Technical datasheet

Ingeo™ Biopolymer 3251D

Supplied byNatureWorks- Last Updated on May 27, 2022

Ingeo™ Biopolymer 3251D by NatureWorks is a biodegradable polylactic acid (PLA). Exhibits high melt flow capability, high flow, clarity, gloss, stiffness and UV resistance. It is derived from renewable resources and is recoverable in the form of material recycling, energy recovery and composting. Ingeo™ Biopolymer 3251D is designed for injection molding applications.
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Ingeo™ Biopolymer 3251D properties

Mechanical properties

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Flexural Modulus0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
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Physical properties

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Linear Mold Shrinkage0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR or MFI = Melt Flow Index or MI = Melt Index)0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR or MFI = Melt Flow Index or MI = Melt Index)0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
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Ingeo™ Biopolymer 3251D Processing Guidelines

Injection Molding Processing Guidelines

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