Ingeo™ Biopolymer 3001D by NatureWorks is a high flow polylactic acid. It is a biopolymer, designed for injection molding applications. It is suitable for clear applications with heat deflection temperatures lower than 120°F (49°C). Ingeo™ Biopolymer 3001D is recoverable in the form of material recycling, energy recovery, composting and biodegradable. Applications include cutlery, cups, plates, cosmetics and outdoor novelties.
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Ingeo™ Biopolymer 3001D properties
Mechanical properties
| Properties | Value & unit | Test condition | Test method |
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| Flexural Modulus | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| 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 |
| Tensile Elongation | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
Other properties
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| Tensile Strength at Yield | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
Physical properties
| Properties | Value & unit | Test condition | Test method |
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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 |
Thermal properties
| Properties | Value & unit | Test condition | Test method |
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| Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT) | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
Ingeo™ Biopolymer 3001D Processing Guidelines
Injection Processing Guidelines
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| Drying Time (100°C, crystalline PLA) | Visible After Login | Visible After Login | |
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Injection Molding Processing Guidelines
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