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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.
Processing conditions can cause material properties to shift from the values stated in the information.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-12/PKE grades for Powersports Application Bulletin.pdf
Gasoline - 30% glass-filled (GF) grade, dry as molded (DAM), room temperature
Testing methodology is an adaptation from ASTM D543
• Reapply freshly soaked gauze pad every 24 hours to prevent from drying out
• Repeat for a total of 72 hours
• Tensile properties recorded
*Chemical resistance data for DEET, motor oil, glass cleaner, and sunscreen available upon request
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
Figure 1
Figure 2
3.34
3.84
3.63
1.96
2.21
0.99
3.43
3.86 3.93
1.76
3.49
2.01
3.26
3.66 3.74
1.45
1.06 0.989
2.98
3.99
3.41
1.41
1.07
0.88
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
30% LGF PKE 30% LGF PA6 30% LGF PA66 30% SGF PKE 30% SGF PA6 30% SGF PA66
Ft
-lb
/in
Notched Izod Impact
ASTM D256
23C DAM 23C Conditioned -40C DAM -40C Conditioned
1.47
1.37 1.37
0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1
1.2
1.4
1.6
Glass-Filled PKE Glass-Filled PA6 Glass-Filled PA66
g/
cm
3
Density of Polyketone vs Nylon
ASTM D792
LESS MOISTURE ABSORPTION THAN NYLON
30% Short Glass Fiber (SGF) Comparison
Moisture uptake, environmental chamber 62% RH, 70°C
SIMILAR DENSITY TO NYLON
ASTM D792
COMPARABLE AND CONSISTENT IMPACT PERFORMANCE*
Notched Izod Impact (ASTM D256) of LGF and SGF for DAM and
Conditioned Materials
*3,000 hr weathering data available upon request
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
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Processing conditions can cause material properties to shift from the values stated in the information.
Edgetek™ PKE Glass-Filled Portfolio
Polyketone formulations with 20, 30, or 40%
short glass fiber reinforcement available in
natural or black
Complēt™ PKE Portfolio
Long fiber reinforced polyketone formulations
with 30, 40, or 50% fiber loading and available
in natural or black, and available in non-PFAS*
formulations to achieve a UL 94 V-0
flame rating at 1.5 mm
ET8900-0001 20GF NAT LGF30-PKE 1088 NAT
ET8900-0002 30GF NAT LGF30-PKE 2020 BLK
ET8900-0003 40GF NAT LGF40-PKE 1088 NAT
ET8900-0004 20GF BLK LGF40-PKE 2020 BLK
ET8900-0005 30GF BLK LGF50-PKE 1088 NAT
ET8900-0006 40GF BLK LGF50-PKE 2020 BLK
FEATURED PRODUCTS
* Non-PFAS flame-retardant (FR) grades are manufactured without
intentionally added PFAS-based raw materials.
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