Natur-Tec® BF3002IM
Natur-Tec® BF3002IM is a bio-based and compostable, impact modified, highly filled polymer masterbatch made with Ingeo™. It is intended for injection molded PLA applications that require high heat. BM3002HT is designed to be blended with virgin Ingeo™ grades where the final blend is molded either in (1) a single-step using in-mold crystallization at much reduced cycle times and minimum part warpage (BF3002IM) or (2) in a two-step economical process where parts are crystallized in a secondary oven (BF3002HT) .
Properties
- Physical Form
- Masterbatch
- Solid
Product families
Applications
- Consumer Goods — Housewares
- Food & Beverage Packaging
Product Families
- Additive Masterbatches
- Performance Additives
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Natur-Tec
- Carrier
- Polylactic Acid (PLA), Resin-based
- Polylactic Acid (PLA)
- Resin-based
- Features
Compostable, Cost Effective, Excellent Mechanical Strength, Fast Cycle Times, Filled, Food Contact Acceptable, High Performance, High Temperature Strength, Impact Modified, Low Warpage
- Functions
- Impact Modifier
- Labeling Claims
- Bio-based, Food Contact Acceptable
- Bio-based
- Food Contact Acceptable
- Processing Methods
- Injection Molding
- Markets
- Consumer Goods
- Printing & Packaging
- Benefits
A key advantage of this blend is that the resin going through two heat histories is limited to the percent (%) masterbatch letdown (typically 15-50%). This helps maintain the molecular weight, resulting in improved mechanical strength for the final part, as compared to a part manufactured with the 100% fully-compounded resin. Natur-Tec resins are engineered for high performance.
- Application
Natur-Tec® BM3002HT when blended with Ingeo™ at 15-50% can be used for injection molded plastic applications requiring high heat performance such as cutlery and coffee stir sticks.
- Technology
- Plastics
- Material Features
- Compostable
- Cost Effective
- Excellent Mechanical Strength
- Fast Cycle Times
- Filled
- Food Contact Acceptable
- High Performance
- High Temperature Strength
- Chemical Inventories
- TSCA (USA)
- Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
- Kitchenware
- Plastics and Elastomers Functions
- Impact Modifier
- Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods
- Injection Molding
Technical data
Table 1 of 3
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specific Gravity | 1.3 – 1.4 | g/cm³ | ASTM D792 |
| Melt Flow Rate (190 °C with 2.16 kg) | 6 – 9 | g/10 min | ASTM D1238 |
| Mold Shrinkage (Perpendicular to Flow(when molded at 100 °C)) | 1.1 – 1.3 | % | ASTM D955 |
| Mold Shrinkage (Parallel to Flow(when molded at 100 °C)) | 0.6 – 0.7 | — | — |
Table 2 of 3
5 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength at Break | 56.0 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Elongation at Break | 9.0 | % | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Modulus | 2350.0 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Flexural Modulus | 6300.0 | MPa | ASTM D790 |
| Notched Izod Impact Strength | 35.0 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
Table 3 of 3
2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heat Deflection Temperature (Un-annealed) | 56.0 | °C | ASTM D648 (0.455 MPa) |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (Annealed) | 97.0 | °C | ASTM D648 (0.455 MPa) |
