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Sustainable® 5001

Technical Datasheet | Supplied by Trellis Bioplastics

Sustainable® 5001 is a bio-based PLA (polylactic acid) blend resin containing biodegradable polymers. Exhibits an excellent balance of strength, toughness and processability. It can be processed by extrusion (foam sheets) and thermoforming. Recommended for meat trays, plates, egg cartons and clamshells. 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® 5001 Properties

Mechanical Properties

Value & Unit

Test Condition

Test Method

Tensile Strength

< 55.4 MPa

(73°F)

ASTM D638

Impact Strength, Notched Izod

0.0246 kJ/m

(23°C)

ASTM D256

Tensile Elongation

5 %

(at Break, 73°F)

ASTM D638

Extrusion Properties

Value & Unit

Test Condition

Test Method

Melt Temperature

188 °C

Head Pressure

7.52 MPa

Screw Speed

57.2 rpm

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