Nichigo G-Polymer™ BVE8049P
Nichigo G-Polymer™ BVE8049P is an innovative vinyl alcohol copolymer that utilizes advanced polyvinyl alcohol modification technology. It offers a range of unique properties, such as excellent water solubility, compostable and biodegradable capabilities, high gas barrier properties and extrudability. This product provides new possibilities to the packaging with using this polymer as a gas barrier layer.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Pellets
Identification
Product families
Applications
- Food & Beverage Packaging
Product Families
- Vinyl Polymers
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Nichigo G-Polymer™
- Polymer Name
Butendiol Vinyl Alcohol Co-Polymer (BVOH Copolymer)
- Processing Methods
- Casting, Extrusion, Injection Molding
- Note
¹ Measured with Melt Indexer; ² Measured with DSC, both heating and cooling speeds of 10 degree C/min; ³ Measured at 23 degree C / 65%RH; ⁴ Measured with Micromeritics Gas Pycnometer at 23 degree C; * The above figures are representative values and are not guaranteed.
- Safety
BVE8049P is intended for indirect food contact only. Quality assurance and hygiene for cosmetics and pharmaceutical applications are not considered.. BVE8049P would be ignited by heat storage if BVE8049P is kept high temperature for a long time. When storing or disposing of the molded BVE8049P, please kindly cool it to 50 degree C or less.
- Markets
- Printing & Packaging
- Technology
- Plastics
- Labeling Claims
- Biodegradable
- Non-Toxic
- Material Features
- Biodegradable
- Compostable
- Excellent Transparency Properties
- Fully Hydrolyzed
- Gas Barrier
- Water Soluble
- Storage Information
Please kindly do not leave the bag of BVE8049P open for a long time. When storing after open, please seal the bag as soon as possible in order not to absorb moisture. High moisture content of BVE8049P may cause bubbling trouble during extrusion processes.
- Certifications and Compliance
- ABA Compostable
- BPI Compostable
- DIN CERTCO Compostable
- OK compost HOME
- OK compost INDUSTRIAL (EN 13432)
- Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
- Film
- Food Packaging
- Plastics and Elastomers Functions
- Gas Barrier Resin
- Resin
- Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods
- Casting
- Extrusion
- Injection Molding
Technical data
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7 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Melt Flow Rate (at 210°C, 2160g)¹ | 4.3 | g/10min |
| Volatile Matter (120°C, 3hr) | max. 0.5 | wt% |
| Melting Point ² | 188 | °C |
| Glass Transition Temperature (Tg) ² | 75 | °C |
| Crystallization Temperature ² | 138 | °C |
| Oxygen Transmission Rate ³ | 0.4 | cc 30μm/m² day atm |
| Density ⁴ | 1.29 | g/cm³ |
