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Ingeo™ 4032D

Polylactic Acid

Supplied by NatureWorks® LLC

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Product Description
NatureWorks® PLA (polylactide) polymer 4032D can be converted into a biaxially oriented film with use temperatures up to 300°F (150°C). This film has excellent optics, good machinability and excellent twist and deadfold. Additional properties include barrier to flavor and grease and oil resistance.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • North America
Features 
  • Biodegradable
  • Grease Resistant
  • Oil Resistant
  • Renewable Resource Content
  
Uses 
  • Laminates
  • Packaging
  
Agency Ratings 
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Extrusion
  • Film Extrusion
  
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Density
g/cm³
 ASTM D1505
Films
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Film Thickness - Tested
mil
  
Secant Modulus
     ASTM D882
MD: 1.0 mil
psi
  
TD: 1.0 mil
psi
  
Tensile Strength
     ASTM D882
MD: Yield, 1.0 mil
psi
  
TD: Yield, 1.0 mil
psi
  
Tensile Elongation
     ASTM D882
MD: Break, 1.0 mil
%
  
TD: Break, 1.0 mil
%
  
Elmendorf Tear Strength
     ASTM D1922
MD: 1.0 mil
g
  
TD: 1.0 mil
g
  
Oxygen Permeability
cm³·mil/100in²/atm/24 hr
 ASTM D3985
Water Vapor Transmission Rate
g·mil/100in²/atm/24 hr
 ASTM F1249
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Glass Transition Temperature (DSC)
°F
 DSC
Melting Temperature
°F
  
Optical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Gloss (20°, 1.00 mil)
 
 ASTM D2457
Haze (1.00 mil)
%
 ASTM D1003
Additional Information
Spencer Impact: 2.5 joules
Carbon Dioxide transmission rate, ASTM D1434: 3000 cc-mil/m²/24 hr atm
The value listed as Oxygen Permeability, ASTM D3985, was tested in accordance with ASTM D1434
Related Terminology
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: Ingeo™ 4032D, Ingeo 4032D, Ingeo™ , Ingeo, Ingeo4032D, 4032 D, 4032D, Polylactic Acid, PLA, Natureworks LLC, PolylacticAcid, D4032
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Renewable Resources, From Renewable Resources, Renewable Resource Derived, Renewable Raw Materials, Renewable Resource Content.
Agency Ratings
This plastic material has 1 certifications from the following agencies (the number in parentheses shows the number of certifications for that agency): FDA (1).
Extrusion
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Drying Temperature
°F
  
Drying Time
hr
  
Suggested Max Moisture
%
  
Cylinder Zone 1 Temp.
°F
  
Cylinder Zone 2 Temp.
°F
  
Cylinder Zone 3 Temp.
°F
  
Adapter Temperature
°F
  
Melt Temperature
°F
  
Die Temperature
°F
  
Extrusion Notes
Feed Throat: 113°F
Screw speed: 20-100 rpm
MD Draw Temp: 140-160°F
TD Draw Temp: 160-175°F
Heat Set Oven: 250-285°F
L/D ratio: 24:1 to 30:1
Compression Ratio: 2.5:1 to 3:1
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
 
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