Biodegradable materials
GL00005FOD
- Prefix GL
- General purpose (single resin, unfilled, non-flame-retardant)
- Series 00
- PLA
- Filler 0
- Unfilled
- MFR 05
- 5 · 210 °C / 2.16 kg
- Process FO
- Foaming grade
- Biodegradable D
- Designed to be fully biodegradable
Biodegradable PLA foaming compound
- Planned grade
- Available
- GREENPOLYMER TDS
- 2–8 g/10 minMelt mass-flow rate (MFR) · 210 °C / 2.16 kg
Datasheet
Each value is shown with its test standard and conditions.
- DensityISO 11831.24–1.26g/cm³
- Melt mass-flow rate (MFR)ISO 1133 · 210 °C / 2.16 kg2–8g/10 min
- Foam densityISO 845 · depends on expansion ratio20–60kg/m³
Typical values; not for use as specifications.
Processing window
Process: extrusion foaming / bead foaming
- Drying100 °C, 4–6 h, desiccant dryer (dew point ≤ −40 °C), moisture < 250 ppm
- Mold temperature25 °C
- Melt temperature200–205 °C
- ≤ 0.025 %Max. moisture before processing
Colors
Biodegradation performance is subject to third-party testing and certification
Composition
High-melt-strength PLA (chain-extended) with nucleating agent
Colors
Natural; colors assessed per project (masterbatch must meet the same degradation and heavy-metal requirements)
Description
High-melt-strength PLA (chain-extended) with nucleating agent. Its expansion ratio can be adjusted; for cushioning and insulation.
Key points
Used for
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