PLA US NatureWorks 4043D
NatureWorks 4043D (USA)
NatureWorks 4043D is a general‑purpose semi‑crystalline PLA resin with approximately 98 % L‑lactide content. It is naturally transparent / milky‑white and highly blend‑compatible, making it an ideal base resin for composite development.
Main Applications
3D‑Printing (FDM):Signature application, widely‑recognized industry “gold‑standard” material for prototyping, functional parts and educational purposes. Films & Packaging:General‑purpose film‑grade resin for shopping bags, food packaging films and printing substrates. Injection‑molded Articles:Disposable tableware, transparent containers and various consumer goods. Biomedical Research:Base material for drug‑delivery systems and tissue‑engineering scaffolds. Composite R&D:Matrix resin compounded with cellulose, carbon nanotubes, natural fibers for high‑performance bio‑based materials.
Property Specifications
| Category | Property | Test Standard | Typical Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Physical Properties | Density | ASTM D792 | 1.24 | g/cm³ |
| Melt Flow Rate (210 °C, 2.16 kg) | ASTM D1238 | 6‑7 | g/10min | |
| L‑lactide content | ‑ | ~98% | ‑ | |
| Molecular weight (Mw) | ‑ | 1.1×10⁵‑2.2×10⁵ | g/mol | |
| Mechanical Properties | Tensile strength | ASTM D638 | 55‑65 | MPa |
| Elongation at break | ASTM D638 | 3.0‑6.0 | % | |
| Thermal Properties | Melting point | ASTM D3418 | 145‑160 | °C |
| Glass‑transition temperature | ASTM D3418 | 55‑65 | °C | |
| Heat‑deflection temperature (HDT) | ‑ | ~55‑60 (near Tg) | °C | |
| Optical Properties | Transparency | ‑ | High (for thin‑wall / film articles) | ‑ |
Processing Parameters
| Processing Stage | Parameter | Recommended Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre‑treatment | Drying temperature | 80 | °C |
| Drying time | 4 (moisture ≤0.025%) | h | |
| FDM 3D‑Printing | Nozzle temperature | 210 | °C |
| Build‑plate temperature | 60 | °C | |
| Extrusion (film / compounding) | Barrel temperature | 180‑210 | °C |
| Melt temperature | Max. 210 | °C | |
| Injection Molding | Barrel temperature | 180‑210 | °C |
| Mold temperature | 25‑80 | °C | |
| General | Screw design | Gradual‑type screw recommended | ‑ |
All above data are for reference only.
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