ADDINOL FoodProof BIO – When food-grade is not enough
One of the common misconceptions about food-grade products is that they are easily biodegradable in nature. However, food-grade certifications such as NSF H1 do not cover the biodegradability of products. The terms food-grade and biodegradable are not synonymous.
For products to be biodegradable they have to meet special requirements as defined for instance by the OECD (Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development). Standardised OECD tests are used to prove biodegradation and to classify the product. “For example, the entire product must be completely degraded within a reasonable period of time and no bioaccumulative substances must be formed. According to the OECD 301 B test procedure, a lubricant must decompose by 60 % in 28 days to be classified as ‘rapidly biodegradable’”, explains Dr. Leon Maser, Product Manager for Biodegradable Lubricants at ADDINOL.
ADDINOL FoodProof BIO
In development, three basic requirements have to be joined: food safety, biodegradability and performance. The three combined pose an extra challenge for the Research and Development team: after all, the limited choice of raw materials must not lead to compromises in performance.
ADDINOL FoodProof BIO is the first product in the range that unites biodegradability and food-safety. It is based on saturated esters and provides the following properties:
✓ Excellent thermal-oxidative stability for extended oil change intervals
✓ Excellent corrosion and wear protection even in multi-metal-systems for smooth operation
✓ Very good air and water separation capacity
✓ Hydrolytic stability for impact of moisture and water
✓ Low foaming tendency
✓ Listed and approved according to NSF H1 (Reg. no. 170535) and OECD 301 B: > 60 % (in 28 days)
ADDINOL FOODPROOF BIO 46
Viscosity class:
ISO VG 46
Specifications / Approvals:
OECD 301 B > 60 % in 28 d, NSF H1
ADDINOL FoodProof BIO can be applied in hydraulic systems used in applications where both biodegradability and food-safety are required:
✓ Fisheries
✓ Harvesting
✓ Agriculture
ADDINOL FoodProof BIO 46 is part of whole product range for application in ecologically sensitive areas. ADDINOL NatureProof has been launched in July 2024 after extensive development work.
