Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Plastics & Elastomers Functions
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- Materials Features
- Benefits
A key advantage of this blend is that the resin going through two heat histories is limited to the percent (%) masterbatch letdown (typically 15-50%). This helps maintain the molecular weight, resulting in improved mechanical strength for the final part, as compared to a part manufactured with the 100% fully-compounded resin. Natur-Tec resins are engineered for high performance.
Applications & Uses
- Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
- Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
- Application
Natur-Tec® BM3002HT when blended with Ingeo™ at 15-50% can be used for injection molded plastic applications requiring high heat performance such as cutlery and coffee stir sticks.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Physical Properties
- Mechanical Properties
- Thermal Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Specific Gravity | 1.4 – 1.5 | g/cm³ | ASTM D792 |
| Melt Flow Rate (190 °C with 2.16 kg) | 5 – 8 | g/10 min | ASTM D1238 |
| Mold Shrinkage (Perpendicular to Flow) | max. 0.1 | % | ASTM D955 |
| Mold Shrinkage (Parallel to Flow) | 0.2 - 0.3 | — | — |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Tensile Strength at Break | 64.0 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Elongation at Break | 7.0 | % | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Modulus | 2629.0 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Flexural Modulus | 7436.0 | MPa | ASTM D790 |
| Notched Izod Impact Strength | 34.8 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (Un-annealed) | 60.0 | °C | ASTM D648 (0.455 MPa) |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (Annealed) | 125.0 | °C | ASTM D648 (0.455 MPa) |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Chemical Inventories