Terratek® SC 65
Terratek® SC 65 is a proprietary blend of wheat starch and polypropylene for injection molding applications. Terratek® SC 65 contains 65% wheat starch by weight, however, a range of properties can be achieved by altering the starch to plastic ratio and by the inclusion or admission of other additives. Formulations containing anywhere from 30% to 65% starch are available upon request.
Terratek® SC 65 can be injection molded or extruded using standard processing machinery. Because these unique bioplastic resins can be formed into a variety of shapes and sizes, they have virtually unlimited applications in the production of both pliable and hard plastic products, including tableware, golf tees, credit cards, etc. MGP’s flexibility in developing customized formulations allows us to meet many specific needs and applications based on customer requirements.
This unique line of biocomposites is also capable of withstanding temperatures beyond boiling point and can be processed into finished products using conventional and existing technologies.
Along with environmental concerns, unpredictable costs of petroleum-based plastics have generated growing interest in renewable sources to replace synthetic materials. The development and commercialization of Terratek® biobased resins address this issue by providing viable, renewable alternatives to petroleum-based plastics while lowering the carbon footprint compared to traditional plastics.
Application Examples
- Tableware
- Films
- Toys
- Injection Molded and Profile Extrusion Parts
Advantages and Benefits
- Adds natural feel
- Made with renewable resources
- Reduced mold shrinkage
- Added stiffness