Rilsan® Polyamide 11 for Biodiesel Wins BioAward 2006

12/13/2006

Rilsan® PA11 received a “BioAward 2006” at the special event organized during the “Bioplastics 2006” conference in Frankfurt, on December 6th and 7th. Arkema won the award in the “Best Application, Non-Packaging” category for its application “Rilsan® Bioplastic for Biodiesel Fuel Lines”.

Arkema’s Rilsan® PA11 is now prescribed by several automotive contractors for biodiesel fuel lines in Europe and Brazil. Rilsan® PA11 indeed features superior ageing resistance to biodiesel at high temperature. This renewable source high performance bioplastic derived from castor seeds opens up the way to the use of biodiesel in automotive fuel lines.

Widely used in the most demanding markets, Rilsan® PA11 uniquely combines properties like chemical, thermal and mechanical resistance and provides an outstanding level of versatility, durability and reliability for highly technical applications.

Arkema’s Technical Polymers serve the global transportation, electrical & electronics, sports, oil & gas, and other industrial and consumer markets.

With global brands like Rilsan®, Pebax® and Platamid®, unique products like Rilsan® Polyamide 11 biopolymer, and leading capacities in Rilsan® polyamide 11 and 12, Arkema’s Technical Polymers business unit stands out in the industry by providing its customers with global coverage and superior regional service from production facilities and research centers in Europe, Asia, and the USA.

A global chemical player, Arkema combines 3 related and integrated business segments: Vinyl Products, Industrial Chemicals, and Performance Products. Present in over 40 countries with 18,400 employees, Arkema achieves sales of 5.7 billion euros. With its 6 research centers in France, the United States and Japan, and internationally recognized brands, Arkema holds leadership positions in its principal markets.