Biostrength® 150

Biostrength® 150 impact modifier is a core shell impact modifier designed to increase toughness of polylactic acid (PLA).

Principal: Arkema Plastic Additives

Functions: Impact Modifier

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Polylactic Acid (PLA)

Processing Methods: Calendering, Injection Molding, Sheet Extrusion, Thermoforming

Labeling Claims: Perfluorinated chemicals-free

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Function
Impact Modifier
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Product Code
MITM10308
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Materials Features
Product Benefits
  • Impact Improvement - Biostrength® 150 impact modifier is a high efficiency modifier that increases impact strength of PLA for use in sheet extrusion, calendering, injection molding and thermoforming
  • Low temperature impact - Biostrength® 150 impact modifier retains high impact properties at low temperatures.

Applications & Uses

Compatible Polymers & Resins
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
Product Applications

Biostrength® 150 impact modifier is recommended for use in PLA for opaque applications or applications that do not require high transparency. Typical use levels range from 2% to 15% by weight. Blends of Biostrength® 150 impact modifier and PLA can be processed in the same equipment and under the same processing conditions recommended for PLA.

Properties

Physical Form

Technical Details & Test Data

Gardner Impact and Haze

Gardner Impact 40 mil molded disk

 

 

Gardner Impact 20 mil molded disk

 

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S000003
Principal

Other

Appearance
White powder
Color (SDS)
White
Dust Explosion Class (SDS)
St1
Dust Explosion Class (SDS)
St1
Item Number
Odor (SDS)
None
Other Hazards
Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause: headache, drowsiness, nausea, weakness, (severity of effects depends on extent of exposure).
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life0.0 dd
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Bulk Density0.45 g/cm³g/cm³
Sieve Fractionation (Retained)max. 2.0 %%+18 mesh
Specific Gravity1.0-
Material Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Volatile Contentmax. 1.0 %%
Application Information
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Dosage (Use Level)2.0-15.0 %%
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (SDS)approx. 1000.0 kg/m³kg/m³at 20°C
Lower Explosive Limit (SDS)20.0 g/m³g/m³
Solubility In Water (SDS)max. 1.0 mg/Lmg/Lat 20°C
Specific Gravity (SDS)1000.0-Water = 1, liquid