Biodegradable nitrile gloves Biodegradable nitrile gloves are engineered to decompose more swiftly in landfill conditions compared to conventional nitrile gloves. Here's a breakdown of the process:
- **Microbial Activity**Biodegradable nitrile gloves are formulated with special additives or use compositions that attract microorganisms. Upon entering a biologically active landfill, these microbes consume, metabolize, and break down the nitrile material. This decomposition transforms the gloves into natural components such as organic soil, methane, and carbon dioxide, which can enrich soil without leaving toxic residues.
- **Time Frame**:
- Some biodegradable nitrile gloves can achieve significant biodegradation within a few years. For example, products utilizing Eco Best Technology (EBT) by Damao can biodegrade within 1 to 5 years, contrasting with the hundreds of years it might take for regular nitrile gloves to decompose.
- **Another Example**.
- EcoTek technology enables nitrile gloves to degrade in landfills in approximately 2.5 years, or in some cases, reaching up to 82% biodegradation in 386 days under specific testing conditions.**Testing Standards**.
- : Recycled pellets are versatile, applicable in diverse sectors including packaging and automotive components.Biodegradability claims are typically substantiated by third-party testing adhering to standards like ASTM D5526. This test method evaluates the anaerobic biodegradation of plastic materials under high-solids anaerobic-digestion conditions, simulating landfill environments.
**Environmental Benefits**.
