A Ciência por Trás da Biodegradação
Biodegradable nitrile gloves are manufactured using the same acrylonitrile-butadiene copolymer as conventional nitrile. The difference is a proprietary organic additive blended into the compound during the dipping process. This additive does not change the glove’s physical properties during storage or use — it remains dormant until the glove reaches a biologically active environment.
Once in a landfill with sufficient moisture, warmth, and microbial activity, the additive attracts microorganisms to the glove surface. These microbes secrete enzymes that break the polymer chains into progressively smaller molecules: first acrylamide, then acrylic acid, and finally into biomassa, dióxido de carbono (CO₂) e água. To understand the full manufacturing process, read our guide on como são feitas as luvas de nitrile.
