Natur-Tec® BF7001
- Chemical Family
- PolyestersPolylactic Acid (PLA)
Natur-Tec® BF7001 is a range of fully biodegradable and compostable polymer resin compounds designed for film extrusion and use in flexible plastic applications. 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. Natur-Tec® BF700Z meets the requirements of international standards for compostable plastics such as ASTM D6400 (U.S.), EN 13432, ISO 17088 and AS4736. It is certified 100% compostable by the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI), TUVAustria, (OK Compost) and Australian Bioplastics Association (ABA). Please refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet and the Processing Guide for specific handling and processing instruction.
Product families
Applications
- Consumer Goods — Housewares
- Food & Beverage Packaging
- Industrial & Transport Packaging
- Non-Food Consumer Packaging
- Other Packaging Materials
Product Families
- Biodegradable Polymers
- Polyesters & Copolyesters
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Natur-Tec
- Polymer Name
- Polylactic Acid (PLA)
- Labeling Claims
- Biodegradable, Food Contact Acceptable
- Biodegradable
- Food Contact Acceptable
- Processing Methods
- Blown Film Extrusion, Extrusion, Film Extrusion
- Color
- Natural
- Markets
- Consumer Goods
- Printing & Packaging
- Technology
- Plastics
- Material Features
- Biodegradable
- Compostable
- Easier Processing
- Flexible
- Food Contact Acceptable
- Good Elongation
- Good Tear Strength
- Good Toughness
- 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
- Crates
- Film
- Flexible Packaging
- Gloves
- Heavy Duty Bags
- Kitchenware
- Plastics and Elastomers Functions
- Resin
- Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods
- Blown Film Extrusion
- Extrusion
- Film Extrusion
Technical data
Table 1 of 2
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specific Gravity | 1.3 – 1.4 | gm/cm³ | ASTM D792 |
| Melt Flow Rate MFR 190°C, 2.16 kg | 2021-03-06 | gm/10 min | ASTM D1238 |
| Melting Point | 110 – 120 | °C | ASTM D3418 |
Table 2 of 2
7 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength (MD) | 41.0 | MPa | ASTM D882 |
| Tensile Strength (TD) | 42.0 | MPa | ASTM D882 |
| Elongation (MD) | 584.0 | % | ASTM D882 |
| Elongation (TD) | 667.0 | % | ASTM D882 |
| Dart Impact | 364.0 | gm | ASTM D1709 |
| Elmendorf Tear (MD) | 76.0 | gf | ASTM D1922 |
| Elmendorf Tear (TD) | 169.0 | gf | ASTM D1922 |
