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Tempia Polylactic acid (PLA) Resin
Categories: Polymer; Renewable/Recycled Polymer; Thermoplastic; Polylactic Acid (PLA) Biopolymer

Material Notes: A bio-degradable plastic, Polylactic acid (PLA) is made from corn. Products produced are compostable within 45 – 120 days. The degradation process of the item is temperature, humidity and thickness dependent. PLA’s good rigidity allows them to be a possible replacement for Polystyrene, ABS & PET. High heat reistance. Low taste transfer. High Gloss. Oil resistant.

Common Applications include: Cups, Disposable Goods, Packaging, Packaging, Food, Autmotive Interiors, Medical, Bags, Bottles. Food Service Applications.

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Physical PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Specific Gravity 1.25 g/cc
Water Absorption 0.13 %
Linear Mold Shrinkage 0.0040 cm/cm
Melt Flow 5.8 - 20 g/10 min
 
Processing PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Rear Barrel Temperature 310 °F
Middle Barrel Temperature 340 - 380 °F
Front Barrel Temperature 355 - 400 °F
Nozzle Temperature 340 - 402 °F
Melt Temperature 390 - 393 °F
Mold Temperature 75.0 - 77.3 °F
Drying Temperature 212 °F
Dry Time 4 hour
Moisture Content 0.010 - 0.025 %
 
Descriptive Properties
CAS Number9051-889-2

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