Bioblend BT35S MC HH WB

biopolymer compound

injection molding

general description

BT35S MC HH WB is an all-natural, bio-based biopolymer compound. The compound is enhanced with a blend of natural fillers, functional additives & compatibilizers - all compounded into a ready-to-use feedstock. The grade comes with a speckled look created through advanced natural mineral fillers to support a natural look (EU Positive List compliant). The grade has an improved surface hardness.

BT35S MC HH WB is designed to be completely biodegradable & compostable (microbial and enzymatic degradation) in the targeted disposal environment; it is biodegradable both in controlled (e.g. industrial compost factilities) and in home-compost conditions. Degradation mechanism is comparable to a piece of untreated hardwood. The grade offers a significant reduction in carbon footprint compared to traditional fossil-based plastics.

The material has got balanced stiffness values with good impact properties and an enhanced surface hardness. BT35S MC HH WB offers a very good processability and flow with an easy ejection of parts from the mould. Cycle times can be kept short.

Part wall-thickness shall be greater than 1.75 mm. Injection gates shall have a diameter of 2x the average wall-thickness (or shall be designed with a similar size/surface).

basic characteristics

biomass blend

compound base

applications

mineral

bio-based

compound color

off-white, speckled

degradation

home compostable

knife handle, sturdy applications that require a hardened surface

technical data (TDS)

density

1.6 g/cm3

MFI (190°C/2.16 kg)

18 g/10 min

HDT-B (@ 0.46 MPa)

96.5 °C

melting point

115 °C

tensile strength

MPa

tensile modulus

GPa

MPa

flexural strength

GPa

flexural modulus

elongation @ yield

elongation @ break

shore hardness

impact IZOD (notched)

J/m

material shrinkage

0.45 %

Test Methods: ASTM D1238, ASTM D648, ASTM D638, ASTM D790A, ASTM D638, ASTM D256, ASTM D2240; typical values; all mechanical properties as per ASTM D638 Type I specimen, injection molded in accordance with AST; D4101.