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Natur-Tec® BF7001

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Natur-Tec® BF7001 is a range of fully biodegradable and compostable polymer resin compounds designed for film extrusion and use in flexible plastic applications. It is produced using proprietary technologies and is intended to provide alternatives to conventional plastics. Natur-Tec® resins are engineered for high performance and can be easily processed on conventional manufacturing equipment. Natur-Tec® BF700Z meets the requirements of international standards for compostable plastics such as ASTM D6400 (U.S.), EN 13432, ISO 17088 and AS4736. It is certified 100% compostable by the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI), TUVAustria, (OK Compost) and Australian Bioplastics Association (ABA). Please refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet and the Processing Guide for specific handling and processing instruction.

Polymer Name: Polylactic Acid (PLA)

Labeling Claims: Biodegradable, Food Contact Acceptable

Processing Methods: Blown Film Extrusion, Extrusion, Film Extrusion

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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

Biodegradable,

Food Contact Acceptable

Materials Features

Biodegradable,

Compostable,

Easier Processing,

Flexible,

Food Contact Acceptable,

Good Elongation,

Good Tear Strength,

Good Toughness,

Good UV Protection,

High Performance,

High Tensile Strength,

Soft

Applications & Uses

Markets

Consumer Goods,

Printing & Packaging

Applications

Consumer Goods — Housewares

Printing & Packaging — Packaging

Food & Beverage Packaging,

Industrial & Transport Packaging,

Non-Food Consumer Packaging,

Other Packaging Materials

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Crates,

Film,

Flexible Packaging,

Gloves,

Heavy Duty Bags,

Kitchenware

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Blown Film Extrusion,

Extrusion,

Film Extrusion

Applications

Natur-Tec® BF700Z-X can be used to produce film for applications such as, bin-liners, carry-out bags, coat hanger bags, agricultural film, hand gloves, aprons and consumer and industrial packaging.

Properties

Color

Natural

Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Specific Gravity1.3 – 1.4gm/cm³ASTM D792
Melt Flow Rate MFR 190°C, 2.16 kg2021-03-06gm/10 minASTM D1238
Melting Point110 – 120°CASTM D3418
Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Tensile Strength (MD)41.0MPaASTM D882
Tensile Strength (TD)42.0MPaASTM D882
Elongation (MD)584.0%ASTM D882
Elongation (TD)667.0%ASTM D882
Dart Impact364.0gmASTM D1709
Elmendorf Tear (MD)76.0gfASTM D1922
Elmendorf Tear (TD)169.0gfASTM D1922

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

EU Packaging Directive (94/62/EC),

OK compost INDUSTRIAL (EN 13432),

TÜV Approved

Chemical Inventories

TSCA (USA)