Bioplastics
Bio-PE Low Density — Bio-based Polyethylene, Low Density
Bio-PE Low Density is derived from renewable sugarcane ethanol, providing the same flexibility, toughness, and processability as traditional LDPE. It is suitable for flexible packaging applications such as films, bags, and bottle caps, allowing manufacturers to reduce their fossil fuel dependency.
bio-PESUSTAIN-LDPE-JJ
Manufacturers
2
Grades
2
Applications
5
Equivalents
1
Physical Properties
- Density
- 0.918-0.935 g/cm³
- Water Absorption (24h)
- < 0.01 %
- Transparency
- Translucent to opaque
- Shrinkage
- 3.0 - 6.0 %
Mechanical Properties
- Young's Modulus
- 0.15-0.30 GPa
- Tensile Strength
- 8-15 MPa
- Elongation at Break
- 500-900 %
- Impact Strength (Izod)
- 1.5-3.0 J/cm
Thermal Properties
- Glass Transition Temperature
- -120 °C
- Melting Point
- 105-115 °C
- Continuous Service Temperature
- 50 °C
- Heat Deflection Temperature
- 30 °C
Electrical Properties
- Dielectric Constant
- 2.3
- Volume Resistivity
- > 10¹⁵ Ω·cm
- Dielectric Strength
- 25 kV/mm
Chemical Resistance
- Acids
- Excellent resistance
- Bases
- Excellent resistance
- Solvents
- Resistant to most organic solvents at room temperature
- UV Resistance
- Moderate (requires additive)
Sustainability
- Recyclability
- Recyclable (same as fossil-based LDPE)
- Recycling Code
- 4 (LDPE)
- Carbon Footprint
- Significantly lower due to renewable source
Manufacturing compatibility
Film BlowingExtrusionInjection Molding
Applications
Flexible Packaging Films
Plastic Bags
Lids
Squeeze Bottles
Toys
Available grades
BIO-LDPE-JJ-1000BIO-LDPE-JJ-2000