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Luminy® LX175U

Technical Datasheet | Supplied by TotalEnergies Corbion

Luminy® LX175U by TotalEnergies Corbion is an odorless, high viscosity, low flow, bio-based, amorphous, transparent polylactic acid (PLA) grade. Offers a significant reduction in carbon footprint compared to oil-based plastics. It has been certified compostable by Vinçotte (OK Compost S478) and by European Bioplastics 7W2030 (Seedling 7W2030) up to a thickness of 1.0 mm. Luminy® LX175U can be processed by injection molding, film extrusion, thermoforming or fiber spinning. Complies with EN-13432 standard. Luminy® LX175U meets EU commission regulation 10/2011 on plastic materials and articles for food contact applications.

Luminy® LX175U Properties

Physical Properties

Value & Unit

Test Condition

Test Method

Residual Monomer

< 0.3 %

Total Corbion PLA Method

Density

1.24 g/cm³

Literature Value

Water/ Moisture Content

< 400 ppm

Coulometric Karl-Fischer

Extrusion Properties

Value & Unit

Test Condition

Test Method

Feed Zone Temperature

20 - 40 °C

Die head Temperature

190 - 210 °C

Melt Zone Temperature

170 - 190 °C

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