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Flame Retardant Polyolefin Formulations

Maxxam™ FR Flame Retardant Polyolefin Formulations

Proven & Sustainable

Maxxam™ FR flame retardant polyolefin formulations are engineered to meet stringent flammability performance requirements. Standard formulations conforming to UL 94 V-2, V-0 and 5VA performance ratings are available, with many in the portfolio offering elevated Relative Thermal Index (RTI) ratings.

As an industry standard with proven performance for nearly 20 years, Maxxam FR is an ideal choice for a variety of industries, including consumer, electrical and electronic, and wire and cable. It continues to evolve to meet the changing needs of the marketplace, including sustainability. Custom products can be formulated with recycled PP and PE for improved recyclability, plus the portfolio includes halogen and non-halogen products.

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  • UL 94 V-2, V-0, 5VA ratings and elevated RTI ratings
  • Injection molding, extrusion and blow molding grades
  • Halogen-free, flame retardant grades with UL Yellow Card rating available
  • Low dielectric
  • Colorable
  • Alternative to FEP

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NAME CATEGORY DESCRIPTION  
Battery Pack and Cover for Vacuum Cleaner Application Snapshot Maxxam™ FR Flame Retardant Formulations provided certified material and added durability to vacuum battery pack and cover View
Category Cable Application Snapshot Maxxam™ FR formulations met stringent UL 444 standards and saved costs for a major wire & cable producer View
Category Cables - Case Study Case Study Maxxam™ FR Polypropylene Solutions provide cost savings and improve data processing capabilities View
Engineered Materials for EV Batteries Infographic Discover engineered polymers to advance battery design and performance View
Maxxam™ FR Injection Molding Processing Guides Injection molding parameters and guidelines for Maxxam FR polyolefin formulations View
Power Tool Battery Pack Application Snapshot Maxxam™ FR Formulation provided flame retardent and HDPE based solution for power tool battery pack View
Refrigerator Base Application Snapshot Maxxam™ FR Flame Retardant Formulations provided a flame retardant solution and excellent processability for refrigerator base View
Wire and Cable - Industry Bulletin Industry Bulletin/Overview Specialty Engineered Materials Wire & Cable Industry Overview View
Wire and Cable - Product Selection Guide (Chinese) Product Selection Guide Explore product offerings for wire and cable applications (Chinese language version) View
Wire and Cable - Product Selection Guide (English) Product Selection Guide Explore product offerings for wire and cable applications (English language version) View
Wire and Cable - Product Selection Guide (Spanish) Product Selection Guide Explore product offerings for wire and cable applications (Spanish language version) View

Wire and Cable Product Selection Guide

Learn more about the breadth of specialty engineered materials for the wire & cable industry