| Mirel A5004 is a partially biobased film grade designed specifically for agricultural mulch films that biodegrade in soil at ambient temperatures. A5004 processes easily on conventional cast and blown film equipment. A5004 is a durable and versatile material with excellent melt strength and good drawdown stability for blown film processing. A5004 has excellent tensile strength and puncture toughness, good tear resistance, contact clarity, and is heat sealable. About Mirel Bioplastics Mirel is a family of bioplastic materials that have physical properties comparable to petroleum-based resins, yet are both biobased and biodegradable in natural soil and water environments, home composting systems, and industrial composting facilities, where these facilities are available. The rate and extent of Mirel's biodegradablility will depend on the size and shape of the articles made from it. However, like nearly all bioplastics and organic matter, Mirel is not designed to biodegrade in conventional landfills. All reported data are based on a 1.5 mil thick blown film (2.5 blow-up ratio) produced using a 2.5 inch extruder fitted with a 2.0 inch spiral mandrel blown film die and a dual-lip air ring. Thermal and mechanical properties are measured after 2 weeks conditioning at room temperature. Telles is a joint venture between Metabolix and Archer Daniels Midland Company. |
