Bioplastics
PHA Copolymer Tough — Polyhydroxyalkanoate Copolymer, Tough Grade Y
PHA Copolymer Tough Grade Y is designed to overcome the inherent brittleness sometimes associated with PHB homopolymers. By incorporating other hydroxyalkanoate monomers, this grade exhibits enhanced ductility and impact strength, making it suitable for reusable items or components that experience mechanical stress.
PHATOUGH-PHA-Y
Manufacturers
2
Grades
2
Applications
5
Equivalents
1
Physical Properties
- Density
- 1.21 g/cm³
- Water Absorption (24h)
- 0.9 %
- Transparency
- Moderate
- Shrinkage
- 2.2 - 4.0 %
Mechanical Properties
- Young's Modulus
- 0.7 GPa
- Tensile Strength
- 40 MPa
- Elongation at Break
- 8.0 %
- Impact Strength (Izod)
- 1.5 J/cm
Thermal Properties
- Glass Transition Temperature
- -2 °C
- Melting Point
- 115-125 °C
- Continuous Service Temperature
- 45 °C
- Heat Deflection Temperature
- 40 °C
Electrical Properties
- Dielectric Constant
- 3.0
- Volume Resistivity
- 10¹² Ω·cm
- Dielectric Strength
- 17 kV/mm
Chemical Resistance
- Acids
- Good resistance
- Bases
- Good resistance
- Solvents
- Resistant to aliphatic hydrocarbons, but attacked by chlorinated and aromatic hydrocarbons
- UV Resistance
- Moderate
Sustainability
- Recyclability
- Biodegradable (soil, marine, compost)
- Recycling Code
- 7 (Other)
- Carbon Footprint
- Low
Manufacturing compatibility
Injection MoldingExtrusionBlow Molding
Applications
Durable Packaging
Consumer Goods
Tableware
Reusable Containers
Horticultural Pots
Available grades
PHA-COPOLY-Y-100PHA-COPOLY-Y-200