Biograde~R, the injection mouldable bio-compound from FKuR - in the form of the new Bio-Pen from the writing utensils manufacturer Ritter-Pen - has been granted the award for innovation Biomaterial of the year 2008. Biograde~R is a transparent, injection mouldable bio-plastic based on cellulose. This co-developed product from FKuR and Fraunhofer UMSICHT combines renewable and biodegradable cellulose acetate with special additives and coupler by means of an adapted bio-compounding process from FKuR. Biograde is transparent (depending on grade), dyeable, scratch and heat resistant. The cellulose acetate used is gained from European soft wood. Bio-Pen is a new series of writing utensils from Ritter-Pen for the ecologically aware consumer. 80% of the ball pen is made from the renewable and compostable Biograde~R.
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