Fibre-reinforced thermoplastics for injection moulding and extrusion.

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1 griplast Fibre-reinforced thermoplastics for injection moulding and extrusion

2 AgriPlast BW GranuleS Contain up to 75 % cellulose from meadow grass

3 LIGHTER STRONGER SUSTAINABLE: The advantages of AgriPlast BW at a glance composite material with 30 to 75 % natural fibres suitable for injection moulding and extrusion light, dimensionally stable and temperature resistant excellent abrasion resistance a natural fire retardant nontoxic in accordance with EN 71-3 biodegradable versions available 100 % recyclable reduces the ecological footprint of the end product

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6 A WORLDWIDE ONE-OF-A-KIND COMPOSITE: Developed by Biowert AgriPlast BW is made out of up to 75 % cellulose obtained from local meadow grass. The cellulose is embedded in a thermoplastic matrix that can be made out of PP, PE, PCL, recyclates, or out of biodegradable plastics. Thanks to this unique combination AgriPlast BW has extraordinary characteristics superior in many ways to conventional plastics. Designers will find AgriPlast s fine-grained, natural-looking surface especially attractive. And AgriPlast BW can be dyed like plastic into any colour you choose. AgriPlast BW engineering will win you over with its remarkable resilience and versatility: It s easy to work with and equally suited for both injection moulding and extrusion. AgriPlast NFPP 7525 /400 LM and AgriPlast NFPP 5050 /400 HM were tested in an accredited laboratory according to the European standard EN 71 part 3. The migrations of 19 elements were tested, including heavy metals such as lead, arsenic and mercury. For all 19 elements the migrations are under the approved limits, and for eight elements even below the limit of determination. The tested AgriPlast BW therefore fulfils the rigorous European «Toy Safety Standard». A griplast BW GRanules Dyed black with the use of natural pigment

7 GRPL, THE DESIGNER CLOTHES HOOK FROM TapeGear.com Injection moulding with AgriPlast NFPP 5050 /400 HM

8 OUTSTANDING PRODUCT FEATURES: Superior in many ways to conventional plastics The combination of thermoplastics with cellulose s natural fibres gives AgriPlast BW an extremely high level of dimensional stability at both high and low temperatures. The reinforcement makes itself especially noticeable when used with PLA, LDPE and PP in packaging. The resilient natural fibres make for a greatly improved abrasion resistance, reducing machine wear in mechanical engineering and building sectors. A special processing allows the cellulose to work as a natural, environment-friendly flame retardant for parts made with injection moulding. Despite the high percentage of fibre, AgriPlast BW has a very good flow rate so that it s suitable for thin-walled mouldings as well for example, stackable boxes or casings for technical equipment. AgriPlast BW comes in biodegradable and non-biodegradable variants for example, for use outdoors.

9 EXTRAORDINARILY ABRASION-RESISTANT STACKABLE BOXES Injection moulding with AgriPlast NFPP 5050 /400 HM

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11 BIOWERT TERRACE FLOORING Extrusion with AgriPlast NFPP 7525 /400 LM

12 THE GRASS FACTORY Our worldwide one-of-a-kind biorefinery in Odenwald Ecologically and socially responsible Closed-loop manufacturing means neither waste nor sewage is generated in the production process and the products are 100 % recyclable. That s the goal we aim for here at Biowert. In our worldwide one-of-a-kind biorefinery in Odenwald, we re already generating our heat and power by ourselves and we even generate additional green power that we then feed into the grid. The water we use comes from processing meadow grass and biomass so that we don t need to take any water from the public water supply. Our meadow grass comes from farmers in the region. These farmers ferment the grass to silage, and then the silage is «washed» in our biorefinery with warm water until nothing but pure cellulose remains. Out of that cellulose we manufacture innovative plastics and insulation. Out of the «wash water» we make fertilizer. In our relationships with our employees and business partners we also focus on sustainability. We offer a long-term vision for the future and promote a lasting, viable development of agriculture.

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14 FIRST-CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE: AgriPlast BW reduces the ecological footprint The most important environmental benefit AgriPlast BW offers is to replace petroleumbased plastics with a renewable resource cellulose. AgriPlast BW is even more environment-friendly when the percentage of thermoplastics is substituted with resource-saving alternatives, for example, with recyclates or biodegradable plastics. For the production of AgriPlast BW we only use meadow grass from the region. AgriPlast BW is also lighter than comparable fibre-enforced composite plastics. So additional energy is saved during transportation. Biowert continually works to minimize its ecological footprint and resource consumption. Our long-term goal is a complete circular economy. Biorefineries will become increasingly more important in our future. In order to establish a uniform standard the VDI has published the directive 6310 on the «Classification and quality criteria of biorefineries». The biorefinery from Biowert is a unique forerunner in this field and for that reason is named in the directive as the only practical example. Environmental impact comparison: AgriPlast BW and HDPE AgriPlast BW HDPE land deformation agricultural land use marine toxicity freshwater toxicity terrestrial ecotoxicity soil acidification ionizing radiation particle formation photochemical ozone creation human toxicity ozone depletion climate change Scores/kg Source: ESU-services Ltd., Uster, June 2010

15 ELEGANT, ENVIRONMENT-FRIENDLY COAT HANGERS FROM CORTEC Injection moulding with AgriPlast NFPP 3070/400 HM

16 The ideal material for «green» product lines You d like to develop a «green» product line? Or improve the features of a current product? Then AgriPlast BW is just the right thing for you! Not only do we offer you a mature and proven material, but also a comprehensive service. With Biowert Terrace Flooring and many other successful products made out of AgriPlast BW, we ve already gained valuable experience. We re happy to advise and support you with the development of your product. Simply get in touch with us! Carbon neutral print on Mundoplus, «Blauer Engel» Biowert Industrie GmbH Gewerbegebiet Ochsenwiesen Ochsenwiesenweg Brensbach/Odw. t +49 (0) f +49 (0) kontakt@biowert.com