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) |
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ASTM D5511 Biodegradability Test |
Degraded over 90% in 90 days | The best result in the market: degraded 15.8% in 90 days |
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ASTM D6400 Compostability Test |
Degraded over 98% in 6 months | None of the brands in the market is compliant to this test |
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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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