Attribute	Description	Reference
Material Structure	3-layer laminate: PLA (polylactic acid) outer layer + PBAT (polybutylene adipate terephthalate) adhesive + compostable metallized barrier layer. Fully biodegradable under industrial composting conditions.	6 8
Certifications	TÜV Austria OK Compost INDUSTRIAL (EN 13432) and OK Compost HOME (AS 5810) certified; complies with EU 1935/2004 for food contact.	6 7
Barrier Performance	Oxygen Transmission Rate (OTR) ≤0.05 cm³/m²·day; Water Vapor Transmission Rate (WVTR) ≤0.5 g/m²·24h (38°C, 90% RH). UV-resistant metallized layer blocks 99% light.	6 13
Seal Design	8-side heat-sealed edges using compostable adhesives; leak-proof integrity validated for 10,000+ open/close cycles.	8 13
Applications	Coffee, organic snacks, herbal supplements, and cosmetics requiring ≤12-month shelf life with compostable packaging.	13 15
Sustainability	100% industrially compostable within 12 weeks (EN 13432); marine-degradable within 180 days (ASTM D6691).	6 11

Parameter	Specification	Reference
Thickness	80–150 µm (customizable for vertical/horizontal form-fill-seal machines). Metallized layer: 0.5–1.0 µm.	8 13
Tensile Strength	≥25 MPa (machine direction) / ≥20 MPa (transverse direction).	13
Heat Seal Strength	6–8 N/15mm (sealing temperature: 110–140°C; compatible with industrial composters).	6 8
Disintegration	≥90% passes through 2mm sieve within 12 weeks (EN 13432 aerobic testing).	9 11
Heavy Metal Limits	Pb ≤0.01 ppm, Cd ≤0.002 ppm (tested per EU 94/62/EC and FDA 21 CFR).	7 11
Printing Compatibility	Water-based inks with ≤5% total additives (ISO 14001 compliant); supports 8-color flexographic printing.	6 16
MOQ & Lead Time	MOQ 50,000 units; production lead time: 20–30 days.	6 15


Temperature Range	-40°C to 85°C (suitable for frozen storage and moderate heat environments).	3
Printing Compatibility	Supports 4-color flexographic printing (±0.2mm accuracy); matte or glossy finish.	6
RoHS Compliance	Pb ≤0.01 ppm, Cd ≤0.002 ppm; validated via third-party lab testing.	6
MOQ & Lead Time	MOQ 50,000 units; production lead time: 15–20 days.	3 6