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Our Biocomposite portfolio is divided into three product families: Pure, Plus, and Prime. All grades are compatible with current tools and equipment.Depending on the product demand and technical requirements, each family contains different grades.
Our grades can be made with either
Pure typically replace polypropylene, polystyrene and polyethylene.
This is our material in its most pure form, a blend of polypropylene and wood fibers with minimal additives.These grades are approved for food contact.
| Properties | Standard | PURE |
|---|---|---|
| Wood content (weight%) | 30 - 50 | |
| Density | ISO 1183 | 1.01 - 1.11 |
| Tensile strength (MPa) | ISO 527-2/50 | 35 - 49 |
| Tensile modulus (MPa) | ISO 527-2/2 | 3 400 - 5 700 |
| Flexural modulus (MPa) | ISO 178 | 2 800 - 5 300 |
| Elongation at break (%) | ISO 527-2/50 | 1.8 - 3.6 |
| Impact strength, 23°C (kJ/m²) | ISO 179/1eU | 11 - 20 |
Plus typically replace polypropylene, HIPS and ABS.
Developed with the purpose of being more flexible and impact-resistant than Pure, for items that require increased impact strength and formability.Some of these grades are also food-approved.
| Properties | Standard | PLUS |
|---|---|---|
| Wood content (weight%) | 30 - 40 | |
| Density | ISO 1183 | 1.01 - 1.07 |
| Tensile strength (MPa) | ISO 527-2/50 | 31 - 52 |
| Tensile modulus (MPa) | ISO 527-2/2 | 2 400 - 4 600 |
| Flexural modulus (MPa) | ISO 178 | 1 800 - 4 400 |
| Elongation at break (%) | ISO 527-2/50 | 3.0 - 7.5 |
| Impact strength, 23°C (kJ/m²) | ISO 179/1eU | 25 - 35 |
Prime typically replace polypropylene, HIPS and ABS.
Our most recent innovation aims to replace engineered plastics. Prime is our highest-performing material, providing excellent impact while maintaining stiffness and strength.
| Properties | Standard | PRIME |
|---|---|---|
| Wood content (weight%) | 20 - 40 | |
| Density | ISO 1183 | 0.96 - 1.07 |
| Tensile strength (MPa) | ISO 527-2/50 | 46 - 70 |
| Tensile modulus (MPa) | ISO 527-2/2 | 2 600 - 4 500 |
| Flexural modulus (MPa) | ISO 178 | 2 400 - 3 400 |
| Elongation at break (%) | ISO 527-2/50 | 4 -12 |
| Impact strength, 23°C (kJ/m²) | ISO 179/1eU | 30 - 80 |
