New Bio-based Engineering PlasticDURABIO™
Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation
Characteristics
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DURABIO™ is a bio-based polycarbonate resin whose main raw material is plant-derived isosorbide. It is a transparent engineering plastic which has various characteristics distinct from PC resins made from BPA raw materials. In particular, its optical properties are superior. Also light exposure stability and surface characteristics show high performance.
DURABIO™ is not biodegradable, and with its superior durability, this novel bio-based polycarbonate may be employed in numerous applications.
Because it utilizes a plant-derived raw material with a uniquely important oxyalicyclic (non-aromatic) frame, DURABIO™ has excellent optical properties. Its transparency and optical homogeneity surpass those of BPA-based PC resins.
In addition, there is negligible yellowing due to exposure to light, so it can be widely employed in applications that require light stability. This is naturally beneficial in transparent applications, where even for applications needing light-colored materials, there is little concern of color change due to yellowing.
Furthermore, DURABIO™ retains high surface hardness characteristics, and in abrasion resistance is a significant improvement over PC resin. Surface impact strength is excellent. Even under conditions in which acrylic resins show brittle fracture, DURABIO™ shows the same ductile fracture as PC resin. Impact properties are comparable to those of PC resin.
Another benefit is excellent color tone design capability. The outstanding transparency makes it possible to create extremely vivid colors in the transparent material. Metallic coloration qualities and deep hues can be produced.
Applications
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Mitsubishi Chemical Corp.developed DURABIO™ is a bio-based engineering plastic made from plant-derived isosorbide.
Excellent transparency and low optical distortion, scratch resistance, UV resistance.
Optical characteristics
Glass substitution
- FPD front panel
- Sunglass
- LED lighting
- Optical Film
Surface Hardness
Paint-less
UV stability
no color change
- Lighting sheet
- Film-laminated steel sheet
- Noise barrier wall
Biomass
- Cosmetics containers
- E&E housings
Lineup / Specifications
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Property |
Method |
Condition |
Unit |
DURABIO |
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General Grade |
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D7340R |
D6350R |
D5360R |
D5380R-3 |
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Density |
ISO1183 |
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g/cm³ |
1.36 |
1.34 |
1.31 |
1.31 |
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Water Absorption |
MCC Method |
23℃,24h |
wt% |
0.3 |
0.3 |
0.2 |
0.2 |
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MVR |
ISO1133 |
230℃,2.16kg |
cm³/10min |
8 |
10 |
10 |
4 |
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MFR |
ISO1133 |
230℃,2.16kg |
g/10min |
10 |
12 |
13 |
5 |
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Tensile Modulus |
ISO527 |
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MPa |
2,700 |
2,500 |
2,300 |
2,050 |
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Tensile Strength |
ISO527 |
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MPa |
78 |
70 |
64 |
63 |
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Elongation at Break |
ISO527 |
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% |
77 |
110 |
130 |
115 |
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Flexural Modulus |
ISO178 |
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MPa |
2,700 |
2,500 |
2,100 |
2,050 |
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Flexural Strength |
ISO178 |
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MPa |
118 |
105 |
94 |
90 |
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Charpy Impact Strength |
ISO179-1/1eA |
With Notch |
kJ/㎡ |
7 |
8 |
9 |
14 |
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ISO179-1/1eU |
Without Notch |
kJ/㎡ |
N.B. |
N.B. |
N.B. |
N.B. |
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Total Light Transmittance |
ISO13468 |
3mmt |
% |
92 |
92 |
92 |
92 |
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Heat Deflection Temperature |
ISO75-１, |
1.80MPa |
℃ |
102 |
90 |
82 |
82 |
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ISO75-1, |
0.45MPa |
℃ |
114 |
101 |
92 |
92 |
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Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion |
ISO11359-2 |
MD |
1/℃ |
6.9E-05 |
7.1E-05 |
7.3E-05 |
7.3E-05 |
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ISO11359-2 |
TD |
1/℃ |
6.9E-05 |
7.1E-05 |
7.3E-05 |
7.3E-05 |
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Remarks |
Coloring |
Ice Color |
D7340IR |
✓ |
D5360IR |
D5380IR |
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Piano Black(Jet-Black) |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
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Brilliant Color |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
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Characteristic |
High Heat |
Balance |
High Impact |
High Impact |
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All Values are portrayed as general information only and are not product specifications.
News
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2024
- Dec. 16, 2024
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Bio-based Engineering Plastic DURABIO Adopted by Honda for its Motorcycle Bodywork and Windshields-Toughness and paintless design capability opening up mobility applications-[別窓表示]
- Dec. 05, 2024
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Bio-based Engineering Plastic DURABIO used on front grille of Suzuki's new Fronx compact SUV[別窓表示]
- May. 17, 2024
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DURABIO, the World’s First Bio-based Engineering Plastic, Adopted by Honda for its Motorcycle Windshields[別窓表示]
- Feb. 14, 2024
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Plant-derived bioengineering plastic DURABIO used in Sunstar's Ora2 Toothbrush[別窓表示]
- Jan. 25, 2024
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Plant-derived Bioengineering Plastic DURABIO Selected by Panasonic for Wireless Earphones[別窓表示]
2023
- Oct. 19, 2023
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Plant-derived bioengineering plastic DURABIO adopted for use in "iwasemi RC-α" transparent sound-absorbing panel[別窓表示]
- May. 17, 2023
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Samples of New Grade of Plant-derived Bioengineering Plastic DURABIO with Higher Biomass Content to Be Made Available This Month[別窓表示]
- Mar. 14, 2023
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Plant-derived Bio-engineering Plastic "DURABIO" Adopted for Ballpoint Pen of Design Stationery Brand "ZOOM"[別窓表示]
- Feb. 27, 2023
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Plant-derived Bioengineering Plastic "DURABIO" Acquires Two Bio-based Product Certifications in Europe （[PDF]207 KB）
- Feb. 08, 2023
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Making Light Benches by Combining Transparent and Highly Durable Bio-based Plastic (DURABIO) with Large-scale Textured 3D Printing—Developing a New Method to Create Outdoor Spaces （[PDF]482 KB）
2022
- Nov. 24, 2022
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Delivering Design for Distinctive Radiance
Plant-based Engineering Plastic DURABIO™ Adopted for Shiseido’s Global Luxury Brand ‐Clé de Peau Beauté‐ Iconic Product [別窓表示]
- Aug. 01, 2022
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Plant-based bioengineering plastic "DURABIO™" has been adopted for Casio "PRO TREK®" a watch brand for nature lovers [別窓表示]
- Jul. 26, 2022
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DURABIO™, a plant-based bio engineering plastic with excellent scratch resistance, has been adopted for the industry's first biomass helmet[別窓表示]
- May. 23, 2022
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Bio-based Engineering Plastic DURABIO™ Adopted for the Front Grill of Suzuki S-CROSS[別窓表示]
- Feb. 25, 2022
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Bio-based Engineering Plastic with Excellent Design and Durability "DURABIO™" Adopted for Use in Pilot Ballpoint Pens - Your choice in stationery can help reduce CO₂ -[別窓表示]
2021
- Sep. 28, 2021
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Bio-based Engineering Plastic "DURABIO™" Used for Toyota's New "MIRAI"（[PDF]209 KB）
- Mar. 11, 2021
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Mitsubishi Chemical’s DURABIO™ Bio-Based Engineering Polymer Adopted for Radar Covers on Three Isuzu Truck Models: Contributes to Shift Towards CASE Technologies（[PDF]138 KB）
- Feb. 24, 2021
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Biobased Engineering Polymer DURABIO™ Certified as USDA Biobased Product（[PDF]184 KB）
- Feb. 04, 2021
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Mitsubishi Chemical’s DURABIO™ Bio-Based Engineering Plastic Adopted for Daihatsu Rocky and Other Vehicles: New Metallic Colored Grade Eliminates Need for Coating Processes（[PDF]148 KB）
2019
- Oct. 07, 2019
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World’s First Use of the Bio-based Engineering Polymer DURABIO™ for the Body of the Lenovo Z6 Smartphone[別窓表示]
- Jun. 03, 2019
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Mitsubishi Chemical Develops New Light-diffusing Grade of its DURABIO™ Bio-based Engineering Polymer ‒ Adopted for Lighting Shades used at Warm Bathing Facilities ‒[別窓表示]
2018
2017
- Dec. 06, 2017
- Former Mitsubishi Chemical
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Bio-based Engineering Plastic “DURABIO"
Mitsubishi Chemical Develops New Grade for Large Automotive Exterior Components Jointly with Mazda
2016
- Dec. 19, 2016
- Former Mitsubishi Chemical
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Mitsubishi Chemical’s DURABIO™ Bio-based Engineering Plastic Adopted for Exterior Design Parts of Mazda’s Roadstar RF
- Aug. 2, 2016
- Former Mitsubishi Chemical
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A First in Europe: Mitsubishi Chemical’s DURABIO™ Bio-based Engineering Plastic Adopted for Outer Mask for Speedometer-Tachometer Combo of Renault’s New Clio
2015
- Nov. 25, 2015
- Former Mitsubishi Chemical
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Mitsubishi Chemical's DURABIO™ Bio-based Engineering Plastic Receives Bioplastics Award at 10th European Bioplastics Conference
- Jul. 6, 2015
- Former Mitsubishi Chemical
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World-First — DURABIO™, Bio-based Engineering Plastic from Mitsubishi Chemical, Used on the Front Panel of Sharp's New AQUOS CRYSTAL 2 Smartphone
- Jun. 3, 2015
- Former Mitsubishi Chemical
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Mitsubishi Chemical, Suzuki Jointly Develop New Grade of DURABIO™ Bio-based Engineering Plastic for Interior Color Panels of New Alto Lapin
- Jan. 27, 2015
- Former Mitsubishi Chemical
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Mitsubishi Chemical, Mazda Jointly Develop New Grade of DURABIO™, Bio-based Engineering Plastic for Exterior Automotive Components
2014
- Jan. 20, 2014
- Former Mitsubishi Chemical
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Mitsubishi Chemical Develops New Grade of Bio-based Engineering Plastic DURABIO(TM) for Automotive Touch Panels
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