Product novelty 29. July 2026

With innovative depolymerization technology, BASF transforms used polyamide 6 (PA6) plastics from demanding applications into high-quality raw materials for new products. Even contaminated or glass-fiber-reinforced plastic components from end-of-life vehicles can be returned to the material cycle. During the process, the material is broken down into its chemical building blocks, purified, and rebuilt into high-quality new PA6.
The result: recycled materials with properties comparable to virgin material, suitable even for technically demanding applications. This helps conserve valuable resources, reduce the use of fossil feedstocks, and actively advance the circular economy.

At a glance:

 Recycling of heavily used and contaminated PA6 plastics
 Recovery of the monomer caprolactam for the production of high-quality new PA6
 Suitable for glass-fiber-reinforced automotive plastic components
 Material properties comparable to virgin fossil-based materials
 Reduced reliance on fossil resources
 Contribution to circularity and CO₂ reduction