Specialty polyamides
Our specialty polyamides business relies on strong brands
- Our flagship bio-based Rilsan® polyamide 11 series is famous for its 70 year legacy in some of the world’s most demanding applications (also available as powder coatings)
- To complement this range, Arkema also offers an extensive portfolio of Rilsamid® polyamide 12 resins
- Orgalloy® polyolefin/polyamide alloys
- Platamid® copolyamide hot melt adhesives
- Orgasol® super-controlled particle size polyamide powders
- Our world famous Pebax® thermoplastic elastomer range.
Specialty polyamides typical features include:
- Flexibility
- Extreme toughness, abrasion resistance
- Outstanding impact resistance (especially at cold temperatures)
- Renewable, bio-based sourcing (Rilsan® and Pebax® Rnew® grades)
- Fuel resistance, barrier properties
- Light weight
- Extreme energy return.
Main products & brands
- Click here to visit our website featuring our broad portfolio specialty polyamide polymers: Rilsan®, Rilsamid®, Orgalloy®, Pebax®, Platamid®.
- Click here to visit Orgasol® Cosmetic website.
Main markets & applications
- Sports shoes, equipment, apparel
- Skis and ski boots
- Antistatic additives
- Breathable films
- Home appliances
- Medical devices & catheters
- Wearable Devices
- Optic, eyewear
- Conveyor belts & pulleys
- Wire & cables
- Air brake tubing (truck)
- Alternative fuel systems
- Connectors, fittings & injection molded components
- Electrical & electronic components
- Vehicle emission control systems
- Vehicle fluid management
- Metal coating
- Fuel management systems
- Rotomolding solutions
- General tubing & hose solutions