What is Radical Catalyst?
The Catalyst:
A patented clay-like mineral additive that enables traditional plastic to fully biodegrade naturally – leaving no microplastics, no harmful residues, and no impact on performance
How it Works: Two-Stage Degradation Process
Once our catalyst is embedded, it interacts at the molecular level with polymer components, triggering a controlled breakdown process.
Over a tunable period - from a few months to several years - plastic made with Radical Catalyst first chemically, then biologically, degrades.
The result? No microplastics. No toxins. Just earth.
1. Chemical Phase
Enables polymer oxidation, changes chemical composition, and reduces molecular weight
2. Biological Phase
Microbes metabolize biomass, CO2, water and trace mineral nutrients; non-toxic; does not result in microplastics
Performance and Versatility
Easy to Work With, Just Like Any Other Additive
Radical Catalyst is designed to integrate seamlessly into your existing manufacturing processes:
For Thermosets:
The catalyst can be dispersed directly into the polymerization reaction or introduced into a specific component, such as the polyol phase in polyurethane systems.
It can be compounded into concentrated pellets as a masterbatch—on its own or alongside other additives—making it easy to incorporate into standard production lines.
For Thermoplastics:
Widely Applicable Across Polymers
Radical Catalyst can be used in any poly-based application. This includes thermoplastics and thermosets as well as non-biodegradable plastics and plastics that are already degradable.
• Polyethylene
• Polypropylene
• Polyethylene terephthalate
• Polybutenes
• Polymethyl-pentenes
• Polystyrene
• Polyacrylonitrile
• Polybutadiene
• Polyacrylate
• Polyisoprene
• Polymethyl methacrylate (acrylic)
• Polyvinyl chloride
• Polyvinyl alcohol
• Polyvinyl acetate
• Polycarbonates
• Polyesters
• Polyethers
• Polyacetals
• Polyurethanes
How We're Different
Many biodegradable plastics compromise on performance. Plastics made with Radical Catalyst perform like normal plastics. There is no compromise on strength or durability.
Our catalyst is distinct from “oxo-degradable” additives in that it is a true regenerable catalyst which enables complete mineralization of the material, rendering it fully biodegradable in soil or compost.
The Radical Catalyst
Natural and Cost-effective
Clay-like fine mineral matter is available in multiple formats, including pellets and powders, and at variable concentrations
Biodegradable
Degradable in soil. The degradation period is tunable, from a few months to several years
Safe and Compliant
Free from heavy metals and regulated contaminants (EN17033:2018, EPA 40 CFR Part 503).