Terratek® SC50

About
Terratek® SC50 is a proprietary blend of wheat starch and polypropylene for injection molding applications. SC 50 contains 50% wheat starch by weight, however, a range of properties can be achieved by altering the starch to plastic ratio and by the inclusion or admission of other additives. Formulations containing anywhere from 30% to 65% starch are available upon request.&&

Product Description
GenericPP not specified
Material StatusCommercial: Active
FeaturesRenewable resources
AvailabilitysNorth America
Process MethodsInjection Molding

Technical Data
PHYSICALNominal valueUnitTest method
Density1.13g/cm³
Apparent density0.64 to 0.72g/cm³
Biomass content50%
humidity< 1.0%

MECHANICALNominal valueUnitTest method
Tensile modulus3100MPa
tensile strength
fracture33.1MPa

Process Conditions
injectionNominal valueUnitTest method
Drying temperature – hot air dryer104°C
Recommended maximum moisture content0.50%
Barrel rear temperature177 to 182°C
Barrel middle temperature177 to 182°C
Barrel front temperature182 to 191°C
Nozzle temperature182 to 191°C
Processing (melt) temperature< 204°C
Mold temperature16 to 77°C

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