## FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

### General

### >  
What is VIVOMER?

### >  
Is VIVOMER plastic?

### >  
Is VIVOMER a PHA?

### >  
What is a microorganism?

### >  
How is VIVOMER different from other bioplastics like PLA?

### >  
Who uses VIVOMER packaging?

### >  
Who is Shellworks?

### >  
Where is VIVOMER manufactured?

### >  
How is VIVOMER pronounced?

### The Material

### >  
How is VIVOMER made?

### >  
Does VIVOMER feedstock compete with food crops?

### >  
Do you use plasticisers or other processing additives?

### >  
Is VIVOMER natural?

### >  
Is VIVOMER vegan?

### >  
What does VIVOMER feel like?

### >  
How does the material performance of VIVOMER compare to plastics?

### Safety & Health

### >  
Is VIVOMER food contact certified?

### >  
Does VIVOMER create microplastics?

### >  
Is VIVOMER BPA-free, phthalate-free, and PFA-free?

### >  
Is VIVOMER safe?

### >  
Is VIVOMER non-toxic?

### Performance & Use

### >  
What happens when VIVOMER comes into contact with water?

### >  
Can VIVOMER hold liquids?

### >  
What is VIVOMER's shelf life?

### >  
Do VIVOMER products have linings?

### >  
Is VIVOMER compatible with the ingredients in my formula?

### >  
Is there anything that is not suitable for VIVOMER?

### >  
Can you colour or decorate on VIVOMER?

### >  
How do I seal this packaging?

### >  
Is VIVOMER dishwasher safe?

### >  
Is VIVOMER shower safe? Is it waterproof?

### >  
What temperature can VIVOMER handle?

### >  
Is VIVOMER compatible with existing plastic manufacturing equipment?

### >  
Does VIVOMER require special tooling / moulds?

### End-of-Life

### >  
Will VIVOMER biodegrade in my home?

### >  
If I dont have compost where can I dispose of VIVOMER?

### >  
How do I dispose of VIVOMER?

### >  
Is VIVOMER recyclable?

### >  
What is VIVOMER's LCA?

### >  
Is VIVOMER more sustainable than glass or aluminium?

### >  
Is VIVOMER home compostable?

### >  
How long does VIVOMER take to biodegrade?

### >  
What happens if VIVOMER ends up in the ocean?

### >  
Does VIVOMER contaminate recycling streams?

### Working With Us

### >  
What are the MOQs?

### >  
What is the lead time?

### >  
Can you help me design new packaging or products in VIVOMER?

### >  
How much does VIVOMER cost?

### >  
Can I get samples?

### >  
What industries and product categories does VIVOMER work for?