Sustainable® 6001 is a bio-based PLA (polylactic acid) blend resin containing biodegradable polymers. Iy exhibits an excellent balance of strength, increased toughness and processability. It can replace up to 95% of petroleum content used in traditional plastics. It can be processed on sheet extrusion and thermoforming machines. Sustainable® 6001 is recommended for cups, plates, bowls, trays, clamshells, containers, packaging, sheets, displays, and similar applications. It is 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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Sustainable® 6001 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 |
Sustainable® 6001 Processing Guidelines
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