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NATUREPLAST PBE 001

Biodegradable Polymers

Supplied by NaturePLAST

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Product Description
Natureplast PBE 001 is a biodegradable and flexible aliphatic polyester based on the monomers 1,4-butanediol, succinic acid and adipic acid. Natureplast PBE 001 is suitable for various applications such as film extrusion and lamination.

  • Applicable for wide variety of molding processes
  • High permeability of O2, CO2, moisture
  • High heat seal strength
  • Good printability
  • Good compatibility with other biodegradable polymers, such as PLA
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Europe
  • North America
  
Features 
  • Biodegradable
  • Excellent Printability
  • Good Flexibility
  • Good Heat Seal
  • Renewable Resource Content
Uses 
  • Agricultural Applications
  • Film
  • Foam
  • Laminates
  • Packaging
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Film Extrusion
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
Films
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Film Thickness - Tested
mil
  
Tensile Modulus
     ISO 527-3
MD
psi
  
TD
psi
  
Tensile Stress
     ISO 527-3
MD: Yield
psi
  
TD: Yield
psi
  
MD: Break
psi
  
TD: Break
psi
  
Tensile Elongation
     ISO 527-3
MD: Break
%
  
TD: Break
%
  
Elmendorf Tear Strength
     ISO 6383-2
MD
lbf
  
TD
lbf
  
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Melting Temperature (DSC)
°F
 ISO 3146
Related Terminology
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: NATUREPLAST PBE 001, NATUREPLAST , NATUREPLASTPBE001, PBE 001, PBE001, Biodegradable Polymers, Biodeg Polymers, BiodegradablePolymers, BiodegPolymers, 001PBE
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Renewable Resources, From Renewable Resources, Renewable Resource Derived, Renewable Raw Materials, Renewable Resource Content, Good Flexibility, Flexible, Good Heat Seal, Excellent Printability, Printable.
Extrusion
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Drying Temperature
°F
  
Drying Time
hr
  
Cylinder Zone 1 Temp.
°F
  
Cylinder Zone 2 Temp.
°F
  
Cylinder Zone 3 Temp.
°F
  
Cylinder Zone 4 Temp.
°F
  
Die Temperature
°F
  
Extrusion Notes
Screw revolution: 50 rpm
Take-off rate: 4,5 m/min
Frost line: 200 mm
Layflat width: 300 mm
Blow up ratio: 2,5
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
 
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