High-Performance Polyamide

High-Performance Polyamide Solvay Launches New Recycled-Based High-Performance Polyamide for Consumer Appliances. Omnix® ReCycle HPPA demonstrates lower water absorption compared to virgin high-performance polyamides, improved flowability and class-leading surface properties. [caption id="attachment_133456" align="aligncenter"] Solvay's new Omnix® ReCycle combines the exceptional mechanical properties of virgin semi-aromatic HPPA with improved flow, lower water uptake and class-leading surface properties. (Photo: Solvay, PR017)[/caption] Solvay, a leading global supplier of specialty polymers, has introduced a new Omnix® high-performance polyamide (HPPA) compound family based on minimum 33% recycled content, comprised of 70% PIR/PCR recycled resin with a highly secure and supplier-controlled process. The innovative Omnix® ReCycle HPPA technology follows the company's One Planet roadmap aimed at continuously improving the environmental footprint and circularity of its product portfolio. Claire Guerrero, Solvay Packaging Segment and Sustainability Global Marketing Director, states: "Omnix® ReCycle, Solvay's first 50% glass fiber-reinforced recycled-based HPPA, represents a genuine breakthrough in the polyamide market for home appliances. It combines the exceptional mechanical properties of virgin semi-aromatic HPPA with improved flow, lower water uptake and class-leading surface properties. Moreover, its unique performance and sustainability profile offers an attractive material solution for brand owners and manufacturers seeking to increase recycled content in their products without compromising dimensional stability, high stiffness, impact resistance and processability."  

Lower Carbon Footprint

The recycled content in Omnix® ReCycle delivers resource savings and results in a significantly lower carbon footprint compared to virgin HPPA, demonstrating 30% lower global warming potential (GWP). At the same time, it is ideally suited for replacing metals as well as lower-performance polyamides (PA). For example, in home appliances, it provides higher durability than that offered by standard PA6 or PA66 polymers. This helps OEMs reduce breakage and damage returns while addressing consumers' growing awareness of longevity and lower environmental impact in their product choices. With its excellent surface appearance, the new recycled-based HPPA can also eliminate the need for painting, contributing to its overall sustainability benefits and facilitating end-of-life recyclability of applications in an increasingly circular plastics economy. Another target application is wear and tear resistance for lightweight interior components in transportation and automotive. Solvay's Omnix® ReCycle can be processed on standard injection molding equipment, including the use of water-heated molds. Following successful sampling and approval by selected customers, the new sustainable HPPA material is commercially available worldwide. Omnix® is a registered trademark of Solvay. Source