| 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™ 3801X Injection Grade PLA.pdf |
| Price | EMAIL US sales@lookpolymers.com |
| Physical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specific Gravity | 1.33 g/cc | 1.33 g/cc | ASTM D792 |
| Viscosity Measurement | 3.1 | 3.1 | Relative Viscosity |
| Linear Mold Shrinkage | 0.011 - 0.013 cm/cm | 0.011 - 0.013 in/in | |
| Melt Flow | 8.0 g/10 min @Load 2.16 kg, Temperature 190 °C |
8.0 g/10 min @Load 4.76 lb, Temperature 374 °F |
ASTM D1238 |
| Mechanical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength, Yield | 25.9 MPa | 3760 psi | ASTM D638 |
| Elongation at Break | 8.1 % | 8.1 % | ASTM D638 |
| Izod Impact, Notched | 1.44 J/cm | 2.70 ft-lb/in | ASTM D256 |
| Thermal Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melting Point | 160 - 170 °C | 320 - 338 °F | ASTM D3418 |
| Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi) | 65.0 °C | 149 °F | ASTM E2092 |
| Glass Transition Temp, Tg | 45.0 °C | 113 °F | ASTM D3417 |
| Processing Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feed Temperature | 177 °C | 351 °F | |
| Nozzle Temperature | 188 °C | 370 °F | |
| Melt Temperature | 188 °C | 370 °F | |
| Mold Temperature | 85.0 - 105 °C | 185 - 221 °F | |
| Injection Velocity | 50.8 - 203 mm/sec | 2.00 - 8.00 in/sec | |
| Back Pressure | 1.72 MPa | 250 psi | |
| Screw Speed | 125 rpm | 125 rpm |