Mirel™ P1003

About
Mirel P1003 is a general purpose injection molding grade with a high modulus. Mirel PHA biopolymers are suitable for a wide range of injection molded food service and packaging applications including caps and closures, and disposable items, consumer products, agricultural applications where home compostability or widespread biodegradability is desired.&&

Product Description
GenericPHA
Material StatusCommercial: Active
FeaturesRenewable resources,Biodegradable,Food contact compliance,Compostable
AvailabilitysNorth America,Europe
Process MethodsInjection Molding

Technical Data
PHYSICALNominal valueUnitTest method
Density1.40g/cm³ASTM D792
Shrinkage rate
MD1.3 to 1.6%ASTM D955

MECHANICALNominal valueUnitTest method
Tensile modulus3000MPaASTM D638
tensile strength25.0MPaASTM D638
Tensile strain
fracture4.0%ASTM D638
Bending modulus2000MPaASTM D790A
bending strength40.0MPaASTM D790-A

IMPACTNominal valueUnitTest method
Impact strength of cantilever beam notch26J/mASTM D256-A

THERMALNominal valueUnitTest method
Hot deformation temperature ASTM D648B
0.45 MPa, unannealed132ASTM D648-B
1.8 MPa, unannealed77.0ASTM D648-B
Vicat Softening Temp124ASTM D1525 2

Process Conditions
injectionNominal valueUnitTest method
Drying temperature – hot air dryer80°C
Drying time – hot air dryer2.0 to 4.0hr
Barrel rear temperature175 to 180°C
Barrel middle temperature170 to 175°C
Barrel front temperature165 to 170°C
Nozzle temperature165 to 170°C
Processing (melt) temperature160 to 165°C
Mold temperature55 to 65°C
Back pressure< 3.45MPa
Screw speed< 200rpm
Screw compression ratio2.2:1.0 to 2.6:1.0 

Notes
1. Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
2. Rate B (120°C/h), Loading 1 (10 N)
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