Floreon Dura Tech Durable Grade - PLA - Nucleating Agent

Suitable for demanding applications requiring the toughness and durability of ABS
Reduced carbon footprint over ABS and derived from renewable feedstock
PLA based compound with high renewable content.
High impact strength, superior to ABS.
Nucleated to allow high crystallinity and heat deflection temperature.

Floreon is a HALOGEN FREE alternative to Flame Retarded ABS

Floreon’s base material (PLA) is ideally suited to chemical recycling.
In pilot plant /kilo lab trials with the Biorenewables Development Center, Floreon were able to recover 100% of the lactic acid feedstock in a simple and fast reaction, removing ALL flame retardant and fillers by simple filtration.
This feedstock can then be used to regenerate virgin polymer with no downcycling.
Is commercially viable.
Functions the same as traditional plastic.

Applications & Uses

Markets

Consumer Goods

Applications

Consumer Goods — Sports & Recreation

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Toys

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

3D Printing,

Extrusion,

Injection Molding

Applications

Injection molding
Toys
Reusable drinks cups
Non electronic durable applications
Extrusion
3D Printing
Applications not requiring fire resistance

Properties

Physical Properties


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Melt Flow Index (at 190°C, 2.16 kg)	10.0	g/10 min	Internal method
Specific Gravity	1.26	g/cm³	ISO 1133, ASTM D792

Mechanical Properties


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Tensile Strength	35.0	MPa	-
Tensile Strength (Crystalline)**	45.0	MPa	-
Young’s Modulus (at 23°C)	1.5	GPa	ISO 527
Young’s Modulus (Crystalline)**	1.8	GPa	-

Thermal Properties


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Heat Deflection Temperature	55.0	°C	Internal method
Heat Deflection Temperature	90.0	°C	ISO 75-2/B
Melting Temperature	175.0	°C	DSC

Shrinkage


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Shrinkage (at 25°C, Crystalline)**	0.2 - 0.4	%	ASTM D638
Shrinkage (at 95°C, Crystalline)**	1.7 - 1.8	%	-

Impact Properties


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Notched Izod Impact Strength (at 23°C)	37.0	kJ/m²	ISO 180
Notched Izod Impact Strength (Crystalline)**	44.0	kJ/m²	-

Note

** - Sample molded in hot (95°C) mold.

Technical Details & Test Data

Processing Information

Floreon Dura Tech can be processed on general purpose injection molding equipment and a screw designed to minimize shear and residence time will produce the best results.
The material is typically injection molded using a melt temperature of 200°C with a mold temperature of 25°C.
This grade can be extruded from as low a temperature as 175°C, but processing temperatures should not exceed 240°C.

Processing Temperature Profile

Melt Temperature	200°C
Feed Throat	20°C
Feed Temperature	60°C
Compression Section	165°C
Metering Section	190°C
Nozzle	190°C
Mold	25/95°C

Drying

Floreon resins must be dry before use in melt processing; a water content of less than 250 ppm is recommended, otherwise product performance may be affected.
The solid resin will not be damaged by absorption of atmospheric moisture providing it is stored in a cool environment at temperatures not exceeding 25°C.
As with unmodified PLA, Floreon resins should not be left in the barrel at high temperatures for extended periods of time (10 minutes and above) as this will degrade the material resulting in a drop in viscosity and resin integrity.
Drying under vacuum at a maximum temperature of 90°C for 2 hours is recommended to ensure best results. The material can be dried above this temperature but some ‘clumping’ may occur, with pellets sticking together. This is reversible and the pellets can be separated on cooling with mild agitation.

Benchmarking of Floreon vs ABS

Floreon’s durable and flame retarded grades were tested alongside a high performance ABS and flame retarded ABS grade to provide a benchmark. Floreon is able to match the notched impact strength of ABS. Molded products have also passed all necessary drop testing.

Notched Impact Strength Comparison

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