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Terratek® BD3018

Terratek® BD3018 by Green Dot Bioplastics is a starch-based, proprietary blend of natural and synthetic biodegradable polyesters. It possesses heat resistance, rigidity, pliability, strength and lower processing temperatures. It leads to energy savings and easy processing and taking on desired shape & color characteristics. This grade is tolerant to heat conditions ranging from moderate to high. It is suitable for sheet extrusion. Terratek® BD3018 is used in food packaging, disposable cutlery, single-use items, organic waste containers, gardening & other agricultural applications, plant pots and mulch films. This resin is made from polymers which pass industry standards for industrial composting. It contains 85% by weight biomass content.
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Product Type
Polyester > Polyester, Bio-based
Product Status
COMMERCIAL
Applications/ Recommended for
  • Agriculture > Mulch films
  • Gardening
  • Packaging
  • Extrusion > Sheet, Plaques & Profiles (foamed)

Terratek® BD3018 Properties

Physical Properties

Value & Unit
Test Condition
Test Method
Linear Mold Shrinkage
0.008 in/in
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR or MFI = Melt Flow Index or MI = Melt Index)
9 g/10 min
(At 190°C, 2.16 kg) 
ASTM D1238
Specific Gravity
1.312
ASTM D792

Terratek® BD3018 Processing Guidelines

Extrusion Properties

Value & Unit
Test Condition
Test Method
Feed Zone Temperature
280 - 320 °F
Front Zone Temperature
320 - 360 °F
Melt Temperature
< 400 °F
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