Technical Data Sheet
Eastman TREVA™ Engineering Bioplastic TR6012FPNAT Natural
Applications
Packaging component - food contact
Key Attributes
BPA free
Dimensional stability
Excellent chemical resistance
Excellent flow
Low birefringence
Product Description
Eastman Treva™ TR6012FPNAT Natural is a new cellulose-based engineering bioplastic that offers both high performance and reduced environmental impact. Treva™ TR6012FPNAT Natural is chemically resistant, dimensionally stable and has excellent flow, BPA-free and low birefringence.
Typical Properties
Property
a
Test Method
b
Typical Value, Units
c
General Properties
Specific Gravity
D 792
1.23
Mechanical Properties
Izod Impact Strength, Notched
@ -40°C (-40°F)
D 256
58.1 J/m (1.09 ft·lbf/in.)
@ 23°C (73°F)
D 256
81.5 J/m (1.53 ft·lbf/in.)
Rockwell Hardness, R Scale
D 785
105
Flexural Modulus
D 790
2179 MPa (3.16 x 10
5
psi)
Elongation @ Break
D 638
22.2 %
Tensile Stress @ Break
D 638
50.3 MPa (7295 psi)
Tensile Stress @ Yield
D 638
53.0 MPa (7687 psi)
Miscellaneous Properties
Mold Shrinkage
D 955
0.7 %
Permanence Properties
Water Absorption, 24 h immersion
D 570
2.1 %
Thermal Properties
Vicat Softening Temperature
D 1525
139 °C (282 °F)
Deflection Temperature
@ 1.82 MPa (264 psi)
D 648
99 °C (210 °F)
@ 0.455 MPa (66 psi)
D 648
114 °C (237 °F)
Typical Processing Conditions
Speed
d
30 mm/s
Mold Temperature
85 °C (185 °F)
Extrusion Temperature
e
235 °C (455 °F)
Drying Time
f
4 hrs
Drying Temperature
f
75 °C (170 °F)
a
Unless noted otherwise, all tests are run at 23°C (73°F) and 50% relative humidity.
b
Unless noted otherwise, the test method is ASTM.
c
Units are in SI or US customary units.
d
Injection Speed
e
Barrel Set Temp, max residence time of 4 mins
f
in a Desiccant Dryer
Comments
Properties reported here are typical of average lots. Eastman makes no representation that the material in any particular shipment will conform exactly to the values given.
Eastman and its marketing affiliates shall not be responsible for the use of this information, or of any product, method, or apparatus mentioned, and you must make your own determination of its suitability and completeness for your own use, for the protection of the environment, and for the health and safety of your employees and purchasers of your products. No warranty is made of the merchantability of fitness of any product, and nothing herein waives any of the Seller's conditions of sale.
6/22/2023 2:36:30 PM