Bioplastics
PLA High Temp Grade B — Polylactic Acid, High Temperature Grade B
PLA High Temp Grade B is engineered to withstand higher temperatures compared to conventional PLA without significant deformation. This is achieved through copolymerization or blending. It's ideal for applications like reusable food containers or components exposed to moderate heat.
PLATHERMO-PLA-B
Manufacturers
2
Grades
2
Applications
4
Equivalents
1
Physical Properties
- Density
- 1.25 g/cm³
- Water Absorption (24h)
- 0.35 %
- Transparency
- Good
- Shrinkage
- 2.5 - 5.5 %
Mechanical Properties
- Young's Modulus
- 3.6 GPa
- Tensile Strength
- 58 MPa
- Elongation at Break
- 2.5 %
- Impact Strength (Izod)
- 0.25 J/cm
Thermal Properties
- Glass Transition Temperature
- 65-70 °C
- Melting Point
- 160-175 °C
- Continuous Service Temperature
- 60 °C
- Heat Deflection Temperature
- 58 °C
Electrical Properties
- Dielectric Constant
- 3.3
- Volume Resistivity
- 10¹¹ Ω·cm
- Dielectric Strength
- 22 kV/mm
Chemical Resistance
- Acids
- Poor resistance
- Bases
- Poor resistance
- Solvents
- Resistant to oils and greases, but swells in chlorinated hydrocarbons
- UV Resistance
- Poor
Sustainability
- Recyclability
- Compostable (industrial)
- Recycling Code
- 7 (Other)
- Carbon Footprint
- Lower than fossil-based plastics
Manufacturing compatibility
Injection MoldingExtrusionThermoforming
Applications
Hot Food Containers
Reusable Drinkware
Automotive Interior Parts
Electronics Housings
Available grades
PLA-HT-B-100PLA-HT-B-200