A supplier of plastic compounds now has an invaluable competitive edge in one of its primary markets, thanks to an in-depth research and color-finding project recently completed in partnership with Avient ColorWorks™.

A supplier of plastic compounds now has an invaluable competitive edge in one of its primary markets, thanks to an in-depth research and color-finding project recently completed in partnership with Avient ColorWorks™.

Following China’s legislation of Vehicle Interior Air Quality (VIAQ) regulations in 2017, global OEMs are increasingly focused on reducing the level of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), fogging and odor in new vehicles.

Following China’s legislation of Vehicle Interior Air Quality (VIAQ) regulations in 2017, global OEMs are increasingly focused on reducing the level of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), fogging and odor in new vehicles.

Following China’s legislation of Vehicle Interior Air Quality (VIAQ) regulations in 2017, global OEMs are increasingly focused on reducing the level of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), fogging and odor in new vehicles.

This can help brand owners meet the increasing global demand for healthier drinks with fewer preservatives and stabilizing compounds. 

ECCOH™ LSFOH LOW SMOKE AND FUME, NON-HALOGEN PROCESSING GUIDE To learn more about ECCOH wire and cable solutions, contact us at +1.844.4AVIENT (1-844.428.4368) www.avient.com General Extrusion Guidelines ECCOH™ compounds are thermoplastic polyolefin-based low smoke and fume, non-halogenated systems. EXTRUDER Screw 3/4" to 6" Polyethylene type—Single flight, no mixing section, 1.5–2:1 compression ratio Tooling Semi-Pressure type: 30°–40° angle Die On size with 1/8" or less land L/D 24:1 recommended Screen Pack No screen pack (Optional depending on pressure) Cooling Trough 120–150°F (50–65°C) recommended Feeder Gravimetric type preferred—3 compartment for cross-linked Dryer Desiccant type, 4 hours at 160°F (70°C) For ECCOH™ compound only; never put Dry Silane in Dryers PROCESSING Temperature ECCOH 5000 Series ECCOH 6000 Series Wire Preheat 180–250°F (80–120°C) 180–250°F (80–120°C) Feed Zones 200°F (93°C) 275°F (135°C) Transition 275°F (135°C) 325°F (163°C) Metering 300°F (150°C) 375°F (190°C) Head/Die 330°F (165°C) 420°F (215°C) Target Melt 330–340°F (165–170°C) 420–440°F (215–225°C) Flame at Die Tip Yes—as needed Line Speed Shear sensitive: Observe Melt Temperature, Motor Amperage, and Pressure Purge Compound HDPE Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.

ONFLEX™ LO 7120-45 ONFLEX™ HT 40A-3S2131 BERGAFLEX™ BFIG 45A-300 Applications HVAC Seals HVAC Seals HVAC Seals Interior - direct airflow Interior & exterior Interior - direct airflow HVAC feature Low VOC/FOG & odor Low VOC/FOG & odor Low odor Cold air Hot air Cold air VDA 270 ≤3.0 ≤3.0 ≤3.0 VOC/FOG VDA 278 (VOC) 97µg/g 100µg/g 196µg/g VDA 278 (FOG) 1131µg/g 1116µg/g 1707µg/g DIN 75201 (FOG) 0.3mg 1.7mg 1.1mg 73°F (23°C) 72 hrs 15% 12% 15% 158°F (70°C) 22 hrs 45% 28% 50% 212°F (100°C) 22 hrs 70% 45% 90% Density 1.15 g/ml 1.00 g/ml 1.17 g/ml Processing Injection Molding Injection Molding/ Extrusion Injection Molding Bonds to Polypropylene Polypropylene/ Polyethylene Polypropylene Hardness range 35–65 Shore A 40–70 Shore A 35–65 Shore A HOW GLS TPEs MAKE THE DIFFERENCE IN AUTOMOTIVE HVAC APPLICATIONS • Low VOC/FOG – externally tested to VDA 278 and shows significant reductions in volatile organic compounds and fogging when compared to current TPE technologies • Industry standards – helps to achieve VOC/ FOG performance standards for improved VIAQ • Reduced manufacturing steps – does not require pre-drying or post heating to reduce VOC in parts produced • Design optimization – color can be added at the machine • Easy to process – can be extruded, injection molded and extrusion blow molded • Recyclable – Our automotive TPEs are compatible with most municipal recycle streams • Global support – Avient automotive TPEs can be manufactured in locations that are convenient to your operations, including North America, Europe or China To learn more about GLS TPEs for automotive applications, contact Avient at +1.844.4AVIENT (+1.844.428.4368). This industry-leading TPE technology reduces volatile organic compounds (VOCs) by 50% and fogging by 35% versus existing TPEs for HVAC applications.

ECCOH™ LSFOH 6153/6154 UV Formulations Improved processing speeds & greater gel resistance for optical fiber cables ECCOH™ LSFOH 6153 UV and 6154 UV grades are low smoke, fume, non-halogen material solutions for optical fiber cables with increased processing speeds and greater resistance to chemicals such as gel water blocking compounds, used to protect optical fibers. Gel migration is measured using a quantitative internal method * 6151 can be supplied with UV protection * Values concluded from the simulation of materials rheological data and modelling standard extrusion tooling Pressure: can affect extruder performance, higher pressure gives a lower output at the same rpm Shear rate: has a relation with self-cleaning of the walls and mixing conditions Stress: can affect the surface of the product, less stress gives a better surface aspect MIGRATION OF GEL COMPOUND Gel Compound ECCOH™ 6151* ECCOH™ 6153 UV ECCOH™ 6154 UV Unigel Average Good Excellent Teroson Average Excellent Good Itcogel Average Good Excellent ECCOH™ 6151 ECCOH™ 6153 UV ECCOH™ 6154 UV ∆P (bars) 101 63 60 Shear Rate (1/s) 9 9 9 Stress (kPa) 127 79 75 Application example: Gel-filled stranded loose tube optical fiber cable www.avient.com Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.

Avient Colorants Germany GmbH Kornkamp 50 22926 Ahrensburg Germany Scope Production of Color- and Additives Concentrates, Compounds and Foaming Agents Normative base ISO 50001:2018 Energy Management System Reg. no. 46090 Validity 20. 01. 2021 – 19. 01. 2024 Issue 12. 04. 2021 Swiss Made Swiss Association for Quality and Management Systems (SQS) Bernstrasse 103, 3052 Zollikofen, Switzerland sqs.ch F.