BiomeCord is well suited to spinning fibre and monofilamnets. It provides a sustainable sourced and biodegradable alternative to polyamide resins. It produces a strong, tough filament that is resistant to water, grease, gasoline and oil. 

Applications

BiomeCord produces a strong, tough filament that is resistant to water, grease, gasoline and oil.

  • Coarser filaments yarns and tows
  • Monofilaments for tie threads and strimmer cords

Properties

Tensile strength (psi)22,000
Elongation at break (%)70
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Key properties



  • Good lustre

  • A strong, tough filament

  • Biodegradability and compostability according to ASTM D6400

  • A high renewable carbon content

  • Resistance to oil, grease gasoline and water

  • Can be coloured with bio-masterbatch

  • Plasticiser-free


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Processing



  • Extrudes well on conventional extrusion equipment

  • Resin will be stable up to a melt temperature of 220ºC (430ºF)

  • Draw ratios for optimum properties typically between 3.0-5.0