Rilsan® polyamide 11 (PA11) - high performance bio based resins
Rilsan® polyamide 11 - A family of high performance polyamides derived from renewable feedstock (castor oil)
Lightweight, renewable, recyclable, durable - a winning combination!
What is Rilsan® PA11?
Rilsan® polyamide 11: The unique "11-carbon chain" yields a specific crystallinity profile that is very high in hydrogen bond density. This contributes to higher melt point, lower fuel and gas permeability, and improved impact properties compared to 'the more traditional' polyamide12. Polyamide 11 typically is more flexible, has better dimensional stability & better impact properties compared to typical short chain polyamides.
Rilsan® polyamide11 is easy to process, using most processing technologies (extrusion, extrusion blow-molding, injection molding, and rotomolding). The polyamide11 matrix accommodates countless additives and filling agents, such as plasticizers, stabilizers, colorants, lubricants, impact modifiers, glass fiber, carbon fiber etc. Polyamide 11 has a wide range of working temperatures (-40° C to +130° C).
Arkema produces Rilsan® polyamide 11 in France, USA, and China.

Learn more:
Downloads:
- Comprehensive Rilsan® PA11 BrochureCommon applications, properties, processing guidelines, and more...
- Rilsan® Clear - Transparent Polyamides BrochureA simple overview of our high transparency, BPA free, ultra lightweight, renewable solutions
- Rilsan® HT - High Temperature Polyamides BrochureA simple overview of the world's first truly flexible high temperature PPA (polyphthalamide polymer)
Common Markets / Applications:
- 3D Printing Solutions by Arkema3D Printing Solutions by Arkema brings a step change in the possibilities of additive manufacturing.
- Air Brake Tubing (Truck)Heavy duty air brake tubing with tremendous durability in extreme environments.
- Alternative Fuel SystemsHigh pressure storage systems for gases / alternative fuels.
- Connectors, Fittings & Injection Molded ComponentsTremendous dimensional stability and extreme durability. Lightweight!
- Electrical and Electronic ComponentsExtreme durability wire and cable solutions.
- Vehicle Emission Control SystemsLightweight replacement of rubber / steel constructions under the hood.
- Vehicle Fluid ManagementLightweight durability under extreme conditions.
- Metal CoatingAutomotive metal tube coatings for extreme protection.
- Fuel Management SystemsFuel lines, delivery & recirculating systems
- Rotomolding SolutionsLightweight solutions for extreme durability
- General Tubing & Hose SolutionsHigh pressure, high durability solutions
- Medical Devices & CathetersTremendous torque-translational control, maneuverability
- Optics / EyewearHigh transparency, impact resistance, BPA free, bio based / renewable
- Skis and Ski BootsLightweight - outstanding energy return
- Sports Shoes, Equipment, ApparelLightweight - outstanding energy return - tremendous impact resistance
- Home AppliancesBPA free, High transparency, Food contact approved
- Wire and CableFor extreme durability, termite resistance