Arkema starts new Rilsan Clear transparent polyamide unit in Singapore

Arkema announced that its new Rilsan Clear transparent polyamide production unit on its Singapore platform is now fully operational. This milestone supports Arkema the largest transparent polyamides production capacity in Asia.

Arkema’s site in Singapore.

Announced in July 2025 and with an investment of around US$20 million, the new unit in Singapore triples Arkema’s global production capacity of Rilsan Clear transparent polyamide. This successful start-up represents part of major growth projects in which Arkema has recently invested to support its strategic roadmap on Specialty Materials.

Designed for operational excellence and reliability, this new unit will enable Arkema to meet the growing demand for sustainable high-performance transparent materials across key markets such as eyewear, AR/VR and smart consumer electronics, industrial filtration, healthcare devices and home appliances.

Arkema’s Rilsan Clear transparent polyamide is ideal for use in electronics, eyewear, medical devices and home appliances.

“It marks the next step in developing our key platform in Singapore, contributing to our strategy to develop local and competitive supply close to our customers in the region,” said Laurent Tellier, Senior Vice-President Performance Additives of Arkema.

Rilsan Clear transparent polyamides deliver high performance, aesthetics and sustainability. The portfolio offers lightweight, high transparency, flexibility and chemical resistance, while being fully recyclable through Arkema’s Virtucycle program.