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Natur-Tec® BM201T

Biodegradable Polymers

Supplied by Natur-Tec - Northern Technologies International Corp

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Product Description
Natur-Tec® BM201T is a biobased and biodegradable polymer resin compound and is designed to replace conventional plastic materials for injection molded plastic applications. Natur-Tec® BM201T is manufactured using sustainable and renewable resources, per the ASTM D6866 standard, which allows industry and consumers the opportunity to reduce or neutralize their carbon footprint. Natur-Tec® resins are engineered for high performance and can easily be processed on conventional manufacturing equipment. Natur-Tec® BM201T is designed to meet the requirements of international standards for compostable plastics such as ASTM D6400 (U.S.). Please refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet and the Processing Guide for specific handling and processing instructions.

Natur-Tec® BM201T can be used for injection molded plastic applications such as cutlery, hangers, containers and packaging.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • North America
Features 
  • Biodegradable
  • Compostable
  • Renewable Resource Content
Uses 
  • Consumer Applications
  • Containers
  • Disposable Tableware
  • Packaging
  
Agency Ratings 
Processing Method 
  • Injection Molding
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Specific Gravity
 
 ASTM D792
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (230°C/2.16 kg)
g/10 min
 ASTM D1238
Molding Shrinkage - Flow
in/in
 ASTM D955
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Strength
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
Deflection Temperature Under Load (264 psi, Unannealed)
°F
 ASTM D648
Melting Temperature
°F
 ASTM D3418
Peak Crystallization Temperature (DSC)
°F
 ASTM D3418
Additional Information
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Biobased Content
%
 ASTM D6866
Related Terminology
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: Natur-Tec® BM201T, NaturTec BM201T, Natur-Tec® , NaturTec, Natur:Tec®, Natur/Tec®, Natur+Tec®, Natur_Tec®, Natur Tec®, NaturTecBM201T, Natur_Tec, Natur Tec, BM 201 T, BM201T, BM201, 201T, Biodegradable Polymers, Biodeg Polymers, Natur-Tec, BiodegradablePolymers, BiodegPolymers, 201BM
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Renewable Resources, From Renewable Resources, Renewable Resource Derived, Renewable Raw Materials, Renewable Resource Content.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Disposable Tableware.
Agency Ratings
This plastic material has 1 certifications from the following agencies (the number in parentheses shows the number of certifications for that agency): ASTM (1).
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
 
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