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Mater-Bi DI01A are certified according to the main European and international standards by certification bodies. The Mater-Bi has characteristics and properties of use very similar to traditional plastics but is both biodegradable and compostable in accordance with European standard EN 13432 , the most important technical reference for material manufacturers, public authorities , composters, certifiers and consumers.

Polymer Name: Thermoplastic Starch (TPS)

Processing Methods: Injection Molding

Labeling Claims: Biodegradable, Heavy Metal-free, Recyclable

Tensile Strength: 48.0 - 48.0 MPa

Density: 1200.0 - 1200.0 kg/m³

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Technologies

Features & Benefits

Materials Features

Applications & Uses

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
Processing

Injection Molding

Properties

Physical Form
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Thermal Conductivity of Melt0.21W/m K
Spec. heat capacity of melt1800.0j/(kg K)
Melt Flow Index - MFI35.0g/10minASTM D 1238
Temperature190.0°C
Load2.16kg
Mold Shrinkage (MD)0.003mm/mmASTM D 955
Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Izod Impact Strength (+23°C)46.0kl/m2ISO 180/10
Izod Notched Impact Strength (+23°C)4.0kl/m2ISO 180/1A
Tensile Modulus2700.0MPaASTM D 638
Tensile Strength48.0MPaASTM D 638
Tensile Strength at Break20.0MPaASTM D 638
Elongation at Yield2.5%ASTM D 638
Elongation at Break22.0%ASTM D 638
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melting Temperature160.0°CASTM D 3418
Other Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density1200kg/m3ASTM D 792

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications

Contains renewable resources, Biodegradable

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability
  • Africa
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • North America
Regional Availability

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South and Central America, Near East/Africa