Mercedes-Benz has selected a high performance polyamide largely made from renewable resources for the engine beauty cover of the new Mercedes-Benz A-Class. Around 70% of the raw materials used to make the polyamide 410 in DSM’s EcoPaXX Q-HGM24 reinforced compound are derived from the castor plant (Ricinus communis). Tagging Options Domain: All Sites read more
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Mercedes opts for bio-based polyamide for engine cover
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