Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Polymer Name
- Plastics & Elastomers Functions
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Materials Features
- Key Attributes
- BioPBS™ containing renewable carbon.
- BioPBS™ fully biodegradable even at ambient temperature and compostable (EN13432).
- BioPBS™ compatible with end-of life both recycling (repulping operation) and composting even in backyard.
- BioPBS™ is contribution to circular economy.
- BioPBS™ safe for you and planet. It is food contact, approved by FDA, EU and JHOSPA.
- BioPBS™ has processability similar to Polyethylene (PE).
- Product Features
- Good processability and stable bubble in existing LDPE machine
- Suitable as sealant layer for flexible packaging
- Suitable to other blown film applications, i.e., bag liners, mulch film, agricultural film, etc.
- FD92PM is food contact grade, approved by FDA (FCN No. 1818) and comply to EU10/2011
- OK COMPOST, OK COMPOST HOME and OK Biodegradable SOIL certified by TUV Austria in European Union
- Compostable certified by BPI in North America
- Compostable and Home Compostable by ABA in Australia
- Renewable content certified by DIN CERTCO, JBPA and USDA
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
- Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
Properties
- Typical Properties
- Processing Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Density | 1.24 | g/cm³ | ISO 1183 |
| Tensile Modulus (MD) | 280 | MPa | ISO 527-3 |
| Melt Flow Rate (at 190°C, 2.16 kg) | 4 | g/10 min | ISO 1133 |
| Tensile Modulus (TD) | 320 | MPa | ISO 527-3 |
| Melting Point | 84 | °C | ISO 3146 |
| Yield Stress (MD) | 18 | MPa | ISO 527-3 |
| Yield Stress (TD) | 17 | MPa | ISO 527-3 |
| Stress at Break (MD) | 32 | MPa | ISO 527-3 |
| Stress at Break (TD) | 27 | MPa | ISO 527-3 |
| Flexural Modulus | 250 | MPa | ISO 178 |
| Strain at Break (MD) | 600 | % | ISO 527-3 |
| Flexural Strength | 18 | MPa | ISO 178 |
| Strain at Break (TD) | 580 | % | ISO 527-3 |
| Izod Impact Strength (at 23°C) | 47 | kJ/m² | ISO 180 |
| Elmendorf Tear Strength (MD) | 2 | N/mm | ISO 6383-2 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (at 0.45 MPa) | 63 | °C | ISO 75-2 |
| Elmendorf Tear Strength (TD) | 5 | N/mm | ISO 6383-2 |
| Hardness, Rockwell Scale R | 56 | R Scale | ISO 2039-2 |
| Puncture Impact | 6 | kJ/m | PTTMCC |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Temperature | 130 - 150 | °C | — |
| Die Lip Gap | 0.8 - 1.0 | mm | — |
| Blow Up Ratio | 2 - 4 | — | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Quality Standards
Packaging & Availability
- Regional Availability
Storage & Handling
- Storage Condition
BioPBS™ pellet is dried and packed in aluminum-lined packaging before delivering to customers. Do not store outdoors. Keep dry at ambient temperature. Avoid humid environment, heat and direct sunlight. Use material within 6 months after delivery date, in order to prevent possible material quality deterioration. Pre-dry of the unopened BioPBS™ is not necessary. It is recommended to keep packages sealed until ready to process and using up the whole 25-kg bag. Unused material should be tightly sealed, kept away from open air, and pre-dried (Temperature 60°C for over 5 hours) to moisture content of less than 1,000 ppm (preferable less than 700 ppm) prior to using next time.