Natur-Tec® BF3002HT by Nature-Tech is a renewable, bio-based polylactic acid (PLA) grade. Offers high heat resistance, increased dimensional stability, increased strength and high white index. It is a 100% compostable grade and contains no heavy materials. Suitable for processing by injection molding. Recommended accessories, food service and garment packaging. Natur-Tec® BF3002HT is used for containers for hot food items, coffee filter pods, cutlery, disposable vine clips and agricultural applications.
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Natur-Tec® BF3002HT properties
Mechanical properties
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| Flexural Strength | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Impact Strength, Notched Izod | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
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Physical properties
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| Density | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Linear Mold Shrinkage, Flow | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Linear Mold Shrinkage, Transverse | 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
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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 |
Natur-Tec® BF3002HT Processing Guidelines
Injection Processing Guidelines
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Injection Molding Processing Guidelines
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