Forzeas™ HA9012
Forzeas™ HA9012 represents a breakthrough in environmentally conscious materials for sheet molding applications. This biodegradable and bio-based compound material has achieved certification from OK compost Home and has 80% or more bio-based carbon content calculated with reference to ASTM D6866 standard. Specifically designed for food contact applications, Forzeas™ HA9012 combines sustainability with versatility, making it a responsible choice for a range of uses.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Pellets
- Solid
Product families
Applications
- Food & Beverage Packaging
Product Families
- Biodegradable Polymers
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Forzeas
- Density
- 1,390.0 kg/m³
- Labeling Claims
Bio-based, Biodegradable, Eco-friendly, Food Contact Acceptable; Bio-based; Biodegradable; Eco-friendly; Food Contact Acceptable
- Processing Methods
- Compounding, Sheet Molding
- Note
- The conditions are examples for sheet molding.
- Markets
- Printing & Packaging
- Technology
- Plastics
- Packaging Type
- Bags
- Product Features
Lower WVTR (water vapor transmission rate) compared to other general biodegradable plastics.. Superior heat resistance compared to other general biodegradable plastics.
- Material Features
- Biodegradable
- Food Contact Acceptable
- Heat Resistance
- Lower Water Vapour Permeability
- Packaging Information
Forzeas™ pellets are dried and packed in aluminum-lined packaging before delivering to customers.
- Certifications and Compliance
- OK compost HOME
- TÜV Approved
- Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
- Coffee Capsules
- Film
- Food Containers
- Lids
- Multi-Wall Sheets
- Multilayer Film
- Sheets
- Plastics and Elastomers Functions
- Resin
- Storage Condition
Do not store outdoors. Keep dry at ambient temperature. Avoid humid environment, heat and direct sunlight.; Use material as soon as possible after the delivery, in order to prevent possible material quality deterioration.; Pre-dry of the unopened Forzeas™ 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 (at 60 °C for over 5 hours).
- Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods
- Compounding
- Sheet Molding
Technical data
Table 1 of 2
13 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melt Flow Rate (at 160°C, 21.2 N) | 4.0 | g/10 min | ISO 1133 |
| Melt Flow Rate (at 190°C, 21.2 N) | 14.0 | g/10 min | ISO 1133 |
| Density | 1.39 | g/cm³ | ISO 1183 |
| Young Modulus (Machine Direction) | 1550.0 | MPa | ISO 527-3 |
| Young Modulus (Transverse Direction) | 1720.0 | MPa | ISO 527-3 |
| Yield Stress (Machine Direction) | 29.0 | MPa | ISO 527-3 |
| Yield Stress (Transverse Direction) | 28.0 | MPa | ISO 527-3 |
| Tensile Strength (Machine Direction) | 24.0 | MPa | ISO 527-3 |
| Tensile Strength (Transverse Direction) | 25.0 | MPa | ISO 527-3 |
| Elongation at Break (Machine Direction) | 9.0 | % | ISO 527-3 |
| Elongation at Break (Transverse Direction) | 6.0 | % | ISO 527-3 |
| Water Vapor Transition Rate (at 40°C, 90% RH, 100 μm) | 30.0 | g/(m².day) | JIS Z 0208 |
Table 2 of 2
7 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Melt Temperature | 150 - 160 | °C |
| Feed Throat | 20 - 40 | °C |
| Feed Temperature | 150 - 160 | °C |
| Barrel Temperature | 150 - 160 | °C |
| Adapter Temperature | 150 - 160 | °C |
| Die Temperature | 150 - 160 | °C |
| Chill Roll Temperature | 40 - 50 | °C |
