Audited Supplier
1. Composition
Polyhydroxyalkanoates >45% CAS-117068-64-1
Polylactic acid <40% CAS-26023-30-3
Mineral <10%
Processing additives <5%
Impurities contributing to hazard None
Appearance: Pale Yellow Granules
Odor: Mild
Odor Threshold: Not detectable
Density: 1.25 g/cm3 (25ºC)
Melting Range:135-160 ºC
Molecular Weight: Approx. >100,000 (BY GPC)
Boiling Point: N/D
Flash Point: N/D
Solubility in Water: Negligible
Solubility in Solvents: Chloroform, Methylene Chloride, N-Methyl Pyrrolidone.Ethyl acetate
5. Stability and Reactivity
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Adverse Conditions: Avoid excessive heat, flames, ignition sources, and incompatibles.
Incompatibilities: Strong oxidizing agents, strong acids
Hazardous Polymerization: None will occur.
Hazardous Combustion or Decomposition Products: Carbon Dioxide, Carbon Monoxide
Conditions to Avoid: In use may form explosive dust-air mixture. Danger of dust explosion.
6. Handling and Storage
Handling: Good industrial practices in housekeeping and personal hygiene should be followed. Minimize dust.
Storage: Good storage stability, but extremes of temperature , soil and humidity should be avoided. The maximum recommended shelf life is 2 years. Resin should be stored in original shipping package. Keep the resin dry and sealed to prevent moisture.
7. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Exposure Limits: None have been established.
Engineering Controls: Provide good general ventilation. Also, provide adequate local ventilation where the hot polymer may reside for long periods, such as in leak areas, above the nozzle or die, in screen changers, in vent ports, etc.
Skin Protection: Hot polymer can cause thermal burns. Wear impervious clothing. Wear insulated gloves when near molten polymer, if needed.
Respiratory Protection: May be harmful if inhaled.
