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Natur-Tec® BF5001-X

Natur-Tec® BF5001-X is a biobased and compostable polymer resin compound, designed for extrusion and for use in flexible plastic applications. BF5001-X polymer resin is compostable as per ASTM D6400 and EN 13432 standards. It is produced using proprietary technologies and is intended to provide alternatives to conventional plastics. Natur-Tec® resins are engineered for high performance and can be easily processed on conventional manufacturing equipment. Please refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet for specific handling and processing instructions.

Brand: Natur-Tec (9 products)

Polymer Name: Polylactic Acid (PLA)

Labeling Claims: Bio-based, Biodegradable, Food Contact Acceptable

Processing Methods: Extrusion

Technical Data SheetSafety Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Polyesters,

Polylactic Acid (PLA)

Polymer Name

Polylactic Acid (PLA)

Plastics & Elastomers Functions

Resin

Technologies

Plastics

Product Families

Plastics — Engineering & Specialty Polymers

Biodegradable Polymers,

Polyesters & Copolyesters

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Bio-based,

Biodegradable,

Food Contact Acceptable

Materials Features

Biodegradable,

Compostable,

Excellent Mechanical Strength,

Flexible,

Food Contact Acceptable,

Good Impact Strength,

High Performance

Applications & Uses

Markets

Adhesives & Sealants,

Printing & Packaging

Applications

Printing & Packaging — Packaging

Food & Beverage Packaging,

Industrial & Transport Packaging,

Non-Food Consumer Packaging

Adhesives & Sealants — Packaging & Paper

Tape & Label Adhesives

Printing & Packaging — Tapes, Labels & Adhesives

Tapes & Labels

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Caps,

Closures,

Crates,

Cups,

Drinking Straws,

Food Containers,

Labels,

Lids,

Thermoformed Cups,

Thermoformed Trays

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Extrusion

Applications

Natur-Tec® BF5001-X extrusion grade resin is suitable for extrusion applications such as sheets and straw applications including straight shafted or kinked straws

Properties

Color

Natural

Physical Form

Pellets,

Solid

Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Specific Gravity1.27gm/cmASTM D792
Melt Flow Rate MFR 190°C, 2.16 kg10 - 15gm/10 minASTM D1238
Melting Point110 / 165°CDSC
Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Tensile Strength (MD)40.0MPaASTM D882
Tensile Strength (TD)32.0MPaASTM D882
Elongation (MD)70.0%ASTM D882
Elongation (TD)225.0%ASTM D882
Elmendorf Tear (MD)217.0gfASTM D1922
Elmendorf Tear (TD)183.0gfASTM D1922

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

EU Packaging Directive (94/62/EC),

OK compost INDUSTRIAL (EN 13432),

TÜV Approved

Chemical Inventories

TSCA (USA)