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Technical Data

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Product DescriptionDuPont™ Biomax® TPS injection molding resins can help reduce your footprint on the environment; they are a renewably sourced andbiodegradable solution delivering proven performance in molded articles. Traditional plastics used in packaging deliver high performance in most applications, but use depletable petroleum resources as their primaryfeedstock. DuPont™ Biomax® TPS Injection Molding resins can provide quality molded articles made from environmentally-friendly starch. Thetechnology used for this unique material comes from Plantic® Technologies, Ltd. Environmental value proposition:• Renewably sourced material solution• Biodegradable when in contact with water• Certified compostable in industrial composting conditions• Water flushable

 Performance attributes:• Good flexibility• Inherently grease- and oil-resistant• Sealable, printable and laser etchable• Strong flavor and odor barrier

 Offering application versatility…• General purpose for most applications• High-flow for thin-wall applications• High-stiffness for more durable applications• 2 water-resistant grades

• Limited contact with water is possible with the water-resistant grades; otherwise, for all other grades, water contact should be avoided. DuPont™ Biomax® TPS is a renewably sourced offering that can be used in a variety of applications. It is especially appropriate for molded partsthat will be used in mostly dry conditions prior to disposal. It offers disposal alternatives to landfills as it can biodegrade in natural environmentalconditions. Biomax® TPS is a unique high-amylose starch material so it performs well as a stand-alone material option. Biomax® TPS starch feedstock is ofnon- genetically-modified origin. DuPont® Biomax® TPS IM resins contain 53-93% renewaly sourced content by weight. Biomax® TPS 2501: Applications requiring higher stiffness

GeneralMaterial Status • Commercial: Active

Literature 1 • Technical Datasheet (English)Search for UL Yellow Card • DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers

Availability • Africa & Middle East• Asia Pacific

• Europe• Latin America

• North America• South America

Features

• Biodegradable• Compostable• Durable• Excellent Printability

• Good Flexibility• Grease Resistant• High Flow• High Stiffness

• Low Odor Transfer• Low Taste Transfer• Oil Resistant• Renewable Resource Content

Uses • Packaging • Thin-walled PackagingAgency Ratings • ASTM D 6400 • EN 13432Processing Method • Injection Molding

Physical Nominal ValueUnit Test MethodDensity 1.49 g/cm³ ASTM D1505

Mechanical Nominal ValueUnit Test MethodTensile Modulus 1200MPa ASTM D638Tensile Strength (Break) 22.0MPa ASTM D638Tensile Elongation (Break) 8.0% ASTM D638

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2 of 3 Form No. TDS-125646-enUL and the UL logo are trademarks of UL LLC © 2013. All Rights Reserved.UL IDES | 800-788-4668 or 307-742-9227 | www.ides.com.

The information presented on this datasheet was acquired by UL IDES from the producer of the material. UL IDES makes substantial efforts to assure theaccuracy of this data. However, UL IDES assumes no responsibility for the data values and strongly encourages that upon final material selection, data points arevalidated with the material supplier.

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Impact Nominal ValueUnit Test MethodNotched Izod Impact 37 J/m ASTM D256

Hardness Nominal ValueUnit Test MethodDurometer Hardness (Shore D) 62   ASTM D2240

Thermal Nominal ValueUnit Test MethodDeflection Temperature Under Load ASTM D6480.45 MPa, Unannealed 46.2 °C

Vicat Softening Temperature 70.1 °C ASTM D1525

Injection Nominal ValueUnitSuggested Max Moisture 1.0%  

Notes1 These links provide you with access to supplier literature. We work hard to keep them up to date; however you may find the most currentliterature from the supplier.2 Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.

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3 of 3 Form No. TDS-125646-enUL and the UL logo are trademarks of UL LLC © 2013. All Rights Reserved.UL IDES | 800-788-4668 or 307-742-9227 | www.ides.com.

The information presented on this datasheet was acquired by UL IDES from the producer of the material. UL IDES makes substantial efforts to assure theaccuracy of this data. However, UL IDES assumes no responsibility for the data values and strongly encourages that upon final material selection, data points arevalidated with the material supplier.

Document Created:  Tuesday, December 03, 2013Added to Prospector:  March, 2009

Last Updated:  4/29/2009

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SupplierDuPont Packaging & Industrial PolymersWilmington, DE USATelephone: 800-628-6208Web: http://www2.dupont.com/Packaging_Resins/en_US/

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