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Biocycle 1170-1

Biodegradable Polymers

Supplied by Biocycle

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Product Description
Characteristics of the product:
Yellowish white powder, with a high degree of purity of over 99.5% and humidity below 0.3%. Weight-average molecular weight of approximately 600,000 g/mol.

Basic Raw Material: Saccharose

Microorganism: Bacteria of the alcaligene genus

Obtention Process:
Biosynthesis of the polymer by aerobic fermentation and extraction purification of the polymer through natural solvent.

Advantages:
The polymer is totally biodegradable and renewable with its final decomposition in water and carbon dioxide through the action of microorganisms in natural environment; When placed in composting units, the polymer quickly decomposes and doesn't affect the quality of the compost produced. The polymer can be dyed by using biodegradable masterbatches in conventional dying processes. The polymer can be printed with paints and conventional printing processes, using surface treatment which are also conventional.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • South America
Features 
  • Biodegradable
  • Excellent Printability
  • High Purity
  • Paintable
  • Renewable Resource Content
Uses 
  • Agricultural Applications
  • Appliances
  • Automotive Applications
  • Handles
  • Packaging
  • Personal Care
  • Sporting Goods
  • Stationary Supplies
  • Toys
  • Wire & Cable Applications
Appearance 
  • Yellow
Forms 
  • Powder
Processing Method 
  • Extrusion
  • Injection Molding
 
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Density
g/cm³
 
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (190°C/2.16 kg)
g/10 min
 
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Tensile Modulus
psi
 
Tensile Strength
psi
 
Tensile Elongation (Break)
%
 
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Notched Izod Impact
ft·lb/in
 
Related Terminology
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: Biocycle 1170-1, Biocycle 11701, Biocycle , Biocycle11701, 1170, 1170-1, 11701, 1170:1, 1170/1, 1170+1, 1170_1, 1170 1, Biodegradable Polymers, Biodeg Polymers, BiodegradablePolymers, BiodegPolymers, 11170
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: High Purity, Excellent Printability, Printable, Renewable Resources, From Renewable Resources, Renewable Resource Derived, Renewable Raw Materials, Renewable Resource Content.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Automotive Applications, Automotive Sector, Wire and Cable Applications, Wire & Cable Applications.
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
 
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