Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Polymer Name
- Plastics & Elastomers Functions
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Materials Features
- Key Attributes
- BioPBS™ containing renewable carbon.
- BioPBS™ fully biodegradable even at ambient temperature and compostable (EN13432).
- BioPBS™ compatible with end-of life both recycling (repulping operation) and composting even in backyard.
- BioPBS™ is contribution to circular economy.
- BioPBS™ safe for you and planet. It is food contact, approved by FDA, EU and JHOSPA.
- BioPBS™ has processability similar to Polyethylene (PE).
- Product Features
- Good processability and stable bubble in existing LDPE machine
- Mulch films; No collection of the films after harvest for disposal or recycle. Bury into soil and gradually broken down into CO2, water and biomass
- Suitable to other blown film applications, ie., bag liners, agricultural film, etc.
- FZ91PM is food contact grade, approved by FDA (FCN No. 1817) and JHOSPA, comply to EU10/2011
- OK COMPOST certified by TUV Austria in European Union, BPI in North America and ABA in Australia
- Renewable content certified by DIN CERTCO, JBPA and USDA
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
- Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
Properties
- Typical Properties
- Processing Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Density | 1.26 | g/cm³ | ISO 1183 |
| Tensile Modulus (MD) | 575 | MPa | ISO 527-3 |
| Melt Flow Rate (at 190°C, 2.16 kg) | 5 | g/10 min | ISO 1133 |
| Tensile Modulus (TD) | 590 | MPa | ISO 527-3 |
| Melting Point | 115 | °C | ISO 3146 |
| Yield Stress (MD) | 39 | MPa | ISO 527-3 |
| Yield Stress (TD) | 38 | MPa | ISO 527-3 |
| Stress at Break (MD) | 42 | MPa | ISO 527-3 |
| Stress at Break (TD) | 30 | MPa | ISO 527-3 |
| Flexural Modulus | 650 | MPa | ISO 178 |
| Strain at Break (MD) | 350 | % | ISO 527-3 |
| Flexural Strength | 40 | MPa | ISO 178 |
| Strain at Break (TD) | 180 | % | ISO 527-3 |
| Izod Impact Strength (at 23°C) | 10 | kJ/m² | ISO 180 |
| Elmendorf Tear Strength (MD) | 2 | N/mm | ISO 6383-2 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (at 0.45 MPa) | 95 | °C | ISO 75-2 |
| Elmendorf Tear Strength (TD) | 4 | N/mm | ISO 6383-2 |
| Hardness, Rockwell Scale R | 107 | R Scale | ISO 2039-2 |
| Puncture Impact | 4 | kJ/m | PTTMCC |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Temperature | 140 - 160 | °C | - |
| Die Lip Gap | 0.8 - 1.0 | mm | - |
| Blow Up Ratio | 2 - 4 | - | - |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Quality Standards
Packaging & Availability
- Regional Availability
Storage & Handling
- Storage Condition
BioPBSTM pellet is dried and packed in aluminum-lined packaging before delivering to customers. Do not store outdoors. Keep dry at ambient temperature. Avoid humid environment, heat and direct sunlight. Use material within 6 months after delivery date, in order to prevent possible material quality deterioration. Pre-dry of the unopened BioPBSTM 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 (Temperature 80°C for over 5 hours) to moisture content of less than 1,000 ppm (preferable less than 700 ppm) prior to using next time.