Comparison
Bio-PA11 Automotive vs PLA
A side-by-side comparison of Bio-based Polyamide 11, Automotive Grade P and Polylactic Acid.
Physical
Density
1.01-1.03 g/cm³
1.24 g/cm³
Water Absorption (24h)
1.5-2.5 %
0.5 %
Transparency
Translucent to opaque
Semi-transparent
Shrinkage
1.0 - 2.5 %
0.3 – 0.5 %
Mechanical
Young's Modulus
2.0-3.0 GPa
3.5 GPa
Tensile Strength
50-70 MPa
50 – 65 MPa
Elongation at Break
30-60 %
6 %
Impact Strength (Izod)
5.0-10.0 J/cm
16 J/m
Flexural Strength
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80 MPa
Thermal
Glass Transition Temperature
40-60 °C
60 °C
Melting Point
170-185 °C
150 – 160 °C
Continuous Service Temperature
90-100 °C
45 °C
Heat Deflection Temperature
40-50 °C
55 °C
Electrical
Dielectric Constant
4.5
3.0
Volume Resistivity
10¹¹ Ω·cm
10¹⁴ Ω·cm
Dielectric Strength
25 kV/mm
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Chemical resistance
Acids
Moderate resistance
Fair
Bases
Good resistance
Poor
Solvents
Good resistance to oils, greases, fuels; attacked by phenols and strong acids
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UV Resistance
Moderate (requires additive)
Poor
Alcohols
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Fair
Hydrolysis
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Poor
Sustainability
Recyclability
Recyclable (often downcycled)
Industrially compostable
Recycling Code
7 (Other)
7
Carbon Footprint
Significantly lower than fossil-based PA11
~1.6 kg CO₂e / kg
Bio-based Content
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100 %