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Terratek® SC50

Technical Datasheet | Supplied by Green Dot Bioplastics

Terratek® SC50 by Green Dot Bioplastics is a combination of wheat starch and polypropylene (PP) grade. It can be processed by injection molding. It has 50% by weight biomass content. It is made from up to 65% renewable material. It adds natural feel and possesses reduced mold shrinkage & added stiffness. Terratek® SC50 is used in the production of both pliable and hard plastic products, including tableware, films, toys, golf tees and credit cards. It is certified by the USDA BioPreferred Program for bio-based content.

Terratek® SC50 Properties

Physical Properties

Value & Unit

Test Condition

Test Method

Linear Mold Shrinkage

0.011 in/in

ASTM D955

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

31 g/10 min

(At 230°C, 2.16 kg)

ASTM D1238

Specific Gravity

1.09

ASTM D792

Injection molding Properties

Value & Unit

Test Condition

Test Method

Feed Zone Temperature

300 - 360

Front Zone Temperature

360 - 380 °F

Nozzle/Die Temperature

360 - 380 °F

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