that combines environmental care and good performance in conventional production processes.

Extrusion Blow MouldingInjection Blow Moulding• Dairy bottles• Beverage bottles• Containers for phytosanitary products or consumer goods

Injection MouldingExtrusion ThermoformingBlown Film Extrusion

Disposable food service products can be safe for the environment, fully compostable and safe for contact with food when produced with INZEA®.

• Trays• Bowls and plates• Glasses and lids• Cutlery and straws

INZEA® based disposable coffee capsules and tea bags can be composted with organic waste so the container and its content will return to nature.

• Coffee and tea capsules• Tea bags• Coffee packaging solutions

Injection MouldingExtrusion ThermoformingBlown Film Extrusion

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HYGIENEDISPOSABLES

SHORT LIFESPANITEMS

3D PRINTING FILAMENT

Thanks to its biodegradability properties, INZEA® contributes to the reduction of waste thanks to the valorisation of the disposable products.

Injection MouldingExtrusion ThermoformingBlown Film Extrusion• Sanitary towels• Diapers• Non-woven clothing• Hygiene products packaging

Thanks to INZEA®, these single use items can be manufactured in a sustainable manner and close their lifecircle.Injection MouldingBlown Film ExtrusionExtrusion Thermoforming• Stationary items, pens, clips, tape containers, etc. • Promotional items• Make-up packaging• Candy boxes• Disposable Health & Beauty items

INZEA® range of products for 3D printing filaments has an improved thermal stability that multiplies the final applications in which this technology can be used, thus being able to grow the market of this type of materials.

Filament Extrusion

• 3D printing filaments

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WASTE MANAGEMENTAGRICULTURE RETAIL

BAGS

The agricultural films and other products manufactured with INZEA® are biodegradable in soil without any damage to the environment.Blown Film ExtrusionExtrusion ThermoformingInjection Moulding

• Mulching film• Garden waste bags • Clips, guides, seeding pots, etc. • Planters• Stake plants

Local authorities are promoting the replacement of polyolefin-based bags. INZEA® can replace polyolefins and comply with the new sustainable regulations in force in each country.

Blown Film Extrusion• T-Shirt bags (single use)• Shopping bags• Patch handle and Loop handle bags• Fruits & vegetables bags

Blown Film Extrusion

Compostable bags made of INZEA® biopolymers are the perfect solution for the collection of organic waste. They can be disposed of as organic waste and valorised in compost.

• Organic waste bags• Garden waste bags• Food waste bags• Dog waste bags• Caddy liners

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INZEA® is the sustainable choice for single use packaging applications

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sINZEA® PRODUCT GRADESFLEXIBLE GRADESINZEA® flexible grades are thermoplastic materials that offers a sustainable alternati-ve to traditional flexible polymers.

INZEA® delivers similar properties to common plastics and is specially recom-mended for applications such us single use packaging, disposable articles or items with complex collection processes e.g. mulch films and certain packaging.

INZEA® is our answer to customers’ demand for more sustainable plastic materials.

We need packaging but complishing with the three R’s rule is not always possible.

REDUCING is not always possiblePackaging helps to ensure food safety and reduces food waste.

REUSING is not always possibleFor hygienic reasons the reuse of food packaging is not feasible.

RECYCLING is not always possibleSome structures cannot be recycled.

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GENERAL PROPERTIES METHOD UNITS F08 F10 F09 E F10 BC40 F10 BC50 F13 FH 09 F16% Renewable content % <10 40 30 42 50 38 40 42MVR (190ºC/2, 16 Kg) ISO 1133 cc/10min <7 <3 <3 <5 <5 <7 <5 <3Moisture content NAPPA-032 % <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <0.5 <1 <1

FILM PROPERTIES (20 µm)Thickness Internal µm 20 20 20 10 20 20 10 20Modulus ISO 527-3 MPa 300 150-200 150-200 100-150 300 300 400-500 550Stress at yield MD ISO 527-3 MPa 10 7 8-9 12 8 7 15 15Strain at yield MD ISO 527-3 % 10 7 7-15 15 5.5 5 6 3Stress at break MD ISO 527-3 MPa 25 20 25 24 18 20 34 19Strain at break MD ISO 527-3 % 250 230-300 100-140 150-180 280 150 170 130Tear Force ISO 527-3 N 1.5 1 1 1.7 2.6 0.8 0.65 0.35Tear Strength ISO 6383-1 N/mm 80 45 90-100 160 120 40 60 17Punction Force ISO 14477 N 0.6 0.6 0.7 0.47 0.4 0.5 0.23 0.6Punction Elongation ISO 14477 mm 2.2 2.7 2.2 1.9 2.3 2.4 0.8 2Punction Strength ISO 14477 mJ 0.82 1 1 0.7 0.7 0.9 0.14 0.8Haze ASTM D1003 % >80 >80 >80 >80 >80 >80 66 >80

GENERAL PROPERTIES METHOD UNITS F15C FH17 F18C FH11 F19 F19C% Renewable content % 48 60 80 42 85 90MVR (190ºC/2, 16 Kg) ISO 1133 cc/10min <7 <7 <7 <5 <7 <7Moisture content NAPPA-032 % <0.3 <0.5 <1 <1 <0.5 <1

PROPERTIESThickness Internal µm 20 20 20 10 250 250Modulus ISO 527-3 MPa 1500 750 2100 400-500 2200 2200Stress at yield MD ISO 527-3 MPa 35 15 45 15 55 -Strain at yield MD ISO 527-3 % 3 5 3 6 3 -Stress at break MD ISO 527-3 MPa 45 25 40 42 35 55Strain at break MD ISO 527-3 % 150 250 170 185 30 6Tear Force ISO 527-3 N 0.16 1 0.25 0.65 6 7.5Tear Strength ISO 6383-1 N/mm 7.2 50 12 60 22 26Punction Force ISO 14477 N 2.2 0.55 2.3 0.29 10.5 10.5Punction Elongation ISO 14477 mm 2.6 1.1 2.6 0.82 0.86 0.91Punction Strength ISO 14477 mJ 3.2 0.4 3.5 0.18 4.7 4.8Haze ASTM D1003 % 50 23 <5 16 <5 0.5

TRANSPARENT SERIES SPECIAL FILM SERIES

REGULAR SERIES

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PROPERTIESThickness 20Modulus 750Stress at break MD 40Strain at break MD 9Tear Force MD 45Tear Strength MD 200Tear Force TD 2.3Tear Strength TD 150Punction Force 1.3Punction Elongation 1.3Punction Strength 1Haze 23

INZEA® PRODUCT GRADESFLEXIBLE GRADES

F19 and F19C are especial grades for Thermoforming. HEAT RESISTANCE PAPER LIKE

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INZEA® PRODUCT GRADESRIGID GRADESINZEA® rigid grades are biobased polymers with a renewable content from 50 to 95% that can be processed in conventional equipments for polyolefins or styrenics.

INZEA® delivers similar properties to common plastics. Its use is focused on applications with a shorter lifespan, ones which are difficult to collect once used, such as single use promotional gifts or stationery items.

Disposable foodservice articles such as trays, bowls, plates, cups and cutlery, coffee capsules, or various products used in agriculture, such as clips or seed pots, are safe bets for a change.

PROCESS GUIDELINESINZEA® rigid grades are suitable for different processing systems. Each grade can be adjusted in terms of additives and viscosity.

REGULAR SERIES

- MVR of each product depends on the final application and requirements of the client. Available from high viscosity to high flow grades.- INZEA product range is suitable for Food Contact according to regulation 10/2011. This regulation depends on the final application, for further information please contact with NUREL technical department.

PHYSICALPROPERTIES CONDITIONS TEST

METHOD UNIT INZEA F22 INZEA F25 INZEA F27 INZEA F28 INZEA F29 TR INZEA F38

% Renewable content % >70 >75 70 >75 >95 >70

Moisture content NAPPA-032 % <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1Melting Temperature (DSC) 10ºC/min ISO 3146 ºC 140-155 140-155 175-180 140-155 140-155 140-155

Compostable

MECHANICAL PROPERTIESHeat DeflectionTemperature (HDT) 0,45 Mpa ISO 75-1/-2 ºC 60 60 60 60 60 60

Tensile modulus 23ºC, 1mm/min ISO 527-1/-2 MPa 1050 1700 2300 2350 3300 2300

Tensile strength 23ºC, 50mm/min ISO 527-1/-2 MPa 14 20 17 38 60 46

Elongation at yield 23ºC, 50mm/min ISO 527-1/-2 % 8 2 2.5 2.3 - 2.7

Elongation at break 23ºC, 50mm/min ISO 527-1/-2 % 35 3 20 9.5 3.5 20

Flexural modulus 23ºC, 2mm/min ISO 178 Mpa 950 1600 2500 2180 3000 2200

Flexural strength 23ºC, 2mm/min ISO 178 MPa 21 28 52 46 100 55Charpy notchedimpact strength 23ºC ISO 179/1eA kJ/m2 14 2 9 4.6 3 5.6

Regular series are suitable for Injection Moulding and Profile Extrusion. F38 is a especial grade for Extrusion Blow Moulding.

RegularSeries

High Temp. Series

F2 HTS Series

Injection MouldingExtrusion (Rods, Profiles,Etc.)*Thermoforming 1 2

Extrusion Blow Moulding INZEA F38

3D Filament Extrusion INZEA F2 HTS 655

*Low MVR version for extrusion processes1 Except INZEA F29 HTG10 and INZEA F29 HTG302 Except INZEA F29 HTS 350 G3 and INZEA HTS 53 FC

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PHYSICAL PROPERTIES CONDITIONS TESTMETHOD UNIT INZEA F28

HTINZEA F29

HT 10INZEA F29

HT 30INZEA F29

HT G10INZEA F29

HT G30% Renewable content % 80 84 80 84 80Moisture content NAPPA-032 % <1 <1 <1 <1 <1Melting Temperature (DSC) 10ºC/min ISO 3146 ºC 175-180 175-180 175-180 175-180 175-180Compostable

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES (Molded amorphous with 20ºC mould temperature)Heat DeflectionTemperature (HDT) 0,45 Mpa ISO 75-1/-2 ºC 60 64 62 64 70

Tensile modulus 23ºC, 1mm/min ISO 527-1/-2 MPa 2600 4200 4700 5300 9900Tensile strength 23ºC, 50mm/min ISO 527-1/-2 MPa 48 51 48 78 87Elongation at yield 23ºC, 50mm/min ISO 527-1/-2 % 2.4 2 3 - -Elongation at break 23ºC, 50mm/min ISO 527-1/-2 % 3.5 4.7 5 1.8 1.1Flexural modulus 23ºC, 2mm/min ISO 178 Mpa 2500 4100 5000 4600 9000Flexural strength 23ºC, 2mm/min ISO 178 MPa 62 64 68 84 109Charpy notched impact strength 23ºC ISO 179/1eA kJ/m2 4 3.7 6.5 7.5 9

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES (Molded crystalline with 100-120ºC mould or cold injection+ reheating in an oven)Heat DeflectionTemperature (HDT) 0,45 Mpa ISO 75-1/-2 ºC 110 110 135 147 156

Tensile modulus 23ºC, 1mm/min ISO 527-1/-2 MPa 2900 4400 4700 5800 10300Tensile strength 23ºC, 50mm/min ISO 527-1/-2 MPa 47 52 41 73 73Elongation at yield 23ºC, 50mm/min ISO 527-1/-2 % - 2.2 1.4 - -Elongation at break 23ºC, 50mm/min ISO 527-1/-2 % 2.1 3.1 2.2 1.6 0.9Flexural modulus 23ºC, 2mm/min ISO 178 Mpa 2950 4100 5200 5000 9400Flexural strength 23ºC, 2mm/min ISO 178 MPa 40 75 56 86 98Charpy notched impact strength 23ºC ISO 179/1eA kJ/m2 3.2 3 5.7 8.2 7.4

HIGH TEMPERATURE SERIESHigh temperature series are suitable for Injection Moulding.

INZEA® PRODUCT GRADESRIGID GRADES

PROCESSING PARAMETERS There are two options to achieve a heat resistant part injected with INZEA®:

• Melt temperature: 200-210ºC

• Injection speed: medium to high

• Mould temperature: 100-120ºC

• Back pressure: moderate

HOT MOULD INJECTION COLD MOULD INJECTION + OVEN REHEATING• Melt temperature: 200-210ºC

• Injection speed: medium to high

• Reheat: 120ºC around 2 to 3 minutes

• Mould temperature: cold

• Back pressure: moderate

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PHYSICAL PROPERTIES CONDITIONS TEST METHOD UNIT INZEA F2 HTS 53 FC

INZEA F2 HTS 350 G3

INZEA F2 HTS 451

INZEA F2 HTS 73 FC

INZEA F2 HTS 655

Moisture content NAPPA-032 % <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5Melting Temperature (DSC) 10ºC/min ISO 3146 ºC 150 150 150 150 150% Renewable content % 65 80 75 64 65Compostable

MECHANICAL PROPERTIESHeat DeflectionTemperature (HDT) 0,45 Mpa ISO 75-1/-2 ºC 115 85 80 95 75

Tensile modulus 23ºC, 1mm/min ISO 527-1/-2 MPa 3500 3200 2800 2100 1550Tensile strength 23ºC, 50mm/min ISO 527-1/-2 MPa 54 53 44 12 38Elongation at yield 23ºC, 50mm/min ISO 527-1/-2 % - - - 40 9.5Elongation at break 23ºC, 50mm/min ISO 527-1/-2 % 2.6 2.3 3.7 36 11.5Flexural modulus 23ºC, 2mm/min ISO 178 Mpa 3400 3000 2450 1780 1450Flexural strength 23ºC, 2mm/min ISO 178 MPa 78 66 55 53 50Charpy notched impact strength 23ºC ISO 179/1eA kJ/m2 4.7 4 3.7 5.3 7.5

INZEA® PRODUCT GRADESRIGID GRADESF2 HTS SERIES THE 2ND GENERATION OF HT PRODUCTS

• More flexible grades available• No annealing required to achieve heat resistance• Available for Injection Moulding, Profile Extrusion, Thermoforming• Special grade for 3D Filament Extrusion

The new F2 HTS product range is launched in order to fulfill some of our costumer requirements:

HTS serie products are suitable for 3D Filament Extrusion

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INZEA® is our answer to customers’ demand for more sustainable plastic materials.

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nsTÜV Biobased content ASTM D6866 According to the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), a biobased material is an organic material in which carbon is derived from a renewable resource via biological processes.

ASTM has set a standard method to calculate the level of biobased carbon included in a resin. INZEA® product range is partially biobased and complies with USDA Certified Biobased Product Certification based on ASTM D6866 Standard.

TÜV OK compost EN 13432: 2000 The OK compost label guarantees compliance with EN 13432, the European standard for compostability in industrial composting facilities. The product has to comply with the following requirements:

• 90% of biodegradation max 6 months at 50±2ºC with a 50-55% RH.• Material with a size greater than 2mm must be <10% after 3 months.• Chemical analysis of final compost and tests of eco-toxicological effects.

INZEA® products conform with the international standards for composting and biobased content.

INZEA® BIOPOLYMERSCERTIFICATIONS

TÜV HOME compost To guarantee complete biodegradability in a garden compost heap. It refers to products that compost at lower temperatures. The product has to comply with the following requirements:

• 90% of biodegradation max 12 months at 20-30ºC.• Material with a size greater than 2mm must be <10% after 6 months.• Study and tests of eco-toxicological effects in higher plants.

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European Norm on packaging compostability (EN 13432) requires 4 tests, besides a detailed description of the product:

• Test on biodegradation. Chemical breakdown of materials into CO2, water and mine-rals. Pursuant to the standard at least 90% of the material has to be broken down by biological action within 6 months.

• Test on heavy metals content. Volatile matter >50%, heavy metals (Cu, Zn, Ni, Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr, Mo, Se, As) and fluorine below limit.

• Test on disintegration*. Physical falling apart of the product in small fragments.

• Test on ecotoxicity**. Measures if the composted product does not exert any negative effect on plants.

*Test on disintegration of INZEA®

FOOD CONTACTAll our INZEA® product range is suitable for Food Contact accor-ding to regulation10/2011. For further information please contact with NUREL Technical Department.

GMO FREEGenetically Modified free self declaration grades are available upon request.

MULCHING EN17033It is the European standard to guarantee the complete biodegra-dability in the soil without causing any harm to the environment.

INZEA® BIOPOLYMERSTESTS

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