Biodegradable polymer

KANEKA Biodegradable Polymer Green Planet™(PHBH) is produced by a microorganism biosynthesis process, in which plant oils are used as a primary raw material. PHBH shows biodegradable properties in soil and in sea water and it will be eventually degraded into CO2 and H2O through the digestive process of micro-organisms existing in the environment.

It can be used for various plastic applications, such as straws, shopping bags, cutlery and food packaging and therefore contributes to the achievement of eco-friendly environment.

• Kaneka Takasago factory has been producing PHBH since 2011. The pilot production, has a capacity of 5,000 MT/y.
• PHBH are listed in “positive list” of food contact approval in Japan, Europe (EU), USA and other countries regulations.

< Japan >
Listed in the positive list of Ministry of Heath, Labor and Welfare (No. 57-1)
Listed in the positive list of Japan Hygienic Olefin and Styrene Plastics Association (PL No. 2-52)

< Europe (EU) >
Listed in the positive list of Commission Regulation (EU) No. 10/2011 (FCM No. 1059)

< USA >
Listed in the inventory of Food Contact Substance Notification with US-FDA (FCN No. 1835)

• PHBH obtained biobased, biodegradable and compostable certifications including the "OK Biodegradable Marine".