MinimaMinima GP3002
Minima GP3002 is a highly versatile certified compostable resin with excellent mechanical properties for injection molded products such as compostable cutlery, compostable coffee stirrers and other consumer products.
Density:
- 1450.0 - 1450.0 kg/m³
Polymer Name:
- Polylactic Acid (PLA)
Labeling Claims:
- Biodegradable, Bisphenol A-free, Phthalates-free, Plasticizer-free
- Biodegradable
- Bisphenol A-free
- Phthalates-free
- Plasticizer-free
Processing Methods:
- Extrusion, Film Extrusion
Markets:
- Agriculture & Feed
- Printing & Packaging
Technology:
- Plastics
Packaging Type:
- Bags
Chemical Family:
- Polyesters
- Polylactic Acid (PLA)
Material Features:
- Biodegradable
- Enhanced Physical Properties
- Good Mechanical Properties
- Good Processability
Plastics and Elastomers End Uses:
- Film
- Heavy Duty Bags
- Mulch Film
Plastics and Elastomers Functions:
- Resin
Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods:
- Extrusion
- Film Extrusion
Applications
Agriculture & Feed — Agricultural Films
- Mulch & Fumigation Films
Printing & Packaging — Packaging
- Non-Food Consumer Packaging
Product Families
Plastics — Engineering & Specialty Polymers
- Biodegradable Polymers
- Polyesters & Copolyesters
| Characteristic name | Value | Unit of measurement | Test method |
| Density | 1.45 | g/cm³ | ASTM D792 |
| Hardness | 73 | Shore D | - |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT, Load 66psi) | 95.8 | °C | - |
| Impact Strength | 43.6 | J/m | - |
| Melt Temperature | 145 | °C | ASTM D792 |
| Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR,190 C, 2.16kg) | 8 - 12 | g/10min | ASTM D882 |
| Mold Shrinkage Ratio | 0.3 | % | ASTM D882 |
| Tensile Elongation | 7 | % | ASTM D882 |
| Tensile Strength | 411 | kg f/cm² | ASTM D882 |
| Tensile Yield Strength | 404 | kg f/cm² | ASTM D882 |
