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S ymphony Environmental Ltd
6 Elstree Gate, Elstree Way,
Borehamwood,
Hertfordshire WD6 1JD,
England
Telephone: +44 (0)20 8207 5900
Facsimile: +44 (0)20 8207 7632
Email: info@d2w.net
www.d2w.net | facebook | twitter | linkedin
Symphony holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certification
in quality and environmental management.
A British Public Company
FM37939
EMS567450
Global leader in Polymer Masterbatches and Additives
Oxo-biodegradable, Anti-Microbial, Odour Adsorber
& Flame Retardant
Symphony Environmental
Technologies Plc is a global company,
specialising in marketing innovative
additives and masterbatches to
enhance plastic products.
Symphony’s trademarks
represent not just a
supply of additive or
masterbatch, but a
whole system aimed at
adding value to every
participant in the supply
chain – right through to
the end-user
Our leading brands d2w (oxo-biodegradable
plastic) and d2p (anti-microbial plastic) are
suitable for a wide range of applications, in fact
almost anything made of plastic, or packed in
plastic, can benefit from our technologies.
•Over 75 Distributors serving almost
100 countries worldwide.
•World leaders in oxo-biodegradable
and anti-microbial technologies.
•Continual research and development keeps
us at the forefront of the industry and
offers our customers a unique service.
•Our d2w masterbatch is the only
oxo-biodegradable additive in the world
to be awarded an ABNT Eco-Label, and is
certified by the Oxo-biodegradable Plastics
Association (OPA) www.biodeg.org
•Symphony is regulated by the London Stock
Exchange and traded on its AIM market as
“SYM” and on NASDAQ as “SETPY”.
Established in 1995 we have a wealth of
experience in helping our customers and
partners develop and improve their products.
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The d2w brand together
with the Eco-Label
represents Quality, Service,
Security of Supply and
more importantly, Trust.
•No need for new machinery or to
re-train workforce.
•Seamless integration into the
manufacturing process.
•Added at only 1% means little or no on-cost.
•The same characteristics in terms of strength
and flexibility as conventional plastics.
•Proven performance in terms of degradation,
biodegradation and eco-toxicity by test
methods prescribed by ASTM D 6954-04,
AFNOR Accord T51-808, BS 8472 and ESMA
standard 5009:2009.
•Can be safely recycled with
conventional plastic.
•More than 200,000 tons of plastic
containing d2w have been successfully
recycled in the last 5 years.
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d2w controlled-life plastic technology
When d2w® is included at the manufacturing stage it converts
everyday products (made from PE, PP or PS) at the end of their
useful life into materials which are biodegradable in the open
environment in the same way as a leaf only quicker, and
without leaving toxic residues.
d2w is the only oxo-biodegradable plastic additive to be awarded an internationallyrecognised Eco-Label. The Eco-Label proves the environmental credentials of d2w
and distinguishes it from all other oxo-biodegradable additives on the market,
helping to enhance the ‘green value’ of the brand.
•d2w has been tested for food-contact safety
according to the requirements of the
European Union Regulation No 10/2011 and
the Food & Drugs Administration of the United
States, Code of Federal Regulation, Title 21
and ANVISA RDC 17/2008:
•A study carried out by Intertek in 2012 into
the life cycle of shopping bags, concluded
that the environmental credentials of
oxo-biodegradable plastic were ahead of
bio-based and conventional plastic bags.
All of this adds up to substantial
positive PR for customers, being
a practical demonstration of their
concern for the environment and
their commitment to sustainability.
Oxo-biodegradable technology is now mandatory in the United Arab Emirates and
several other countries, who know that it is not possible to collect 100% of the
plastic waste. They are continuing to use plastic because it is the most cost effective
way to protect food and other goods from damage and contamination.
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Designed to protect
A family of masterbatches
which offer extra protection to
plastic products from bacteria,
insects, fungi, algae, odour,
fouling and fire.
Extra
protection
for toys, baby
products and
re-usable bags with
d2p anti-bacterial
technology
Designed to combat algae, fungi and bacteria
which can cause contamination of food, shoes,
cables and a host of other items. Our anti-microbial
masterbatch has been successfully tested against
over 50 common organisms including dangerous
bacteria such as MRSA, E-coli, Salmonella, Listeria,
Pseudomonas and Aspergillus Niger.
•Cost effective protection against contamination,
infections, staining, discolouration and odours
•Available for food and non-food applications
•Included in the polymer to inhibit the growth
of algae, fungi and bacteria.
•It works at conventional processing
temperatures, maintaining its effectiveness
for long periods and with maximum stability
during manufacture, storage and use.
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CONTAINS SANAFOR® ANTI-MICROBIAL TECHNOLOGY
TO PREVENT THE BUILD-UP OF MICRO-ORGANISMS INSIDE*
•Reduces flame propagation speed
•Reduces smoke emissions
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•Flame retardant materials are obligatory
in many applications from automotive
materials, cabling, electrical and
furnishing products, building and
household appliances.
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d2p® is a registered trademark of Symphony Environmental Ltd
This bag is recyclable.
Warning: To avoid the danger of suffocation please keep this bag away
from babies and small children. Dispose responsibly when no longer needed.
Contains zinc pyrithione
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d2Detector plastic analysing device
A portable XRF (X-ray) device for analysing plastic products and determining their components
including the addition rate of additives. The device is used for quality
control and anti-counterfeiting.
For the very first time, commercial users and governments can know immediately
(on the spot) what is inside plastic products and whether they have been made correctly.
•Used across Symphony’s worldwide distribution network, protecting commercial
end-users from fraud.
•Takes less than 60 seconds to verify that a product has additive inside and in the right amounts.
•Essential tool for enforcement agencies in countries where legislation requires
oxo-biodegradable plastic.
•An invaluable tool for quality control and anti-counterfeiting.
Our
Guarantee
Symphony guarantees its products to work, and
will advise on any production issues, unlike other
additives and masterbatches which are often supplied
with no after-sales service or guarantee.
 Our products have been tested by internationallyrespected and accredited research and testing institutions.
 Our technical experts are always at your disposal.
 Unrivalled monitoring and testing.
 We will work tirelessly with your manufacturers
to make sure the products meet
all expectations.
d2t anti-counterfeiting system
Symphony’s d2t masterbatches provide a unique trace that is added to products at the
manufacturing stage.
•Provides plastic with a unique identity.
•Added at only 1%, d2trace is compatible with the vast majority of plastics.
•The trace can be easily read using Symphony’s portable d2Detector.
•Field readability allows inspectors to confirm provenance of product without sending to a lab.
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•Unique quality control systems, unmatched by other additive suppliers.
•Free testing and reports for d2w, covering product-performance measurements
and characteristics.
•Masterbatches manufactured by specialist factories in 5 locations around the
world to ensure continuity and minimise our environmental footprint.
•Products manufactured in accordance with our manufacturing instructions and technical
data sheets are rigorously tested in our laboratories before commercial production.
•Free technical support to manufacturers using Symphony’s masterbatches.
Our specialist engineers will travel to the factories if necessary.
•We maintain close working relationships with research institutes and Universities
around the world, including Queen Mary University of London and Nottingham
University – UK, University of Pisa - Italy, UAM Mexico, University Blaise Pascal
in France and many others.
•Our technical managers are fully qualified polymer engineers
and we have well-equipped, expertly staffed
laboratories in the UK and other
locations around the world.
About Symphony
Since 2010 the business has been broadening
its horizons, looking at the wider health and
environmental issues that could be solved by
innovation. We have launched d2p, an additive
that provides plastic with antimicrobial
performance, the first additive is already on
the market and other variations and
applications are in development. d2p
complements our already popular, world
leading, controlled life plastic additive d2w.
An additional service enhancement is the
d2Detector, providing customers with the
reassurance that their products contain the
correct additives. The detector also helps
detect products that have been counterfeited.
Symphony is an active member of
the following organisations:
— The Oxo-biodegradable Plastics Association
(OPA)
— The International Organisation for
Standardisation (ISO)
— The American Society for Testing and
Materials (ASTM)
— The European Standards Organisation (CEN)
— The British Standards Institute (BSI)
— The British Plastics Federation (BPF)
— The Society of the Chemical Industry UK
(SCI)
— The Pacific Basin Economic Council (PBEC)
— The Society of Plastics Engineers US (SPE)
— The NH Hoteles Sustainability Programme
— The European Organisation for Packaging
and the Environment (EUROPEN)
Symphony’s products are being used by some of the leading companies
and brand owners around the world.
Not only can our customers rely on outstanding technical and after-sales support,
but we are able to advise on production, processing, manufacturing and materials,
public relations and marketing.
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British (BSI)
Worldwide (ISO)
France (AFNOR)
Symphony participates in the committee work of standards bodies worldwide
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S ymphony Environmental Ltd
6 Elstree Gate, Elstree Way,
Borehamwood,
Hertfordshire WD6 1JD,
England
Telephone: +44 (0)20 8207 5900
Facsimile: +44 (0)20 8207 7632
Email: info@d2w.net
www.d2w.net | facebook | twitter | linkedin
Symphony holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certification
in quality and environmental management.
A British Public Company
FM37939
EMS567450
Global leader in Polymer Masterbatches and Additives
Oxo-biodegradable, Anti-Microbial, Odour Adsorber
& Flame Retardant