https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/Mevopur Healthcare Functional Additives Nucleating Application Bulletin.pdf
The nucleating agents also foster constant process
settings throughout part manufacturing with a
higher crystallization temperature for improved
crystallization speed.
REGULATORY SUPPORT
• Drug delivery devices
• Pharmaceutical packaging
• Medical equipment
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Manufactured at four ISO 13485 certified sites,
providing global consistency and increased
security of supply
• Documented change control beyond CAS
number level, reducing the risk of change
• Allows crystallization in semi-crystalline
polymers to begin faster and complete earlier
REGULATORY SUPPORT
• Raw materials tested to:
- ISO 10993-1 and USP biological
evaluation
- European Pharmacopeia 3.1.3/3.1.5
(polyolefin)
- USP (polyethylene)
- ICH Q3D elemental impurities
• Registered Drug Master File (Type III) and/or
Device Master File
• Food contact established with FDA/EU*
APPLICATION BULLETIN
* FDA/EU compliance information available upon request
Healthcare use limitations apply—see below.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-05/renol-ul94-compliant-masterbatches-brochure.pdf
RENOL™ UL94 COMPLIANT
MASTERBATCHES
HOW TO USE THE TABLES
UL HB
GENERIC RESIN TYPE
FLAME
RATING
MINIMUM
THICKNESS
(MM)
MAXIMUM
LET-DOWN
RATIO
Acetal Copolymer (POM) HB 1.50 1:20
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) HB 1.50 1:10
Ethylene Propylene Thermoplastic Rubber (EPTR) HB 1.50 1:20
High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS) HB 1.50 1:10
Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) HB 0.83 1:10
Polyamide (PA) HB 3.20 1:33
Polyamide (PA66 and PA 4/6) HB 0.81 1:20
Polyamide 6 (PA6) HB 0.75 1:25
Polyamide 66 (PA66) HB 0.40 1:40
Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) HB 0.81 1:20
Polybutylene Terephthalate/Polycarbonate (PBT/PC) HB 1.50 1:10
Polycarbonate (PC) HB 1.50 1:15
Polycarbonate/Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (PC/ABS) HB 1.50 1:20
Polycarbonate/Polyethylene Terephthalate (PC/PET) HB 1.50 1:20
Polyethylene (PE) HB 1.50 1:50
Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) HB 0.80 1:16.7
Polyketone HB 1.50 1:20
Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA) HB 3.00 1:25
Polypropylene (PP) HB 1.50 1:15
Polystyrene (PS) HB 0.83 1:15
Polyurethane (PUR) HB 1.50 1:25
Polyvinylchloride (PVC) HB 1.50 1:20
Styrene Acrylonitrile (SAN) HB 1.50 1:20
Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) HB 0.75 1:25
UL94 V-0, V-1, V-2
ASCEND
GENERIC
RESIN TYPE
SPECIFIC BASE RESIN
MINIMUM
THICKNESS
(MM)
FLAME
RATING
MAXIMUM
LET-DOWN
RATIO
Polyamide 66
(PA66)
21X1(a)(f2), 21SPC1(a)(f2),
21SPF1(a)(f2), 21SPG1(a)(f2),
21SPM1(a)(f2), 20NSP1(a)(f2)
0.75 V-2 1:40
22HSP(e) 0.75 V-2 1:40
64C-R 3.0 V-2 1:50
ECO366(e) 0.4 V-0 1:40
ECO366H(e) 0.2 V-0 1:25
FR350J 0.4 V-0 1:25
20NSP(a)(f2), 21SPF(a)(f2),
21SPM(a)(f2), 21SPC(a)(f2)
0.4 V-2 1:40
20NSP(a)(h)(f2), 21SPF(a)(h)(f2),
21SPM(a)(h)(f2), 21SPC(a)(h) (f2)
1.5 V-2 1:20
Polyamide 66/6
(PA66/6)
ECO315(e), ECO315J(e) 0.4 V-0 1:40
M344 3.0 V-0 1:25
909 0.75 V-0 1:25
UL94 V-0, V-1, V-2
BASF
GENERIC
RESIN TYPE
SPECIFIC BASE RESIN
MINIMUM
THICKNESS
(MM)
FLAME
RATING
MAXIMUM
LET-DOWN
RATIO
Polyamide 6
(PA6)
8202(t1), 8202 Blend (t1) 0.71 V-2 1:25
8202C(t1), 8202C BLEND (t1) 1.50 V-2 1:25
8202CHS(t1) (t3), 8202C HS Blend 1.50 V-2 1:25
8202HS(t1) 1.50 V-2 1:25
B3S
0.80 V-2 1:25
1.50 V-2 1:25
B3S Q661 1.50 V-2 1:25
B3S R03 1.50 V-2 1:25
8232G HSFR(t9), B3U10G5 (t9) 1.50 V-0 1:25
Polyamide 6/66
(PA6/66)
C3U (m) 0.40 V-0 1:25
KR4205(m), C3U (m), C3U (t)(m) 0.40 V-0 1:25
KR4205, C3U 0.40 V-0 1:25
Polyamide 66
(PA66)
1000(b), 1310-(b), Ultramid A3K Q603(+) 1.50 V-2 1:10
A3K (o) Q790(g)(f2) 0.41 V-2 1:20
A3K(f2), A3K Q601(f2) 0.41 V-2 1:20
A3SK 0.41 V-2 1:25
A5 3.00 V-2 1:33
A3W(f1), A3W FC (f1) 0.75 V-2 1:10
A3K R01 (t)(g)(f2) 0.40 V-2 1:20
Polybutylene
Terephthalate
(PBT)
B4406 G2 (o) Q798 1.50 V-0 1:20
B4406 G2(a), B4406 G2 (o) Q717(a) 1.50 V-0 1:20
B4406 G3 (o) Q798 1.50 V-0 1:20
B4406 G3(a), B4406 G3 (o) Q717(a) 1.50 V-0 1:20
B4406 G4 (o) Q798 1.50 V-0 1:20
B4406 G4(a2), B4406 G4 (o) Q717(a2) 1.50 V-0 1:20
B4406 G6 (o) Q798 3.00 V-0 1:12.5
B4406 G6(%) 1.50 V-0 1:20
B4406 G6(a1), B4406 G6 (o) Q717(a1),
B4406 G6 (o) Q717 High Speed(a1)
1.50 V-0 1:20
B4406(a), B4406 (o) Q717(a) 1.50 V-0 1:20
B4406@ 1.50 V-0 1:20
B4450 G5, B4450 G5 (t) 0.40 V-2 1:50
Polyurethane
(PUR)
11 85 A(a) FHF 000 (f2) 0.75 V-0 1:33
UL94 V-0, V-1, V-2
CELANESE
GENERIC
RESIN TYPE
MINIMUM
THICKNESS
(MM)
FLAME
RATING
MAXIMUM
LET-DOWN
RATIO
Liquid Crystal
Polymer
(LCP)
A130(+), MT1310 1.50 V-0 1:40
Polyamide 66
(PA66)
A3 GF 25 V0XI, A G5 FR C4 0.40 V-0 1:25
Polybutylene
Terephthalate
(PBT)
2012-2 1.50 V-0 1:20
2016(b) 1.50 V-0 1:20
3112-2 1.50 V-0 1:20
3116(b) 1.50 V-0 1:20
3216(b) 1.50 V-0 1:20
3310-2(f2) 1.50 V-0 1:20
3311-3(f2) 1.50 V-0 1:20
3316(b) 1.50 V-0 1:20
3316(b), 3316HF 1.50 V-0 1:20
COVESTRO
GENERIC
RESIN TYPE
SPECIFIC BASE RESIN
MINIMUM
THICKNESS
(MM)
FLAME
RATING
MAXIMUM
LET-DOWN
RATIO
Polycarbonate
(PC)
2407 + (z)(f1) 0.75-2.60 V-2 1:10
2807 + MAS183 0.75 V-2 1:25
6455 + (z)
3.00 V-0 1:25
1.50 V-2 1:25
6485 + (z)(f1) 1.50 V-0 1:25
Polycarbonate/
Acrylonitrile
Butadiene Styrene
(PC/ABS)
FR110 + 1.50 V-0 1:33
FR3005 HF + (z), FR3005 HF + BBS314 1.50 V-0 1:12.5
FR3010 + (z)
3.00 V-0 1:25
1.50 V-0 1:25
FR3010 HF + 3.00 V-0 1:25
FR3030 + 3.00 V-0 1:25
UL94 V-0, V-1, V-2
DSM
GENERIC
RESIN TYPE
SPECIFIC BASE RESIN
MINIMUM
THICKNESS
(MM)
FLAME
RATING
MAXIMUM
LET-DOWN
RATIO
Polyamide 46
(PA46)
TE250F6(h1)( j) 0.50 V-0 1:25
Polyamide 6
(PA6)
F223-D(f1), F223-D /A(f1) 0.75 V-2 1:25
K222-KGV5(f1)
0.75 V-2 1:16.7
1.50 V-2 1:16.7
K-FKGS6/B(f1)(y) 0.80 V-0 1:25
Polyamide 66
(PA66)
SG-KGS6/HV 0.75 V-0 1:25
Thermoplastic
Elastomer
(TPE)
PL460-S 1.60 V-0 1:25
Polyamide 4T
(PA4T)
T11 (h) 0.40 V-0 1:20
DOMO
GENERIC
RESIN TYPE
SPECIFIC BASE RESIN
MINIMUM
THICKNESS
(MM)
FLAME
RATING
MAXIMUM
LET-DOWN
RATIO
Polyamide
(PA)
J 60X1 V30 0.40 V-0 1:25
Polyamide 6
(PA6)
PSB 286
0.80 V-2 1:25
3.00 V-2 1:25
Polyamide 66
(PA66)
A 205F(r4) 0.38 V-2 1:25
A 225F 0.75 V-2 1:25
A 50H1 (r3)(f2) 0.40 V-0 1:25
A 30G1 0.40 V-0 1:25
DUPONT
UL94 V-0, V-1, V-2
GENERIC
RESIN TYPE
SPECIFIC BASE RESIN
MINIMUM
THICKNESS
(MM)
FLAME
RATING
MAXIMUM
LET-DOWN
RATIO
Polyamide
(PA)
132F(+)(f1), 135F(+)(f1) 0.75 V-2 1:20
HTNFR42G30NH 0.40 V-0 1:25
Polyamide 6/12
(PA6/12)
151, 151L 1.50 V-2 1:25
Polyamide 66
(PA66)
101(r9)(f1), 101F(r9)(f1), 101L(r9)(f1),
E101(r9)(f1), E101L(r9)(f1)
0.75 V-2 1:20
103FHS(+), 103HSL(+), RN5077E(+),
E103HSL(+)
0.75 V-2 1:20
A428 0.75 V-0 1:20
FE3757(+) 0.75 V-2 1:25
FR15(+) 0.75 V-0 1:20
FR50(+)(f1) 0.35 V-0 1:20
FR7025V0F(+) 0.50 V-0 1:33
Polyamide 66/6
(PA66/6)
FR72G25V0 0.80 V-0 1:25
Polyamide 66/6T
(PA66/6T)
FR95G25V0NH 0.40 V-0 1:25
Polyamide 6T/66
(PA6T/66)
HTNFR52G15AL 0.75 V-0 1:33
HTNFR52G30BL(r3) 0.75 V-0 1:33
HTNFR52G30L(+), FE15502(+),
HTNFR52G30AL(+)
0.75 V-0 1:33
HTNFR52G30NH(r6)
0.40 V-0 1:25
0.75 V-0 1:10
HTNFR52G35BL 0.75 V-0 1:25
HTNFR52G35L(+), HTNFR52G35AL 0.75 V-0 1:33
Polyamide 6T/
MPMDT
HTNFR51G35L(+) 0.81 V-0 1:33
Polybutylene
Terephthalate
(PBT)
LW9030FR 1.50 V-0 1:25
S650FR 1.50 V-0 1:25
SK642FR 1.50 V-0 1:25
SK652FR1 1.50 V-0 1:16.5
T841FR (r4) 1.50 V-0 1:25
Polyethylene
Terephthalate
(PET)
FR530(l)(+)(f1), FR530L(l)(+)(f1) 0.75 V-0 1:25
Thermoplastic
Elastomer
(TPE)
HTR8068 1.60 V-0 1:25
UL94 V-0, V-1, V-2
EXXONMOBIL
GENERIC
RESIN TYPE
SPECIFIC BASE RESIN
MINIMUM
THICKNESS
(MM)
FLAME
RATING
MAXIMUM
LET-DOWN
RATIO
Ethylene
Propylene
Thermoplastic
Rubber
(EPTR)
251-80W232(f7) 1.50 V-2 1:20
251-92W232 1.50 V-0 1:20
251-70W232
1.50 V-0 1:10
1.00 V-2 1:10
LANXESS
GENERIC
RESIN TYPE
SPECIFIC BASE RESIN
MINIMUM
THICKNESS
(MM)
FLAME
RATING
MAXIMUM
LET-DOWN
RATIO
Polyamide 6
(PA6)
B30S+(f1) 1.50 V-2 1:25
B31SK+ 1.50 V-2 1:25
Polybutylene
Terephthalate
(PBT)
B4235+ 1.50 V-0 1:10
TP364-302+, BF4232+(f1) 0.75 V-0 1:25
UL94 V-0, V-1, V-2
SABIC
GENERIC
RESIN TYPE
SPECIFIC BASE RESIN
MINIMUM
THICKNESS
(MM)
FLAME
RATING
MAXIMUM
LET-DOWN
RATIO
Polybutylene
Terephthalate
(PBT)
310(w) 1.50 V-0 1:20
310SE0(w) 1.50 V-0 1:20
310SE0(w),310SE0R(w) 1.50 V-0 1:20
420SE0(f1)(w)(GG)(rr1) 1.50 V-0 1:20
420SE0(f1)(w)(GG)(rr2) 1.50 V-0 1:20
457(w) 1.50 V-0 1:20
457(w), 451(w) 1.50 V-0 1:20
553(a)(f1)(w) 1.50 V-0 1:20
553(a)(f1)(w), 553E(a)(f1)(w),
553U(a)(f1)(w)
1.50 V-0 1:20
553(w)(f1), 553M(w)(f1) 1.50 V-0 1:20
DR48(w) 1.50 V-0 1:20
DR48,DR48M 1.50 V-0 1:20
V4760(a2) 0.40 V-0 1:20
EXVX1259, ENH4550 0.40 V-0 1:20
771 0.75 V-0 1:25
Polybutylene
Terephthalate/
Polycarbonate
(PBT/PC)
357(f1)(w)(IC), 357M(f1)(w)(IC),
357U(f1)(w)(IC)
1.50 V-0 1:20
357(f1)(w)(IC), 357U(f1)(w)(IC) 1.50 V-0 1:20
357X(f1) 1.50 V-0 1:20
V3900WX(GG)(f1)(IA),
V3901WX(GG)(f1)(IA)
3.00 V-0 1:20
1.50 V-0 1:20
357(w)(f2)(IC), 357M(w)(f2)(IC),
357U(w)(f2)(IC)
1.50 V-0 1:20
UL94 V-0, V-1, V-2
SABIC
GENERIC
RESIN TYPE
SPECIFIC BASE RESIN
MINIMUM
THICKNESS
(MM)
FLAME
RATING
MAXIMUM
LET-DOWN
RATIO
Polycarbonate
(PC)
221(f2) 1.50 V-2 1:25
221R(f2) 1.50 V-2 1:25
500(f2), 500R(f2) 3.00 V-0 1:33
503(f1)
3.00 V-0 10:1
1.50 V-0 10:1
503(f1), 503R(f1)
3.00 V-0 10:1
1.50 V-0 10:1
943(ab) 1.50 V-0 1:20
943(f1) 1.50 V-0 1:20
943(f1), 923(f1) 1.50 V-0 1:20
950A, 920ASR, FXD911A(GG), 940ASR 1.50 V-2 1:25
CFR7630(f1)(gg*) 1.50 V-0 1:25
ML5139R(f2) 3.00 V-0 1:33
950A, FXD911A(GG), 940ASR 3.00 V-0 1:25
943 1.50 V-0 1:20
920A
3.00 V-0 1:25
1.50 V-2 1:25
Polycarbonate/
Acrylonitrile
Butadiene Styrene
(PC/ABS)
C2950 1.50 V-0 6:100
C6200(GG) 2.00 V-0 1:20
Acrylonitrile
Styrene Acrylate/
Polycarbonate
(ASA/PC)
HRA222 (GG) 0.80 V-2 1:20
UL94 V-0, V-1, V-2
SOLVAY
OTHERS
GENERIC
RESIN TYPE
SPECIFIC BASE RESIN
MINIMUM
THICKNESS
(MM)
FLAME
RATING
MAXIMUM
LET-DOWN
RATIO
Polyphenyl Sulfone
(PPSU)
R-5100 (r1)(##), R-5000 (r1)(##) 1.50 V-0 1:10
Polyphthalamide
(PPA)
AFA-4133 V0(+) (*) 0.75 V-0 1:25
BASE RESIN
MANUFACTURER
GENERIC
RESIN TYPE
SPECIFIC
BASE RESIN
MINIMUM
THICKNESS
(MM)
FLAME
RATING
MAXIMUM
LET-DOWN
RATIO
ALBIS
Polypropylene
(PP)
PP 13 CV2 14 1.50 V-2 1:25
AVIENT
Polyvinylchloride
(PVC)
M3700(X), M3755(X) 1.50 V-0 1:25
M3900 1.50 V-0 1:25
CHI MEI
Acrylonitrile
Butadiene Styrene
(ABS)
PA-765(+) 1.50 V-0 1:10
Polycarbonate/
Acrylonitrile
Butadiene Styrene
(PC/ABS)
PC-510(+) 1.50 V-0 1:25
EMS-CHEMIE
Polyamide 6
(PA6)
Grilon A 26 V0 0.75 V-0 1:25
FORMOSA
Polycarbonate
(PC)
#1700+(f2) 0.36-0.42 V-2 1:50
GEON
Polyvinylchloride
(PVC)
85891(f1) 1.70 V-0 1:20
85891(f2) 1.70 V-0 1:20
M3700(X) 1.50 V-0 1:25
M3900
1.50 V-0 1:10
1:25
INEOS
Polystyrene
(PS)
855 HV 3.00 V-1 100:4
INVISTA
Polyamide 66
(PA66)
FRU4800 XHL (r1) 0.40 V-0 1:25
U4820L (r1) 0.40 V-2 1:25
UL94 V-0, V-1, V-2
OTHERS
BASE RESIN
MANUFACTURER
GENERIC
RESIN TYPE
SPECIFIC
BASE RESIN
MINIMUM
THICKNESS
(MM)
FLAME
RATING
MAXIMUM
LET-DOWN
RATIO
KINGFA
Polyamide 66
(PA66)
PA66-R11G25 (##) 0.25 V-0 1:25
KURARAY
Polyamide 9T
(PA9T)
GP2300S 0.40 V-0 1:25
LG CHEM
Polycarbonate/
Acrylonitrile
Butadiene Styrene
(PC/ABS)
LUPOY GP-5106-F 3.00 V-0 1:20
LOTTE CHEMICAL
Acrylonitrile
Butadiene Styrene
(ABS)
VH-0800(+) 1.50 V-0 1:25
Polycarbonate
(PC)
HN-1064(+)
0.75 V-2 1:10
1.50 V-0 1:10
1.20 V-1 1:10
Polystyrene
(PS)
VH-1800+
3.00 V-0 1:25
1.50 V-0 1:25
MITSUBISHI
Polycarbonate
(PC)
S-2000+(f1) 1.50-1.80 V-2 1:10
POLYMER
PRODUCTS
Polystyrene
(PS)
ZYNTAR 351
2.00 V-0 1:20
1.50 V-0 1:20
ZYNTAR 7000 2.00 V-0 1:25
ZYNTAR 702 2.00 V-0 1:25
8020 2.00 V-0 1:20
8120 2.00 V-0 1:20
8130 1.50 V-0 1:20
POLYMER
RESOURCES
Polycarbonate
(PC)
PC-FR1A-D, PC-
FR2A-D, PC-FR3A-D
3.00 V-0 1:33
1.50 V-2 1:33
SUMITOMO
Liquid Crystal
Polymer
(LCP)
E6007LHF(ra) 0.30 V-0 1:25
E6007LHF-MR(gt) 0.20 V-0 1:12.5
UL94 V-0, V-1, V-2
OTHERS
BASE RESIN
MANUFACTURER
GENERIC
RESIN TYPE
SPECIFIC
BASE RESIN
MINIMUM
THICKNESS
(MM)
FLAME
RATING
MAXIMUM
LET-DOWN
RATIO
TORAY
Polyamide 6
(PA6)
1017 1.60 V-2 1:16.5
Polyamide 66
(PA66)
3004-V0(rr),
CM3004-V0(rr)
0.40 V-0 1:25
TRINSEO
Polycarbonate
(PC)
891(w) 1.10 V-0 1:25
WELLMAN
Polyamide 66/6
(PA66/6)
220-N, 21L-N, 22L-N 1.50 V-2 1:25
WESTLAKE
Polyvinylchloride
(PVC)
6597(f1), HF-6597(f1) 1.50 V-0 1:25
SP-7107 (f1)(a) 3.00 V-0 1:25
5VA AND 5VB
BASE RESIN
MANUFACTURER
GENERIC
RESIN TYPE
SPECIFIC
BASE RESIN
MINIMUM
THICKNESS
(MM)
FLAME
RATING
COLORS
MAXIMUM
LET-DOWN
RATIO
AVIENT
Polyvinylchloride
(PVC)
M3900 1.50 5VB
ALL 1:25
WHITE 1:10
COVESTRO
Polycarbonate/
Acrylonitrile
Butadiene Styrene
(PC/ABS)
FR3010 + (z) 3.00 5VA ALL 1:25
DUPONT
Polyamide 66/6T
(PA66/6T)
FR95G25V0NH 1.50 5VA ALL 1:25
Polybutylene
Terephthalate
(PBT)
LW9030FR
2.00 5VA BLACK 1:25
3.00 5VA ALL 1:25
SK642FR 1.50 5VA BLACK 1:25
GEON
Polyvinylchloride
(PVC)
M3900 1.50 5VB
ALL 1:25
WHITE 1:10
SABIC
Polybutylene
Terephthalate/
Polycarbonate
(PBT/PC)
V3900WX(GG)(f1)(IA),
V3901WX(GG)(f1)(IA)
3.00 5VA ALL 1:20
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UL 94 COLORANTS
HOW TO USE THE TABLES
UL HB
GENERIC RESIN TYPE
FLAME
RATING
MINIMUM
THICKNESS
(MM)
MAXIMUM
LET-DOWN
RATIO
Acetal Copolymer (POM) HB 1.50 1:20
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) HB 1.50 1:10
Ethylene Propylene Thermoplastic Rubber (EPTR) HB 1.50 1:20
High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS) HB 1.50 1:10
Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) HB 0.83 1:10
Polyamide (PA) HB 3.20 1:33
Polyamide (PA66 and PA 4/6) HB 0.81 1:20
Polyamide 6 (PA6) HB 0.75 1:25
Polyamide 66 (PA66) HB 0.40 1:40
Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) HB 0.81 1:20
Polybutylene Terephthalate/Polycarbonate (PBT/PC) HB 1.50 1:10
Polycarbonate (PC) HB 1.50 1:15
Polycarbonate/Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (PC/ABS) HB 1.50 1:20
Polycarbonate/Polyethylene Terephthalate (PC/PET) HB 1.50 1:20
Polyethylene (PE) HB 1.50 1:50
Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) HB 0.80 1:16.7
Polyketone HB 1.50 1:20
Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA) HB 3.00 1:25
Polypropylene (PP) HB 1.50 1:15
Polystyrene (PS) HB 0.83 1:15
Polyurethane (PUR) HB 1.50 1:25
Polyvinylchloride (PVC) HB 1.50 1:20
Styrene Acrylonitrile (SAN) HB 1.50 1:20
Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) HB 0.75 1:25
UL 94 V-0, V-1, V-2
ASCEND
GENERIC
RESIN TYPE
SPECIFIC BASE RESIN
MINIMUM
THICKNESS
(MM)
FLAME
RATING
MAXIMUM
LET-DOWN
RATIO
Polyamide 66
(PA66)
21X1(a)(f2), 21SPC1(a)(f2),
21SPF1(a)(f2), 21SPG1(a)(f2),
21SPM1(a)(f2), 20NSP1(a)(f2)
0.75 V-2 1:40
22HSP(e) 0.75 V-2 1:40
64C-R 3.0 V-2 1:50
ECO366(e) 0.4 V-0 1:40
ECO366H(e) 0.2 V-0 1:25
FR350J 0.4 V-0 1:25
20NSP(a)(f2), 21SPF(a)(f2),
21SPM(a)(f2), 21SPC(a)(f2)
0.4 V-2 1:40
20NSP(a)(h)(f2), 21SPF(a)(h)(f2),
21SPM(a)(h)(f2), 21SPC(a)(h) (f2)
1.5 V-2 1:20
Polyamide 66/6
(PA66/6)
ECO315(e), ECO315J(e) 0.4 V-0 1:40
M344 3.0 V-0 1:25
909 0.75 V-0 1:25
UL 94 V-0, V-1, V-2
BASF
GENERIC
RESIN TYPE
SPECIFIC BASE RESIN
MINIMUM
THICKNESS
(MM)
FLAME
RATING
MAXIMUM
LET-DOWN
RATIO
Polyamide 6
(PA6)
8202(t1), 8202 Blend (t1) 0.71 V-2 1:25
8202C(t1), 8202C BLEND (t1) 1.50 V-2 1:25
8202CHS(t1) (t3), 8202C HS Blend 1.50 V-2 1:25
8202HS(t1) 1.50 V-2 1:25
B3S
0.80 V-2 1:25
1.50 V-2 1:25
B3S Q661 1.50 V-2 1:25
B3S R03 1.50 V-2 1:25
8232G HSFR(t9), B3U10G5 (t9) 1.50 V-0 1:25
Polyamide 6/66
(PA6/66)
C3U (m) 0.40 V-0 1:25
KR4205(m), C3U (m), C3U (t)(m) 0.40 V-0 1:25
KR4205, C3U 0.40 V-0 1:25
Polyamide 66
(PA66)
1000(b), 1310-(b), Ultramid A3K Q603(+) 1.50 V-2 1:10
A3K (o) Q790(g)(f2) 0.41 V-2 1:20
A3K(f2), A3K Q601(f2) 0.41 V-2 1:20
A3SK 0.41 V-2 1:25
A5 3.00 V-2 1:33
A3W(f1), A3W FC (f1) 0.75 V-2 1:10
A3K R01 (t)(g)(f2) 0.40 V-2 1:20
Polybutylene
Terephthalate
(PBT)
B4406 G2 (o) Q798 1.50 V-0 1:20
B4406 G2(a), B4406 G2 (o) Q717(a) 1.50 V-0 1:20
B4406 G3 (o) Q798 1.50 V-0 1:20
B4406 G3(a), B4406 G3 (o) Q717(a) 1.50 V-0 1:20
B4406 G4 (o) Q798 1.50 V-0 1:20
B4406 G4(a2), B4406 G4 (o) Q717(a2) 1.50 V-0 1:20
B4406 G6 (o) Q798 3.00 V-0 1:12.5
B4406 G6(%) 1.50 V-0 1:20
B4406 G6(a1), B4406 G6 (o) Q717(a1),
B4406 G6 (o) Q717 High Speed(a1)
1.50 V-0 1:20
B4406(a), B4406 (o) Q717(a) 1.50 V-0 1:20
B4406@ 1.50 V-0 1:20
B4450 G5, B4450 G5 (t) 0.40 V-2 1:50
Polyurethane
(PUR)
11 85 A(a) FHF 000 (f2) 0.75 V-0 1:33
UL 94 V-0, V-1, V-2
CELANESE
GENERIC
RESIN TYPE
SPECIFIC BASE RESIN
MINIMUM
THICKNESS
(MM)
FLAME
RATING
MAXIMUM
LET-DOWN
RATIO
Liquid Crystal
Polymer
(LCP)
A130(+), MT1310 1.50 V-0 1:40
Polyamide
(PA)
132F(+)(f1), 135F(+)(f1) 0.75 V-2 1:20
HTNFR42G30NH 0.40 V-0 1:25
Polyamide 6/12
(PA6/12)
151, 151L 1.50 V-2 1:25
Polyamide 66
(PA66)
A3 GF 25 V0XI 0.40 V-0 1:25
101(r9)(f1), 101F(r9)(f1), 101L(r9)(f1) 0.75 V-2 1:20
103FHS(+), 103HSL(+) 0.75 V-2 1:20
FR50(+)(f1) 0.35 V-0 1:20
FR7025V0F(+) 0.50 V-0 1:33
Polyamide 66/6
(PA66/6)
FR72G25V0 0.80 V-0 1:25
Polyamide 66/6T
(PA66/6T)
FR95G25V0NH 0.40 V-0 1:25
HTNFR52G30BL(r3) 0.75 V-0 1:33
HTNFR52G30L(+), HTNFR52G30(+) 0.75 V-0 1:33
HTNFR52G30NH(r6)
0.40 V-0 1:25
0.75 V-0 1:10
HTNFR52G35BL 0.75 V-0 1:25
HTNFR52G35(+), HTNFR52G35 0.75 V-0 1:33
Polyamide 6T/
MPMDT
HTNFR51G35L(+) 0.81 V-0 1:33
Polybutylene
Terephthalate
(PBT)
2016(b) 1.50 V-0 1:20
3116(b) 1.50 V-0 1:20
3216(b) 1.50 V-0 1:20
3316(b) 1.50 V-0 1:20
3316HF 1.50 V-0 1:20
LW9030FR 1.50 V-0 1:25
T841FR (r4) 1.50 V-0 1:25
Polyethylene
Terephthalate
(PET)
FR530(l)(+)(f1), FR530L(l)(+)(f1) 0.75 V-0 1:25
Thermoplastic
Elastomer
(TPE)
HTR8068 1.60 V-0 1:25
UL 94 V-0, V-1, V-2
DOMO
GENERIC
RESIN TYPE
SPECIFIC BASE RESIN
MINIMUM
THICKNESS
(MM)
FLAME
RATING
MAXIMUM
LET-DOWN
RATIO
Polyamide
(PA)
J 60X1 V30 0.40 V-0 1:25
Polyamide 6
(PA6)
PSB 286
0.80 V-2 1:25
3.00 V-2 1:25
S 60X1 V30 0.75 V-0 1.25
Polyamide 66
(PA66)
A 205F(r4) 0.38 V-2 1:25
A 225F 0.75 V-2 1:25
A 50H1 (r3)(f2) 0.40 V-0 1:25
A 30G1 0.40 V-0 1:25
COVESTRO
GENERIC
RESIN TYPE
SPECIFIC BASE RESIN
MINIMUM
THICKNESS
(MM)
FLAME
RATING
MAXIMUM
LET-DOWN
RATIO
Polycarbonate
(PC)
2407 + (z)(f1) 0.75-2.60 V-2 1:10
2807 + MAS183 0.75 V-2 1:25
6455 + (z)
3.00 V-0 1:25
1.50 V-2 1:25
6485 + (z)(f1) 1.50 V-0 1:25
Polycarbonate/
Acrylonitrile
Butadiene Styrene
(PC/ABS)
FR110 + 1.50 V-0 1:33
FR3005 HF + (z), FR3005 HF + BBS314 1.50 V-0 1:12.5
FR3010 + (z)
3.00 V-0 1:25
1.50 V-0 1:25
FR3010 HF + 3.00 V-0 1:25
FR3030 + 3.00 V-0 1:25
UL 94 V-0, V-1, V-2
ENVALIOR
GENERIC
RESIN TYPE
SPECIFIC BASE RESIN
MINIMUM
THICKNESS
(MM)
FLAME
RATING
MAXIMUM
LET-DOWN
RATIO
Polyamide 46
(PA46)
TE250F6(h1)( j) 0.50 V-0 1:25
Polyamide 6
(PA6)
F223-D(f1), F223-D /A(f1) 0.75 V-2 1:25
K222-KGV5(f1)
0.75 V-2 1:16.7
1.50 V-2 1:16.7
K-FKGS6/B(f1)(y) 0.80 V-0 1:25
Polyamide 66
(PA66)
SG-KGS6/HV 0.75 V-0 1:25
Thermoplastic
Elastomer
(TPE)
PL460-S 1.60 V-0 1:25
Polyamide 4T
(PA4T)
T11 (h) 0.40 V-0 1:20
UL 94 V-0, V-1, V-2
EXXONMOBIL
LANXESS
GENERIC
RESIN TYPE
SPECIFIC BASE RESIN
MINIMUM
THICKNESS
(MM)
FLAME
RATING
MAXIMUM
LET-DOWN
RATIO
Ethylene
Propylene
Thermoplastic
Rubber
(EPTR)
251-80W232(f7) 1.50 V-2 1:20
251-92W232 1.50 V-0 1:20
251-70W232
1.50 V-0 1:10
1.00 V-2 1:10
GENERIC
RESIN TYPE
SPECIFIC BASE RESIN
MINIMUM
THICKNESS
(MM)
FLAME
RATING
MAXIMUM
LET-DOWN
RATIO
Polyamide 6
(PA6)
B30S+(f1) 1.50 V-2 1:25
B31SK+ 1.50 V-2 1:25
Polybutylene
Terephthalate
(PBT)
B4235+ 1.50 V-0 1:10
TP364-302+, BF4232+(f1) 0.75 V-0 1:25
UL 94 V-0, V-1, V-2
SABIC
GENERIC
RESIN TYPE
SPECIFIC BASE RESIN
MINIMUM
THICKNESS
(MM)
FLAME
RATING
MAXIMUM
LET-DOWN
RATIO
Polybutylene
Terephthalate
(PBT)
310(w) 1.50 V-0 1:20
310SE0(w) 1.50 V-0 1:20
310SE0(w),310SE0R(w) 1.50 V-0 1:20
420SE0(f1)(w)(GG)(rr1) 1.50 V-0 1:20
420SE0(f1)(w)(GG)(rr2) 1.50 V-0 1:20
457(w) 1.50 V-0 1:20
457(w), 451(w) 1.50 V-0 1:20
553(a)(f1)(w) 1.50 V-0 1:20
553(a)(f1)(w), 553E(a)(f1)(w),
553U(a)(f1)(w)
1.50 V-0 1:20
553(w)(f1), 553M(w)(f1) 1.50 V-0 1:20
DR48(w) 1.50 V-0 1:20
DR48,DR48M 1.50 V-0 1:20
V4760(a2) 0.40 V-0 1:20
EXVX1259, ENH4550 0.40 V-0 1:20
771 0.75 V-0 1:25
Polybutylene
Terephthalate/
Polycarbonate
(PBT/PC)
357(f1)(w)(IC), 357M(f1)(w)(IC),
357U(f1)(w)(IC)
1.50 V-0 1:20
357(f1)(w)(IC), 357U(f1)(w)(IC) 1.50 V-0 1:20
357X(f1) 1.50 V-0 1:20
V3900WX(GG)(f1)(IA),
V3901WX(GG)(f1)(IA)
3.00 V-0 1:20
1.50 V-0 1:20
357(w)(f2)(IC), 357M(w)(f2)(IC),
357U(w)(f2)(IC)
1.50 V-0 1:20
UL 94 V-0, V-1, V-2
SABIC
GENERIC
RESIN TYPE
SPECIFIC BASE RESIN
MINIMUM
THICKNESS
(MM)
FLAME
RATING
MAXIMUM
LET-DOWN
RATIO
Polycarbonate
(PC)
221(f2) 1.50 V-2 1:25
221R(f2) 1.50 V-2 1:25
500(f2), 500R(f2) 3.00 V-0 1:33
503(f1)
3.00 V-0 10:1
1.50 V-0 10:1
503(f1), 503R(f1)
3.00 V-0 10:1
1.50 V-0 10:1
943(ab) 1.50 V-0 1:20
943(f1) 1.50 V-0 1:20
943(f1), 923(f1) 1.50 V-0 1:20
950A, 920ASR, FXD911A(GG), 940ASR 1.50 V-2 1:25
CFR7630(f1)(gg*) 1.50 V-0 1:25
ML5139R(f2) 3.00 V-0 1:33
950A, FXD911A(GG), 940ASR 3.00 V-0 1:25
943 1.50 V-0 1:20
920A
3.00 V-0 1:25
1.50 V-2 1:25
Polycarbonate/
Acrylonitrile
Butadiene Styrene
(PC/ABS)
C2950 1.50 V-0 6:100
C6200(GG) 2.00 V-0 1:20
Acrylonitrile
Styrene Acrylate/
Polycarbonate
(ASA/PC)
HRA222 (GG) 0.80 V-2 1:20
UL 94 V-0, V-1, V-2
SOLVAY (SYENSQO)
OTHERS
GENERIC
RESIN TYPE
SPECIFIC BASE RESIN
MINIMUM
THICKNESS
(MM)
FLAME
RATING
MAXIMUM
LET-DOWN
RATIO
Polyphenyl Sulfone
(PPSU)
R-5100 (r1)(##), R-5000 (r1)(##) 1.50 V-0 1:10
Polyphthalamide
(PPA)
AFA-4133 V0(+) (*) 0.75 V-0 1:25
BASE RESIN
MANUFACTURER
GENERIC
RESIN TYPE
SPECIFIC
BASE RESIN
MINIMUM
THICKNESS
(MM)
FLAME
RATING
MAXIMUM
LET-DOWN
RATIO
ALBIS
Polypropylene
(PP)
PP 13 CV2 14 1.50 V-2 1:25
AVIENT
Polyvinylchloride
(PVC)
M3700(X), M3755(X) 1.50 V-0 1:25
M3900 1.50 V-0 1:25
CHI MEI
Acrylonitrile
Butadiene Styrene
(ABS)
PA-765(+) 1.50 V-0 1:10
Polycarbonate/
Acrylonitrile
Butadiene Styrene
(PC/ABS)
PC-510(+) 1.50 V-0 1:25
EMS-CHEMIE
Polyamide 6
(PA6)
Grilon A 26 V0 0.75 V-0 1:25
FORMOSA
Polycarbonate
(PC)
#1700+(f2) 0.36-0.42 V-2 1:50
GEON
Polyvinylchloride
(PVC)
85891(f1) 1.70 V-0 1:20
85891(f2) 1.70 V-0 1:20
M3700(X) 1.50 V-0 1:25
M3900
1.50 V-0 1:10
1:25
INEOS
Polystyrene
(PS)
855 HV 3.00 V-1 100:4
INVISTA
Polyamide 66
(PA66)
FRU4800 XHL (r1) 0.40 V-0 1:25
U4820L (r1) 0.40 V-2 1:25
UL 94 V-0, V-1, V-2
OTHERS
BASE RESIN
MANUFACTURER
GENERIC
RESIN TYPE
SPECIFIC
BASE RESIN
MINIMUM
THICKNESS
(MM)
FLAME
RATING
MAXIMUM
LET-DOWN
RATIO
KINGFA
Polyamide 66
(PA66)
PA66-R11G25 (##) 0.25 V-0 1:25
KURARAY
Polyamide 9T
(PA9T)
GP2300S 0.40 V-0 1:25
LG CHEM
Polycarbonate/
Acrylonitrile
Butadiene Styrene
(PC/ABS)
LUPOY GP-5106-F 3.00 V-0 1:20
LOTTE CHEMICAL
Acrylonitrile
Butadiene Styrene
(ABS)
VH-0800(+) 1.50 V-0 1:25
Polycarbonate
(PC)
HN-1064(+)
0.75 V-2 1:10
1.50 V-0 1:10
1.20 V-1 1:10
Polystyrene
(PS)
VH-1800+
3.00 V-0 1:25
1.50 V-0 1:25
MITSUBISHI
Polycarbonate
(PC)
S-2000+(f1) 1.50-1.80 V-2 1:10
POLYMER
PRODUCTS
Polystyrene
(PS)
ZYNTAR 351
2.00 V-0 1:20
1.50 V-0 1:20
ZYNTAR 7000 2.00 V-0 1:25
ZYNTAR 702 2.00 V-0 1:25
8020 2.00 V-0 1:20
8120 2.00 V-0 1:20
8130 1.50 V-0 1:20
POLYMER
RESOURCES
Polycarbonate
(PC)
PC-FR1A-D, PC-
FR2A-D, PC-FR3A-D
3.00 V-0 1:33
1.50 V-2 1:33
SUMITOMO
Liquid Crystal
Polymer
(LCP)
E6007LHF(ra) 0.30 V-0 1:25
E6007LHF-MR(gt) 0.20 V-0 1:12.5
UL 94 V-0, V-1, V-2
OTHERS
BASE RESIN
MANUFACTURER
GENERIC
RESIN TYPE
SPECIFIC
BASE RESIN
MINIMUM
THICKNESS
(MM)
FLAME
RATING
MAXIMUM
LET-DOWN
RATIO
TORAY
Polyamide 6
(PA6)
1017 1.60 V-2 1:16.5
Polyamide 66
(PA66)
3004-V0(rr),
CM3004-V0(rr)
0.40 V-0 1:25
TRINSEO
Polycarbonate
(PC)
891(w) 1.10 V-0 1:25
WELLMAN
Polyamide 66/6
(PA66/6)
220-N, 21L-N, 22L-N 1.50 V-2 1:25
WESTLAKE
Polyvinylchloride
(PVC)
6597(f1), HF-6597(f1) 1.50 V-0 1:25
SP-7107 (f1)(a) 3.00 V-0 1:25
5VA AND 5VB
BASE RESIN
MANUFACTURER
GENERIC
RESIN TYPE
SPECIFIC
BASE RESIN
MINIMUM
THICKNESS
(MM)
FLAME
RATING
COLORS
MAXIMUM
LET-DOWN
RATIO
AVIENT
Polyvinylchloride
(PVC)
M3900 1.50 5VB
ALL 1:25
WHITE 1:10
CELANESE
Polyamide 66/6T
(PA66/6T)
FR95G25V0NH 1.50 5VA ALL 1:25
Polybutylene
Terephthalate
(PBT)
LW9030FR
2.00 5VA BLACK 1:25
3.00 5VA ALL 1:25
SK642FR 1.50 5VA BLACK 1:25
COVESTRO
Polycarbonate/
Acrylonitrile
Butadiene Styrene
(PC/ABS)
FR3010 + (z) 3.00 5VA ALL 1:25
GEON
Polyvinylchloride
(PVC)
M3900 1.50 5VB
ALL 1:25
WHITE 1:10
SABIC
Polybutylene
Terephthalate/
Polycarbonate
(PBT/PC)
V3900WX(GG)(f1)(IA),
V3901WX(GG)(f1)(IA)
3.00 5VA ALL 1:20
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-05/ColorMatrix Amosorb Solo Technical Bulletin.pdf
The coarse ground material was then
crystallized in a vacuum oven at 160°C before
drying the material at 160°C for approx. 4 hours
within a PET drier
• Plaques were then molded on a BOY XS and 10
of these were kept after each cycle, to take color
measurements
• This process was then repeated until 5 heat
cycles had been completed
RESULTS FOR RECYCLABILITY METHOD-1
As plaques were produced while the material went
through five different melt heat histories, plaques
were produced at each cycle and L*, a*, and b*
values were measured.
To do so the following procedure was carried out:
• Preforms were produced by dosing 0.09% of
Avient Fortis Amber-1 and 4% of our nylon-
based oxygen scavenger Amosorb SolO2-2
• Preforms were ground down to a coarse granule
size (~2mm) using a Retsch mill
• The coarse ground preforms were crystallized
in a vacuum oven at 160°C before drying the
material in a PET drier at 160°C for approx. 4
hours
• This material was then injection molded and
blown into bottles with a) 50:50 dilution with
Virgin PET with no color and b) 50:50 dilution
with Virgin PET + Fortis Amber-1 at 0.045%
Figure 2.
Bottle B was produced utilizing 50% flakes of the
original bottles, which were crystallized and dried
before being diluted with 50% virgin PET to inject new
preforms and blow bottles.
https://www.avient.com/news/new-liquid-shimmer-and-frost-colors-polyone-add-style-pet-containers
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New Liquid Shimmer and Frost Colors from PolyOne Add Style to PET Containers
CLEVELAND – PolyOne today unveiled a new collection of liquid color concentrates for designers and brand leaders that infuse PET containers with shimmer and frost effects.
Created using ColorMatrix™ advanced liquid color dispersions, the new colorants produce effects such as iridescent color movements and unique surface appearance that can enhance brand presence and deliver differentiated shelf impact across beverage, personal care and household product packaging applications.
https://www.avient.com/idea/how-protect-blow-molded-bottles-drop-impact-damage
Ensure the base of the bottle does not have too much material or become thermally crystallized, as it will cause the bottle to become brittle
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/maxxam-polyolefins-formualtions-case-study.pdf
In addition to the lighter weight requirement, the
material and process would need to deliver an ultra-low
cycle time with improved processability and tailored
crystallization dynamics, while also resisting warpage
after molding, a common issue for thin walled plastic
parts.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-04/maxxam-polyolefins-formualtions-case-study.pdf
In addition to the lighter weight requirement, the
material and process would need to deliver an ultra-low
cycle time with improved processability and tailored
crystallization dynamics, while also resisting warpage
after molding, a common issue for thin walled plastic
parts.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-03/Cesa Raise Product Bulletin.pdf
Cesa Raise modified APET
containers are also an alternative to crystallized PET
(CPET) as they offer transparency and an increased
productivity in the thermoforming process.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-05/Pipe Mfg Liquid Color App Snapshot final NEW.pdf
Pipe Mfg Liquid Color App Snapshot final (1)
P I P E M A N U FAC T U R E R
P R E S S U R E / N O N - P R E S S U R E P I P E S
• Provide a safe and compliant manufacturing environment
for all team members
• Improve weatherability and outdoor exposure longevity in
field and yard environments
• Increase color consistency and enhance pipe appearance
• Reduce scrap rates and eliminate order rejections
• Meet required compliance and regulatory approvals
• Incur no capital expense for dosing & handling equipment
• Provided a customer-centric approach focused on
gaining operational efficiencies to support an
improved manufacturing environment
• Offered formulation expertise and problem-solving
experience to upgrade pipe performance
• Attained finely dispersed TiO2 and color distribution
throughout the pipe, meeting quality requirements
while reducing scrap rates
• Delivered solutions with extensive NSF, UL and pipe
industry approvals
• Supplied dosing equipment to eliminate capital
costs, backed with on-call technical support
ColorMatrix™ Liquid Colorant + Dosing Equipment
KEY REQUIREMENTS
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