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Terratek® WC200118

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Terratek® WC200118 is a proprietary blend of maple wood fiber and polypropylene for injection molding applications. WC200118 contains 30% wood fiber by weight.

Polymer Name: Polypropylene (unspecified)

Chemical Family: Polyolefins, Polypropylenes (PP)

Reinforcement Material: Wood Fiber

Labeling Claims: Bio-based, Biodegradable, Sustainable

Processing Methods: Extrusion, Injection Molding, Profile Extrusion

Density: 1003.0 - 1003.0 kg/m³

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Identification & Functionality

Reinforcement Material
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Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
General Processing Recommendations

Green Dot’s Terratek® WC200118 resin needs to be dried before processing if the moisture is above 0.5%.  Resin will dry quickly at 150°F in a desiccant dryer.  Avoid prolonged resin exposure to air during molding or storage as the material can pick up moisture.

For best molding results, larger gates and runners are recommended. The injection pressure required to fill the mold is much higher than typical injection molding grade plastics.  Typical injection molding temperatures are listed below, these are only a guide and may need to be changed based on the particular application :

Rear 350°F to 360°F
Middle 350°F to 360°F
Front 360°F to 375°F
Nozzle 360°F to 375°F
Mold 60°F to 170°F

The melt temperature of the resin should remain below 400°F to prevent the material from discoloring and having a burnt odor.

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Specific Gravity1.003ASTM D792
Shrinkage (48 hrs, Parallel)0.00628in/inASTM D955
Shrinkage (48 hrs, Perpendicular)0.016in/inASTM D955
Melt Index (190°C, 2.06kg)2.79g/10 minASTM D1238
Tensile Strength (Break)4199.5psiASTM D638
Tensile Modulus495287.1psiASTM D638
Elongation2.2%
Notched Izod0.501ft lb/inASTM D256
Flex Strength7813.3psiASTM D790
Flex Modulus456744.8psiASTM D790
HardnessA96Shore AASTM D2240

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging

Terratek® WC200118 resin is typically packaged in a sealed plastic-lined Gaylord at 1200 lbs/Gaylord.

Storage & Handling

Storing

The product should be stored in a cool, dry, and sanitary area to achieve maximum stability.