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Product category: Polymer

Polycaprolactone (PCL)

A plastic with a very low melting point

This polymer has a melting point of only 60°C, which means it can be shaped by hand after a few minutes in hot water. PCL can be reheated and reshaped again and again. It feels like nylon when hardened.

Used for:
Polycaprolactone (PCL) is originally an industrial polymer with applications in, for example, hot-melt glue and laminating pouches. It is also used for model making and prototyping. It can be used to make moulds for reproduction. It is also used for jewelry making under the brand name Friendly Plastic.

Details:
PCL is non-hazardous and biodegradable; it can be coloured with fruit colours. Typical modulus of elasticity is ~440 MPa and tensile strength is ~16 MPa. PCL is resistant to water, oil, solvent, and chlorine. Polycaprolactone is also sold under the names Shapelock (US), Polymorph (UK), Instamorph, PlastiMake (AUS) and Friendly Plastic. The grade we stock has a molecular weight of 50.000. 

Watch this video to learn more about regular polycaprolactone: 

92,00 kr
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The sample you get:

The material is delivered as granules that can be easily melted in hot water and shaped. We can sell any quantity, so please contact us if you need larger quantities or have questions.

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  • Do you know the molecular weight of your standard polycaprolactone? Ben

    The polycaprolactone we stock has a molecular weight of 50,000

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