NatureWorks® Ingeo™ 5051X Fiber Grade PLA

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NatureWorks® Ingeo™ 5051X Fiber Grade PLA (discontinued **)
Categories:	Polymer; Renewable/Recycled Polymer; Thermoplastic; Polylactic Acid (PLA) Biopolymer
Material Notes:	NatureWorks® PLA polymer 5051X is a thermoplastic fiber-grade resin de-rived primarily from annually renewable resources. Available in pellet form, 5051X is designed for extrusion into mechanically drawn staple fibers using conventional fiber spinning and drawing equipment. NatureWorks® PLA 5051X can be converted into a broad range of disposable fiber products with minimal temperature requirements and is recommended for non-dyed fiber, and injection molded applications. Potential applications for PLA polymer 5051X include Non-woven (spunlace wipes); Injection molded parts
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Physical Properties	Original Value	Comments

Specific Gravity	1.24 g/cc	ASTM D792
Melt Density	1.08 g/cc @Temperature 230 °C	ASTM D1238
Viscosity Measurement	3.3	Relative Viscosity; CD Internal Viscotek Method

Mechanical Properties	Original Value	Comments
Elongation at Break	10 - 70 %	Fiber; ASTM D2256/ASTM D3822
Tenacity	2.50 - 4.00 g/denier	ASTM D2256/ASTM D3822

Thermal Properties	Original Value	Comments
Melting Point	145 - 155 °C	ASTM D3418
Glass Transition Temp, Tg	55.0 - 65.0 °C	ASTM D3417
Shrinkage	<= 8.0 % @Temperature 120 °C, Time 600 sec	Hot Air; ASTM D2102

Processing Properties	Original Value	Comments
Dew Point	-35.0 °C
Drying Air Flow Rate	>= 0.500 ft³/min (CFM)

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