Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Fillers Included
- Polymer Name
- Plastics & Elastomers Functions
- CAS No.
- 9003-07-0
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Materials Features
- Attributes
Good Stiffness & Impact Resistance, Copolymer, Biocomposite, Hemp
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
- Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
- Applications
Automotive, Home and Garden, Consumer Products
- Processing Method
Injection Molding
Properties
- Mechanical Properties
- Typical Properties
- Processing Information (Injection Molding)
- Machine Settings (Injection Molding)
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Tensile Modulus | 1550 | MPa | ISO 527-2 |
| Tensile Stress at Yield | 20 | MPa | — |
| Tensile Strain at Yield | 7 | % | — |
| Tensile Stress at Break | 18 | MPa | — |
| Tensile Strain at Break | 15 | % | — |
| Charpy Impact Strength Notched at 20°C | 7 | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eU |
| Charpy Impact Strength Unnotched at 20°C | 44 | kJ/m² | — |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Density | 0.94 | g/cm3 | ISO 1133 |
| Melt Flow Index - MFI | 6-13 | g/10 min | ISO 1133 |
| MFI Temperature | 230 | °C | — |
| MFI Load | 2.16 | kg | — |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Feeding Zone | 40 | °C | — |
| Zone 1 | 150 | °C | — |
| Zone 2 | 170 | °C | — |
| Zone 3 | 180 | °C | — |
| Zone 4 | 185 | °C | — |
| Machine Nozzle | 190 | °C | — |
| Mass Temperature | 190 | °C | — |
| Mould Temperature | 20-50 | °C | — |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Screw RPM | min. 10 | - | — |
| Back Pressure | 30-80 | bar | — |
| Shot Volume | 1-3 D | - | — |
| Max. Injection Pressure | min. 1000 | bar | — |
| Injection Speed | Medium | - | — |
| Holding Pressure Level | 40-70 | % | — |
| Holding Pressure Time | 10-30 | sec | — |
| Melt Cushion (of volume) | 5-10 | % | — |
| Cooling Time | 10-60 | sec | — |
Technical Details & Test Data
- Machine Cleaning Advice
Prior to production
To ensure optimal results, purge injection molding machine with PP or relevant purging compound.
During production
Ensure that tooling and screw zones are set to the recommended temperatures. If tool is not filled, increase temperature stepwise. Material has a tendency to burn and therefore needs a constant melt flow. Avoid temperatures above 210°C as natural fibers in compound will begin to rapidly degrade and could ignite.
Post production
Ensure that injection molding machine is purged with PP or relevant purging compound.
General advice
To avoid risk of material degradation and possible risk of pyrolysis, the dwell time of the material inside the machine should be minimized as much as possible.
- Tooling Maintenance Advice
Prior to production
To ensure optimal results, apply a conventional mold release to the tooling prior to production.
During production
BioLite resins may leave hemp residuals on the tooling surface. These residuals are non-toxic, non-corrosive, non-oxidative and can be removed with a standard cold degreasing agent.
Post production
To remove any hemp residuals from the tooling surface, use a standard cold degreasing agent in combination with a mildly abrasive scouring pad or cloth. Follow the instructions provided with the standard degreasing agent.
General advice
BioLite resins may leave hemp residuals on general purpose tooling steel (e.i. P20). These residuals do not damage the tooling surface and can be removed with a standard degreasing agent.
Storage & Handling
- Storage and Drying Conditions
General advice
Trifilon Biolite1 is a natural fiber reinforced thermoplastic compound based on polypropylene. Residual moisture content of more than 0.3 % can result in evaporation during the injection process or in condensed moisture on the mold. To avoid problems related to evaporation, ensure material is thoroughly dried prior to use.
Storage conditions
Store in a cool, dry location. Ensure good housekeeping practices during storage, transfer and handling of material. Keep octabins and big bags closed to prevent contamination. Opened goods should be used immediately or adequately resealed to avoid moisture uptake and contamination.
Storage conditions for finished products
It is recommended to store the finished goods in a cool, dry place. Depending on the storage conditions and processing conditions used to mold the products, storage time may vary. Trifilon AB cannot provide any shelf life guarantees for finished goods. It is recommended that customers perform their own storage tests to adapt to their product and general storage environments.
Drying advice
To ensure optimal results, drying is recommended at 80 °C for a period of 2 - 4 hours using a desiccant dryer. The recommended drying time can vary depending on storage conditions of material.