Bioplastics
PBS Easy Process Grade G — Polybutylene Succinate, Easy Process Grade G
PBS Easy Process Grade G is a biodegradable polyester derived from renewable resources. It features a low melt viscosity and good thermal stability, allowing for high processing speeds in film extrusion and thermoforming. Its excellent biodegradability makes it a sustainable choice for single-use packaging.
PBSEPOXY-PBS-G
Manufacturers
2
Grades
2
Applications
4
Equivalents
1
Physical Properties
- Density
- 1.26 g/cm³
- Water Absorption (24h)
- 0.5 %
- Transparency
- Good
- Shrinkage
- 1.5 - 3.0 %
Mechanical Properties
- Young's Modulus
- 0.6 GPa
- Tensile Strength
- 35 MPa
- Elongation at Break
- 10.0 %
- Impact Strength (Izod)
- 0.8 J/cm
Thermal Properties
- Glass Transition Temperature
- -10 °C
- Melting Point
- 110-115 °C
- Continuous Service Temperature
- 50 °C
- Heat Deflection Temperature
- 45 °C
Electrical Properties
- Dielectric Constant
- 3.0
- Volume Resistivity
- 10¹³ Ω·cm
- Dielectric Strength
- 18 kV/mm
Chemical Resistance
- Acids
- Good resistance
- Bases
- Good resistance
- Solvents
- Resistant to aliphatic hydrocarbons, but swells in chlorinated solvents
- UV Resistance
- Moderate
Sustainability
- Recyclability
- Biodegradable (compost)
- Recycling Code
- 7 (Other)
- Carbon Footprint
- Lower than petrochemical plastics
Manufacturing compatibility
Injection MoldingExtrusionFilm BlowingThermoforming
Applications
Biodegradable Packaging Films
Disposable Cutlery
Tea Bags
Compostable Bags
Available grades
PBS-EP-G-100PBS-EP-G-200