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Unitika TERRAMAC TE-7300 Polylactic Acid (PLA)
Categories: Polymer; Renewable/Recycled Polymer; Thermoplastic; Polylactic Acid (PLA) Biopolymer

Material Notes: Heat-resisting grade, Injection grade. Bio-based materials produced from annually renewable raw materials.

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Physical PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Density 1.47 g/ccISO 1183
Linear Mold Shrinkage 0.010 - 0.012 cm/cm
 
Mechanical PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Tensile Strength at Break 54.0 MPaISO 527
Elongation at Break 1.0 %ISO 527
Flexural Strength 98.0 MPaISO 178
Flexural Modulus 9500 MPaISO 178
Charpy Impact, Notched 2.40 kJ/m²ISO 179
 
Thermal PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Melting Point 170 °C
Maximum Service Temperature, Air 240 °C
Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi) 140 °CISO 75
 
Processing PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Rear Barrel Temperature 150 - 170 °C
Middle Barrel Temperature 180 - 200 °C
Front Barrel Temperature 190 - 210 °C
Nozzle Temperature 190 - 210 °C
Mold Temperature 100 - 110 °Cactual surface temp
Back Pressure 0.490 - 1.47 MPagage pressure
 
Descriptive Properties
AppearanceOpaque white

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PUNITIK904 / 177924

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