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NATUREPLAST PBI 001

Biodegradable Polymers

Supplied by NaturePLAST

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

  • 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 
  • Foam
Forms 
  • Pellets
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 Stress
     ISO 527-2
Yield
psi
  
Break
psi
  
Tensile Strain (Break)
%
 ISO 527-2
Flexural Modulus
psi
 ISO 178
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Notched Izod Impact Strength
ft·lb/in²
 ISO 180
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Heat Deflection Temperature (66 psi, Unannealed)
°F
 ISO 75-2/B
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 PBI 001, NATUREPLAST , NATUREPLASTPBI001, PBI 001, PBI001, Biodegradable Polymers, Biodeg Polymers, BiodegradablePolymers, BiodegPolymers, 001PBI
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.
Injection
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Drying Temperature
°F
  
Drying Time
hr
  
Rear Temperature
°F
  
Middle Temperature
°F
  
Front Temperature
°F
  
Nozzle Temperature
°F
  
Screw Speed
rpm
  
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
 
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