Terralene PP 2509 is FKuR Kunststoff GmbH's new polypropylene compound, partially based on renewable resources and optimised for injection moulding applications.
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This compound expands the current Terralene portfolio which, to date, was limited to partially or fully bio-based polyethylene compounds. The processing and application characteristics of this material can be entirely compared to those of PP based on fossil materials. With a MFR of 230/2,16 with 42 to 47 g/10 min, Terralene PP 2509 offers a high flowability which is necessary e. g. for the production of complex components and products with long flow paths.
Carmen Michels, Managing Director at FKuR, commented: "In the market we perceive a strong demand for bio-based solutions also in the field of polypropylene, which were not available to date. In order to fill this gap, we have developed the versatile and easy to process grade PP 2509. It combines the positive features of conventional PP with the possibility of using renewable instead of fossil resources."
Terralene PP 2509 is based on 35 per cent of renewable resources. This part (bio-based carbon content) can be easily verified with the help of the C-14 method according to ASTM D 6866 enabling a transparent communication of the renewable resource content to the end consumer. Manufacturers and brand owners now have new opportunities to produce their PP products in a partially bio-based version, occupy market niches and emphasise environmental commitment.
The series of FKuR Terralene grades which continue to be commercially available are based on the bio-based, I'm Green polyethylene from Braskem and comprises of compounds for injection moulding, extrusion blow moulding and film extrusion. The Terralene WF grades contain natural wood fibres which meet special requirements as to design, look, feel and mechanical characteristics.
