https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/tpe-injection-molding-guide.pdf
Polypropylene (PP) carriers are recommended for the harder SEBS formulations
PP carrier is not recommended for
softer grades, as the compound hardness will be affected.
FLOW MARKS
Back fills
Shadowing
Folds
Filling from thin to
thick sections.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-06/Cesa_ Stat Antistatic Additives for Automotive - Application Bulletin.pdf
APPLICATION BULLETIN
PRODUCT NAME SUITABLE FOR APPLICATION LDR
Cesa™ Stat OCA0025695 PP Permanent reduction
of dust attraction in interior From 5%
Cesa™ Stat OCA0025609 PC/ABS, PA6, PC/ASA Permanent reduction
of dust attraction in interior From 8%
Cesa™ Stat OCA0025603 LDPE, TPE Permanent reduction
of dust attraction in interior From 7%
The graph shows the measurement
of the charge decay time at 23°C/50%
r.H. on 80x80x2mm IM plaques.
Even after wash-
ing the surface with detergent and
water with 5 repetitions, the antistatic
effect remains unchanged.
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
0 20 40 60 80 100
Vo
lta
ge
(V
)
Time (s)
PP talc filled
5% Cesa Stat OCA0025695
5% Cesa Stat OCA0025695 wash end
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SUSTAINING A LEGACY
Avient is proud to support the art and tradition of bow building by
offering Gordon Glass™ laminates to independent bowyers of any size or
location through our authorized distributors.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Universal_Polyamide_Overmold_Thermoplastic_Elastomer.pdf
This helps TPE flow and fill thin walled sections commonly encountered in over molding.
Table 2 summerizes the data of different polyamide systems; polyamide 6,
polyamide 66, glass filled, fiber reinforced , impact modified and heat stabilized.
No Nylon Type Nylon description TPE
Hardness
Aging
condition
Peel,
N/mm / lb
/ in
1 Capron 8333GHI Glass and impact 60A(1) Aging A 3.7 / 21
2 Capron 8333GHI Glass and impact 60A(1) Aging B 3.2 / 20
3 Capron 8333GHI Glass and impact 60A(1) Aging C 3.3 / 19
4 Capron
8333GHIHS
Glass, impact and heat
stabilized
60A(1) Aging A 3.2 / 20
5 Capron
8333GHIHS
Glass, impact and heat
stabilized
75A Aging A 3.0 / 17
6 Ultramid B3ZG6 Glass and impact 60A(1) Aging A 3.2 / 18
7 Zytel 70G33L Glass 60A(1) Aging A 3.9 / 22
8 Zytel 408AHS Heat stabilized and flow
aid
60A(1) Aging A 3.7 / 21
9 Zytel 409AHS Heat stabilized and flow
aid
60A(1) Aging A 3.2 / 20
Aging A: nylon substrate conditioned at room temperature and humidity for 4 weeks before TPE
overmolding.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-09/Maxxam FR Polyolefin Formulations - Product Overview.pdf
Custom products can be formulated with
recycled PP and PE.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• UL 94 V-2, V-0, 5VA ratings and elevated
RTI ratings
• GWFI (IEC 60695-11-10) up to 960°C
• Comparative Tracking Index (CTI) PLC 0,
600V ratings
• Injection molding and extrusion grades
• Non-halogen grades available
• Low dielectric performance with selected
formulations
• Good recyclability
• Colorable
MARKETS & APPLICATIONS
Applications that require flame retardant
performance including:
• Transportation: Interior components, seat
components, door panels, aircraft interiors,
railway interiors, boat interiors
• Construction & Building Materials: Cable
insulation, pipes and fittings, insulation
materials
• Consumer – Appliance casings, housings,
covers, fume hoods, battery packages, furniture
• Industrial Equipment: Machine housings
• Energy, Electrical & Electronic, E-Mobility:
Battery frames, electrical housings, connectors
• Telecommunication: Cable management
• Packaging: Transportation of sensitive goods
• Healthcare: Medical device housings and
components
PRODUCT BULLETIN
MAXXAM FR FLAME RETARDANT POLYOLEFIN FORMULATIONS
Non-halogenated Halogenated
PP Homopolymer Copolymer Homopolymer Copolymer
Unit Unfilled Glass Fiber Mineral Unfilled Glass Fiber Mineral Unfilled Glass Fiber Mineral Unfilled Glass Fiber Mineral
Characteristic Talcum Talcum Talcum Talcum
Reinforcement Mass-% 0 5–30 5–30 0 20–30 5-20 0 5–30 5–20 0 5–30 5–20
Colorable – ++ ++ + ++ ++ + + + + + + +
Density g/cm3 0,9–1,08 1,28–1,37 0,98–1,55 0,92–1,06 1,25–1,35 0,95–1,28 0,94–1,04 1,3–1,55 1,01–1,42 0,96–1,01 0,94–1,58 0,95–1,46
Tensile Strength MPa 25–30 30–70 25–35 16–22 40–65 15–25 25-–35 30–70 25–35 20–24 20–55 -25
E-Modulus (Tensile) MPa 1600–2500 2500–8200 2500–4000 800–1200 2000–8000 1600–3000 1300–2000 3000–8900 1900–3500 1000–1400 1200–7500 1500–3000
Izod Impact 23°C notched % 2,0–4,5 3,5–7,5 2,5–4,5 5–40 2,5–18 2,5–6 2,5–4,5 3,5–6,0 3,0–7,0 4,0–40 2,5–16 2,5–10
Max.
GF: glass Fiber, GB: Glass Bead, T: Talcum
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-04/Edgetek PKE Processing Guide.pdf
The Edgetek™ ET8900 Series consists of glass-filled and high impact specialty engineered polyketone
(PK) thermoplastics.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-08/Maxxam BIO Bio-Based Polyolefin Formulations Product Bulletin.pdf
To satisfy
required performance characteristics they can
be filled and reinforced with glass fiber, minerals,
impact modifiers, colorants and stabilizer systems.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
Formulated with bio-based resin and/or
10–50% filler from renewable plant sources,
Maxxam BIO formulations:
• Reduce product carbon footprint
• Achieve equivalent performance to standard
polyolefin formulations
• Provide good stiffness, durability, impact
resistance and UV stability
• Deliver good surface finish and are easy to color
• Enable customized performance characteristics
depending on application need
• Offer food contact compliance
MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS
Maxxam BIO formulations are suitable for use across
many industries and applications where traditional
polyolefin materials are used, including:
• Transportation Interior Applications -
Decorative profiles, trunk side liners, pillars,
T-cup
• Industrial - Structural parts, furniture
• Consumer - Household goods, personal care
items, packaging, office supplies, food contact
applications
• Electrical and Electronic – Housings, buttons,
junction boxes
SUSTAINABILITY BENEFITS
• Formulated with bio-based resin and/or
10–50% natural filler
• Utilize natural filler from renewable plant
sources including olive seed based powder
and cellulose fiber
• Offer a lower product carbon footprint
compared to traditional petroleum-based
feedstock
• Can be recycled at end of life
PRODUCT BULLETIN
CHARACTERISTICS UNITS
Maxxam BIO
MX5200-5036
Natural FD
Maxxam BIO
MX5200-5030
Natural FD
Maxxam BIO
MX5200-5030
Natural FD X1
Maxxam BIO
MX5200-5001
Maxxam BIO
MX5200-5033
Maxxam BIO
MX5200-5034
Maxxam BIO
MX5200-5035
Filler/Reinforcement Unfilled Unfilled Unfilled 30%
Glass Fiber
10%
20%
30%
Density
(ISO 1183) g/cm 0.90 0.90 0.90 1.12 0.96 1.03 1.12
Tensile Modulus
(ISO 527-1) @ 23°C MPa 1500 1000 1000 6400 1350 1650 2100
Tensile Stress
(ISO 527-2) @ 23°C MPa 27.0 20.0 20.0 75.0 13.0 14.0 15.0
Tensile Strain
at Break
% 5 50 50 3.0 50 37 18
Charpy Notched
(ISO 179) kJ/m 5 20 25 10 12 10 10
CHARACTERISTICS UNITS
Maxxam BIO
MX5200-5023
RS HS HI
Natural 70
Maxxam BIO
MX5200-5025
RS HS
Natural 70
Maxxam BIO
MX5200-5004
RS HS
Maxxam BIO
MX5200-5003
RS
Maxxam BIO
MX5200-5009
RS HS Natural
70
Maxxam BIO
MX5200-5024
RS HS
Maxxam BIO
MX5200-5022
RS HS
Filler/Reinforcement
15%
Olive Seed
Based
25%
Olive Seed
Based
30%
Olive Seed
10%
35%
Olive Seed
5%
15%
Olive Seed
17%
Glass Fiber/
20%
Olive Seed
20% Glass/
10%
Olive Seed
20%
Density
(ISO 1183) g/ccm 1.00 1.15 1.10 1.07 1.09 1.25 1.10
Tensile Modulus
(ISO 527-1) @ 23°C MPa 1750 2000 2700 2500 3800 3500 4100
Tensile Stress
at Break
MPa 21.0 20.0 30.0 20.0 40.0 35.0 42.0
Tensile Strain
at Break
% 24 5 3 5 3 4 2
Notched Izod
(ISO 180) kJ/m 15 7 3 2 5 15 7
MAXXAM BIO POLYOLEFINS – BIO-BASED RESIN – TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE
MAXXAM BIO POLYOLEFINS – OLIVE SEED BASED FILLER – TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE
CHARACTERISTICS UNITS
Maxxam BIO
MX5200-5029 NF HI
UV Black X1
Maxxam BIO
MX5200-5032 NFS
UV Natural
Maxxam BIO
MX5200-5020 NF/NFS
UV Natural X1
Maxxam BIO
MX5200-5016 NF
Natural
Filler/Reinforcement 10% Cellulose Fiber 20% Cellulose Fiber 30% Cellulose Fiber 40% Cellulose Fiber
Density
(ISO 1183) g/ccm 0.95 1.00 1.02 1.07
Tensile Modulus
ISO 527-1) @ 23°C MPa 1550 1750 2640 3600
Tensile Stress at Break
(ISO 527-2) @ 23°C MPa 33 30 48 55
Tensile Strain at Break
(ISO 527-2) @ 23°C % 8 12 9 4
Charpy Notched Impact
Strength (ISO 179/1eA) kJ/m2 5 6 5 5
Charpy Unnotched Impact
Strength (ISO 179/1eU) kJ/m2 33 49 38 30
MAXXAM BIO POLYOLEFINS – CELLULOSE FIBER FILLER – TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE
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PIPE & FITTINGS
MANUFACTURER
W A T E R / F L U I D D I S T R I B U T I O N
• Suitable for PP-R and PP-RCT
• Specific color targets for external and inner layers
• Improved resistance to chlorine for the inner layer
• Food contact approval for the inner layer
• Batch-to-batch consistency
• Matched color references in concentrates
suitable for PP-R and PP-RCT
• Developed custom colorant/antioxidant
combination masterbatch with high
resistance to chlorine and food contact
approval for the inner layer
• Ensured batch-to-batch consistency for
sustained performance
Color concentrates and color/antioxidant
combination masterbatch
KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
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COLORANTS AND
ADDITIVES FOR
WIRE & CABLE
PRODUCT SELECTION GUIDE
ONCOLOR™ COLORANTS
FOR WIRE & CABLE
APPLICATION DESCRIPTION
PVC General Purpose Cable • Optimal incorporation in PVC formulations
• Non ortho-phthalate range available
PVC Automotive Cable • Optimized colors for T2 and T3 automotive applications
• Non ortho-phthalate range available
Unfilled PE, XLPE, PP Cable
• Specific color range for unfilled polyolefins
• Compatibility with cross-linkable systems
• Special range to minimize shrinkage or for thin skin applications
Filled Polyolefins,
Non-Halogenated Flame
Retardant PE Cable
• Full range of colors, halogen-free or low amounts of halogens
• Designed for incorporation into various non-halogenated flame retardant
formulations
PE Visico/Ambicat™
Crosslinked Polyethylene1
• Full range of colors for PE Visico/Ambicat™ cross-linked polyethylene
• Specifically designed and tested to ensure compatibility with this
cross-linking method
Thermoset Rubber Cable • Colors designed for use with thermoset rubber
• Fully compatible with vulcanization process
Unfilled TPU Cable • Color range for unfilled polyester or polyether TPU
• Provides good opacity at low addition levels
Flame Retardant TPU Cable • Color range for filled/non-halogenated flame retardant TPU
• Provides good color strength
TPE Cable • Color range designed to enhance performance of various TPE brands
• High temperature range available
PA Cable • Different color ranges available depending on the polyamide type and the
application
PBT Cable • PBT color range mostly used in optical fiber, loose tube or tight buffered cables
• Selection of pigments to prevent migration of color in gel-filled materials
1 Visico/Ambicat™ Crosslinked Polyethylene is a trademark of Borealis
OnColor™ Colorants for wire & cable offer a
comprehensive range of color series, covering
the diverse specifications demanded by the cable
industry.