Ingeo biopolymer 2003D, a NatureWorks LLC product, is a thermoplastic resin derived from annually renewable resources and is specifically designed for use in fresh food packaging and food service ware applications. Ingeo biopolymer 2003D is a transparent general purpose extrusion grade that is used naturally or as part of a formulated blend. This is a high molecular weight biopolymer grade that processes easily on conventional extrusion equipment. Extruded roll stock is readily thermoformable. Applications Potential applications for Ingeo biopolymer 2003D include: - Dairy containers - Food service ware - Transparent food containers - Hinged-ware - Cold drink cups

Ingeo 2500HP is a high viscosity product from NatureWorks LLC, designed for extrusion applications. It is designed to crystallize during processing, leading to higher heat deflection temperatures in opaque applications. The variety of products made with 2500HP is widely varied and growing. Applications include crystalline sheet for cards, graphic arts and signage.

Ingeo 3001D is a product from NatureWorks LLC. The biopolymer, is designed for injection molding applications. It is designed for clear applications with heat deflection temperatures lower than 120°F (49°C). The variety of products made with 3001D is growing every day. Applications include cutlery, cups, plates, cosmetics, and outdoor novelties.

Ingeo biopolymer 3052D, a NatureWorks LLC product, is designed for injection molding applications where the requirements are clarity with heat deflection temperatures lower than 120°F (49°C). See table at right for typical properties. The variety of products made with Ingeo 3052D continues to grow rapidly. Applications include cutlery, cups, plates and saucers, and outdoor novelties, and this is just the beginning.

Ingeo 3100HP is a medium viscosity product from NatureWorks LLC, designed for medium flow injection molding applications. It is designed to crystallize during processing, leading to higher heat deflection temperatures in opaque applications. The variety of products made with 3100HP is widely varied and growing. Applications include disposables such as cutlery, cups, plates, cosmetic packaging, and durables such as electronics housings and semi-durable building materials.

Ingeo biopolymer 3251D is designed for injection molding applications. This polymer grade has a higher melt flow capability than other Ingeo resin grades currently in the marketplace. The higher flow capability allows for easier molding of thin-walled parts. It is designed for injection molding applications, both clear and opaque, requiring high gloss, UV resistance and stiffness.

Ingeo 3260HP is a low viscosity product from NatureWorks, designed for high flow injection molding applications. It is designed to crystallize during processing, leading to higher heat deflection temperatures in opaque applications. The variety of products made with 3260HP is widely varied and growing. Applications include disposables such as cutlery, cups, plates, cosmetic packaging, and durables such as electronics housings.

Ingeo™ 3D450 is a fully formulated grade that delivers excellent performance, when used to print support structures in fused filament fabrication processes. Monofilament made with Ingeo 3D450 offers an optimum balance between adhesion and ease of removal from the build substrate. This minimizes post-processing time and can result in parts with high accuracy and quality finishes.

Ingeo 3D700 has been specifically developed for use in large-format printers (e.g.- medium to big-area machines), to minimize the chance of failed prints due to part-warpage and excessive material shrinkage. Ingeo 3D700 is supplied as pellets that can be directly printed using fused granulate fabrication (FGF) systems, or can also be first converted to filament, for use in fused filament fabrication (FFF) platforms. This grade is also amenable to formulating with additives (e.g.- process aids, reinforcing-agents, impact modifiers), to customize performance for specific end-use applications.

Ingeo™ 3D850 is a grade developed for manufacturing 3D printer monofilament. This grade exhibits faster crystallization rates and is able to develop improved heat-resistance in 3D printed parts. This low color resin grade demonstrates the best performance in formulated systems designed to enhance toughness or heat-resistance. Monofilaments made with Ingeo 3D850 have excellent 3D printing characteristics such as precise detail, good adhesion to build plates, less warping or curling, and low odor.

Ingeo 3D870 is a grade developed for manufacturing 3D printer monofilament. Engineered to deliver improved heat-resistance and high impact strength to 3D printed parts, this formulated grade achieves thermal and mechanical properties similar to ABS while offering an alternative to styrenic-based materials. Monofilaments made with Ingeo 3D870 provide excellent 3D printing characteristics such as precise detail, good adhesion to build plates, less warping or curling, and low odor.

Ingeo 4032D can be converted into a biaxially oriented film with use temperatures up to 300°F (150°C). This film has excellent optics, good machinability and excellent twist and deadfold. These properties make 4032D film an ideal product for laminations and other packaging applications. Additional properties include barrier to flavor and grease and oil resistance. 4032D is available in pellet form. Drying prior to processing is essential. The polymer is stable in the molten state, provided that the extrusion and drying procedures are followed.

Film Characteristics/ Applications - Ingeo 4043D - a product from NatureWorks LLC - can be converted into a biaxially oriented film with use temperatures up to 265°F (130°C). This film has excellent optics, good machinability and excellent twist and deadfold. These properties make 4043D film an ideal candidate for candy twist wrap and other packaging applications. Additional properties include advantageous barrier to flavor and grease and superior oil resistance. Polymer Characteristics - 4043D polymer is available in pellet form. Drying prior to processing is essential. The polymer is stable in the molten state, provided that the extrusion and drying procedures are followed.

Ingeo 4044D is a NatureWorks LLC production grade that is formulated to meet the needs of reactive extrusion processes. When extruded with epoxy functional additives such as BASF Joncryl® ADR 4368C, this grade reacts and chain extends / branches consistently resulting in higher shear viscosity and improved melt strength. Typical addition rates of Joncryl® materials are less than 0.5% by weight. Consultation with your NatureWorks technical representative is recommended before embarking on any reactive extrusion program with this grade.

Ingeo 4060D, a product from NatureWorks LLC, can be coextruded with other Ingeo resin to form a sealant layer for biaxially oriented Ingeo film. This resin has excellent heat seal and hot tack performance with a seal initiation temperature of 80°C. This sealant does not adversely affect the unique properties of Ingeo bixially oriented film such as high gloss and transparency, dead-fold or aroma and grease barrier.

Ingeo biopolymer 6060D, a NatureWorks product, is an amorphous thermoplastic fiber-grade resin derived primarily from annually renewable resources. Available in pellet form, 6060D is designed for extrusion into mechanically drawn staple fibers using conventional fiber spinning and drawing equipment. Ingeo biopolymer 6060D can be used as a low melt binder polymer in a sheath-core configuration. Potential applications for Ingeo biopolymer 6060D include: - Thermal bonded nonwovens

Ingeo biopolymer 6100D, a NatureWorks product, is a thermoplastic fiber-grade resin derived primarily from annually renewable resources. Available in pellet form, 6100D is designed for extrusion into mechanically drawn staple fibers or continuous filament, using conventional fiber spinning and drawing equipment. 6100D is typically well suited for fiber processes where lower fiber shrinkage and higher dimensional stability is required. Ingeo biopolymer 6100D can be converted into a broad range of fiber products. Potential applications for Ingeo biopolymer 6100D include: - Staple fiber - Nonwovens - Agricultural woven and nonwoven fabrics - Articles for household disposal - Textiles - Continuous filament - Textured and flat yarns - Spunbond fabrics

Ingeo biopolymer 6201D, a NatureWorks LLC product, is a thermoplastic fiber-grade resin derived primarily from annually renewable resources. Available in pellet form, 6201D is designed for extrusion into mechanically drawn staple fibers or continuous filament, using conventional fiber spinning and drawing equipment. 6201D is typically well suited for fiber processes where lower fiber shrinkage is desired: partially orientated yarn (POY), fully drawn yarn (FDY), staple fibers, and continuous filament. Ingeo biopolymer 6201D can be converted into a broad range of fiber products. Potential applications for PLA polymer 6201D include: - Woven and knitted 100% continuous filament apparel - Woven and knitted, intimate - Staple blend fabrics including blends with cotton, wool, and other fibers - Woven and knitted fabrics and netting for civil engineering applications - Home furnishings

Ingeo biopolymer 6202D, a NatureWorks LLC product, is a thermoplastic fiber grade resin derived primarily from annually renewable resources. Available in pellet form, 6202D is designed for fiber extrusion using conventional fiber spinning and drawing equipment. Ingeo biopolymer 6202D can be converted into a broad range of fiber products from continuous filament, staple to spunbond applications. See table at right for typical properties. Potential applications for PLA polymer 6202D include: - Fiberfill - Non-wovens - Agricultural woven and nonwoven fabrics - Articles for household disposal

Ingeo biopolymer 6252D, a NatureWorks LLC product, is a thermoplastic fiber-grade resin derived from annually renewable resources. Available in lubricated pellet form, 6252D is designed for meltblown products using conventional as well as high pressure die meltblown equipment. Ingeo biopolymer 6252D can be converted into a broad range of fiber products. See table at right for typical polymer properties. Potential applications for Ingeo biopolymer 6252D include: - Wipes - Geotextiles - Hospital garments - Absorbent pad liners - Personal hygiene products - Agriculture/horticultural products - Filtration products

Ingeo biopolymer 6260D, a NatureWorks product, is a thermoplastic fiber-grade resin derived primarily from annually renewable resources. Available in pellet form, 6260D is designed for melt blown fiber processing or extrusion into mechanically drawn staple fibers, using conventional fiber spinning and drawing equipment. 6260D is well suited for fiber processes where low boiling water fiber shrinkage and higher dimensional stability is required, in addition to low extrusion pressure. Ingeo biopolymer 6260D can be converted into a broad range of fiber products. Potential applications for Ingeo biopolymer 6260D include: - Melt blown fiber - Staple fiber - Nonwovens - Agricultural woven and nonwoven fabrics - Articles for household disposal - Textiles - Spunbond fabrics

NatureWorks® PLA polymer 6302D, a NatureWorks LLC product, is an amorphous thermoplastic fiber-grade resin derived primarily from annually renewable resources. Available in pellet form, 6302D is designed for extrusion into mechanically drawn staple fibers using conventional fiber spinning and drawing equipment. NatureWorks® PLA 6302D can be used as a low melt binder polymer in a sheath-core configuration. Potential applications for PLA polymer 6302D include: - Thermal bonded nonwovens

Ingeo biopolymer 6362D, a NatureWorks LLC product, is a thermoplastic fiber-grade resin derived from annually renewable resources. Available in pellet form, 6362D is a higher melt flow resin designed for specialty fiber products where an amorphous structure is desired. Ingeo biopolymer 6362D can be converted into a broad range of fiber products. Potential applications for Ingeo biopolymer 6362D include: - Low melt binder fibers/sheath - Low melt coatings - Dissolvable / sacrificial fiber components

Ingeo biopolymer 6400D, a NatureWorks LLC product, is a thermoplastic fiber-grade resin derived primarily from annually renewable resources. Available in pellet form, 6400D is designed for extrusion into mechanically drawn continuous filament using conventional fiber spinning and drawing equipment. 6400D is typically well suited for fiber that is processed into bulk continuous filament (BCF), which is typically used in the manufacturing of carpet. Ingeo biopolymer 6400D can be converted into BCF using a one-step spin-draw process. Potential applications for Ingeo biopolymer 6400D include: - Bulk continuous filament - Tufted carpet - loop pile - Tufted carpet - cut pile - Broad loom carpet - Carpet mats

Ingeo biopolymer 6752D, a NatureWorks LLC product, is a thermoplastic fiber-grade resin derived from annually renewable resources. Available in pellet form, 6752D is designed for extrusion into mechanically drawn staple fibers using conventional fiber spinning and drawing equipment. Ingeo biopolymer 6752D can be converted into a broad range of un-dyed products. See table at right for typical properties. Applications Potential applications for Ingeo biopolymer 6752D include: - Non-woven (spunlace wipes) - Multi filament twine - Various bicomponent fibers

Ingeo biopolymer 7001D, a NatureWorks LLC product, is a thermoplastic resin derived from annually renewable resources and is specifically designed for use in injection stretch blow molded (ISBM) bottle applications. Ingeo biopolymer 7001D can be run using conventional ISBM equipment, but processes at lower temperatures than PET and can attain good resolution of mold detail on conventional tooling. Applications Injection stretch blow molded (ISBM) bottles for single- or two- stage operations. Potential applications for Ingeo 7001D include: - Fresh Dairy - Edible Oils - Fresh Water - Health/Beauty/Amenity

Ingeo biopolymer 7032D is a bottle grade resin designed for injection stretch blow molded applications where heat setting is needed. Ingeo biopolymer 7032D can be run on conventional and heat set ISBM equipment typically used for PET. Ingeo biopolymer 7032D is run at lower processing temperatures than PET. Injection stretch blow molded bottles (ISBM) for singe- and two-stage operations. Ideal for applications where heat setting is required, such as: - Fruit juices - Sports drinks - Oils, jams, non-beverage