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Biopol is an environmentally friendly biodegradable plastic made naturally in plants from starch and glucose, used by them as an energy reserve. Biopol is actually the brand name for a group of biopolymers called PHAs or PHBs. They are used for injection moulds, water-based latex products, water-resistant coatings, fiber, and film. They are insoluble in water so this means they are great at resisting water and that's why they are used as water-resistent coatings, and such.
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What are the uses of biopol?
Biopol is a biodegradable polymer commonly used in packaging, agricultural applications, and medical sutures. It is also utilized in cosmetics and personal care products due to its eco-friendly properties. Additionally, biopol can be found in research and development for various biodegradable products.
What is the properties of the plastic biopol?
•Stable in air and when stored in humid conditions •Fully biodegradable - breaks down into carbon dioxide and water when it is exposed to micro-organisms found naturally in soil, sewerage, river bottoms and other similar environments •Biopol can decompose faster without oxygen (not that much oxygen in modern day landfill) •Insoluble in water •Biocompatible (little chance of being rejected by body) •Permeable to oxygen •Resistant to U.V light •Acid and base resistant •Soluble in chlorinated hydrocarbons •High melting point •High tensile strength •Denser than water •Non toxic
