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Foaming Agents
Hydrocerol™ Chemical Foaming Agents
Added during processing, Hydrocerol is heat activated and releases gas to form a cellular foam structure, keeping the outer skin solid without voids.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/reducing-weight-automotive-parts?ind[]=6601
Foaming Agents
Hydrocerol™ Chemical Foaming Agents
Added during processing, Hydrocerol is heat activated and releases gas to form a cellular foam structure, keeping the outer skin solid without voids.
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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.
Blowing Agents
Hydrocerol™ Chemical
Foaming Agents
Blowing agents to improve electrical performance, suitable for chemical or physical
processing.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-06/2023 Advanced Composites Automotive Overview.pdf
Polystrand composite panels are made with
continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic face
sheets thermally bonded or adhered to traditional
core materials such as honeycomb, foam,
aluminum, and nonwovens as reinforcement.
Standard and custom tapes, laminates, and panels
are available in a variety of combinations of matrix
resin systems including PP, PE, PETG, aPET, and
PA6, and include fiber reinforcements such as
E-Glass and S-Glass.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-11/excelite-im-auto-case-study.pdf
CASE STUDY: EXCELITE™ IM CHEMICAL FOAMING ADDITIVES
THE CHALLENGE
With more major OEMs introducing lightweighting
initiatives, the use of chemical foaming additives (CFAs)
is becoming more common among automotive injection
molders.
Using conventional CFA ingredients, a special
conditioning process was used to prepare the raw
material for optimal foaming performance upon
polymer interaction.
Excelite IM Chemical Foaming Additives:
• The only patented liquid CFA in North America
and Europe
• Supported with customized dosing equipment
and technical assistance
• Typically contains 70% active CFA content,
dispersed in proprietary liquid vehicles
LIQUID CFAs PROVIDE A TOP TIER-1 MOLDER
WITH A CONSISTENT SOLUTION
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FB489 BLACK FOAM
FB490 BLACK FOAM
PP FR 8-6 LMS-1000
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Foaming Agents
Hydrocerol™ Chemical Foaming Agents
Added during processing, Hydrocerol is heat activated and releases gas to form a cellular foam structure, keeping the outer skin solid without voids.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/reducing-weight-automotive-parts?sust[]=1165
Foaming Agents
Hydrocerol™ Chemical Foaming Agents
Added during processing, Hydrocerol is heat activated and releases gas to form a cellular foam structure, keeping the outer skin solid without voids.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-12/excelite-1-page-case-study-putty-knife_0.pdf
Excelite OnePager Putty Knife
PUTTY KNIFE
MANUFACTURER
N O R T H A M E R I C A
• Reduce current scrap rate of 30%
• Eliminate prominent sink marks
• Minimize random short shots
• Reduced scrap rate to 1%
• Eliminated sink marks
• Improved mold fill
• Improvement in cell structure increased cell
density and dimensional stability during critical
cooling time
Excelite™ IM Chemical Foaming Additives
KEY REQUIREMENTS*
WHY AVIENT?
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material solutions so you can solve tough challenges
and leave the competition in your wake.
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TACTILE EXPERIENCE
Soft Touch Feel, Wet Grip, Durable Performance,
Reduced Heat Transfer
SOLUTION: Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs),
UV Blocking Additives, “Cooler to the Touch” Colorants
METAL REPLACEMENT
High Impact Resistance, Durability,
Vibration Damping Properties,
Weight Reduction, Design Flexibility
SOLUTION: Long Glass Fiber Reinforced
Composites, Chemical Foaming Agents
WOOD REPLACEMENT & WEIGHT REDUCTION
Exceptional Strength-to-Weight Ratio, Resistance to Chemicals and Moisture
Degradation, Strong Adhesive Properties for Simplified Installation
SOLUTION: Composite Sandwich Panels, Chemical Foaming Agents,
Wood Plastic Composite (WPC) Technology, Continuous Fiber Reinforced
Thermoplastic Tape & Laminates, Pultruded Composite Profiles
HIGH IMPACT DURABILITY
High Strength Performance,
Localized Reinforcement,
Material Reduction
SOLUTION: Continuous Fiber
Reinforced Thermoplastic
Tape & Laminates
CORROSION &
MOISTURE RESISTANCE
Extended Performance,
Low Moisture Uptake, Durability
SOLUTION: Moisture-Resistant
Long Fiber Reinforced Composites,
Corrosion Resistant Additives,
Composite Sandwich Panels
AESTHETIC APPEAL
Custom Color and Special Effects,
Paint Replacement,
Color Fade Protection
SOLUTION: Custom Polymer
Colorants, UV Blocking Additives,
Antioxidant Additives,
Molded-In-Color Metallics,
Scratch & Mar Additives,
Laser Marking Additives,
Pre-Colored High-Gloss
Thermoplastics
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