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Forzeas™ HA7003

Forzeas™ HA7003 is tailor-made for food contact injection molding applications, offering a reliable and sustainable solution. Having successfully passed the OK compost Home test, this grade meets stringent environmental standards and has 90% or more bio-based carbon content calculated with reference to ASTM D6866 standard.  This underscores its commitment to high sustainability standards, making it a preferred choice for applications where food contact safety and eco-friendliness are paramount.

Brand: Forzeas (9 products)

Processing Methods: Compounding, Injection Molding

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

Density: 1,220.0 kg/m³

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Knowde-enriched technical product data sheet

Identification & Functionality

Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Resin
Technologies
Plastics
Product Families
Plastics — Engineering & Specialty Polymers
Biodegradable Polymers

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Bio-based,
Biodegradable,
Eco-friendly,
Food Contact Acceptable
Materials Features
Biodegradable,
Easy Demolding,
Excellent Flowability,
Food Contact Acceptable,
Good Processability,
Good Stiffness,
Heat Resistance
Product Features
  • PP-like stiffness, good processability, flowability and easy ejection of parts from the mold.
  • Biodegradable under home composting conditions (28 °C).
  • High heat resistance compared to other general biodegradable plastics.

Applications & Uses

Markets
Consumer Goods,
Printing & Packaging
Applications
Consumer Goods — Housewares
Printing & Packaging — Packaging
Food & Beverage Packaging
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Coffee Capsules,
Cutlery,
Disposable Tableware,
Plant Pot,
Trays
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
Compounding,
Injection Molding

Properties

Physical Form
Pellets,
Solid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melt Flow Rate (at 160°C, 21.2 N)5.0g/10 minISO 1133
Density 1.22g/cm³ ISO 1183
Flexural Modulus1200.0MPaISO 178
Flexural Strength36.0MPaISO 178
Charpy Impact Strength3.0kJ/m²ISO 179
Heat Deflection Temperature (at 0.45 MPa) 95.0°CISO 75-2
Shrinkage1.1 - 1.3%MCC method
Water Vapor Transition Rate (at 40°C, 90% RH, 500 μm)10.0g/(m².day)JIS Z 0208
Oxygen Transmission Rate (at 23°C, 50% RH, 500 μm)14.0cc/(m².day)ISO 15105-2
Recommended Operating Conditions
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Temperature Under Hopper30 - 40 °C-
Cylinder Temperature160 - 170 °C-
Nozzle Temperature160 - 170 °C-
Mold Temperature40 - 60°C-
Cooling time8.0s-
Note

The conditions are examples for 1mm thickness plate processed by injection molding.

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
OK compost HOME,
TÜV Approved

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Bags
Packaging Information

Forzeas™ pellets are dried and packed in aluminum-lined packaging before delivering to customers.

Storage & Handling

Storage and Handling Conditions
  • Do not store outdoors. Keep dry at ambient temperature. Avoid humid environment, heat and direct sunlight.
  • Use material as soon as possible after the delivery, in order to prevent possible material quality deterioration.
  • Pre-dry of the unopened Forzeas™ 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 (at 60 °C for over 5 hours).