Ingevity granted certificate of marine environment biodegradability for Capa thermoplastic technology

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May 10, 2022

Ingevity Corporation (NYSE: NGVT) today announced its Capa® thermoplastic grades obtained the OK biodegradable MARINE certification by TÜV Austria Bureau of Inspection and Certification. OK biodegradable MARINE confirms Capa thermoplastics fully biodegrade in a marine environment within four weeks, prohibiting formation of persistent microplastics and enabling a safer marine ecosystem than traditional plastics made with alternative chemistries.