M∙VERA® GP1012 (B0254)

Preliminary technical description

Product description
M·VERA® GP1012 (B0254): Biodegradable polyester compound for injection moulding
Applications: Coffee capsules, cutlery, etc.

Suitable for: Injection moulded parts

Certification: OK compost HOME (NF T51-800 [11-2015], certified by TÜV AUSTRIA Belgium)*;
OK biodegradable SOIL (ISO 17556/EN 13432, certified by TÜV AUSTRIA Belgium)

Properties
Standard Unit GP1012 (B0254)

MVR 160 ˚C/5 kg ISO 1133 cm³/10 min 9

Density ISO 1183 g/cm³ 1.22

Renewable content in the polymer - % ~100

Tensile modulus ISO 527-1/-2 MPa 1,750

Tensile strength ISO 527-1/-2 MPa 25

Yield strength ISO 527-1/-2 MPa 25

Elongation at yield ISO 527-1/-2 % 3.7

Elongation at break ISO 527-1/-2 % 4

Charpy notched impact strength ISO 179-1/1eA kJ/m² 2.2

Charpy impact strength ISO 179-1/1eU kJ/m² 12

Heat distortion temperature, HDT/B ISO 75/B °C 104

* Depending on thickness

The information given here is only valid for M∙VERA® grades in their original packaging, sold by BIO-FED® and/or its authorized partners. If M∙VERA® grades are mixed in any capacity
with foreign material, beside masterbatches recommended by BIO-FED®, BIO-FED® declines any further responsibility. M∙VERA® grades shall be stored in dry, closed rooms in closed
packaging in original state. For keeping the product properties, the material must be protected against direct sun and the temperature must not exceed 50 °C at any time during
transport and storage. M∙VERA® grades have a remaining shelf life of six (6) months at room temperature (23 °C) from the delivery date. We recommend that products made of
M∙VERA® grades shall be stored under same conditions. All M∙VERA® products listed here can be colored with AF-Eco® masterbatches from AF-COLOR, also certified according to EN
13432. Please note that the use of AF-Eco® might influence the mechanical and/or optical properties of the final part.

The information contained herein is based on our current knowledge and experience. A legally binding promise of certain characteristics or suitability for a concrete individual case
cannot be derived from this information. The information supplied here is not intended to release processors and users from the responsibility of carrying out their own tests and
inspections in each concrete individual case. BIO-FED®, M∙VERA® and AF-Eco® are registered brands of AKRO-PLASTIC GmbH.

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50829 Cologne ∙ Germany
Phone: +49 221 88 88 94-00
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09/2022

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M∙VERA® GP1012 (B0254)
Preliminary processing guide

Processing recommendations
Safety precautions: Start-up:
• Processing at a melt temperature not higher than 165 °C • Purge with polyolefin with MFR = 30 g/10 min for
• Processing with adequate ventilation ~10 minutes
• Lower the temperature to recommended settings
Handling: • Start transition while purging the screw, when the
• Keep package sealed until use temperatures are within 10 °C of desired range
• Reseal opened package of the M·VERA® product directly
after use Equipment:
• M·VERA® grades are designed for standard equipment
Drying:
• M·VERA® product needs to be dried before usage. Drying Interruption & shut-down:
at 80 °C for 4 h by using a vacuum dryer or purging with • Never leave M·VERA® product in the extruder for a
dry air (dewpoint -35 ̊C) longer period, e.g. over night
• Recommended humidity below 1 % • By interruption for a considerable time, slow down screw
speed to 5 rpm approx
Delivery & storage: • For a longer period, please purge with same polyolefin
• Supply in 25 kg foil-aluminium bags or 1 ton octabin with from start-up procedure
PE-inliner
• To be stored in dry place, protected from heat and
direct sun radiation

Processing temperatures
Grade Mould Temp. Nozzle Zone 3 Zone 2 Zone 1

GP1012 (B0254) 40-60 °C 150–160 °C 140–150 °C 140–150 °C 130–140 °C

BioCampus Cologne ∙ Nattermannallee 1

50829 Cologne ∙ Germany
Phone: +49 221 88 88 94-00
BIO-FED Fax: +49 221 88 88 94-99
09/2022

Member of the Feddersen Group [email protected] ∙ www.bio-fed.com