Description

SPL101 is a bio-based polylactic acid (PLA) thermoplastic produced from lactic acid derived from corn fermentation. As a renewable polymer material, it offers biodegradability, good rigidity, high transparency, and convenient processing characteristics.

The material is designed for applications including injection molding, fiber production, sheet materials, films, staple fibers, and filaments. Its renewable feedstock and lower carbon footprint make PLA a suitable material option for manufacturers looking to reduce dependence on conventional petroleum-based plastics.

Product Highlights

• Bio-based thermoplastic derived from renewable plant resources

• Lactic acid produced through corn fermentation

• Good biodegradability

• High transparency

• Good material rigidity

• Easy processing characteristics

• Suitable for injection and fiber applications

• Applicable to sheet, film, staple fiber, and filament production

• Suitable as a renewable alternative to conventional petroleum-based plastics

Technical Data Sheet

Material Characteristics

Bio-Based Feedstock
SPL101 is synthesized from lactic acid obtained through corn fermentation, providing a renewable raw-material route for PLA production.

Biodegradable Polymer
The material offers good biodegradability and is suitable for manufacturers developing products where renewable and biodegradable polymer characteristics are required.

Processing Performance
With a melting point of ≤160°C and a melt index of 4–6 g/10 min under 190°C / 2.16 kg testing conditions, SPL101 can be processed for suitable injection and fiber manufacturing applications.

Mechanical Properties
SPL101 provides a tensile strength of ≥45 MPa and elongation at break of ≥2%, together with a density of 1.24 g/cm³.

Optical and Physical Properties
The PLA resin combines good transparency and rigidity, making it suitable for applications where both material appearance and structural characteristics are important.

Recommended Applications

Injection Molding
SPL101 can be used as a PLA resin for injection-molded products requiring bio-based and biodegradable polymer characteristics.

Fiber Production
The material is suitable for fiber-related processing and can be used in the production of staple fiber and filament.

Sheet and Film Manufacturing
SPL101 can be processed into sheet and film materials for applications requiring PLA-based substrates.

Filament Production
Its processing characteristics also make the material suitable for filament manufacturing, including applications where PLA is selected for its renewable feedstock and biodegradability.

Application Scope

SPL101 Polylactic Acid is intended for manufacturers working with:

• Injection-molded PLA products

• PLA sheets

• PLA films

• Staple fibers

• Filaments

• Other suitable PLA-based products

SPL101 provides a combination of bio-based raw materials, biodegradability, rigidity, transparency, and processability, making it a practical PLA resin option for manufacturers seeking renewable polymer materials for injection and fiber applications.