| 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 TP-4030 Polylactic Acid (PLA).pdf  | 
| Price | EMAIL US sales@lookpolymers.com | 
| Physical Properties | Metric | English | Comments | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Density | 1.24 g/cc | 0.0448 lb/in³ | ISO 1183 | 
| Melt Flow | 3.0 - 5.0           g/10 min @Load 2.16 kg, Temperature 190 °C | 3.0 - 5.0           g/10 min @Load 4.76 lb, Temperature 374 °F | 
| Mechanical Properties | Metric | English | Comments | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength at Break | 50.0 MPa | 7250 psi | ISO 527 | 
| Elongation at Break | 44 % | 44 % | ISO 527 | 
| Flexural Strength | 71.0 MPa | 10300 psi | ISO 178 | 
| Flexural Modulus | 2.40 GPa | 348 ksi | ISO 178 | 
| Charpy Impact, Notched | 0.260 J/cm² | 1.24 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) | 52.0 °C | 126 °F | ISO 75 | 
| Processing Properties | Metric | English | Comments | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Rear Barrel Temperature | 150 - 180 °C | 302 - 356 °F | |
| Middle Barrel Temperature | 160 - 200 °C | 320 - 392 °F | |
| Front Barrel Temperature | 160 - 200 °C | 320 - 392 °F | |
| Nozzle Temperature | 150 - 180 °C | 302 - 356 °F | 
| Descriptive Properties | Value | Comments | 
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Opaque white |