Bio-Flex® F 1140 by FKuR is a biodegradable polymer-blend based on polylactic acid (PLA). It is an industrially compostable bioplastic that features a balanced ratio of mechanical properties in the longitudinal and transverse directions.
- Its attractive price-performance ratio rounds off the profile of this bioplastic compound.
- Bio-Flex® F 1140 is recommended for contact with food.
- It is used in applications such as waste bags or T-Shirt bags.
- It is suitable for processing by blown film extrusion.
- It is in compliance with EN 13432 at TÜV Austria/ OK Compost Industrial.
- It has a shelf life of 6 months.
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Bio-Flex® F 1140 properties
Mechanical properties
| Properties | Value & unit | Test condition | Test method |
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| Film Elongation at Break, MD | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Film Elongation at Break, MD | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Film Elongation at Break, TD | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Film Elongation at Break, TD | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Film Tensile Modulus, MD | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Film Tensile Modulus, MD | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Film Tensile Modulus, TD | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Film Tensile Modulus, TD | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Film Tensile Strain at Break, MD | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Film Tensile Strain at Break, MD | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Film Tensile Strain at Break, TD | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Film Tensile Strain at Break, TD | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Film Tensile Strength at Break, MD | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Film Tensile Strength at Break, MD | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Film Tensile Strength at Break, TD | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Film Tensile Strength at Break, TD | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Film Tensile Strength at Yield, MD | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Film Tensile Strength at Yield, MD | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Film Tensile Strength at Yield, TD | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Film Tensile Strength at Yield, TD | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Impact Strength, Dart Drop | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Impact Strength, Dart Drop | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Tear Strength, MD | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Tear Strength, MD | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Tear Strength, TD | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Tear Strength, TD | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
Physical properties
| Properties | Value & unit | Test condition | Test method |
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| Density | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| 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
| Properties | Value & unit | Test condition | Test method |
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| Melting Point | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
Bio-Flex® F 1140 Processing Guidelines
Extrusion Processing Guidelines
| Properties | Value & unit | Test condition | Test method |
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| Cylinder Zone 3 Temperature | Visible After Login | Visible After Login | |
| Cylinder Zone 4 Temperature | Visible After Login | Visible After Login | |
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| Feeding Zone Temperature | Visible After Login | Visible After Login | |
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