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Terratek® WC200145

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Terratek® WC200145 is a proprietary blend of wood flour and biobased polyethylene for injection molding applications. WC200145 contains 30% wood flour and with Braskem GreenPE this formulation is fully biobased.

Polymer Name: Polyethylene (unspecified)

Chemical Family: Polyethylenes, Polyolefins

Reinforcement Material: Wood Fiber

Labeling Claims: Bio-based, Biodegradable, Sustainable

Processing Methods: Extrusion, Injection Molding, Profile Extrusion

Density: 1040.0 - 1040.0 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® WC200145 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 Gravity1.04g/cm³ASTM D792
Shrinkage0.013in/in
Melt Index (190°C, 2.06kg)6.7g/10 minASTM D1238
Tensile Strength2983psiASTM D638
Tensile Modulus252.466psiASTM D638
Flex Strength5814psiASTM D790
Flex Modulus223859psiASTM D790
Elongation5.23%
Notched Izod0.58ft lb/inASTM D256

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging

Terratek® WC200145 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.