StarchTech, Inc.
720 Florida Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55426
(800) 597-7225 (PACK)
dean@starchtech.com
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StarchTech supports all inquiries regarding the technical data behind our products. Below is a list of documentation available. Some items provide a download and others require a password. Please contact Dean Bartels for password protected material.
Biodegradable in Water, Soil & Compost (Home and Industrial)
 Organic Waste Systems (OWS) of Belgium offers lab and consulting services in the field of biodegradation and compostability for Europe and the U.S., providing testing services for the determination of biodegradability and compostability of packaging materials. StarchTech's packaging material has satisfied EN 13432, ISO 17088 and ISO 14851 with specific conditions applied for Home Composting and Soil status. Please contact StarchTech directly for supporting documentation.
Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) Certified
 Committed to eliminating greenwashing, Biodegradable Product Institute (BPI) is a known and respected organization of professionals assembled to verify the legitimacy of products described as biodegradable in a variety of settings.
» BPI Certificate (password required)
ISTA 3A Packaging Testing
TEN-E Packaging Services provides an extensive range of testing equipment and services operated by experienced staff of packaging engineers and laboratory technicians. TEN-E is also certified to perform a variety of widely accepted shipping standards for package and parcel shipments.
» TEN-E Test Results (password required)
Biodegradability in Marine (Water) Conditions
StarchTech has completed the ASTM 7081 established for labeling materials biodegradable in "marine waters and sediments". This specification covers non-floating products made from plastics (including packaging and coatings) that are designed to be biodegradable under the marine environmental conditions of aerobic marine waters or anaerobic marine sediments, or both. (Possible environments are shallow and deep salt water and brackish water.)
» ASTM 7081 Certificate (password required)
Greener Package Database
 Greenerpackage.com, the sister site to Packaging World Magazine, is hosting a GreenerPackage Database of Sustainable Packaging Materials. This database, based off of WalMart's definition of sustainability, contains detailed environmental data on a host of green packaging materials available in today's marketplace, helping businesses separate the "Good" from the "Greenwashers". Click below to check out StarchTech's third party reviewed product listing.
» StarchTech Loosefill Listing
Biochemical Methane Potential (BMP)
The BMP test, performed by the University of North Carolina, is considered a screening test for anaerobic biodegradability. If a material does not exhibit conversion to methane and carbon dioxide in a BMP test, the biodegradation in a landfill is highly unlikely. StarchTech successfully completed the BMP screening test well within the allotted time of 60 days for test completion.
» BMP Test Results (password required)
StarchTech Product Carbon Footprint Assessment
An environmental Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) has been performed by Caspervandertak Consulting, an international consulting agency of carbon professionals. This assessment is performed in accordance with the PAS 2050 protocol to quantify the cradle to grave Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) of StarchTech's starch-based biodegradable loosefill made from StarchTech resin.
» PCF Assessment Summary (password required)
Chillworth Flamability Measurements
Chillworth Technology specializes in the areas of dust explosion prevention and control, electrostatics, thermal stability and chemical reaction hazards.
» Flash Point Temperature Test Results
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
This is a form containing data regarding the properties of our resin and packaging material. It is provided for safety in handling purposes.
» EcoSystem Packaging Solution MSDS
» Mighty I Packing Peanut MSDS
Product Specification Sheet
A compilation of data on our products.
» EcoSystem Packaging Solution Specifications
» Mighty I Packing Peanut Specifications
StarchTech advocates for continued testing and certification to support the authentification of the sustainable packaging materials offered in today’s marketplace. For more information on testing underway, please contact Dean Bartels at 763-545-5400
To find out more about Biodegradable Packing Peanut Testing and Certification, please contact Dean Bartels at 800-597-7225 (PACK).
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