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Jamplast JPPLA

Polylactic Acid

Supplied by Jamplast, Inc.

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Product Description
JPPLA is a thermoplastic resin intended for higher heat applications. Derived primarily from annually renewable resources, it is specifically designed for extrusion/thermoforming applications. JPPLA is opaque and processes easily on conventional extrusion and thermoforming, and injection equipment.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • North America
Features 
  • Biodegradable
  • High Heat Resistance
  • Renewable Resource Content
Uses 
  • Bottles
  • Cups
  • Food Containers
  • Food Service Applications
  
Appearance 
  • Opaque
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Extrusion
  • Thermoforming
  
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Specific Gravity
 
 ASTM D792
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (190°C/2.16 kg)
g/10 min
 ASTM D1238
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Strength
     ASTM D638
Yield
psi
  
Break
psi
  
Tensile Elongation (Break)
%
 ASTM D638
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Notched Izod Impact
ft·lb/in
 ASTM D256
Related Terminology
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: Jamplast JPPLA, Jamplast , JamplastJPPLA, JPPLA, Polylactic Acid, PLA, PolylacticAcid
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: High Heat Resistance, Renewable Resources, From Renewable Resources, Renewable Resource Derived, Renewable Raw Materials, Renewable Resource Content.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Food Containers, Food Container.
Extrusion
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Drying Temperature
°F
  
Drying Time
hr
  
Suggested Max Moisture
%
  
Adapter Temperature
°F
  
Melt Temperature
°F
  
Die Temperature
°F
  
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
 
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