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Ingeo™ 3251D

Polylactic Acid

Supplied by NatureWorks® LLC

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Product Description
IngeoTM Biopolymer 3251D is designed for injection molding applications. This polymer grade has a higher melt flow capability than other IngeoTM resins cur-rently in the market place. The higher flow capability allows for easier molding of thin-walled parts.

It is designed for injection molding applications, both clear and opaque, requiring high gloss, UV resistance and stiffness.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • North America
Features 
  • Biodegradable
  • Compostable
  • Food Contact Acceptable
  • Good Stiffness
  • Good UV Resistance
  • High Flow
  • High Gloss
  • Renewable Resource Content
Uses 
  • Thin-walled Parts
Agency Ratings 
Appearance 
  • Clear/Transparent
  • Opaque
  
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Injection Molding
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Specific Gravity
 
 ASTM D792
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR)
     ASTM D1238
190°C/2.16 kg
g/10 min
  
210°C/2.16 kg
g/10 min
  
Molding Shrinkage - Flow
in/in
  
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Strength (Yield)
psi
 ASTM D638
Tensile Elongation (Break)
%
 ASTM D638
Flexural Strength
psi
 ASTM D790
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Notched Izod Impact
ft·lb/in
 ASTM D256
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Glass Transition Temperature (DSC)
°F
 ASTM D3417
Peak Crystallization Temperature (DSC)
°F
 ASTM D3418
Optical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Clarity
 
  
Additional Information
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Relative Viscosity
 
 Internal Method
Related Terminology
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: Ingeo™ 3251D, Ingeo 3251D, Ingeo™ , Ingeo, Ingeo3251D, 3251 D, 3251D, Polylactic Acid, PLA, Natureworks LLC, PolylacticAcid, D3251
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Renewable Resources, From Renewable Resources, Renewable Resource Derived, Renewable Raw Materials, Renewable Resource Content, High Flow, High Melt, High MFI, High Gloss, Good Stiffness, Good UV Resistance, UV Resistant, Ultraviolet Resistant, Ultraviolet Light Resistant.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Thin-walled Parts, Thin Walled Parts, Thin-wall Parts, Thin wall Parts, Thinwall Parts.
Agency Ratings
This plastic material has 7 certifications from the following agencies (the number in parentheses shows the number of certifications for that agency): ASTM (1), EU (4), FDA (1), EN (1).
Injection
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Drying Temperature
°F
  
Drying Time
hr
  
Suggested Max Moisture
%
  
Rear Temperature
°F
  
Middle Temperature
°F
  
Front Temperature
°F
  
Nozzle Temperature
°F
  
Processing (Melt) Temp
°F
  
Mold Temperature
°F
  
Back Pressure
psi
  
Screw Speed
rpm
  
Injection Notes
Feed Throat Temperature: 70°F
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
 
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