Overview 

Oil and gas operations punish metal hardware. Piping systems and fluid-handling components see continuous exposure to water, brines, effluents, injected chemicals, and hydrocarbon-containing streams. Over time, corrosion protection stops being a maintenance item and becomes a spend amplifier: more replacement parts, more outage work, more unplanned scope during turnarounds, and more pressure to simplify the approved supplier list without increasing risk. 

Rilsan^® PA11–based coatings are designed to protect metal components in harsh service by combining chemical resistance and mechanical durability in a polymer coating system. In ChemPoint’s industrial finished products portfolio, Rilsan^® is positioned specifically for corrosion, chemical resistance, and durability on components in oil and gas environments. 

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Executive Summary 

• What it is: A polyamide 11 (PA11) coating platform used to protect metal parts from corrosive and chemically aggressive environments 
• Where it fits best: Midstream and downstream piping components and fittings exposed to effluents, seawater, and treatment chemicals, including new parts and refurbishment programs 
• What you get: Improved corrosion and chemical resistance, plus durability benefits that can extend component life in harsh media 
• Why procurement cares: A clearer total cost of ownership story, fewer corrosion-driven replacements, and a more defensible specification for critical components 
• How ChemPoint helps: We are a group of Rilsan^® specialists who can answer any question to help with application fit checks, documentation, and sourcing support 

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The Procurement Problem Rilsan^® Coatings Solve 

Procurement in oil and gas is rarely about buying a “coating.” You are buying a risk posture. 

• How many replacements are you willing to fund over the asset’s life? 
• How much turnaround variability can you tolerate when corrosion is discovered late? 
• How many suppliers and coating systems can you rationalize without creating field failures? 

In piping systems and fluid-handling hardware, corrosion control is often constrained by realities like seawater exposure, effluents, and chemical treatment programs. Rilsan^® PA11–based coatings are used to protect piping system components such as pipes, flanges, fittings, elbows, joints, and related hardware in harsh environments. 

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Where Rilsan^® PA11 Coatings Fit in Oil and Gas

If you are building a procurement strategy, focus on use cases where exposure is continuous and the cost of corrosion is structural.

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Sourcing and Specification Checklist 

Use this checklist to reduce sourcing risk and shorten internal approvals. 
 

Application and service validation 

• What is the exact media exposure (hydrocarbons, acids/bases, salts, treatment chemicals)? 
• What are the operating temperature and pressure ranges for the coated part? 
• Is the component in a zone with seawater, effluent exposure, or frequent chemical washdowns? 

Coating system definition 

• Which Rilsan^® PA11 coating grade and which application method are being proposed for the part geometry? 
• What coating thickness range is targeted, and what inspection method is used to verify it? 
• What surface preparation method is specified (blast profile, cleanliness standard, preheat conditions)? 

Quality and documentation (make it auditable) 

• SDS and supporting technical literature for the specific Rilsan^® grade 
• Lot traceability and certificate of conformance approach 
• Incoming inspection expectations and nonconformance process 
• Recoat guidance (if applicable) and field handling guidelines 

Supplier strategy 

• Can this be standardized across multiple component families (fittings, flanges, elbows) to reduce SKU and supplier sprawl? 
• Does the supplier support both new parts and refurbishment programs to keep the specification consistent over time? 

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Frequently Asked Questions 

Is Rilsan^® PA11 only for new parts, or can it support refurbishment? 

Rilsan^® PA11–based coatings are used in both new parts and refurbishments. The right approach depends on the part condition, surface preparation, and the service environment. 
 

What types of chemicals does PA11 help protect against? 

PA11-based coatings are commonly evaluated for resistance to hydrocarbons and other aggressive exposures such as salts and treatment chemistries. Always validate compatibility against your exact media, temperature, and exposure profile. 
 

What components are most common for the coating use case? 

The most common targets are repeatable piping components like pipes, flanges, fittings (elbows, tees, crosses), and joints, where corrosion protection and chemical resistance drive lifecycle cost. 

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Reach Out to Our Rilsan^® Experts 

If you are evaluating corrosion protection options for midstream or downstream piping components, reach out to our Rilsan^® experts. We will help you confirm application fit, map your component list to best-fit coating approaches, and align the documentation you need for internal approval and supplier standardization.