Terratek® BD5175 by Green Dot Bioplastics is a starch-based, proprietary blend of natural and synthetic biodegradable polyester grade. It possesses heat resistance, rigidity, pliability, strength and lower processing temperatures. It leads to energy savings and easy processing and taking on desired shape & color characteristics. This grade is tolerant to heat conditions ranging from moderate to high. It is made with ingredients which pass industry standards for composting. Terratek® BD5175 is processed by injection molding. It is used in food packaging, disposable cutlery, single-use items, organic waste containers, gardening & other agricultural applications, plant pots and mulch films. It contains 61% by weight biomass content.
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Terratek® BD5175 properties
Mechanical properties
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| Linear Mold Shrinkage, Flow | 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 |
| Specific Gravity | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
Terratek® BD5175 Processing Guidelines
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