CPLA (NatureGrade™) – Crystallized Polylactic Acid
“Plastic Reimagined”

  • Renewable CPLA Plastic
  • Sustainable Production

We’re Certified! Advanced Extrusion Inc. is now BPI Component Compostability Certified

Currently certified in six different colors – Custom colors available upon request

Certification #1052881

Advanced Extrusion, Inc. produces CPLA made from 100% sustainable, renewable plant-based materials. Engineered to be thermoformed for Freezer or microwave/heat service use. NatureGrade™ has been certified by the Biodegradable Product Institute for Component Compostability and is designed to decompose in 90 to 120 days per ASTM6400 in an industrial compost facility. 

Press Release – NatureGrade™ CPLA, rated +250◦F to – 10◦F, receives BPI “Component” Compostability Certification

Detailed Specifications:

General Capabilities

  • J.I.T.

     

  • Contract

     

  • O.E.M.

O.E.M. Industry Focus

  • Aerospace

    Automotive

    Consumer Packaging

  • Industrial Packaging
    Food Packaging
    Construction

  • Electrical
    Medical
    Transportation

Characteristics

  • Excellent optics
    Good machinability
    Barrier to flavor

  • Excellent twist and deadfold
    Grease and oil resistance

  • FDA compliant
    100% compostable
    Microwavable

Colors

  • Available in custom colors

Coating

  • Anti-Static

  • Anti-Fog

Industry Standards

  • AIB
    ANSI
    ASME

  • ASTM
    FDA Certified
    GMP

  • ISO
    Kosher Certified
    Mil-Spec

Available Options

  • Silicone coating available
    Mono-layer

  • Multi-layer
    Multi-layer oxygen barrier

  • Side by Side

Gauge

  • Min: 0.008 in (0.203 mm)

  • Max: 0.025 in (0.635 mm)

Width

  • Min: 15 in (381 mm)

  • Max: 54 in (1371 mm)

Core Size

  • 3 in

  • 6 in

Roll O.D.

  • Min: 29 in (736.6 mm)

  • Max: 40 in (1016 mm)

Specific Gravity

  • 1.24

MFR

  • 7 g/10 min (210°C,2.16kg )

Melt Density

  • 1.08 g/cc at 230°C

Tensile Strength at Break

  • 7,700 (53) psi (Mpa)

Tensile Yield Strength

  • 8,700 (60) psi (Mpa)

Tensile Modulus

  • Min: 500 kpsi

Tensile Elongation

  • 6%

Notched Izod Impact

  • 0.3 (16) ft-lb/in (J/m)

Melting Point

  • 155-170°C

*Typical properties; not to be construed as specifications.

*The properties shown represent the values of the resin material only and will change based on addtion of resin modifications.