ArcBiox™ ED4 by ABMcomposite is an unreinforced, biodegradable, blend of PC (Polycarbonate) and PLA (Polylactic acid) polymer. It contains 25% bio-based content. It is an alternative for unreinforced PC/ABS. It can be processed by injection-molding. It offers medium flow, very good impact properties, good flowability, good flatness and good dimensional stability. ArcBiox™ ED4 is recommended for automotive, consumer electronics and furniture industry.
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ArcBiox™ ED4 properties
Mechanical properties
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| Flexural Modulus | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
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| Impact Strength, Notched Charpy | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
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Physical properties
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| Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR or MFI = Melt Flow Index or MI = Melt Index) | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
Thermal properties
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| Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT) | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT) | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Vicat Softening Temperature | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
ArcBiox™ ED4 Processing Guidelines
Injection Molding Processing Guidelines
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