TECHNICAL DATA

MYCOPOR® Technical Data Sheet

Mycelium-based composite packaging material: 100% biodegradable, no added chemical adhesives, with properties measured to international standards.

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND INTENDED USE

A direct replacement for EPS, plastics and paper

MYCOPOR® is an innovative, 100% biodegradable and sustainable protective packaging material. The material is produced through the controlled biotechnological growth of mycelium (the root-like network of native fungi), which naturally binds agricultural and wood-industry by-products without the addition of chemical adhesives.

It serves as a direct, environmentally friendly alternative to expanded polystyrene (EPS), other plastics and paper.

MATERIAL COMPOSITION AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Properties measured to international standards

PropertyMethod / standardTypical value / data
Composition (matrix)Visual / productionNatural agricultural biomass (straw, sawdust, hemp shives) and mycelium
DensityISO 845~ 70–120 kg/m³ (depending on geometry)
Thermal conductivity (λ)ISO 8301 / EN 12667~ 0.035–0.05 W/mK (excellent thermal insulation properties)
Fire resistanceEN 13501-1Inherently resistant to smouldering, natural self-extinguishing properties
OdourInternal testMild, neutral wood/mushroom odour (after drying, completely deactivated)
Tensile strengthEN 2976660–200 kPa
Compressive strengthEN 29469140–450 kPa
Water absorptionEN 297670.8–1.5 kg/m²
Sound absorption coefficientEN 116540.85–0.90 NRC
Sound insulationEN 717-1~ 48 dB (depending on thickness)
Durability and stability DUR-2EN 14506Meets (construction) requirements
Chemical safetyRegulation (EC) No 1907/2006Free from PFAS, heavy metals, formaldehyde or VOC emissions

Typical values, as stated in the MYCOPOR® technical data sheet. On smaller screens, scroll the table sideways.

SUSTAINABILITY INDICATORS AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

After use, it returns to the soil

  • End of life100% home compostable. When in contact with soil and microorganisms, it fully decomposes within 45 to 90 days, leaves no microplastics and acts as a soil nutrient.
  • EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)Fully aligned with the EU’s forthcoming circular economy objectives (naturally renewable resource, high circularity).
  • Carbon footprintExtremely low / negative due to the low-energy growth process at room temperature and carbon sequestration in agricultural biomass.

STORAGE AND HANDLING

Unlimited shelf life in dry storage

  • Shelf lifeUnlimited under dry conditions. The material is thermally treated (dried); therefore, the fungi are completely inactive and the material will not develop mould or rot on its own.
  • Storage conditionsStore in a dry, covered area, protected from direct, prolonged contact with water or high relative humidity (>85%) to preserve structural integrity.

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