Abstract: Composition of a composite material for containers, method of the preparation thereof and its use. The composition comprises a continuous matrix of a thermoplastic polymer having a melting point higher than 110° C. and, distributed within the matrix, non-fibrillated wood particles having a sieved size greater than 1.0 mm. The weight ratio of thermoplastic polymer to wood particles being 45:55 to 80:20. Material further contains 0.1 to 10% by weight, calculated from the total weight of the thermoplastic polymer and the wood particles, of a slate-like mineral pigment. The material is particularly suitable for containers of cosmetic products, for foodstuff and for beverages.

Abstract: A container for cosmetic products and a method of manufacturing the same. The container, such as a jar, has a wall formed by a first layer of a compostable material which comprises in combination a biodegradable polymer which forms a continuous matrix and, mixed therein, particles of a hydrophilic material capable of swelling inside the matrix upon water absorption. The container further comprises a second layer of a compostable material which comprises a biodegradable polymer which forms a continuous matrix and which is essentially free from particles of a hydrophilic material capable of swelling inside the matrix, or contains essentially less of them than the first layer. The container is degradable in compost, disintegration of the container wall, at 58° C., occurring within 12 weeks.

Abstract: Composition of a composite material for containers, method of the preparation thereof and its use. The composition comprises a continuous matrix of a thermoplastic polymer having a melting point higher than 110° C. and, distributed within the matrix, non-fibrillated wood particles having a sieved size greater than 1.0 mm. The weight ratio of thermoplastic polymer to wood particles being 45:55 to 80:20. Material further contains 0.1 to 10% by weight, calculated from the total weight of the thermoplastic polymer and the wood particles, of a slate-like mineral pigment. The material is particularly suitable for containers of cosmetic products, for foodstuff and for beverages.