Biodegradable materials

GL00006SHD

Prefix GL: General purpose (single resin, unfilled, non-flame-retardant)
Series 00: PLA
Filler 0: Unfilled
MFR 06: 6 · 210 °C / 2.16 kg
Process SH: Sheet / thermoforming grade
Biodegradable D: Designed to be fully biodegradable

Biodegradable PLA sheet-extrusion compound

Planned grade
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52–58 °CHDT · 0.45 MPa

3–10 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 kg3–10g/10 min
Tensile strengthISO 527-1/-255–70MPa
Flexural modulusISO 1783.3–3.8GPa
Charpy notched impact strengthISO 179-1/1eA · 23 °C2–3kJ/m²
Heat deflection temperatureISO 75-1/-2 · 0.45 MPa52–58°C

Typical values; not for use as specifications.

Processing window

Process: sheet extrusion / thermoforming

Drying100 °C, 4–6 h, desiccant dryer (dew point ≤ −40 °C), moisture < 250 ppm
Mold temperature25 °C
Melt temperature200–205 °C
050100150200250300°C

≤ 0.025 %Max. moisture before processing

Colors

Biodegradation performance is subject to third-party testing and certification

Composition

PLA ≥ 90 %, processing aids

Colors

Natural; colors assessed per project (masterbatch must meet the same degradation and heavy-metal requirements)

Description

PLA ≥ 90 %, processing aids. High clarity and a wide thermoforming window.

Key points

High clarity
Wide thermoforming window

Used for

Cold-drink cups
Trays
Blister packaging

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