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

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

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

Features & Benefits

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
Color (SDS)
White
Insoluble in (SDS)
Water
Item Number
Odor (SDS)
No odor
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.
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 Gravity1.13-
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Autoignition Temperature (SDS)878.0 °F°F
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life0.0 dd