Differences between ÖKOSIX mask and others

ÖKOSIX Biodegradable Medical Face Mask Other Biodegradable Medical Face Mask in the market
Biodegradable Components The whole mask (all fabrics including the nano filter layer, nose wire & ear loops) is certified to be both biodegradable and compostable Only some fabrics are partly biodegradable to some extent
(all ear loops and nose piece are not biodegradable)
Raw Materials All fabrics including the nano filter layer, nose wire & ear loops are made of plant-based fibers and/or natural materials Fabrics: majority is made of plastic (PP)
Nose wire: plastic and/or metal
Ear loops: plastic (PP and/or nylon)
ASTM D5511
Biodegradability Test
Degraded over 90% in 90 days The best result in the market: degraded 15.8% in 90 days
ASTM D6400
Compostability Test
Degraded over 98% in 6 months None of the brands in the market is compliant to this test
EN13432
Compostability Test
Degraded over 98% in 6 months None of the brands in the market is compliant to this test

 

*Based on registered data available to us, we are the first in the world to have developed face mask materials which are compliant to ASTM F2100-19 level 3, ASTM D6400, EN 13432 and ASTM D5511. According to our ASTM D6400 test reports: (1) Biodegradation (conversion of organic carbon to CO2 under aerobic, thermophilic composting conditions) > 90% within 6 months (2) Within 84 days that no more than 10% of the original dry weight of the material remains after passing through a 2.0-mm sieve (3) Absence of negative effects of compost on plant growth (4) the remained compost is free of metals / hazardous substances. Test reports are available on request.

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