StarchTech, Inc.
720 Florida Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55426
(800) 597-7225 (PACK)
sti@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.
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
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)
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)
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)
Compost Certificate
Vincotte is a European organization verifying the compostability of our materials.
» Compost Certificate
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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