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RTP Company RTP 2099 X 121249 C Bio-Based Polylactic Acid (PLA); Standard Nucleator - Glass Fiber - 68% Renewable Resource Content
Categories: Polymer; Renewable/Recycled Polymer; Thermoplastic; Polylactic Acid (PLA) Biopolymer

Material Notes: Nucleated for high heat exposure.  For detailed processing information regarding this, see the PLA Molding Guide on the RTP Company website. This material has received the "USDA Certified Biobased Product" label through the BioPreferred program with 99% biobased carbon content per ASTM 6866.

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Physical PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Specific Gravity 1.48 g/ccASTM D 792
Additive Loading 30 %Primary Additive
Linear Mold Shrinkage 0.0020 - 0.0040 cm/cm
@Thickness 3.20 mm
ASTM D 955
 
Mechanical PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Tensile Strength at Break 17000 psiASTM D 638
Elongation at Break 1.5 %ASTM D 638
Tensile Modulus 1570 ksiASTM D 638
Flexural Strength 23000 psiASTM D 790
Flexural Modulus 1540 ksiASTM D 790
Izod Impact, Notched 1.20 ft-lb/in
@Thickness 3.20 mm
ASTM D 256
Izod Impact, Unnotched 7.00 ft-lb/in
@Thickness 3.20 mm
ASTM D 4812
 
Thermal PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi) 320 °FASTM D 648
Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi) 300 °FASTM D 648
Flammability, UL94 HB
@Thickness 1.50 mm
 
Processing PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Melt Temperature 340 - 380 °F
Mold Temperature 180 - 220 °F
Drying Temperature 130 °F
@Time 14400 - 21600 sec
Moisture Content <= 0.020 %
Dew Point -40.0 °F
Injection Pressure 8000 - 15000 psi

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