Bio-Flex® FX 1803

Chemical Family: PolyestersPolylactic Acid (PLA)

Bio-Flex® FX 1803 is a biodegradable and home compostable polymer compound. Certified as home compostable according to EN 13432 (at ambient temperature) with a maximum thickness of 12 µm. The biobased carbon content (BCC) is 33 % (determined according to ISO 16620). Suitable for blown film applications.

Product families

Plastics — Engineering & Specialty Polymers

Polyesters & Copolyesters

Other characteristics

Brand: Bio-Flex
Polymer Name: Copolyester Resin, Polylactic Acid (PLA)
Copolyester Resin
Polylactic Acid (PLA)
Processing Methods: Film Extrusion
Appearance: Translucent
Technology: Plastics
Quality Standards: Other Quality Standards
Material Features: Good Tear Strength
Moisture Resistant
Recyclable
Country Availability: Brazil
Canada
China (Mainland)
Mexico
USA
Certifications and Compliance: ISO 9001
Plastics and Elastomers End Uses: Film
Food Packaging
Plastics and Elastomers Functions: Resin
Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods: Film Extrusion

Technical data

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Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Melt Flow Index - MFI (190°C/2.16 kg)	3	g/10 min	ISO 1133
Density	1220	kg/m3	ISO 1183

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Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Melting temperature (10°C/min)	155	°C	ISO 11357-1/-3

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