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Tempia Polylactic acid (PLA) Resin

Category Polymer , Renewable/Recycled Polymer , Thermoplastic , Polylactic Acid (PLA) Biopolymer
Manufacturer Tempia
Trade Name
Port Ningbo port,China
Trade Terms FOB, CFR, CIF
Payment Terms L/C, T/T, Western Union
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Material Notes:
A bio-degradable plastic, Polylactic acid (PLA) is made from corn. Products produced are compostable within 45 – 120 days. The degradation process of the item is temperature, humidity and thickness dependent. PLA’s good rigidity allows them to be a possible replacement for Polystyrene, ABS & PET. High heat reistance. Low taste transfer. High Gloss. Oil resistant.Common Applications include: Cups, Disposable Goods, Packaging, Packaging, Food, Autmotive Interiors, Medical, Bags, Bottles. Food Service Applications.Information provided by Plastic Service Center.
Physical Properties Metric English Comments
Specific Gravity 1.25 g/cc
1.25 g/cc
Water Absorption 0.13 %
0.13 %
Linear Mold Shrinkage 0.0040 cm/cm
0.0040 in/in
Melt Flow 5.8 - 20 g/10 min
5.8 - 20 g/10 min
Processing Properties Metric English Comments
Rear Barrel Temperature 154 °C
310 °F
Middle Barrel Temperature 171 - 193 °C
340 - 380 °F
Front Barrel Temperature 179 - 204 °C
355 - 400 °F
Nozzle Temperature 171 - 206 °C
340 - 402 °F
Melt Temperature 199 - 201 °C
390 - 393 °F
Mold Temperature 23.9 - 25.2 °C
75.0 - 77.3 °F
Drying Temperature 100 °C
212 °F
Dry Time 4 hour
4 hour
Moisture Content 0.010 - 0.025 %
0.010 - 0.025 %
Descriptive Properties Value Comments
CAS Number 9051-889-2
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