PA 6 10
Under the name VESTAMID® Terra Evonik markets a group of new polyamides based on renewable raw materials: The monomers are obtained partly or entirely from castor oil.
VESTAMID® Terra (PA610) is made from castor oil. This means that VESTAMID® Terra is up to 100% bio-based. The castor bean plant grows mainly in dry areas and is neither foodstuff nor animal feed. VESTAMID® Terra is also a high-performance polymer for demanding applications.
Unlike other biobased polymers, the 610 and 1010 biopolyamides produced by Evonik are high-performance polymers. They are not disposable, have no time limit on use, and have no technical weaknesses compared with equivalent products of fossil origin. VESTAMID® Terra biopolyamides are durable, long-lasting and offer demanding applications, for example, in the automotive or textile industries. Typical fields of application are extrusion, injection molding, fibers, powders, and films.