https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/thermoplastic-elastomer-tpe-faqs
Units are typically given in psi or kiloNewtons per meter (kN/m).
Under the code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Chapter 1, Subchapter B, the US Food and Drug Administration provides detailed specifications regarding the requirements for acceptance of various polymers and TPEs for intended use in food applications.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-06/2021_CDP Supplier Engagement Rating_Avient.pdf
This is higher than
the North America regional average of B-, and higher than the Trading,
wholesale, distribution, rental & leasing sector average of B-.
Leadership (A/A-): Implementing current best practices
Management (B/B-): Taking coordinated action on supplier engagement
Awareness (C/C-): Knowledge of impacts of supplier engagement
Disclosure (D/D-): Transparent about supplier engagement
UNDERSTANDING YOUR SCORE REPORT
Avient
Region North America
Country United States of America
Questionnaire Chemicals
Activity Group Trading, wholesale, distribution, rental &
leasing
CDP evaluates organizations engagement with
their suppliers on climate change.
CDP SUPPLIER ENGAGEMENT
RATING REPORT 2021
YOUR SER Average performance
A- B- B- B-
Trading,
wholesale,
distribution, rental
& leasing
North America
Global
Average
CDP SUPPLIER ENGAGEMENT
RATING REPORT 2021
CATEGORY SCORES
Please download the ‘CDP Supplier Engagement Rating Introduction’ for more information on the category ratings.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/MAXXAM Busbar Carrier EV Battery Application Snapshot.pdf
Automotive OEM
AUTOMOTIVE OEM
B U S B A R C A R R I E R F O R E V
B A T T E R Y
• Non-halogen solution
• Flame performance to UL 94 V-0 @ 1.6 mm, GWFI 960°C
@ 2mm
• Excellent mechanical properties
• Easy to process
• Heat stabilized and high flow properties
• Provide a non-halogenated solution with
increased performance
• Supported our customer throughout the
project with design, regulatory and technical
expertise
• Helped to achieve the rigid requirements of
EV battery applications
Maxxam NHFR Non-Halogen Flame
Retardant Polyolefin Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
