DSM inaugurates Akulon PA6 polymer plant in Jiangyin
04 Sep '08
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Akulon Polyamide 6 (PA6) is a thermoplastic with outstanding mechanical properties over a wide temperature range used in various every day applications such as automotive, luggage, sports, electronics, packaging films, lighting and furniture. Caprolactam, produced by DSM Polymer Intermediates, is the raw material for PA6, which gives DSM a unique position as an integrated producer of the material. As a replacement of metal in various applications, Akulon PA6 can offer weight reduction to for instance the automotive industry, resulting in fewer CO2-emissions.