Part of Physically Reprocessed PlasticsEC 607-506-6
Also known as nylon 6, polycaprolactam, PA6, Ube Nylon 61011FB, Ultramid®, Ultramid, Ultramid Ccycled, and Ultramid® B3K BK00464.
chemXplore tracks 13 projects involving polyamide 6, of which one is active.
14 produce it and 1 uses it as feedstock.
1 revamp / retrofit.
Owners and developers: Celanese (1)
Investors: Celanese (1)
Engineering plastics need tailored recycling—mechanical, solvent, depolymerisation or thermochemical—selected by waste composition; loopamid commercial plant began in early 2025; sorting and regulation are crucial.
A recycled polyamide 6 made from textile waste can recycle blended fabrics, match virgin quality for multiple cycles; lingerie items using it are planned for early 2027.
Ultramid and Ultradur grades certified to EN 45545 for railway E&E. Halogen‑free flame retardants (intumescent, Mg(OH)2), color‑independent approval and defined thicknesses for design freedom.
Fund affiliate buys engineered materials unit: three EU plants, global subsidiaries, IP/brand, sales, application center and masterbatch ops; Belle Étoile excluded; leadership continuity planned.
At Techtextil 2026: showcases include mass‑balanced & biocircular polyamides, loopamid recycling, advanced binders and resins, and stretchable, PFAS‑free microporous TPU membranes.
Accredited migration testing plus RecyClass‑certified recycling (following Paulowsky acquisition) confirm regulatory compliance and open use of mechanically recycled PE/PA in regulated packaging.
14 brands highlighted: LASTAN flame‑retardant fabric; Cubit PET 3D spacer (recyclable); Bemliese cellulose nonwoven for hygiene/cleaning; ELTAS binder‑free spunbond
Two plants gain ISCC PLUS certification, enabling use of biomass and recycled materials in PBT and LCP resins, supporting carbon footprint reduction.
BASF uses Arrhenius analyses to predict polyamide lifespan, meeting eMobility's demand for durable, hydrolysis-resistant plastics in vehicles, exceeding 100,000 hours.
Evonik boosts polyamides production in Shanghai, enhancing supply for automotive and consumer goods sectors, driven by rising demand for high-performance polymers in Asia-Pacific.
plants
The 3 with the most plants, of 9 producers.
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