BioPBS - FZ91PM/PB - Mitsubishi Chemical - PBS

Identification & Functionality

Polymer Name: Polybutylene Succinate (PBS)
Plastics & Elastomers Functions: Resin
Technologies: Plastics
Product Families: Plastics — Engineering & Specialty Polymers
Biodegradable Polymers,
Polyesters & Copolyesters

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims: Bio-based,
Biodegradable,
Food Contact Acceptable,
From Renewable Resources
Materials Features: Biodegradable,
Compostable,
Cost Effective,
Decomposable,
Durable,
Excellent Bubble Stability,
Excellent Initial Seal Strength,
Flexible,
Food Contact Acceptable,
Good Impact Strength,
Good Printability,
Good Processability,
Heat Sealable,
High Performance,
High Temperature Application,
Renewable Resource Content,
Semi Crystalline,
Soft
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

Mulch films; No collection of the films after harvest for disposal or recycle. Bury into soil and gradually broken down into CO2, water and biomass

Suitable to other blown film applications, ie., bag liners, agricultural film, etc.

FZ91PM is food contact grade, approved by FDA (FCN No. 1817) and JHOSPA, comply to EU10/2011

OK COMPOST certified by TUV Austria in European Union, BPI in North America and ABA in Australia

Renewable content certified by DIN CERTCO, JBPA and USDA

Applications & Uses

Markets: Food & Nutrition,
Printing & Packaging
Applications: Printing & Packaging — Packaging
Food & Beverage Packaging
Food & Nutrition — Processing & Packaging
Food & Beverage Packaging
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses: Agricultural Film,
Blown Films,
Boxes,
Cast Films,
Coffee Capsules,
Cups,
Cutlery,
Film,
Kitchenware,
Mulch Film
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods: Blown Film Extrusion,
Cast Film Extrusion

Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Density	1.26	g/cm³	ISO 1183
Tensile Modulus (MD)	575	MPa	ISO 527-3
Melt Flow Rate (at 190°C, 2.16 kg)	5	g/10 min	ISO 1133
Tensile Modulus (TD)	590	MPa	ISO 527-3
Melting Point	115	°C	ISO 3146
Yield Stress (MD)	39	MPa	ISO 527-3
Yield Stress (TD)	38	MPa	ISO 527-3
Stress at Break (MD)	42	MPa	ISO 527-3
Stress at Break (TD)	30	MPa	ISO 527-3
Flexural Modulus	650	MPa	ISO 178
Strain at Break (MD)	350	%	ISO 527-3
Flexural Strength	40	MPa	ISO 178
Strain at Break (TD)	180	%	ISO 527-3
Izod Impact Strength (at 23°C)	10	kJ/m²	ISO 180
Elmendorf Tear Strength (MD)	2	N/mm	ISO 6383-2
Heat Deflection Temperature (at 0.45 MPa)	95	°C	ISO 75-2
Elmendorf Tear Strength (TD)	4	N/mm	ISO 6383-2
Hardness, Rockwell Scale R	107	R Scale	ISO 2039-2
Puncture Impact	4	kJ/m	PTTMCC

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance: FDA Compliant,
Halal,
JHOSPA Registered,
OK compost HOME,
Regulation (EU) No. 10/2011 (PIM),
TÜV Approved,
USDA Certified
Quality Standards: JCII

Packaging & Availability

Storage & Handling

Storage Condition: BioPBSTM 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 BioPBSTM 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 80°C for over 5 hours) to moisture content of less than 1,000 ppm (preferable less than 700 ppm) prior to using next time.

BioPBS™ FZ91PM/PB