Compostable® 4001 by Trellis Bioplastics is a renewable, ecologically sound, biodegradable PLA (poly-lactic acid) blend resin. Exhibits an excellent balance of strength, toughness and processability. Compostable® 4001 by Trellis Bioplastics can be processed on existing extrusion machines. Meets BPI (Biodegradable Products Institute www.bpiworld.com) standards for compostability (ASTM6400D99, ASTM6868) and European Bioplastics Standards (EN13432). Listed on TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act) Inventory List, Canada DSL (Domestic Substance List) Inventory List, EU EINECS (European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances) List and China inventory of Existing Chemical Substances list.
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Compostable® 4001 properties
Mechanical properties
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| Elongation at Break | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
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Physical properties
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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 |
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| Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT), Unannealed | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
Compostable® 4001 Processing Guidelines
Extrusion Processing Guidelines
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