TPO (Thermoplastic Olefin) – fibreglass
TPO + GF
TPO (Thermoplastic Olefin) – glass fibres
TPO (thermoplastic olefin)
Reinforced fibreglass
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Injection Moulding
Transparent Food Contact Recycled Biobased flame-retardant UV resistant
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Performance profile
Mechanical properties
| Density | 0.970 to 1.15 g/cm³ ISO 1183 |
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| Charpy notched impact | 6.0 to 12 kJ/m2 |
| Flexural modulus | 4250 to 6150 MPa ISO 178 |
| Flexural resistance | 160 MPa |
| Tensile modulus | 4030 to 5900 MPa ISO 527-1 |
| Tensile resistance | 48.4 to 86.9 MPa ISO 527-1, -2, Break |
| Tensile strain | 3.0 to 4.1 % ISO 527-1, -2, Break |
Chemical resistance and characteristics
Chemical resistance
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Recommended applications
- Compostable food packaging (yoghurt pots, salad containers), compostable cups and cutlery, 3D printing prototypes, agricultural films, compostable bags, event decorations
Frequently asked questions
GF grades require higher injection pressures. Strongly anisotropic shrinkage (perpendicular to fibres > along axis). Increased nozzle and mould wear — nitrided steels recommended. Drying identical to base grade.
PLA is industrially compostable (EN 13432) in 12 weeks at 55 °C. Mechanical recycling is possible but the systems are not well-developed as PLA contaminates PET and PE streams. Specific collection systems are therefore required.
PLA is FDA and EFSA approved for food contact at ambient temperature. Used in cold food packaging (salads, yoghurts). Do not use in contact with hot food (> 50 °C) or in microwave ovens.
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