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 | 1.3 – 1.4 | g/cm³ | ASTM D792 |
| Melt Flow Rate (190 °C with 2.16 kg) | 6 – 9 | g/10 min | ASTM D1238 |
| Mold Shrinkage (Perpendicular to Flow(when molded at 100 °C)) | 1.1 – 1.3 | % | ASTM D955 |
| Mold Shrinkage (Parallel to Flow(when molded at 100 °C)) | 0.6 – 0.7 | — | — |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Tensile Strength at Break | 56.0 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Elongation at Break | 9.0 | % | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Modulus | 2350.0 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Flexural Modulus | 6300.0 | MPa | ASTM D790 |
| Notched Izod Impact Strength | 35.0 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (Un-annealed) | 56.0 | °C | ASTM D648 (0.455 MPa) |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (Annealed) | 97.0 | °C | ASTM D648 (0.455 MPa) |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Chemical Inventories