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Rilsan® Polyamide 11 Resin

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Produced from castor oil, Rilsan® PA11 resin is a high-performance polymer of 100% renewable origin. Rilsan® PA11 resin has been a trusted source of performance in highly demanding applications for 70 years. Since its beginning, it has been synonymous with performance and durability.

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  • Worldwide

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Feb 25 2025
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Arkema at JEC World 2025: lighter, more efficient, and sustainable innovations in specialty materials
At JEC WORLD 2025, Arkema will unveil innovations addressing industrial and environmental ...
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Oct 10 2024
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Arkema reaches a carbon footprint of 1.3 kg CO2e/kg for the global production of its bio-based polyamide 11 chain, 80% lower than conventional fossil-based polyamides
One year ago, Arkema announced a significant reduction in the carbon footprint of its bio-based ...
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Bio-based Rilsan® PA11 from a renewable source 

Produced from a renewable source (castor oil), Rilsan® PA11 is used in a large number of applications thanks to its outstanding properties, including excellent chemical resistance, easy processing, high and low-temperature performance (-40°C / +130°C), high dimensional stability, and low density. Many industries around the world (e.g. automotive, textile, oil & gas, wire & cables, electronics) have used Rilsan® PA11 for many decades for its long-term durability.
Rilsan® PA11 is easy to process using most processing technologies (extrusion, extrusion-blow molding, injection molding, rotomolding, and 3D printing).

Castor community and sustainable castor projects in India 

Arkema is a founding member of Pragati, the sustainable castor initiative. We engage with castor farming communities in India to enhance castor productivity by training farmers to build capacity, improve yields, and reduce environmental impacts.

Every year Arkema launches a scholarship program to empower the next generation within the community. Several hundred high school students from the castor-farming region participate in 4 separate art, model-making, and essay-writing competitions yearly. 

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