3D4Makers Natural PLLA Filament 1.75 mm

Poly L Lactic Acid (PLLA) is a processable semi-crystalline thermoplastic made by fermentation from renewable carbohydrate feedstock. PLLA is quite stable under everyday conditions, although it does degrade slowly in humid environments at temperatures above its glass transition temperature, which is 55°C. Therefore, composting is usually carried out in professional facilities over a number of weeks. Its chemical resistance is somewhat limited although it is said to have good resistance to solvents in general. PLLA is a stiff polymer of high crystallinity (60-70%), whose mechanical properties are similar to those of polystyrene. PLLA is mostly used in food packaging, but it is also used for a range of medical applications which are in the research phase. The Molecular weight is 60000 – 80000, the Viscosity is 300000 CP and the Melting Point is 150 – 180°C.

The 3D4MAKERS PLLA Filament has unique properties because it does not come into contact with water during the production process and is directly packaged in a vacuum packaging. These properties make the 3D4MAKERS PLLA Filament particularly suitable for usage in FDM and FFF 3D printers. The material has an excellent adhesion between layers which results in great improvement of the impact resistance, strength, durability and the printing process.

The PLLA Filament produced by 3D4MAKERS meets the European regulations EC No. 1935/2004, EC No. 2023/2006 and EC No. 10/2011 concerning plastic materials and articles coming into contact with food. The colorants used by 3D4MAKERS to colour the Filament also meet these European regulations.