| Category | Polymer , Renewable/Recycled Polymer , Thermoplastic , Polylactic Acid (PLA) Biopolymer |
| Manufacturer | NatureWorks LLC |
| Trade Name | Ingeo™ |
| Port | Shanghai port,China |
| Trade Terms | FOB, CFR, CIF |
| Payment Terms | L/C, T/T, Western Union |
| Download PDF | NatureWorks® Ingeo™ 2003D General Purpose Transparent Extrusion Grade Biopolymer.pdf |
| Price | EMAIL US sales@lookpolymers.com |
| Physical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specific Gravity | 1.24 g/cc | 1.24 g/cc | ASTM D792 |
| Viscosity Measurement | 4.0 @Temperature 30.0 °C |
4.0 @Temperature 86.0 °F |
1.0 g/dl in chloroform; Relative Viscosity |
| Melt Flow | 6.0 g/10 min @Load 2.16 kg, Temperature 210 °C |
6.0 g/10 min @Load 4.76 lb, Temperature 410 °F |
ASTM D1238 |
| Mechanical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength at Break | 53.0 MPa | 7690 psi | ASTM D882 |
| Tensile Strength, Yield | 60.0 MPa | 8700 psi | ASTM D882 |
| Elongation at Break | 6.0 % | 6.0 % | ASTM D882 |
| Tensile Modulus | 3.61 GPa | 524 ksi | ASTM D882 |
| Flexural Strength | 82.7 MPa | 12000 psi | ASTM D790 |
| Flexural Modulus | 3.83 GPa | 555 ksi | ASTM D790 |
| Izod Impact, Notched | 0.1600 J/cm | 0.2997 ft-lb/in | ASTM D256 |
| Thermal Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melting Point | 145 - 160 °C | 293 - 320 °F | Peak; ASTM D3418 |
| Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi) | 55.0 °C | 131 °F | ASTM E2092 |
| Glass Transition Temp, Tg | 55.0 - 60.0 °C | 131 - 140 °F | ASTM D3418 |
| Optical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission, Visible | 90 % | 90 % | Thickness Unknown |
| Processing Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feed Temperature | 180 °C | 356 °F | |
| Adapter Temperature | 200 °C | 392 °F | |
| Die Temperature | 190 °C | 374 °F | |
| Melt Temperature | 210 °C | 410 °F | |
| Drying Temperature | 90.0 °C @Time 7200 sec |
194 °F @Time 2.00 hour |
|
| Moisture Content | <= 0.025 % | <= 0.025 % | |
| Dew Point | -40.0 °C | -40.0 °F | |
| Drying Air Flow Rate | >= 14.2 l/min | >= 0.500 ft³/min (CFM) | |
| Screw Speed | 20 - 100 rpm | 20 - 100 rpm |