Bioplastics
PLA Injection Grade X — Polylactic Acid, Injection Grade X
PLA Injection Grade X is formulated for efficient injection molding processes. It offers a good balance of melt flow, crystallization speed, and low shrinkage, enabling consistent production of complex parts with excellent surface finish. Ideal for disposable consumer goods and packaging components that require precision and speed.
PLAINJECT-PLA-X
Manufacturers
2
Grades
2
Applications
5
Equivalents
1
Physical Properties
- Density
- 1.24 g/cm³
- Water Absorption (24h)
- 0.3 %
- Transparency
- High
- Shrinkage
- 1.5 - 3.5 %
Mechanical Properties
- Young's Modulus
- 3.4 GPa
- Tensile Strength
- 54 MPa
- Elongation at Break
- 3.5 %
- Impact Strength (Izod)
- 0.22 J/cm
Thermal Properties
- Glass Transition Temperature
- 55-58 °C
- Melting Point
- 150-165 °C
- Continuous Service Temperature
- 50 °C
- Heat Deflection Temperature
- 50 °C
Electrical Properties
- Dielectric Constant
- 3.2
- Volume Resistivity
- 10¹² Ω·cm
- Dielectric Strength
- 20 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 Molding
Applications
Disposable Cutlery
Food Packaging Containers
Cosmetic Jars
Consumer Electronics Housings
Toys
Available grades
PLA-INJECT-X-150PLA-INJECT-X-250