Introduction
PLA is a biobased polymer derived from natural resources and offers a significant reduction in carbon footprint compared to oil-based plastics.
Luminy® LX175 is a high viscosity, low flow, amorphous, transparent PLA resin suitable for film extrusion, thermoforming or fiber spinning.
Main Grades
| Physical | Test Method | Data | Unit |
| Density | Internal Testing Methods | 1.24 | g/cm3 |
| Melt Index (210℃ 2.16 kg ) | ISO 1133 | 6 | g/10min |
| Melt Index (190℃ 2.16 kg ) | ISO 1133 | 3 | g/10min |
| Moisture content Karl Fischer titration method | Internal Testing Methods | 400 | ppm |
| Residual monomers | Internal Testing Methods | 0.3 | % |
| Glare purity | Internal Testing Methods | 96 | % |
| Mechanical | Test Method | Data | Unit |
| Stretch film quantity | ISO 527 | 3500 | MPa |
| Tensile strength | ISO 527 | 45 | MPa |
| Elongation fracture | ISO 527 | 5 | % |
| Notch impact on simply supported beams 23℃ | ISO 179 | 5 | KJ/m2 |
| Thermal Performance | Test Method | Data | Unit |
| Hot deformation temperature 0.45MPa | ISO 75 | 60 | ℃ |
| Melting temperature DSC | Internal Testing Methods | 155 | ℃ |
| Glass transition temperature DSC | Internal Testing Methods | 60 | ℃ |
Application
3D printing materials
Food container
Food packaging application
Disposable tableware
Features
TYPICAL PROPERTIES
Density Literature value 1.24 g/cm3
Melt flow index ISO 1133-A (210°C/2.16kg) 6 g/10 min
Melt flow index ISO 1133-A (190°C/2.16kg) 3 g/10 min
Stereochemical purity Total Corbion PLA method 96% (L-isomer)
Appearance Visual Crystalline white pellets
Residual monomer Total Corbion PLA method ≤ 0.3%
Water / moisture Coulometric Karl-Fischer ≤ 400 ppm
Melting temperature DSC 155°C
Glass transition temperature DSC 60°C
Parameters
Minimum Order Quantity: | 25kg |
Price: | $1.5-$3 |
Packaging Details: | 25kg/bag |
Delivery Time: | 3-5 working days to departure port |
Payment Terms: | TT/LC |
Supply Ability: | 1000MT/Month |
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