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Injection Moulding
Transparent Food Contact Recycled Biobased flame-retardant UV resistant
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Performance profile
Mechanical properties
| Density | 1.08 to 1.10 g/cm³ ASTM D792 |
|---|---|
| Charpy notched impact | 3 kJ/m2 |
| Flexural modulus | 3500 MPa |
| Flexural resistance | 80 MPa |
| Tensile modulus | 3500 MPa |
| Tensile resistance | 60 MPa |
| Tensile strain | 6 % |
Chemical resistance and characteristics
Chemical resistance
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Recommended applications
- Automotive Applications
- Overmoulding
- Consumer applications
- Sealing joints
- Flexible grips
- Sealing joints
- General purpose
- Industrial applications
- Handles
- Soft-touch applications
Frequently asked questions
Injection at 180–210 °C, mould at 20–50 °C. Recommended pre-drying: 4 hours at 60 °C. Good flow properties. Low shrinkage (0.2–0.5 %). Caution: brittle at low temperatures and prone to deformation above 50 °C.
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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