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Nichigo G-Polymer™ OKS-8074P

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Nichigo G-Polymer™ OKS-8074P is a innovative vinyl alcohol copolymer with high flexibility that utilizes advanced polyvinyl alcohol modification technology. It offers a range of unique properties, such as excellent water solubility, compostable and biodegradable capabilities, high gas barrier properties and extrudability. This product provides new possibilities to the packaging with using this polymer as a gas barrier layer.

Polymer Name: Butendiol Vinyl Alcohol Co-Polymer (BVOH Copolymer)

Processing Methods: Blown Film Extrusion, Casting, Extrusion, Film Extrusion

End Uses: Blown Films, Film, Food Packaging

Technical Data Sheet

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Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melt Flow Rate (210°C, 2160g) ¹3.5g/10min
Volatile Matter (120°C, 3hr)max. 0.5wt%
Melting Point ²188°C
Glass Transition Temperature (Tg) ²75°C
Crystallization Temperature ²139°C
Oxygen Transmission Rate ³0.5cc 30μm/m2 day atm
Density ⁴1.28g/cm³
Note
  • ¹ Measured with Melt Indexer
  • ² Measured with DSC, both heating and cooling speeds of 10°C/min
  • ³ Measured at 23°C / 65%RH
  • ⁴ Measured with Micromeritics Gas Pycnometer at 23°C
  • * The above figures are representative values and are not guaranteed.

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Example of Processing

We recommend casting at temperatures of 220℃ or less in order to assure stable processing.

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Compostability

OKS-8074P is certified with the following regulation.

Storage & Handling

Storage Information

Please kindly do not leave the bag of OKS-8074P open for a long time. When storing after open, please seal the bag as soon as possible in order not to absorb moisture. High moisture content of OKS-8074P may cause bubbling trouble during extrusion processes.

OKS-8074P is intended for indirect food contact only. Quality assurance and hygiene for cosmetics and pharmaceutical applications are not considered.

OKS-8074P would be ignited by heat storage if OKS-8074P is kept high temperature for a long time. When storing or disposing of the molded OKS- 8074P, please kindly cool it to 50°C or less.