| Category | Polymer , Renewable/Recycled Polymer , Thermoplastic , Polylactic Acid (PLA) Biopolymer |
| Manufacturer | Unitika |
| Trade Name | TERRAMAC |
| Port | Shanghai port,China |
| Trade Terms | FOB, CFR, CIF |
| Payment Terms | L/C, T/T, Western Union |
| Download PDF | Unitika TERRAMAC TE-2000 Polylactic Acid (PLA).pdf |
| Price | EMAIL US sales@lookpolymers.com |
| Physical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density | 1.25 g/cc | 0.0452 lb/in³ | ISO 1183 |
| Linear Mold Shrinkage | 0.0030 - 0.0050 cm/cm | 0.0030 - 0.0050 in/in |
| Mechanical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength at Break | 63.0 MPa | 9140 psi | ISO 527 |
| Elongation at Break | 4.0 % | 4.0 % | ISO 527 |
| Flexural Strength | 106 MPa | 15400 psi | ISO 178 |
| Flexural Modulus | 4.30 GPa | 624 ksi | ISO 178 |
| Charpy Impact, Notched | 0.160 J/cm² | 0.761 ft-lb/in² | ISO 179 |
| Thermal Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melting Point | 170 °C | 338 °F | |
| Maximum Service Temperature, Air | 240 °C | 464 °F | |
| Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi) | 58.0 °C | 136 °F | ISO 75 |
| Processing Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rear Barrel Temperature | 130 - 170 °C | 266 - 338 °F | |
| Middle Barrel Temperature | 180 - 220 °C | 356 - 428 °F | |
| Front Barrel Temperature | 180 - 220 °C | 356 - 428 °F | |
| Nozzle Temperature | 180 - 220 °C | 356 - 428 °F | |
| Mold Temperature | 10.0 - 30.0 °C | 50.0 - 86.0 °F | actual surface temp |
| Back Pressure | 0.490 - 1.47 MPa | 71.1 - 213 psi | gage pressure |
| Descriptive Properties | Value | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Transparent |