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Danimer 15120-UP

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Danimer 15120-UP resin is a bio-based resin that meets the ASTMD 6400 standard for compostability and is designed for injection molding applications. This material is produced through Danimer Scientific’s reactive extrusion process. The resin is suitable for applications in which medium heat resistance is required and can be processed on conventional equipment.

Polymer Name: Polylactic Acid (PLA)

Labeling Claims: Bio-based, Biodegradable, Food Contact Acceptable, Plant-Based, Sustainable

Processing Methods: Injection Molding

Density: 1450.0 - 1450.0 kg/m³

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Polyesters,

Polylactic Acid (PLA)

Polymer Name

Polylactic Acid (PLA)

Plastics & Elastomers Functions

Resin

Technologies

Plastics

Product Families

Plastics — Engineering & Specialty Polymers

Biodegradable Polymers,

Polyesters & Copolyesters

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Bio-based,

Biodegradable,

Food Contact Acceptable,

Plant-Based,

Sustainable

Materials Features

Biodegradable,

Compostable,

Cost Effective,

Food Contact Acceptable,

Heat Resistance

Applications & Uses

Markets

Consumer Goods

Applications

Consumer Goods — Housewares

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Kitchenware

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Injection Molding

Food Contact Applications

Danimer 15120-UP has been approved for use in certain food contact applications.

  • Cutlery
  • Food Service
  • Semi durable goods
Food Contact Applications

Danimer 15120-UP has been approved for use in certain food contact applications.

  • Cutlery
  • Food Service
  • Semi durable goods

Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Elongation (at Break)2.4 - 3.6%ASTM D-638
Heat Deflection Temperature48.1 - 52.1°CASTM D-648
Vicat Softening Temperature66.7 - 71.3°CASTM D-1525
Melt Flow Rate (at 190 °C, 2.16 kg)20 - 22g/10 minASTM D-1238
Density1.45g/cm³ASTM D-792
Flexural Modulus1810.0MPaASTM D-790
Flexural Strength63.0MPaASTM D-790
Tensile Strength (at Break)31.9 - 38.1MPaASTM D-638
Tensile Modulus1505 - 2137MPaASTMD-638
Tensile Strength (at Yield)36 - 42MPaASTM D-638
Elongation (at Yield)2.4 - 3.6%ASTM D-638
Note

Material properties measured on injection molded samples. These values are to be considered as typical values are not to be construed as specifications. Numbers in parenthesis indicate the standard deviation of the test.

Note

Material properties measured on injection molded samples. These values are to be considered as typical values are not to be construed as specifications. Numbers in parenthesis indicate the standard deviation of the test.

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

EU Packaging Directive (94/62/EC),

FDA Compliant,

OK compost INDUSTRIAL (EN 13432),

TÜV Approved

Certifications & Regulatory Status
  • FDA Opinion Letter by Keller & Heckman
  • TUV Certification – Industrial Compostable
Certifications & Regulatory Status
  • FDA Opinion Letter by Keller & Heckman
  • TUV Certification – Industrial Compostable