Safety Certifications & Eco Ratings

Safety Certifications & Eco-Friendliness Ratings

Product Name: EcoSwift PLA Pro Filament
Manufacturer: Planet Poly
Date of Issue: 4-6-2025

Section 1: Safety Certifications

EcoSwift PLA Pro Filament meets the following industry standards:

1. RoHS Compliance

  • Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) ensures the filament is free from harmful substances like lead, mercury, cadmium, and hexavalent chromium.
  • Certification Status: Compliant

2. REACH Compliance

  • Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) ensures the material meets European Union regulations for chemical safety.
  • Certification Status: Compliant

3. ISO 9001 Certification

  • Quality Management System (QMS) certification ensures consistent production quality and customer satisfaction.
  • Certification Status: Certified

4. FDA Food Contact Approval

  • Some PLA filaments are food-safe, but this depends on additives used.
  • Certification Status: Pending (Requires testing for food-grade approval)

5. UL 94 Flammability Rating

  • Determines how the material reacts to fire. PLA is typically UL 94 HB, meaning it burns slowly.
  • Certification Status: UL 94 HB

6. ASTM D638 Tensile Strength Testing

  • Confirms mechanical properties like tensile strength and durability.
  • Certification Status: Tested

 

Section 2: Eco-Friendliness Ratings

EcoSwift PLA Pro Filament is designed with sustainability in mind. Here’s how it rates:

1. Biodegradability

  • PLA is compostable in industrial facilities, but does not degrade quickly in home composting.
  • Rating: High (Industrial Composting Required)

2. Carbon Footprint

  • Lower than petroleum-based plastics, as PLA is derived from renewable sources like corn starch.
  • Rating: Low Carbon Emissions

3. Recyclability

  • Can be mechanically recycled, but requires specialized facilities.
  • Rating: Moderate (Specialized Recycling Needed)

4. Energy Consumption

  • PLA production uses less energy than traditional plastics.
  • Rating: Energy-Efficient Manufacturing

5. Non-Toxicity

  • Emits minimal VOCs during printing, making it safer for indoor use.
  • Rating: Low Emissions & Safe for Indoor Use