Ingeo™ 3052D

About
Ingeo biopolymer 3052D, a NatureWorks LLC product, is designed for injection molding applications where the requirements are clarity with heat deflection temperatures lower than 120°F (49°C). See table at right for typical properties. The variety of products made with Ingeo 3052D continues to grow rapidly. Applications include cutlery, cups, plates and saucers, and outdoor novelties, and this is just the beginning.&&

Product Description
GenericPLA
Material StatusCommercial: Active
FeaturesGood Clarity,Good surface appearance,Renewable resources,Crystal,Biodegradable,Food contact compliance,Compostable
AvailabilitysAfrica & Middle East ,North America,Latin America,Asia Pacific,Europe
Process MethodsInjection Molding

Technical Data
PHYSICALNominal valueUnitTest method
Density1.24g/cm³ASTM D792
Melt Flow Rate
210℃,2.16kg14g/10minASTM D1238
Shrinkage rate
MD0.30 to 0.50%
Relative viscosity3.30 

MECHANICALNominal valueUnitTest method
tensile strength
yield62.1MPaASTM D638
Tensile strain
fracture3.5%ASTM D638
Bending modulus3550MPaASTM D790
bending strength108MPaASTM D790

IMPACTNominal valueUnitTest method
Impact strength of cantilever beam notch16J/mASTM D256

THERMALNominal valueUnitTest method
Glass transition temperature55.0 to 60.0ASTM D3418
Crystallization peak temperature
DSC145 to 160ASTM D3418

optical performanceNominal valueUnitTest method
transparencyTransparent 

Process Conditions
injectionNominal valueUnitTest method
Recommended maximum moisture content0.025%
Hopper temperature21°C
Barrel rear temperature166°C
Barrel middle temperature193°C
Barrel front temperature204°C
Nozzle temperature204°C
Processing (melt) temperature199°C
Mold temperature24°C
Back pressure0.345 to 0.689MPa
Screw speed100 to 175rpm

Notes
1. Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
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