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Natur-Tec® BF5001-X
- Chemical Family
- PolyestersPolylactic Acid (PLA)
Natur-Tec® BF5001-X is a biobased and compostable polymer resin compound, designed for extrusion and for use in flexible plastic applications. BF5001-X polymer resin is compostable as per ASTM D6400 and EN 13432 standards. It is produced using proprietary technologies and is intended to provide alternatives to conventional plastics. Natur-Tec® resins are engineered for high performance and can be easily processed on conventional manufacturing equipment. Please refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet for specific handling and processing instructions.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Pellets
- Solid
Product families
Applications
Printing & Packaging — Packaging
- Food & Beverage Packaging
- Industrial & Transport Packaging
- Non-Food Consumer Packaging
Adhesives & Sealants — Packaging & Paper
- Tape & Label Adhesives
Printing & Packaging — Tapes, Labels & Adhesives
- Tapes & Labels
Product Families
Plastics — Engineering & Specialty Polymers
- Biodegradable Polymers
- Polyesters & Copolyesters
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Natur-Tec
- Polymer Name
- Polylactic Acid (PLA)
- Labeling Claims
Bio-based, Biodegradable, Food Contact Acceptable; Bio-based; Biodegradable; Food Contact Acceptable
- Processing Methods
- Extrusion
- Color
- Natural
- Markets
- Adhesives & Sealants
- Printing & Packaging
- Technology
- Plastics
- Material Features
- Biodegradable
- Compostable
- Excellent Mechanical Strength
- Flexible
- Food Contact Acceptable
- Good Impact Strength
- High Performance
- Chemical Inventories
- TSCA (USA)
- Certifications and Compliance
- EU Packaging Directive (94/62/EC)
- OK compost INDUSTRIAL (EN 13432)
- TÜV Approved
- Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
- Caps
- Closures
- Crates
- Cups
- Drinking Straws
- Food Containers
- Labels
- Lids
- Plastics and Elastomers Functions
- Resin
- Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods
- Extrusion
Technical data
Table 1 of 2
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specific Gravity | 1.27 | gm/cm | ASTM D792 |
| Melt Flow Rate MFR 190°C, 2.16 kg | 10 - 15 | gm/10 min | ASTM D1238 |
| Melting Point | 110 / 165 | °C | DSC |
Table 2 of 2
6 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength (MD) | 40.0 | MPa | ASTM D882 |
| Tensile Strength (TD) | 32.0 | MPa | ASTM D882 |
| Elongation (MD) | 70.0 | % | ASTM D882 |
| Elongation (TD) | 225.0 | % | ASTM D882 |
| Elmendorf Tear (MD) | 217.0 | gf | ASTM D1922 |
| Elmendorf Tear (TD) | 183.0 | gf | ASTM D1922 |
