Comparison

Bio-PA11 Flexible vs Polycarbonate

A side-by-side comparison of Bio-based Polyamide 11, Flexible Grade CC and Polycarbonate.

Property

Bio-PA11 Flexible

Polycarbonate

Physical

Density

1.02 g/cm³

1.20 g/cm³

Water Absorption (24h)

2.0 %

0.15 %

Transparency

Translucent

Transparent (88% light transmission)

Shrinkage

1.5 - 2.8 %

0.5 – 0.8 %

Mechanical

Young's Modulus

1.5 GPa

2.3 – 2.4 GPa

Tensile Strength

45 MPa

60 – 70 MPa

Elongation at Break

50 %

100 – 150 %

Impact Strength (Izod)

12.0 J/cm

600 – 900 J/m

Flexural Strength

—

90 – 100 MPa

Hardness (Rockwell M)

—

Thermal

Glass Transition Temperature

35-45 °C

147 °C

Melting Point

160-170 °C

—

Continuous Service Temperature

80 °C

115 – 130 °C

Heat Deflection Temperature

30-40 °C

130 – 140 °C

Thermal Conductivity

—

0.20 W/m·K

CTE

—

65 – 70 × 10⁻⁶ /K

Electrical

Dielectric Constant

4.3

2.9 – 3.0

Volume Resistivity

10¹⁰ Ω·cm

10¹⁶ Ω·cm

Dielectric Strength

24 kV/mm

15 kV/mm

Chemical resistance

Acids

Moderate resistance

—

Bases

Good resistance

Poor

Solvents

Good resistance to fuels and oils

—

UV Resistance

Moderate (requires additive)

Poor (unless coated)

Acids (dilute)

—

Good

Alcohols

—

Fair

Oils

—

Good

Gasoline

—

Fair

Acetone

—

Poor (attacks)

Sustainability

Recyclability

Recyclable

Recycling Code

7 (Other)

Carbon Footprint

Significantly lower than fossil-based PA11

~5 kg CO₂e / kg

Bio-based Content

—

0 – 50 % (bio grades)