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Avient offers UL 94 compliant concentrates and
flame retardant solutions which meet the latest
UL 94 and Glow Wire fire standards, while also
considering technical requirements, coloration
options and cost efficiency.
OnColor™ UL 94 Colorants*
• More than 2,000 recognized concentrates
available worldwide in all color options
• HB rating for most of PP, PS, ABS, PC/ABS, PBT,
PA, PA-GF, TPU generic resins
• V-0, V-1, V-2 and 5VA/5VB ratings for more than
200 specific engineering resins
• Master file of recognized concentrates with
scope of use accessible in the UL product finder
• Development of custom products for specific
resins upon request
• Compliance Letters available for REACH and
RoHS
Cesa™ Flame Retardant Additives
for Glow Wire
• Fire performance in line with different levels of
Glow Wire temperatures (IEC 60695-2-12)
• Let-Down Ratio adjustable to reach different
levels of Glow Wire temperatures
• Non-halogen (in accordance with IEC 61249-
2-21) and non-HBCD** solutions
• Wide range of solutions adapted to different
polymers (PP, PS, PC)
• Color and flame retardants can be combined
in one product
• Compliance Letters available for REACH
and RoHS
APPLICATION BULLETIN
* Solutions also sold as Renol™ UL 94 Colorants
APPLICATION
POLYMER
GWFI
TEMPERATURE
TYPICAL
LET-DOWN RATIO CONTENT
HIPS 750–960°C 5–10% Non-HBCD
flame retardant**
PC 850–960°C 2–4% Non-halogen in accordance
with IEC 61249-2-21
PP homopolymer 850–960°C 4% Non-halogen in accordance
with IEC 61249-2-21
PP copolymer 850–960°C 4–8% Antioxidant - metal
deactivator
** Non-HBCD means that Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD) is neither used as starting material during the mixing phase of our products nor
intentionally added during production, but it cannot be excluded that it is not present at level of ubiquitous traces in any of the raw materials
used in manufacturing of our products.
TYPICAL GLOW WIRE FLAMMABILITY INDICES (GWFI) ACHIEVED WITH
CESA FLAME RETARDANT ADDITIVES
Other additives are available on request to fulfill specific requirements such as UV stabilization, laser marking
or other functions.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-11/eccoh-processing-guide.pdf
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
See respective data sheets for specific temperature recommendations.
EXTRUDER
Screw 3/4" to 6" Polyethylene type—Single flight, no mixing section, 1.5–2:1 compression ratio
Tooling Semi-Pressure type: 30°–40° angle
Die On size with 1/8" or less land
L/D 24:1 recommended
Screen Pack No screen pack (Optional depending on pressure)
Cooling Trough 120–150°F (50–65°C) recommended
Feeder Gravimetric type preferred—3 compartment for cross-linked
Dryer Desiccant type, 4 hours at 160°F (70°C) For ECCOH™ compound only; never put
Dry Silane in Dryers
PROCESSING
Temperature ECCOH 5000 Series ECCOH 6000 Series
Wire Preheat 180–250°F (80–120°C) 180–250°F (80–120°C)
Feed Zones 200°F (93°C) 275°F (135°C)
Transition 275°F (135°C) 325°F (163°C)
Metering 300°F (150°C) 375°F (190°C)
Head/Die 330°F (165°C) 420°F (215°C)
Target Melt 330–340°F (165–170°C) 420–440°F (215–225°C)
Flame at Die Tip Yes—as needed
Line Speed Shear sensitive: Observe Melt Temperature, Motor Amperage, and Pressure
Purge Compound HDPE
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BASE RESIN ABS
Drying Temperature 80–90°C
Drying Time 2–3 Hours
Barrel Temperatures °C
Rear Zone 180–210
Center Zone 190–220
Front Zone 200–230
Nozzle 210–240
Mold Temperature 50–80
Screw Speed Moderate
Back Pressure 3–10 bar
Cushion 5–15 mm
Injection Speed Low to medium
Injection Pressure Moderate to high
Holding Pressure 10–30% of injection pressure
Screw Type General purpose
Screw L/D 20:1
Screw Compression Ratio 2.0:1–2.5:1
Non-return Check Valve Free flow check ring
Nozzle Type Reverse taper
Barrel Capacity 30–80% of barrel should be used
STARTUP & SHUTDOWN RECOMMENDATIONS
Purge Compound 2–3 melt flow PP or purging compound.
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The
Avient code of conduct is
available here.
Information is available on a batch or lot
basis.
IT Systems of Use Policy
This Policy is available here.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-04/bergamid-electronic-connectors-case-study.pdf
Avient’s technical representatives worked with the tool
maker to provide insight on venting, gate placement and other
tool design concerns to minimize the potential for any tool-
related problems.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-12/ISO-14001_English_Shanghai Zhangjiang.pdf
Park, China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone,
Shanghai, China 201203
has been found to conform to the Environmental Management System standard:
ISO 14001:2015
This certificate is valid for the following scope:
Design and Manufacture of Colour and Additive Concentrates
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The
Avient code of conduct is
available here.
Information is available on a batch or lot
basis.
IT Systems of Use Policy
This Policy is available here.
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=602
PURE ZONE BLUE
Technical Data Sheets
Safety Data Sheets
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Technical Data Sheets
Safety Data Sheets