Natur-Tec® BF5001-X

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Polyesters,

Polylactic Acid (PLA)

Polymer Name

Polylactic Acid (PLA)

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

Materials Features

Biodegradable,

Compostable,

Excellent Mechanical Strength,

Flexible,

Food Contact Acceptable,

Good Impact Strength,

High Performance

Applications & Uses

Markets

Adhesives & Sealants,

Printing & Packaging

Applications

Printing & Packaging — Packaging

Food & Beverage Packaging,

Industrial & Transport Packaging,

Non-Food Consumer Packaging

Adhesives & Sealants — Packaging & Paper

Tape & Label Adhesives

Printing & Packaging — Tapes, Labels & Adhesives

Tapes & Labels

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Caps,

Closures,

Crates,

Cups,

Drinking Straws,

Food Containers,

Labels,

Lids,

Thermoformed Cups,

Thermoformed Trays

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Extrusion

Applications

Natur-Tec® BF5001-X extrusion grade resin is suitable for extrusion applications such as sheets and straw applications including straight shafted or kinked straws

Properties

Color

Natural

Physical Form

Pellets,

Solid

Physical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Specific Gravity	1.27	gm/cm	ASTM D792
Melt Flow Rate MFR 190°C, 2.16 kg	10 - 15	gm/10 min	ASTM D1238
Melting Point	110 / 165	°C	DSC

Mechanical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Tensile Strength (MD)	40.0	MPa	ASTM D882
Tensile Strength (TD)	32.0	MPa	ASTM D882
Elongation (MD)	70.0	%	ASTM D882
Elongation (TD)	225.0	%	ASTM D882
Elmendorf Tear (MD)	217.0	gf	ASTM D1922
Elmendorf Tear (TD)	183.0	gf	ASTM D1922

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

EU Packaging Directive (94/62/EC),

OK compost INDUSTRIAL (EN 13432),

TÜV Approved

Chemical Inventories

TSCA (USA)