Biostrength® 700

Biostrength® 700 acrylic copolymer improves melt strength and enhances processability of polyaclic acid (PLA).

Principal: Arkema Plastic Additives

Functions: Impact Modifier

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Polylactic Acid (PLA)

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

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Function
Impact Modifier
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Product Code
MITM10312
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

Materials Features
Product Benefits
  • Optical Properties - Biostrengin® 700 copolymer is transparent in PLA at typical use levels
  • Melt Strength - Biostrength® 700 copolymer increases melt strength of PLA for improved processing during extrusion, calendering, blow molding, thermoforming and injection molding.
  • Necking and Sagging of Melt -  Biostrength® 700 copolymer decreases sagging and necking phenomena of the PLA melt, providing greater ease in processing and higher quality finished arlicles.
  • Regrind PLA and Poor Drying - Biostrength® 700 copolymer can be used to compensate for losses in melt strength when using high levels of regrind PLA or with insufficient drying of PLA

Applications & Uses

Compatible Polymers & Resins
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
Product Applications

Biostrength® 700 copolymer is recommended for use in PLA for applications where improvements in melt strength and ease of processability are desired. Typical use levels range from 1% to 5% by weight. Prospective clients should evaluate Biostrength® 700 copolymer in their own laboratories to establish optimum conditions for use in their processes and applications. 

Properties

Physical Form

Technical Details & Test Data

Rheotens Analysis

Rheotens Analysis of PLA (170° C)

 

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S000003
Principal

Other

Appearance
White powder
Color (SDS)
White
Insoluble in (SDS)
Water
Item Number
Odor (SDS)
None
Other Hazards
Processing may release vapors and/or fumes which cause eye, skin and respiratory tract irritation, Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause: headache, drowsiness, nausea, weakness, (severity of effects depends on extent of exposure).
Temperature Control
No
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Application Information
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Dosage (Use Level)1.0-5.0 %%
Material Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Volatile Contentmax. 1.2 %%
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Bulk Density0.45 g/cm³g/cm³
Sieve Fractionation (Retained)max. 2.0 %%40 Mesh
Specific Gravity1.17-
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Autoignition Temperature (SDS)878.0 °F°F
Decomposition Temperature (SDS)572.0 °F°F
Density (SDS)1.17 g/cm³g/cm³at 25°C
Specific Gravity (SDS)1.17-at 25°C, Water = 1, liquid
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life0.0 dd