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Sustainable® 1001

Technical Datasheet | Supplied by Trellis Bioplastics

Sustainable® 1001 is a bio-based PLA (polylactic acid) blend resin containing biodegradable polymers. Exhibits an excellent balance of toughness, rigidity and processability. It can be processed on existing conventional electric and hydraulic reciprocating screw injection molding machines. Recommended for housewares, tackle boxes, and similar applications. Listed on TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act) Inventory List, Canada DSL (Domestic Substance List) Inventory List, EU EINECS (European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances) List and China inventory of Existing Chemical Substances list.

Sustainable® 1001 Properties

Physical Properties

Value & Unit

Test Condition

Test Method

Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR or MFI = Melt Flow Index or MI = Melt Index)

4.3 g/10min

(190°C/2.16 kg)

ASTM D1238

Specific Gravity

81.2 lb/cu ft

(Method A)

ASTM D792

Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR or MFI = Melt Flow Index or MI = Melt Index)

21.9 g/10min

(210°C/2.16 kg)

ASTM D1238

Injection Molding Properties

Value & Unit

Test Condition

Test Method

Feed Throat

15 - 25 °C

Feed Zone

160 - 175 °C

Front Temperature

175 - 205 °C

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