https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-showcases-industry-leading-solutions-wire-2016
PolyOne has developed formulations based on materials from PVC and polyolefins to the highest temperature fluoropolymers.
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-specialty-inks-focuses-sustainability-debuts-updates-union-ink-branding-impressions-expo-2023
Avient Specialty Inks is excited to exhibit its sustainable portfolio of reduced energy use and eco-conscious inks with a new video showcasing how the team is working to lower ink curing temperatures and expand PVC-free portfolios to help customers meet their sustainability goals.
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-provides-new-twist-aluminum-cap-liners-low-migration-tpe-technology-pack-expo-2015
As an extension of GLS compression-molded cap liner technology, this non-PVC Versaflex PKG is formulated for aluminum caps used for sealing glass, polyethylene terephthalate (PET), or aluminum containers.
https://www.avient.com/news/new-zodiac-libra-silicone-inks-polyone-present-eco-conscious-options-performance-wear-screen-printers
Zodiac Libra silicone ink meets these performance-on-garment requirements for brands that desire a non-PVC formulation.
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-collaborates-help-celebriducks-offer-safe-water-toys-children
The Good Duck is marketed as PVC free, phthalate free and BHA free, and also features two PolyOne technologies: customized GLS™ TPE materials and OnColor™ colorants.
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/solid-color-masterbatches/omnicolor-multipurpose-colorants
PVC
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/considering-house-plastisol-production
Supply chain security: The supply for PVC dispersion resin can be volatile and, when supply gets tight, smaller plastisol producers are often affected the most.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/exploring-benefits-bio-based-alternatives
Bio-derived dispersions of PVC resins, they are suitable for multiple manufacturing processes and can be custom-formulated to specific requirements.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/tpes-for-automotive-industry-bulletin.pdf
INDUSTRY BULLETIN
STANDARD UNITS ONFLEX LO 7120-45N
Volatile Organic Compounds VDA 278 ug/g(ppm) 41
Fogging VDA 278 ug/g(ppm) 521
Odor
• Control
• Dry conditions
• Wet conditions
SAE J1351 (15) 1-10 Scale 1
2
1
Compression Set (23°C)
• 22 hours
• 70 hours
ASTM D395 % 14.4
14.6
Capillary Viscosity
• 1341/s
• 11170/s
ASTM D3835 Pa*s 35
7
HVAC SYSTEMS
OnFlex™ LO
• Features: low VOC/FOG, low odor, good compression set, easy processing, overmolds to polypropylene
• Example applications: seals and flaps in heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems
CHARACTERISTICS ONFLEX™
LO
ONFLEX™
AF
TPE
GENERAL
PURPOSE
TPV TPO
Volatile Organic Compounds (VDA 278) Very Low Moderate Moderate Moderate Very Low
Fogging (VDA 278 & DIN 75201) Very Low Moderate Moderate High Very Low
Odor (VDA 270 Requirement ≤3.0) ≤3.0 ≤3.0 >3 >3 ≤3.0
Gloss Level Low Low Low Very Low High
Tactile Feel Grippy Grippy Grippy Grippy Waxy
Pre-Drying Required No No No Yes No
Raw Material Costs $$ $$ $$ $$$ $
Compression Set @ RT Good Good Good Excellent N/A
Compression Set @ ≥70°C Moderate Moderate Moderate Good N/A
UV Resistance Good Excellent Good Good Good
Weatherability Good Excellent Good Good Good
Hardness Range Low to High Low to High Low to High Low to High High
Density (g/ml) 1.15 0.99 0.90–1.20 0.95–0.98 0.90–1.20
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS COMPARING TPE, TPV, TPO
Grades shown on both pages are representative of solutions manufactured in North America, more grades available globally.
INTERIORS/EXTERIORS
TEMP STANDARD UNITS ONFLEX AF
7210-40B
ONFLEX AF
7210-50B
ONFLEX AF
7210-60B
ONFLEX AF
7210-70B
ONFLEX AF
7210-80B
QUV Exposure
• 1000 Hrs(0.68 W/m2 @ 340nm)
• 2000 Hrs(0.68 W/m2 @ 340nm) 45°C ΔE 0.49
0.38
0.42
0.48
0.21
0.85
0.22
0.14
0.32
0.24
Xenon-Arc Exposure
• 1000 Hrs(0.35 W/m2 @ 340nm) 63°C ΔE 0.63 0.84 0.34 — 0.58
Capillary Viscosity
• 1341/s
• 11170/s
ASTM
D3835 Pa*s 60
11.4
79
15
65
13
48
13.7
73
16
Ozone Resistance ASTM
D1149(16) B Visual No cracks No cracks No cracks No cracks No cracks
Low Temperature Brittleness ISO 812 B °C -63 -62 -62 -62 -62
OnFlex™ AF
• Features: long-term sealing performance, reduced noise and vibration, grippy feel, low gloss, low odor,
excellent UV resistance and weatherability, easy processability, overmolds to polypropylene
• Example applications: trays, door pockets, fasteners, clips, roof rack pads, roof and door trim, and
window encapsulations
The need to innovate is virtually endless.
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
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