Arkema and Addiplast join hands to develop polyamide compounds

Two French firms – Arkema and Addiplast - have signed an agreement whereby Arkema supplies its polyamides 10, 11 and 12 to Addiplast which will process them into technical compounds and materials. These high added value solutions will target high performance applications, in particular in the automotive and electronics sectors.
 
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As the chemicals manufacturer to offer the entire long chain polyamides range, polyamide 12 as well as biosourced polyamides PA11 and PA10 derived from castor oil, Arkema is the leading player in the production of specialty polyamides. Addiplast has emerged both in France and in Europe as one of the leaders in the design of technical compounds and polymers derived from polyamides, polyolefins and polycarbonates. With its expertise in the design of these materials and related processes, Addiplast became a partner of Arkema in the early 2000s.
 
Through this strengthened partnership, Addiplast will develop from biosourced polyamides (Rilsan PA 11 and Hiprolon PA 6-10, PA 10-10, PA 10-12) and other specialty long chain polyamides (Rilsamid PA12, Hiprolon PA 6-12) supplied by Arkema, a new range of high-end materials and compounds for injection moulding. These compounds are designed for high added value applications requiring specific performances.
 
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Arkema claims to be the only chemicals producer in the world to have expertise spanning over 60 years in the chemistry of castor oil, the raw material of its Rilsan polyamide 11. This position was bolstered in 2012 by the acquisition of Chinese companies Casda, the world leader in sebacic acid derived from castor oil, and Hipro Polymers, a producer of polyamides also from castor oil (Hiprolon PA6.10, PA6.12, PA10.10, PA10.12), as well as the recent acquisition of a stake in Ihsedu Agrochem, a subsidiary of Jayant Agro in India which specialises in the production of castor oil.