CA - Cellulosic acetate

Cellulosic acetate (CA) material is esters bio-based polymers. They are produced through reaction of cellulose with organic acids, anhydrides or acid chlorides. Cellulose acetate is one of the oldest bio-based polymers in the world. Due to its properties, thermoplastic CA is a promising biopolymer for replacing PS in certain foam applications.

CA is commonly used for producing writing instruments, glasses, tool and knife grips, profiles and pipes, electrical goods, etc.


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Main 3D printing parameters

Advised nozzles Brass 0.25 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 1.2 mm
Printing temperatures 190 - 230°C
Buildplate substrate PEI film | PC film | PA film | Micro-perforated buildplate
Builplate temperature 50 - 80°C

Typical properties

Tensile strength at break
42 MPa
Tensile yield strength
45 MPa
Tensile modulus
1 900 MPa
Tensile elongation
6%

Typical properties; not to be construed as specifications.
DIN EN ISO 527-2.

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