BioPBS™ FZ79AC
- Chemical Family
- Polyesters
BioPBS™ FZ79AC is a bio-based polybutylene succinate (PBS) produced through the polymerization of bio-based succinic acid and 1,4-butanediol. Similar to LDPE, BioPBS™ is a soft and flexible semi-crystalline polyester that possesses excellent properties, making it well-suited for cast extrusion and extrusion coating applications such as compostable paper cups. Due to its bio-based composition, this product excels in terms of biodegradability and compostability, offering a convenient solution to enhance sustainability goals.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Pellets
- Solid
Product families
Applications
- Food & Beverage Packaging
Product Families
- Biodegradable Polymers
- Polyesters & Copolyesters
Other characteristics
- Brand
- BioPBS™
- Density
- 1,260.0 kg/m³
- Polymer Name
- Polybutylene Succinate (PBS)
- Labeling Claims
Bio-based, Biodegradable, Food Contact Acceptable, Recyclable; Bio-based; Biodegradable; Food Contact Acceptable; Recyclable
- Processing Methods
- Extrusion, Extrusion Coating
- Notes
1. Tested on film 20 μm thick, 5 mm width, pressure 0.5 MPa, time 1 second. Seal initiation temperature is the temperature which given seal strength at 4N/15mm. 2. Tested on film 20 μm thick per ASTM E96/E96m-10 at 38 °C and 90% RH
- Markets
- Printing & Packaging
- Technology
- Plastics
- Product Features
Similar processability as LDPE; Processable in LDPE extrusion coating machine; Excellent adhesion to paper; Superior heat sealability; Excellent printability without pre-treatment; Low coating thickness; Food contact approved by FDA (FCN No. 1817) and JHOSPA, and comply to EU10/2011; OK COMPOST certified by TUV Austria in European Union; Renewable content ≥ 50%; Suitable for use with hot food and beverages up to 100°C
- Storage Condition
BioPBS™ pellet is dried and packed in aluminum-lined packaging before delivering to customers. Do not store outdoors. Keep dry at ambient temperature. Avoid humid environment, heat and direct sunlight. Use material within 6 months after delivery date, in order to prevent possible material quality deterioration. Pre-dry of the unopened BioPBS™ is not necessary. It is recommended to keep packages sealed until ready to process and using up the whole 25-kg bag. Unused material should be tightly sealed, kept away from open air, and pre-dried (Temperature 80°C for over 5 hours) to moisture content of less than 1,000 ppm (preferable less than 700 ppm) prior to using next time.
- Material Features
- Compostable
- Flexible
- Food Contact Acceptable
- Good Adhesion
- Good Printability
- Good Processability
- Heat Sealable
- Recyclable
- Certifications and Compliance
- EU Packaging Directive (94/62/EC)
- FDA Compliant
- Halal
- OK compost HOME
- OK compost INDUSTRIAL (EN 13432)
- TÜV Approved
- Plastics and Elastomers Functions
- Resin
- Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods
- Extrusion
- Extrusion Coating
Technical data
Table 1 of 2
7 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density | 1.26 | g/cm3 | ISO 1183 |
| Melt Flow Rate (190°C, 2.16 kg) | 15.0 | g/10 min | ISO 1133 |
| Melting Point | 115.0 | °C | ISO 3146 |
| Seal Initiation Temperature¹ | 130.0 | °C | — |
| WVTR² - Film | 520.0 | q/m²/day | ASTM E96/E96m-10 |
| WVTR² - Paper 250gsm/BioPBS™ (M 25 gsm) | 167.0 | g/m²/day | ASTM E96/E96m-10 |
| Neck-In (at 25gsm, 150 m/min) | 50.0 | mm/side | — |
Table 2 of 2
9 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Melt Temperature | 255 - 265 | °C |
| Feed Throat | 160.0 | °C |
| Barrel Temperature | 180 - 255 | °C |
| Adapter Temperature | 255 - 265 | °C |
| Die Temperature | 255 - 265 | °C |
| Chill Roll Temperature | max. 20 | °C |
| Minimum Coating Thickness | 16.0 | µm |
| Minimum Coating Weight | 20.0 | gsm |
| Corona Treatment | max. 28 | kW |
