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Danimer 2198 is a bio-based resin designed for extrusion applications and is produced using Danimer Scientific’s proprietary reactive extrusion process.

Polymer Name: Polylactic Acid (PLA)

Labeling Claims: Bio-based, Biodegradable, Plant-Based, Sustainable

Processing Methods: Extrusion

Density: 1280.0 - 1280.0 kg/m³

Technical Data Sheet
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Applications & Uses

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Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Elongation (at Break, MD)600.0%
Elongation (at Break, TD)920.0%
Oxygen Transmission Rate48.0cm³/100 in²/day/mil
Water Vapor Transmission Rate10.9g/100 in²/day/mil
Density1.28g/cm³
Elmendorf Tear (MD)13.8gf
Elmendorf Tear (TD)840.0gf
Secant Modulus (MD)69000.0psi
Secant Modulus (TD)45700.0psi
Tensile Strength (MD)9.3psi
Tensile Strength (TD)6200.0psi
Note

Material properties measured on 1 mil film samples. These values are to be considered as typical values and are not to be construed as specifications.

Note

Material properties measured on 1 mil film samples. These values are to be considered as typical values and are not to be construed as specifications.

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Certifications & Regulatory Status

This material has been certified by TUV for home compostability.

Certifications & Regulatory Status

This material has been certified by TUV for home compostability.