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Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Polymer Name
- Technologies
- Product Families
- Material
- Poly lactide acid (PLA)
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
- Uses
- Used for extended shelf life applications
- Used in many packaging applications
Properties
- Typical Properties
- Properties
- Good handling and barrier properties
- Excellent surface brightness
Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
Yield | 31.1 | m²/kg | - |
Standard Gauge | 25.0 | µm | - |
Optical Density | min 2.0 | CMP OD-1 | |
Light Transmission | max.1.0 | % | CMP OD-1 |
Coefficient of Friction (Treated) | 0.5 | - | ASTM D1894 |
Coefficient of Friction (Untreated) | 0.5 | - | ASTM D1894 |
Tensile Strength (MD) | 62.0 | N/mm² | ASTM D882 |
Tensile Strength (TD) | 104.0 | N/mm² | ASTM D882 |
MVTR (100° F, 90% RH) | 0.93 | g/m²/24 hr | ASTM E-398 |
OTR (73.4° F, 50% RH) | 1.395 | cc/m²/24 hr | ASTM D-3985 |
Metal Adhesion | 5.0 | N/25mm | CMP MA-1 |
Base Film Compostability | Passed | - | ASTM D6400 |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Regulatory & Compliance
- The material is BPI certified
- Meets compostability standard ASTM D6400
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging
- Gages available from 80GA to 200GA
- Availability
- One side heat-sealable or non-heat-sealable web available.