https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/whats-difference-tpes-vs-silicones?ind[]=6601
Sources: https://www.carbon-minds.com/lca-database-for-chemicals-and-plastics/
A 2012 article in Plastics Technology¹ notes silicone rubber molds need tighter tolerances to prevent flash.
Consider UV exposure when designing exterior applications, such as window seals and high-voltage line insulators, or items that will be exposed to UV sterilization processes.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/whats-difference-tpes-vs-silicones?rtype[]=1164
Sources: https://www.carbon-minds.com/lca-database-for-chemicals-and-plastics/
A 2012 article in Plastics Technology¹ notes silicone rubber molds need tighter tolerances to prevent flash.
Consider UV exposure when designing exterior applications, such as window seals and high-voltage line insulators, or items that will be exposed to UV sterilization processes.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-12/firecon-cpe-product-bulletin.pdf
Cable constructions using FireCon CPE formulations
are suitable for the following UL Standards:
UL 13 - Power-Limited Circuit Cables
UL 44 - Thermoset-Insulated Wire and Cable
UL 62 - Flexible Cords and Cables
UL 1277 - Electrical Power and Control Tray
Cables with Optional Optical-Fiber
Members
UL 2250 - Instrumentation Tray Cable
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Retains flexibility at temperatures below 0°C
• Resistant to acids, alkalis, oils, fuels and
chemical solvents
• Excellent balance of physical properties
• Suitable for VW1 and tray cable rated
applications
• Available in UV resistant grades
• Available in custom colors
MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS
• Oil, gas and petroleum applications
• Tray cable
• Industrial cable
• Low-voltage power cables
• Medium-voltage power cables
• Control cables
• VW1 applications
PRODUCT BULLETIN
To learn more about FireCon CPE jacketing solutions,
contact Avient at 1.844.4AVIENT
www.avient.com
FIRECON™ CPE 30-33 RoHS
CPE 37-36 RoHS
CPE 37-31 RoHS
CPE 37-31 RoHS
Natural
Specific Gravity 1.31 1.38 1.39 1.39
MFI (190°C, 21.6 Kg) 15 22.4 34.3 34
Durometer Hardness 39D 31D 34D 34D
Tensile Strength, PSI 1,499 2,200 2,096 1,800
Tensile Elongation (%) 350 300 325 300
UL Temperature Rating °C 90 90 90 90
LOI (% Oxygen) 30 37 37 37
Brittleness Temperature °C -33 -36 -31 -31
TECHNICAL PROPERTIES
Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-11/syncure-xlpe-processing-guide.pdf
PROCESSING GUIDE
Syncure™ XLPE
GENERAL EXTRUSION GUIDELINES
Syncure™ systems are two-part, polyethylene based, moisture crosslinkable compounds
for wire and cable insulation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-09/Cesa Fiber Additives for Heat Preservation Product Bulletin_A4.pdf
• Technical fabrics for thermal insulation
PRODUCT BULLETIN
Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_type=221&document_subtype=0&industry=0&product_family=0&product_name=0&op=FILTER RESULTS&form_id=resource_filter_form&page=2
Dust-free Plastic Surfaces for Automotive Interiors
Looking for a solution to prevent dust settling on plastic surfaces in automotive interiors?
Plastic waste is a global problem, threatening our wildlife and habitats.
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-highlight-achievements-global-growth-latest-innovations-plastindia-2023
NEW DELHI, India – February 1, 2023 – For the first time in 5 years, Avient will participate in PlastIndia 2023, where it will be exhibiting its latest innovations and initiatives of sustainable and specialized material solutions for the plastics industry.
PlastIndia has grown into a global experience, covering the entire gamut of plastics producers, processors, and users of plastics, and it witnesses intense participation by both the Indian and International Plastics Fraternity.
Avient is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work®.
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_subtype=0&document_type=221&form_id=resource_filter_form&industry=0&op=FILTER RESULTS&product_family=0&product_name=0&page=2
Dust-free Plastic Surfaces for Automotive Interiors
Looking for a solution to prevent dust settling on plastic surfaces in automotive interiors?
Plastic waste is a global problem, threatening our wildlife and habitats.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-10/Syncure XLPE 200 Series DBDPE-free Grades Product Bulletin.pdf
With excellent temperature ratings and flame
performance, these flame retardant polymers are
used for insulation in low voltage cable systems,
such as building wires, tray cables, and service
entrance cables.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/Syncure XLPE Product Bulletin.pdf
PRODUCT BULLETIN
Syncure™ XLPE Cross-linkable Polyethylene Formulations
One-graft solutions for wire and cable applications
The Syncure™ XLPE system is a two-step, silane-
grafted, moisture cross-linkable polyethylene
solution for wire and cable jacketing and insulation.