Biomax® PTT 1002 - Dupont - #1

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08/03/2009 08:30:23 AM Copyright E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, Inc. 1 of 3 DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers DuPont™ Biomax® PTT 1002 Biomax® PTT resins Product Data Sheet Description Product Description Biomax® PTT 1002 is a bio-sourced polyester resin made from propanediol and terephthalic acid. Biomax® PTT 1002 is a polymer that offers unique property advantages in a variety of packaging and industrial applications. Biomax® PTT 1002 can be processed using conventional processing equipment including: injection-molding, blown-film, cast-film, extrusion-coating. Restrictions Material Status .. Developmental: Active Typical Characteristics Uses .. Containers Packaging Composition 37% By Weight Bio-sourced Features 1.02 dl/g Intrinsic Viscosity (IV), Goodyear R-103B equivalent IV in 50/50 wt% trifluoroacetic acid/dichloromethane solvent Characteristics / Benefits Biomax® PTT 1002 can be used in a variety of packaging and industrial applications. Applications Injection-molding, blown-film, cast-film, extrusion-coating. Typical Properties Physical Nominal Values Test Method(s) Density () 1.3 g/cm³ ASTM D792 ISO 1183 Melt Flow Rate (255°C/1.16kg) 19.3 g/10 min ASTM D1238 ISO 1133 Thermal Nominal Values Test Method(s) Melting Point (DSC) 228°C (442°F) ASTM D3418 ISO 3146 Processing Information General Maximum Processing Temperature 260°C (500°F) General Processing Information Biomax® PTT 1002 is typically processed with the range of 245*C to 260*C. All equipment used for processing Biomax® PTT 1002 should be externally ventilated. Drying Considerations: Biomax® PTT 1002 will contain < 0.2 wt% moisture, as received.