Technical datasheet
Cardia Compostable™ B-M
Supplied byCardia Bioplastics- Last Updated on Jul 31, 2019
Cardia Compostable™ B-M by Cardia Bioplastics is a biodegradable and compostable resin based on a blend of thermoplastic starch (TPS), biodegradable polyesters and natural plasticizers. It offers a high level of mechanical strength, impact resistance and toughness. It is based corn starch renewable material. Cardia Compostable™ B-M is used in biodegradable injection molded products such as cutlery, toothbrushes, combs, shavers, golf-tees, plant markers, containers, caps and closures. It is also used in extruded tubes, pipes, rods, biodegradable stakes, pegs, tags as well as compostable rigid products if wall thickness is kept below 1 mm.
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Cardia Compostable™ B-M properties
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| Elongation at Break | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
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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 |
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