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Biopearls™ M106

Polylactic Acid

Supplied by R.O.J. Jongboom Holding B.V.

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Product Description
  • Biopearls M106 is a non-transparent granulate based on modified polylactic acid
  • Good oxidation, colour and molecular weight stability in the melt
  • Biodegradable/Compostable: Biopearls M106 is based on materials that are certified according to DIN EN 13432:2000-12 and ASTM D 6400:1999
  • Predominantly based on renewable raw materials
  • Biopearls M106 can be provided in custom colours
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Europe
Features 
  • Biodegradable
  • Compostable
  • Good Color Stability
  • Renewable Resource Content
 
Agency Ratings 
 
Appearance 
  • Colors Available
Forms 
  • Granules
Processing Method 
  • Injection Molding
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Density
g/cm³
ISO 1183
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (190°C/2.16 kg)
g/10 min
ISO 1133
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Modulus (0.157 in, Injection Molded)
psi
ISO 527-2/50
Tensile Stress
    ISO 527-2/50
Yield, 0.157 in, Injection Molded
psi
 
Break, 0.157 in, Injection Molded
psi
 
Tensile Strain
    ISO 527-2/50
Yield, 0.157 in, Injection Molded
%
 
Break, 0.157 in, Injection Molded
%
 
Flexural Modulus 2 (Injection Molded)
psi
ISO 178
Flexural Strength 2 (Injection Molded)
psi
ISO 178
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Charpy Notched Impact Strength
    ISO 179/1A
-40°F, Injection Molded
ft·lb/in²
 
-4°F, Injection Molded
ft·lb/in²
 
32°F, Injection Molded
ft·lb/in²
 
73°F, Injection Molded
ft·lb/in²
 
Notched Izod Impact Strength
    ISO 180/1A
-40°F, Injection Molded
ft·lb/in²
 
-4°F, Injection Molded
ft·lb/in²
 
32°F, Injection Molded
ft·lb/in²
 
73°F, Injection Molded
ft·lb/in²
 
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Shore Hardness (Shore D)
 
ISO 868
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Heat Deflection Temperature
     
66 psi, Unannealed
°F
ISO 75-2/B
264 psi, Unannealed
°F
ISO 75-2/A
Vicat Softening Temperature
°F
ISO 306/A
Related Terminology
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: Biopearls™ M106, Biopearls M106, Biopearls™ , Biopearls, BiopearlsM106, M 106, M106, Polylactic Acid, PLA, PolylacticAcid, 106M
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Good Color Stability, Renewable Resources, From Renewable Resources, Renewable Resource Derived, Renewable Raw Materials, Renewable Resource Content.
Agency Ratings
This plastic material has 2 certifications from the following agencies (the number in parentheses shows the number of certifications for that agency): EN (1), ASTM (1).
Injection
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Drying Temperature - Desiccant Dryer
°F
 
Drying Time - Desiccant Dryer
hr
 
Dew Point - Desiccant Dryer
°F
 
Suggested Max Moisture
%
 
Hopper Temperature
°F
 
Rear Temperature
°F
 
Middle Temperature
°F
 
Front Temperature
°F
 
Nozzle Temperature
°F
 
Processing (Melt) Temp
°F
 
Mold Temperature
°F
 
Injection Rate
 
 
Back Pressure
psi
 
Screw Speed
rpm
 
Injection Notes
Air Flow Rate: 120 m³/hr
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
20.079 in/min
 
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