Bio-assimilation master batch composition, processes for producing polymeric bio-assimilating material therefrom, and products produced therefrom

A process of manufacturing a polymer-based article comprising:

• a. mixing a plurality of additives with a carrier resin to form a masterbatch comprising:
• i. from about 80 to about 95 weight percent of a carrier resin;
• ii. from about 20 ppm to about 500 ppm of one or more one or more transition metals;
• iii. from about 10 ppm to about 1000 ppm of one or more primary antioxidants;
• iv. from about 5 wt % to about 15 wt % of one or more bio-assimilation promoting additives;
• and
• b. mixing the master batch with a host polymer to form an end-use polymer.

A master batch composition comprising:

• a. from about 80 wt % to about 95 wt % of a carrier resin;
• b. from about 20 ppm to about 50,000 ppm of one or more one or more transition metals;
• c. from about 10 ppm to about 10,000 ppm of one or more primary antioxidants;
• and
• d. from about 3 wt % to about 15 wt % of one or more bio-assimilation promoting additives.

A process of manufacturing a polymer-based article comprising:

• a. mixing a plurality of additives with a carrier resin to form a masterbatch comprising:
• i. from about 80 to about 95 weight percent of a carrier resin;
• ii. from about 20 ppm to about 50,000 ppm of one or more one or more transition metals;
• iii. from about 10 ppm to about 10,000 ppm of one or more primary antioxidants;
• iv. from about 3 wt % to about 15 wt % of one or more bio-assimilation promoting additives;
• and
• b. mixing the master batch with a host polymer to form an end-use polymer.