Nano4 Bio EC 12

Identification & Functionality

Additives Included

Carbon Black

Chemical Family

Polyesters,

Polylactic Acid (PLA)

Polymer Name

Polylactic Acid (PLA)

Technologies

Plastics

Product Families

Plastics — Engineering & Specialty Polymers

Biodegradable Polymers,

Polyesters & Copolyesters

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Bio-based,

Biodegradable

Materials Features

Anti-Static,

Biodegradable,

Electrically Conductive,

Good Mechanical Properties

Applications & Uses

Markets

Adhesives & Sealants,

Automotive & Transportation,

Building & Construction,

Consumer Goods,

Electrical & Electronics,

Healthcare & Pharma,

Industrial,

Printing & Packaging

Applications

Consumer Goods — Appliances & Electronics

Automotive & Transportation — Automotive

Fuel Systems

Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing

Equipment & Parts,

Tooling & Moldmaking

Building & Construction — Decorative Materials & Finishes

Carpet

Electrical & Electronics — Devices & Assemblies

Consumer Electronics,

Other Devices & Assemblies

Building & Construction — Flooring & Surfaces

Other Flooring & Surface Applications

Consumer Goods — Housewares

Industrial — Leather & Textiles

Textile Manufacturing

Healthcare & Pharma — Medical

Medical Devices & Assemblies,

Other Medical Applications

Consumer Goods — Other Consumer Goods Applications

Printing & Packaging — Packaging

Industrial & Transport Packaging,

Other Packaging Materials

Adhesives & Sealants — Packaging & Paper

Tape & Label Adhesives

Electrical & Electronics — Parts & Components

Other Parts & Components,

Switches & Relays

Printing & Packaging — Tapes, Labels & Adhesives

Tapes & Labels

Electrical & Electronics — Wire & Cable

Jacketing & Insulation,

Other Wire & Cable Applications

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Cable Jacketing,

Cables,

Carpet Backing,

Computer Components,

Consumer Applications,

Containers,

Electrical/Electronic Applications,

Film,

Flexible Packaging,

Flooring,

Fuel Tanks,

Medical/Healthcare Applications,

Molds/Dies/Tools,

Pallets,

Power/Other Tools,

Rigid Films,

Rigid Packaging,

Switches,

Tape,

Textile Applications,

Trays

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Injection Molding

Processing

It is suggested to process BioPE EC 12 within the temperature range 190-220°C.

Applications

• ANTISTATIC PACKAGING and TOOLS for flammable products, ammunitions, explosives, electronic parts...
• HANDLING of ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS: carrier boxes, conductive foams, carrier trays, carrier tapes...
• FILMS: antistatic and conductive films, packaging films, garbage bags...
• POWER CABLES and ACCESSORIES: insulator & conductor shield, strippable cables, jacketing…
• AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY: fuel injection systems, anticorrosion systems, fuel tank hoses…
• TRANSPORT: mobile phone parts, elevator parts, wheels…containers, bins, pallets...
• COMPUTER, AUDIO & VIDEO: antistatic articles for computer & accessories, CD player...

 

Properties

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Density	1.2	g/cm³	Intern
MFI (210°C/2.16 kg)	6	g/10 min	—
MFR (210°C/2.16 kg)	5	cc/10 min	—
Crystalline Melt Temperature	140 - 160	°C	DSC
Glass Transition Temperature	55 - 65	°C	DSC
Processing Temperature	190 - 220	°C	—
Young Modulus	1800 - 2000	MPa	ISO 527-1
Tensile Stress at Break	25 - 30	MPa	ISO 527-1
Tensile Elongation at Break	5	%	ISO 527-1
Charpy Unnotched Impact Strength	20	kJ/m²	ISO 179-1 (23°C ; type 1 ; Edgewise)
Electrical Conductivity	12	Ω.cm	Intern
Thermal Conductivity	0.26	W/mK	Hot Ring
Thermal Diffusivity	2.6 x 10⁻⁷	m²/s	Hot Ring

Safety & Health

Health

• HEALTH: medical applications, cleanroom equipment, articles for antistatic workplaces...