Arkema's Rilsan® BESNO P40 TLX is a plasticized polyamide 11 (PA 11) grade with renewable resource content and excellent flexibility. Designed specifically for extrusion processing. Rilsan® BESNO P40 TLX is used for pressure and outer sheaths of offshore flexible pipes as specified by API 17J, fluid transportation in oil and gas industry applications, and large pipelines.

1. Natural Plasticization & Bio-based Eco-friendly

   • Made from renewable castor oil, bio-based source, aligning with sustainable development trends.

   • Naturally plasticized design, balancing flexibility and environmental friendliness, meeting future green material demands.

2. Excellent Weathering and Stability Performance

   • Formulated with lubricants and features light, heat, and UV stability.

   • Maintains stable performance in long-term outdoor environments, resistant to aging and cracking.

3. Outstanding Impact Resistance and Flexibility

   • Excellent low-temperature impact resistance, remains tough even in extremely cold conditions.

   • Superior flexibility and fatigue resistance, suitable for long-term dynamic working conditions.

4. Strong Chemical Resistance

   • Exhibits excellent resistance to fuels, hydraulic oils, detergents, and various chemicals.

   • Resistant to erosion during long-term use, enhancing product lifespan.

5. Optimized Processing Performance (TLX Grade)

   • Designed specifically for profile extrusion processes, with good processing flow, stable molding, suitable for efficient industrial production.

6. Typical Application Areas

   • Automotive: Air brake lines, fuel lines, fluid transport systems, flexible tubing

   • Industrial: Chemical-resistant fluid lines, weather-resistant flexible extruded profiles

   • Sustainable Consumer Goods: High-end flexible products, eco-friendly durable components

     Rilsan® BESNO P40 TLX Technical Parameters

     Physical Properties	Value/Unit	Test Standard	Test Condition
     Density	1.05 g/cm³	ISO 1183	Cond.
     Density	1.05 g/cm³	ISO 1183	Dry
     Melt Volume Flow Rate (MVR)
     235°C/10 kg	3 cm³/10 min	ISO 1133	Dry
     Water Absorption	1.6 %	ISO 62	Dry
     Bio-based Content	89 %	ASTM 6866
     Mechanical Properties	Value/Unit	Test Standard	Test Condition
     Tensile Strength
     Yield (yld)	25 MPa	ISO 527-1/-2	Cond.
     Yield (yld)	27 MPa	ISO 527-1/-2	Dry
     Tensile Elongation
     Yield (yld)	32 %	ISO 527-1/-2	Cond.
     Yield (yld)	30 %	ISO 527-1/-2	Dry
     Nominal Elongation at Break	50 %	ISO 527-1/-2	Cond.
     Nominal Elongation at Break	50 %	ISO 527-1/-2	Dry
     Tensile Modulus	330 MPa	ISO 527-1/-2	Cond.
     Tensile Modulus	360 MPa	ISO 527-1/-2	Dry
     Puncture Performance
     Force	6000 N	ISO 6603-2	Cond., -30°C
     Energy	70 J	ISO 6603-2	Cond., -30°C
     Impact Properties	Value/Unit	Test Standard	Test Condition
     Charpy Notched Impact Strength
     -30℃ (-22℉)	7 kJ/m²	ISO 179/1eA	Cond.
     23℃ (73℉)	kJ/m²	ISO 179/1eA	Cond.
     Charpy Unnotched Impact Strength
     -30℃ (-22℉)	kJ/m²	ISO 179/1eU	Cond.
     23℃ (73℉)	kJ/m²	ISO 179/1eU	Cond.
     Thermal Properties	Value/Unit	Test Standard	Test Condition
     Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT)
     0.45 MPa (66 psi) (4.6 kg/cm²)	130 °C	ISO 75-1/-2	Dry
     1.8 MPa (264 psi) (18.6 kg/cm²)	45 °C	ISO 75-1/-2	Dry
     Vicat Softening Temperature	140 °C	ISO 306	Dry, 50°C/h 50N
     Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (CLTE)
     Longitudinal (Flow)	110 E-6/K	ISO 11359-1/-2	Dry
     Melting Temperature (Tm)	182 °C	ISO 11357-1/-3	Dry, 10°C/min
     Processing Temperature	270 °C	-	Injection Molding
     Mold Temperature	50 °C	-	Injection Molding
     Flammability Properties	Value/Unit	Test Standard	Test Condition
     UL Flame Rating
     HB	1.6 mm	IEC 60695-11-10	Dry
     HB	3.2 mm	IEC 60695-11-10	Dry
     Oxygen Index (LOI)	22 %	ISO 4589-1/-2	Dry
     Electrical Properties	Value/Unit	Test Standard	Test Condition
     Volume Resistivity	1.0E+9 Ohm·m	IEC 60093	Cond.
     Surface Resistivity	5.0E+11 Ohm	IEC 60093	Cond.
     Dielectric Constant (DK)
     100Hz	9 -	IEC 60250	Dry
     1MHz	4 -	IEC 60250	Dry
     Dissipation Factor (DF)
     100Hz	2440 E-4	IEC 60250	Dry
     1MHz	1040 E-4	IEC 60250	Dry
     Dielectric Strength	23 kV/mm	IEC 60243-1	Cond.