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Metabolix M-veraâ„¢ B5008 Film Grade Compostable Bioplastic
| Category | Polymer , Film , Renewable/Recycled Polymer , Thermoplastic |
| Manufacturer | Metabolix |
| Trade Name | M-vera™ |
| Port | Shanghai port,China |
| Trade Terms | FOB, CFR, CIF |
| Payment Terms | L/C, T/T, Western Union |
| Download PDF | Metabolix M-veraâ„¢ B5008 Film Grade Compostable Bioplastic.pdf  |
| Price | EMAIL US sales@lookpolymers.com |
Material Notes:
B5008 is a compostable film product with 30% biobased carbon content that is ideal for compost bags and can liners used for organic waste diversion and for shopping and retail bags.Features:Meets requirements of EN 13432Certified as “compostable†by VinçotteDesigned for blown/cast film processingExcellent melt strengthVery good drawdown stabilityTough, tear-resistant filmGood barrier to water vapor, oxygen and odorGood adhesion with other compostable polymersProperty data for blown films; properties vary markedly with processing conditions.
| Physical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specific Gravity | 1.30 g/cc | 1.30 g/cc | ASTM D792 |
| Moisture Vapor Transmission | 3.54 cc-mm/m²-24hr-atm @Temperature 37.8 °C |
9.00 cc-mil/100 in²-24hr-atm @Temperature 100 °F |
100% RH; ASTM F1249-01 |
| Oxygen Transmission | 31.5 cc-mm/m²-24hr-atm | 80.0 cc-mil/100 in²-24hr-atm | ASTM D3985 |
| Viscosity | 600 cP @Shear Rate 50.0 1/s, Temperature 190 °C |
600 cP @Shear Rate 50.0 1/s, Temperature 374 °F |
Apparent melt viscosity; ASTM D3835 |
| Thickness | 20.0 microns | 0.787 mil | As tested |
| Mechanical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Film Elongation at Break, MD | 240 % | 240 % | ASTM D882 |
| Film Elongation at Break, TD | 260 % | 260 % | ASTM D882 |
| Secant Modulus, MD | 0.180 GPa | 26.1 ksi | ASTM D882 |
| Secant Modulus, TD | 0.160 GPa | 23.2 ksi | ASTM D882 |
| Coefficient of Friction, Static | 0.25 | 0.25 | ASTM D1894 |
| Elmendorf Tear Strength, MD | 9.84 g/micron | 250 g/mil | ASTM D1922 |
| Elmendorf Tear Strength, TD | 17.3 g/micron | 440 g/mil | ASTM D1922 |
| Dart Drop | 6.69 g/micron | 170 g/mil | ASTM D1709 |
| Film Tensile Strength at Break, MD | 25.0 MPa | 3630 psi | ASTM D882 |
| Film Tensile Strength at Break, TD | 21.0 MPa | 3050 psi | ASTM D882 |
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