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Terratek® FX1515

Technical Datasheet | Supplied by Green Dot Bioplastics

Terratek® FX1515 by Green Dot Bioplastics is a proprietary blend of natural and synthetic biodegradable polyester. It is suitable for injection molding, blown and cast film extrusion. It is heat sealable, provides contact clarity and can function as a tie layer. It also works well as an impact modifier for PLA given its elastomeric properties. Terratek® FX1515 has 25% by weight biomass content. This resin has passed ASTM D6400 at 4 mil thickness.

Terratek® FX1515 Properties

Physical Properties

Value & Unit

Test Condition

Test Method

Linear Mold Shrinkage

0.003 in/in

ASTM D955

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

14 g/10 min

(At 190°C, 2.16 kg)

ASTM D1238

Specific Gravity

1.22

ASTM D792

Extrusion Properties

Value & Unit

Test Condition

Test Method

Feed Zone Temperature

270 - 300 °F

Front Zone Teperature

300 - 330 °F

Die Temperature

300 - 330 °F

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