Engineering Thermoplastics
PA11 Flexible — Polyamide 11 Flexible
PA11 is derived from castor beans, making it a partially bio-based material. It exhibits excellent toughness, flexibility, and good resistance to oils, greases, and hydrolysis. Its low density is also an advantage.
PA11RilsanPaxon
Manufacturers
1
Grades
2
Applications
4
Equivalents
0
Physical Properties
- Density
- 1.03-1.05 g/cm³
- Water Absorption (24h)
- 0.5-1.0 %
- Transparency
- Opaque
- Shrinkage
- 1.5-2.5 %
Mechanical Properties
- Young's Modulus
- 0.8-1.3 GPa
- Tensile Strength
- 45-55 MPa
- Elongation at Break
- 300-450 %
- Impact Strength (Izod)
- 60-120 kJ/m
Thermal Properties
- Glass Transition Temperature
- 30-40 °C
- Melting Point
- 180-190 °C
- Continuous Service Temperature
- 70-90 °C
- Heat Deflection Temperature
- 30-50 °C (1.8 MPa)
Electrical Properties
- Dielectric Constant
- 3.2-3.8
- Volume Resistivity
- 10^11-10^13 Ohm-cm
- Dielectric Strength
- 18-25 kV/mm
Chemical Resistance
- Acids
- Fair
- Bases
- Good
- Solvents
- Good (oils, greases, fuels)
- UV Resistance
- Good
Sustainability
- Recyclability
- Recyclable
- Recycling Code
- 7 (Other)
- Carbon Footprint
- Lower than petroleum-based PA
Manufacturing compatibility
Injection MoldingExtrusionRotational Molding
Applications
Automotive components
Industrial hoses
Sporting goods
Eyeglass frames
Available grades
PA11 Flexible NaturalPA11 Flexible Black