Bioplastics
Bio-PA11 Automotive — Bio-based Polyamide 11, Automotive Grade P
Bio-PA11 Automotive is a long-chain polyamide made from renewable castor oil. It provides outstanding chemical resistance (to fuels, oils, hydraulic fluids), good impact strength even at low temperatures, and excellent flexibility. This makes it ideal for demanding automotive applications like fuel lines, pneumatic tubing, and cable sheathing.
bio-PA11TECHNO-BIOPA11-P
Manufacturers
2
Grades
2
Applications
5
Equivalents
1
Physical Properties
- Density
- 1.01-1.03 g/cm³
- Water Absorption (24h)
- 1.5-2.5 %
- Transparency
- Translucent to opaque
- Shrinkage
- 1.0 - 2.5 %
Mechanical Properties
- Young's Modulus
- 2.0-3.0 GPa
- Tensile Strength
- 50-70 MPa
- Elongation at Break
- 30-60 %
- Impact Strength (Izod)
- 5.0-10.0 J/cm
Thermal Properties
- Glass Transition Temperature
- 40-60 °C
- Melting Point
- 170-185 °C
- Continuous Service Temperature
- 90-100 °C
- Heat Deflection Temperature
- 40-50 °C
Electrical Properties
- Dielectric Constant
- 4.5
- Volume Resistivity
- 10¹¹ Ω·cm
- Dielectric Strength
- 25 kV/mm
Chemical Resistance
- Acids
- Moderate resistance
- Bases
- Good resistance
- Solvents
- Good resistance to oils, greases, fuels; attacked by phenols and strong acids
- UV Resistance
- Moderate (requires additive)
Sustainability
- Recyclability
- Recyclable (often downcycled)
- Recycling Code
- 7 (Other)
- Carbon Footprint
- Significantly lower than fossil-based PA11
Manufacturing compatibility
Injection MoldingExtrusionBlow Molding
Applications
Automotive Fuel Lines
Hydraulic Hoses
Pneumatic Tubing
Cable Jacketing
Sporting Goods
Available grades
BIO-PA11-AUTO-P-100BIO-PA11-AUTO-P-200