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Ingeo™ 3001D

Polylactic Acid

Supplied by NatureWorks® LLC

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Product Description
NatureWorks® PLA (polylactide) polymer 3001D, a NatureWorks® product, is designed for injection molding applications. It is designed for clear applications with heat deflection temperatures lower than 130°F (55°C).
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • North America
Features 
  • Biodegradable
  • Crystalline
  • High Clarity
  • Renewable Resource Content
  
Uses 
  • Cups
  • Disposable Tableware
  • Outdoor Applications
Agency Ratings 
 
Appearance 
  • Clear/Transparent
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Injection Molding
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
Molding Shrinkage - Flow
in/in
 ASTM D955
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Strength (Yield)
psi
 ASTM D638
Tensile Elongation (Yield)
%
 ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus
psi
 ASTM D790
Flexural Strength
psi
 ASTM D790
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: Ingeo™ 3001D, Ingeo 3001D, Ingeo™ , Ingeo, Ingeo3001D, 3001 D, 3001D, Polylactic Acid, PLA, Natureworks LLC, PolylacticAcid, D3001
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: High Clarity, 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 2 certifications from the following agencies (the number in parentheses shows the number of certifications for that agency): FDA (1), EU (1).
Injection
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Suggested Max Moisture
%
  
Rear Temperature
°F
  
Middle Temperature
°F
  
Front Temperature
°F
  
Nozzle Temperature
°F
  
Processing (Melt) Temp
°F
  
Mold Temperature
°F
  
Injection Rate
 
  
Back Pressure
psi
  
Screw Speed
rpm
  
Injection Notes
Feed Throat: 70°F
Feed Temp (crystalline pellets): 330°F
Feed Temp (amorphous pellets): 300°F
Drying time, Crystalline PLA, 210°F: 3 hr
Drying time, Crystalline PLA, 175°F: 6 hr
Drying time, Crystalline PLA, 140°F: 10 hr
Drying time, Amorphous PLA, <120°F: 12 hr
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
 
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