Almablend grades are designed to satisfy functional requirements of end products and respond to technological requirements of different processes.
Almablend was created from the need to overcome the limits of traditional PLA
Biodegradable and compostable compound for injection molding. AlmaBlend 300 is suitable for high temperature applications and has a low viscosity.
Biodegradable and compostable compound for extrusion and thermoforming . AlmaBlend 400 is suitable for high temperature applications and has a high viscosity.
Biodegradable and compostable compound for film blowing. Almablend 600 is suitable for flexible films and has high viscosity.
Biodegradable and compostable compound injection blow molding and extrusion blowing . AlmaBlend 700 is suitable for high temperature applications and has a low viscosity.
Almablend® 300 is a bioplastic from renewable, biodegradable and compostable raw materials, designed for injection molding processes. Almablend® 300 and all ingredients used to produce it do not contain genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
60% of Poly-lactic acid
>95% of biobased and inert materials Compostable and biobased polymer Suitable for injection molding applications Low Oxygen Transmission Rate Suitable for direct food contact
Plastics Regulation n. 10/2011
Food Contact Material Regulation (EC) n. 1935/2004
European Standard EN 13432
Physical properties | Test Method | |
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Density | ISO 1183 | 1,68 g/cm3 |
Melt Flow Rate | g/10 min (230°C / 2.16 Kg) | 30-40 g/10min |
Melting Temperature | Differential scanning calorimetry | 172-178 °C |
Glass Transition Temperature | Differential scanning calorimetry | 58°C |
Mechanical properties | Test Method | |
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Tensile Modulus | ISO 527-1 | 2940-3250 MPa |
Elongation at break | ISO 527-1 | 17-23% |
Tensile Strength | ISO 527-1 | 48 MPa |
Heat deflection temperature (amorphous) | ISO 75 | 63-67°C |
Heat deflection temperature (crystalline) | ISO 75 | >90°C |
Charpy Impact Strength | ISO 179 | 3,8 kJ/m2 |
Temperature during transportation and storage must not exceed 50 °C. Storage in direct sunlight should be avoided and time in an open bag may not surpass 12 month at room temperature (23 °C). Pre-drying of the resin is strongly recommended before processing. Pre-drying conditions 50 °C for at least 5 h.
Feed Zone: 190 °C – 200 °C |
Plastification-Conveying Zone: 200 °C – 210 °C |
Injection Zone: 210 °C – 225 °C |
Almablend® 400 is a bioplastic from renewable, biodegradable and compostable raw materials, designed for cast film extrusion and thermoforming
Pellets
65% Poly-lactic acid
> 95% of biobased and inert materials Compostable and bio based polymer High thermal stability
Suitable for cast film extrusion and thermoforming Suitable for direct food contact
Cast film extrusion and thermoforming
Plastics Regulation n. 10/2011
Food Contact Material Regulation (EC) n. 1935/2004
European Standard EN 13432
Physical properties | Test Method | |
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Density | ISO 1183 | 1,39 g/cm3 |
Melt Flow Rate | g/10 min (230°C / 2.16 Kg) | 10-20 g/10min |
Melting Temperature | Differential scanning calorimetry | 172-178 °C |
Glass Transition Temperature | Differential scanning calorimetry | 59 °C |
Mechanical properties | Test Method | |
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Tensile Modulus | ISO 527-1 | 2380-2630 MPa |
Elongation at break | ISO 527-1 | 90-110% |
Tensile Strength | ISO 527-1 | 48 MPa |
Heat deflection temperature (amorphous) | ISO 75 | 65-70°C |
Heat deflection temperature (crystalline) | ISO 75 | >90°C |
Charpy Impact Strength | ISO 179 | 3,8 kJ/m2 |
Temperature during transportation and storage must not exceed 50 °C. Storage in direct sunlight should be avoided and time in an unopened bag may not surpass 12 month at room temperature (23 °C). Pre-drying of the resin is strongly recommended before processing. Pre-drying conditions 50 °C for at least 5 h.
Feed Zone: 150 °C – 160 °C |
Mixing-Conveying Zone: 180 °C – 200 °C |
Die Head temperature: 180 °C – 200 °C |
Biodegradable and compostable polymer for blown film extrusion, containing 95 % of renewable resources.
EVA600 is a compound over 60% based on compostable and biobased raw materials (produced from GMO-free feedstocks), a compostable polymer of natural origin (UNI EN 13432:2002). EVA600 consists of over 95% of renewable resources and inert materials, representing a valid alternative to petrochemical polymers.
EVA600 is a compound designed and manufactured for blown film extrusion. Recommended processing temperatures are:
Temperature during storage must not exceed 50 °C. Storage in direct sunlight should be avoided and time in an open bag may not surpass 12 months at room temperature (23 °C).
Physical properties | Test Method | Typical value |
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Density | ISO 1183 | 1,25-1,45 g/cm3 |
Melt Flow Rate | g/10 min (210°C/2.16 Kg) | 2 – 20 g/10min |
Melting Temperature | Differential scanning calorimetry | 172-178° C |
Glass Transition Temperature | Differential scanning calorimetry | 59-62° C |
Oxygen Permeability, OTR (23°C, 0% RH) | XPERT | 3-30 cm3/(m2 day) |
Water vapor Permeability, WVTR (23°C, 85% RH) | XPERT | 10-30 g/(m2 day) |
Mechanical properties | Test Method | Typical value |
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Tensile Modulus | ISO 527-1 | 2210 - 2450 MPa |
Elongation at break | ISO 527-1 | 250 - 450% |
Tensile Strength | ISO 527-1 | 47 MPa |
Heat deflection temperature (amorphous) | ISO 75 | 65-70°C |
Heat deflection temperature (crystalline) | ISO 75 | >90°C |
Charpy Impact Strength | ISO 179 | 4 kJ/m2 |
Experimental material
AB700 is a compound designed and manufactured for extrusion and blow moulding. Recommended processing temperatures are:
Temperature during storage must not exceed 50 °C. Storage in direct sunlight should be avoided and time in an open bag may not surpass 12 months at room temperature (23 °C).
Physical properties | Test Method | Typical value |
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Melt Flow Rate | g/10 min (230°C/2.16 Kg) | 20 – 30 g/10min |
Melting Temperature | Differential scanning calorimetry | 172-178° C |
Glass Transition Temperature | Differential scanning calorimetry | 56° C |
Mechanical properties | Test Method | Typical value |
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Tensile Modulus | ISO 527-1 | 2600 - 2880 MPa |
Elongation at break | ISO 527-1 | 70 - 78 % |
Tensile Strength | ISO 527-1 | 46 MPa |
Heat deflection temperature (amorphous) | ISO 75 | 65-70°C |
Heat deflection temperature (crystalline) | ISO 75 | > 90°C |
Charpy Impact Strength | ISO 179 | 3,85 kJ/m2 |
Technical Data Sheet
Almablend® 300 is a bioplastic from renewable, biodegradable and compostable raw materials, designed for injection molding processes. Almablend® 300 and all ingredients used to produce it do not contain genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
60% of Poly-lactic acid >95% of biobased and inert materials Compostable and biobased polymer Suitable for injection molding applications Low Oxygen Transmission Rate Suitable for direct food contact
Plastics Regulation n. 10/2011 Food Contact Material Regulation (EC) n. 1935/2004
European Standard EN 13432
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Almablend® 400 is a bioplastic from renewable, biodegradable and compostable raw materials, designed for cast film extrusion and thermoforming
65% Poly-lactic acid > 95% of biobased and inert materials Compostable and bio based polymer High thermal stability Suitable for cast film extrusion and thermoforming Suitable for direct food contact
Plastics Regulation n. 10/2011 Food Contact Material Regulation (EC) n. 1935/2004
European Standard EN 13432
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Biodegradable and compostable polymer for blown film extrusion, containing 95 % of renewable resources.
EVA600 is a compound over 60% based on compostable and biobased raw materials (produced from GMO-free feedstocks), a compostable polymer of natural origin (UNI EN 13432:2002). EVA600 consists of over 95% of renewable resources and inert materials, representing a valid alternative to petrochemical polymers.
EVA600 is a compound designed and manufactured for blown film extrusion. Recommended processing temperatures are:
Pre-drying at 50° for 3 h is highly recommended.
Temperature during storage must not exceed 50 °C. Storage in direct sunlight should be avoided and time in an open bag may not surpass 12 months at room temperature (23 °C).
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*development grade
AB700 is a compound designed and manufactured for extrusion and blow moulding. Recommended processing temperatures are:
Pre-drying at 50° for 3 h is highly recommended.
Optimal storage conditions Temperature during storage must not exceed 50 °C. Storage in direct sunlight should be avoided and time in an open bag may not surpass 12 months at room temperature (23 °C).
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Technical Data Sheet