A pumpable shelf-stable suspension of fibers in an organic phase comprising 1.0-60 wt % of fibers and 0.01-10 wt % of a disubstituted urea is proposed as well as a method using the disubstituted urea to suspend fibers in an organic phase.

Biodegradable pharmaceutical compositions comprising 1,3-propanediol and its esters are provided. The 1,3-propanediol and its esters in the pharmaceutical composition are biologically derived, and as such, the pharmaceutical compositions exhibit a low anthropogenic CO.sub.2 emission profile.

Disclosed herein are compositions and articles made therefrom, the compositions and articles comprising at least one hydrocolloid, at least one plasticizer, at least one filler and/or humectant and water. Typically, the components are derived from biological sources, such as seaweed, plants, or animals. Typically, the components are made from food quality ingredients, making the compositions and articles edible and/or biodegradable. The compositions are used to form articles, such as straws, and the articles have desirable flexibility and moisture barrier properties, such as swelling resistance, as well as biodegradability and/or compostability properties.

Provided herein a biodegradable composite comprising a biodegradable polymer and bio-crystals, wherein the bio-crystals are in a concentration of between 1 wt % to 50 wt % of the biodegradable polymer.

The present invention relates to a biodegradable resin having outstanding colouring properties, and provides a resin composition which does not give rise to problems such as reduced strength due to colouration. The composition of the present invention, suggests that a PBSAT resin is used as a biodegradable resin, and colouration is performed with same. Also, at this time, the colourant can be mixed in the form of masterbatch. In the present invention, the resin composition is used in the production of various products, in particular monofilament yarn produced via spinning and a fishing net manufactured from same is provided. Fishing nets such as the above are advantageous in that such fishing nets can be realized in various colours in accordance with customer requirements and satisfy the required strength and, after use, degrade naturally in seawater and so do not give rise to problems like environmental pollution.

The use of a composition including at least one saturated free fatty acid and at least one unsaturated free fatty acid as additive, for modifying the mechanical properties of a thermoplastic polymer material. An additivated thermoplastic polymer material and a process for producing same are also described.

The present disclosure provides a polyester-based plasticizer for resin, which is represented by Formula 1.

A construction material, including a base plastic and an additive configured to encourage microorganisms to chemically break down the base plastic, the additive having a concentration between about 0.5% and about 1% by weight.

A hot melt adhesive including a poly(lactide) homopolymer or copolymer with a molecular weight of about 1000 to about 40000 Daltons; and a plasticizer including an ester with about 50% to about 99% bio-based content; wherein the viscosity of the hot melt adhesive composition is about 500 to about 15,000 cPs at 350 F, and wherein the hot melt adhesive composition is substantially free of tackifying resins.

A plastic film is produced by blending a polymer with particles encapsulating an oxidizing agent, such as hydrogen peroxide. Optionally, an oxodegradable and/or oxo biodegradable additive that promotes degradation of the polymer in the presence of oxygen may be blended into the plastic film. The presence of the oxidizing agent within the plastic film ensures degradation of an article of manufacture, e.g., a plastic bag, when it is disposed of in an anaerobic environment, such as a landfill. In some embodiments, the particles are microcapsules and/or nanocapsules each having a polymer shell encapsulating a core that includes the oxidizing agent. In some embodiments, the particles are microparticles and/or nanoparticles each having a matrix in which the oxidizing agent is encapsulated.