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CPLA – Crystallized Polylactic Acid

Detailed Specifications:

General Capabilities

J.I.T.
Contract
O.E.M.

O.E.M. Industry Focus

Aerospace
Automotive
Consumer Packaging
Industrial Packaging
Food Packaging
Construction
Electrical
Medical
Transportation

Characteristics

Excellent optics
Good machinability
Barrier to flavor
Excellent twist and deadfold
Grease and oil resistance
FDA compliant
100% compostable
Microwavable

Colors

Available in custom colors

Coating

Anti-Static
Anti-Fog

Industry Standards

AIB
ANSI
ASME
ASTM
FDA Certified
GMP
ISO
Kosher Certified
Mil-Spec

Available Options

Silicone coating available
Mono-layer
Multi-layer
Multi-layer oxygen barrier
Side by Side

Gauge

Min: 0.008 in (0.203 mm)
Max: 0.025 in (0.635 mm)

Width

Min: 15 in (381 mm)
Max: 54 in (1371 mm)

Core Size

3 in
6 in

Roll O.D.

Min: 29 in (736.6 mm)
Max: 40 in (1016 mm)

Specific Gravity

1.24

MFR

7 g/10 min (210°C,2.16kg )

Melt Density

1.08 g/cc at 230°C

Tensile Strength at Break

7,700 (53) psi (Mpa)

Tensile Yield Strength

8,700 (60) psi (Mpa)

Tensile Modulus

Min: 500 kpsi

Tensile Elongation

6%

Notched Izod Impact

0.3 (16) ft-lb/in (J/m)

Melting Point

155-170°C

*Typical properties; not to be construed as specifications.

*The properties shown represent the values of the resin material only and will change based on addtion of resin modifications.