Biostrength® 900

Biostrength® 900 acrylic copolymer improves metal release and enhances processability of polylactic acid (PLA).

Principal: Arkema Plastic Additives

Functions: Release Agent

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Polylactic Acid (PLA)

Processing Methods: Blow Molding, Calendering, Extrusion, Thermoforming

Labeling Claims: Perfluorinated chemicals-free

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Function
Release Agent
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Product Code
MITM10313
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Materials Features
Product Benefits
  • Optical Properties - Biostrength® 900 copolymer maintains high clarily in PLA at recommended use levels.
  • Metal Release - Biostrength® 900 copolymer promoles metal release of PLA for improved processing during extrusion, calendering, blow molding, thermoforming and foaming.

Applications & Uses

Compatible Polymers & Resins
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
Product Applications

Biostrength® 900 copolymer is recommended for use in PLA for applications where improvements in metal release and ease of processability are desired. Typical use levels range from 1% to 5% by weight. 

Properties

Physical Form

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S000003
Principal

Other

Appearance
White powder
Insoluble in (SDS)
Water
Item Number
Other Hazards
Processing may release vapors and/or fumes which cause eye, skin and respiratory tract irritation, Mechanical irritation effects from dust exposure are possible at ambient temperature.
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 %%+40 Mesh
Specific Gravity1.13-
Material Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Volatile Contentmax. 1.2 %%
Application Information
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Dosage (Use Level)1.0-5.0 %%
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Autoignition Temperature (SDS)878.0 °F°F