The NPW SHE range consists of a set of Biocomposites which can be produced from oilbased as well as biobased or biodegradable polymers.
The by-products used here as fillers are waste material from shells or kernels from different sources.
Properties
- Partially biobased
- Some of them are biodegradable and compostable
- Rigid
- Natural appearance
Applications
- Rigid secondary packaging
- Regular consumption goods
- Technical parts
- Agriculture / horticulture
- Cosmetic / luxury
Transformation
- Primarily injection moulding
- Adaptable to other processes
| Grade | Matrix | Type of load | Loading rate (%) | Fluidity index (g/10 min) 190°C / 2.16 kg | Tensile modulus (MPa) | Tensile elongation at break (%) | Charpy impact test, without notch (kJ/m²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISO Test | 1133 | 527 | 527 | 179 | |||
| Injection | |||||||
| NPW SHE 220 | Biosourced PE | Hazelnut shell | 30 | 14,3 | 2770 | 6,7 | 7 |
| NPW SHE 230 | Biopolyester | Olive stone | 20 | 23,1 | 1270 | 11,3 | 18,5 |
| NPW SHE 231 | Biopolyester | Rice husk | 30 | 17,3 | 1670 | 5 | 12,7 |
| NPW SHE 232 | Biopolyester | Almond shells | 30 | 23,6 | 1380 | 4,5 | 8,4 |