https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-10/2022 Automotive Industry Overview Brochure.pdf
Our global team is here to accelerate development and part
approvals, supporting you with:
• Materials that meet over 500 automotive polymer OEM
specifications
• More than 14,000 color and additive approvals for OEM
specifications, including more than 2,000 UL94-registered
concentrates and pre-colors
• Advanced design and color expertise
PORTFOLIO HIGHLIGHTS
Specialized polymers and composites
• Thermoplastic Elastomers
• Recycled and Bio-based Thermoplastic Elastomers
• Long Fiber Reinforced Formulations
• Thermally Conductive Formulations
• Static Dissipative, Electrically Conductive, and EMI/RFI
Shielding Formulations
• Pre-Colored Thermoplastics for Premium Finishes
• Engineered Polymer Formulations
• Continuous Fiber Tapes & Laminates
Colorants, additives, and plastisols
• Solid & Liquid Colorants (special effects & bio-based)
• Colorant and Additive Concentrates
• Functional and Performance Additives (UV, FR,
antimicrobial, and more)
• Liquid Additives
• Chemical Foaming and Nucleating Agents
• High-Temperature Concentrates
• Silicone Dispersions
• Vinyl Powders and Plastisols
Design & Color Services
• Avient Design
• ColorWorks™ Design & Technology Centers
UNDERHOOD
Air Management
Fuel Systems
Filters/Cleaners
Engines/Power train
Fans & Shrouds
Engine & Cam Covers
Fluid Reservoirs
Wire & Cable and Connectors
Battery Systems & Supports
EV Battery Systems
Sensors/Controls/Actuators
Turbo/Super Chargers
Control Modules/Valves
Gears & Hoses
HVAC Systems
Electrical Control Units
EXTERIOR
Move over metal... our material
and colorant solutions enable
you to replace metal and paint
while improving miles per gallon
or per charge.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-09/Maxxam FR Polyolefin Formulations - Product Overview.pdf
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• UL 94 V-2, V-0, 5VA ratings and elevated
RTI ratings
• GWFI (IEC 60695-11-10) up to 960°C
• Comparative Tracking Index (CTI) PLC 0,
600V ratings
• Injection molding and extrusion grades
• Non-halogen grades available
• Low dielectric performance with selected
formulations
• Good recyclability
• Colorable
MARKETS & APPLICATIONS
Applications that require flame retardant
performance including:
• Transportation: Interior components, seat
components, door panels, aircraft interiors,
railway interiors, boat interiors
• Construction & Building Materials: Cable
insulation, pipes and fittings, insulation
materials
• Consumer – Appliance casings, housings,
covers, fume hoods, battery packages, furniture
• Industrial Equipment: Machine housings
• Energy, Electrical & Electronic, E-Mobility:
Battery frames, electrical housings, connectors
• Telecommunication: Cable management
• Packaging: Transportation of sensitive goods
• Healthcare: Medical device housings and
components
PRODUCT BULLETIN
MAXXAM FR FLAME RETARDANT POLYOLEFIN FORMULATIONS
Non-halogenated Halogenated
PP Homopolymer Copolymer Homopolymer Copolymer
Unit Unfilled Glass Fiber Mineral Unfilled Glass Fiber Mineral Unfilled Glass Fiber Mineral Unfilled Glass Fiber Mineral
Characteristic Talcum Talcum Talcum Talcum
Reinforcement Mass-% 0 5–30 5–30 0 20–30 5-20 0 5–30 5–20 0 5–30 5–20
Colorable – ++ ++ + ++ ++ + + + + + + +
Density g/cm3 0,9–1,08 1,28–1,37 0,98–1,55 0,92–1,06 1,25–1,35 0,95–1,28 0,94–1,04 1,3–1,55 1,01–1,42 0,96–1,01 0,94–1,58 0,95–1,46
Tensile Strength MPa 25–30 30–70 25–35 16–22 40–65 15–25 25-–35 30–70 25–35 20–24 20–55 -25
E-Modulus (Tensile) MPa 1600–2500 2500–8200 2500–4000 800–1200 2000–8000 1600–3000 1300–2000 3000–8900 1900–3500 1000–1400 1200–7500 1500–3000
Izod Impact 23°C notched % 2,0–4,5 3,5–7,5 2,5–4,5 5–40 2,5–18 2,5–6 2,5–4,5 3,5–6,0 3,0–7,0 4,0–40 2,5–16 2,5–10
Max.
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Halo offers smoke and carbon monoxide alerts, both visual and audio, along with remote notifications, 10-year battery back-up and optional severe weather alerts.
Its Halo smoke alarms include many innovations, like proactive audio and visual alerts, remote notifications, 10-year battery back-up and severe weather alerts, while proprietary algorithms help to significantly reduce false alarms.