Comparison
Bio-PA11 Flexible vs PLA
A side-by-side comparison of Bio-based Polyamide 11, Flexible Grade CC and Polylactic Acid.
Physical
Density
1.02 g/cm³
1.24 g/cm³
Water Absorption (24h)
2.0 %
0.5 %
Transparency
Translucent
Semi-transparent
Shrinkage
1.5 - 2.8 %
0.3 – 0.5 %
Mechanical
Young's Modulus
1.5 GPa
3.5 GPa
Tensile Strength
45 MPa
50 – 65 MPa
Elongation at Break
50 %
6 %
Impact Strength (Izod)
12.0 J/cm
16 J/m
Flexural Strength
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80 MPa
Thermal
Glass Transition Temperature
35-45 °C
60 °C
Melting Point
160-170 °C
150 – 160 °C
Continuous Service Temperature
80 °C
45 °C
Heat Deflection Temperature
30-40 °C
55 °C
Electrical
Dielectric Constant
4.3
3.0
Volume Resistivity
10¹⁰ Ω·cm
10¹⁴ Ω·cm
Dielectric Strength
24 kV/mm
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Chemical resistance
Acids
Moderate resistance
Fair
Bases
Good resistance
Poor
Solvents
Good resistance to fuels and oils
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UV Resistance
Moderate (requires additive)
Poor
Alcohols
—
Fair
Hydrolysis
—
Poor
Sustainability
Recyclability
Recyclable
Industrially compostable
Recycling Code
7 (Other)
7
Carbon Footprint
Significantly lower than fossil-based PA11
~1.6 kg CO₂e / kg
Bio-based Content
—
100 %