Biostrength® 280

Biostrength® 280 impact modifier is an acrylic core shell impact modifier designed to increase toughness of polylactic acid (PLA) while maintaining clarity.

Principal: Arkema Plastic Additives

Functions: Impact Modifier

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Polylactic Acid (PLA)

Processing Methods: Blow Molding, Calendering, Extrusion, Thermoforming

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Function
Impact Modifier
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Product Code
MITM10309
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

Materials Features
Product Benefits
  • Impact Improvement - Biostrength® 280 impact modifier increases impact strength of PLA extruded, calendered, blow molded and thermoformed articles.
  • Optical Properties - Biostrength® 280 impact modifier maintains low haze in PLA at recommended use levels.

Applications & Uses

Compatible Polymers & Resins
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
Product Applications

Biostrength® 280 impact modifier is recommended for use in PLA applications that require toughness and high transparency. Typical use levels range from 2% to 6% by weight. Blends of Biostrength® 280 impact modifier with 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 15 mil sheet

 

 

Haze 15 mil sheet

 

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging Information

Biostrength® 280 impact modifier is packaged in 18 kg bags.

Other

Bulk Density
0.47 g/cm³
Color (SDS)
White
Dosage (Use Level)
2.0-6.0 %
Item Number
Other Hazards
May form combustible dust concentrations in air. Processing may release vapors and/or fumes which cause eye, skin and respiratory tract irritation.
Principal
Sieve Fractionation (Retained)
max. 15.0 %
Volatile Content
max. 1.0 %
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Bulk Density0.47 g/cm³g/cm³
Sieve Fractionation (Retained)max. 15.0 %%+ 50 Mesh
Material Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Volatile Contentmax. 1.0 %%
Application Information
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Dosage (Use Level)2.0-6.0 %%