In close collaboration with key players in the rotomolding industry plastics materials producer has developed an alternative for large part production in Polyamide.

Rhodia Engineering in close collaboration with key players in the rotomolding industry plastics has developed Technyl RTM, a new alternative for large part production in Polyamide. 'Technyl RTM now allows Rotomolders to benefit from the mechanical, thermal and chemical properties of polyamide 6 and 66 and enter market segments not accessible for them before' said Sylvie Salier, Applications Development Manager at Rhodia Engineering Plastics. Technyl RTM is a line of polyamides specially designed for this growing industry, combining excellent processing qualities, and chemical, thermal and mechanical properties such as tensile strength, impact strength, and stiffness.

For years Rotomolders were forced to leave behind attractive business opportunities where the classic rotomolding materials were not able to offer a good balance of properties and cost.

However, new technologies combined with materials such as Technyl RTM are allowing this industry to tackle market needs in applications not traditionally seen before.

Some of the more attractive applications for parts produced in Polyamide by Rotomolding include : * Tanks for water expansion, hydraulic oil, fuel, solvents.

* Body Parts.

* Construction panels and ducts.

* Housings.

* Acoustic insulation panels.

Technyl RTM grades represent an attractive value offering for the Rotomolding industry because they unlock the possibility to produce large size parts in one of the most widely used Engineering Plastics.

Today, two grades of Rhodia's Technyl RTM are commercially available : * Technyl RTM C207L Natural Polyamide 6 Heat and Light stabilized.

* Technyl RTM C207 Black Polyamide 6 Heat Stabilized.

Further Technyl RTM grades based on PA66 and PA6 are under development.

Rhodia Engineering Plastics, headquartered in Lyon, France, is the world wide specialist in polyamide engineering thermoplastic materials.

The company has a sales network that spans the world, with manufacturing plants and technical development centres in Europe, North America, South America and Asia.

Rhodia is one of the world's leading manufacturers of specialty chemicals.

Providing a wide range of innovative products and services to the consumer care, food, industrial care, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, automotive, electronics and fibers markets, Rhodia offers its customers tailor-made solutions based on the cross-fertilization of technologies, people and expertise.

Rhodia subscribes to the principles of Sustainable Development communicating its commitments and performance openly with stakeholders.