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Foaming agent decreases dashboard weight by 20% while improving part bending strength, ultimately enhancing vehicle safety.
With non-hazardous Hydrocerol™ Chemical Foaming Agents (CFA) Avient helped the customer achieve their sustainability targets through significant energy savings in production and finished part weight reduction.
Added during processing, Hydrocerol is heat activated and releases gas to form a cellular foam structure, keeping the outer skin solid without voids.
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E X T E R I O R BU I L D I N G
P RO D U C T S O E M
S H E E T / P R O F I L E E X T R U S I O N
• Source a cost competitive and effective chemical foaming
additive (CFA) with prompt availability
• Incorporate a CFA lightweighting solution with consistent
cell structure and density for better overall operational
performance
• Improve material usage while manufacturing on both
single and twin screw processing equipment
• Met customer needs and timing with
effective and efficient CFA solutions
• Provided formulations that improved the
dispersion and efficacy for optimized
performance and control in manufacturing
• Offered application and processing
expertise focused on specific customer
manufacturing assets and operations,
allowing improved material usage and
reduced operational costs
Hydrocerol™ and Excelite™ CFAs
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
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L E A D I N G W A S T E
M A NAG E M E N T O E M
I N D U S T R I A L C O N T A I N E R S
• Eliminate shrinkage and warpage, and control dimensional
aspects of finished parts
• Improve quality assurance metrics and reduce downtime
associated with quality rejections
• Reduce process parameter changes and maintain
consistency when running multiple colors
• Lightweighting solution offering energy savings, process
optimization & extended manufacturing run times
• Preserved industrial waste container quality
while maintaining functional performance and
application dimensional stability
• Provided xpertise in process optimization and
polymer formulation, where material & mold
flow, reducing cycle times, and color harmony
between diverse polymers matter most
• Accelerated speed to market by several weeks
with versatile agnostic product forms (solid and
liquid) coupled with technical service
Hydrocerol™ and Excelite™ Chemical Foaming
Agents (CFA)
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
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AUTO DATA CABLE
MANUFACTURER
C O A X I A L S I G N A L C A B L E
J A C K E T
• Provide good chemical resistance like that of machine oil
• Pass 3,000 hours aging test of finish goods
• Have low dielectric property - characteristic impedance of
transmission line: 100Ω, capacitance in water: around
102.8pf/m
• Provided excellent performance with low
dielectric constant to make the jacket layer
of signal cables have low capacitance loss
• Offered a solution by combining physical
and chemical foaming products in the
foaming layer to reduce the dielectric
constant further
• Maintained exceptional mechanical
properties under high temperatures
Maxxam Polyolefin Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
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HYDROCEROL™
AND EXCELITE™
CHEMICAL FOAMING AGENTS
PRODUCT SELECTION GUIDE
Hydrocerol™ and Excelite™ Chemical Foaming
Agents (CFAs) are used across a wide range of
polymers and applications.
They are commonly
used for:
• Weight reduction/cost savings
• Sink mark removal
• Shrinkage and warpage reduction
• Nucleation
• Assisting direct gas foaming
NOTE:
Low gas yield products are optimized for assisting
direct gas injection, nucleation, warpage reduction
and sink mark removal.
Product
Name
Material/
Product
Code
Type Initiation Temp, C
Optimum
Gas Yield
Temp, C
Gas Yield
Range, cc/g
Uses/
Applications Usage Resins
POWDER
Hydrocerol
BIH
PEAUFF Endo 140 160 140–150
• Weight reduction
• Sink mark removal
• Warpage reduction
EVA, polyethylene,
PE copolymers,
TPEs/TPOs, PVC
Hydrocerol
Compound
EMASAD Endo 140 200 135–145
• Weight reduction
• Sink mark removal
• Warpage reduction
Polyethylene,
polypropylene,
TPEs/TPOs, styrenes,
acrylics, TPUs,
POM, PVC
Hydrocerol
HK
EMA0766025 Endo 200 210 135–145
• Weight reduction
• Sink mark removal
• Warpage reduction
Polypropylene,
styrenes, acrylics,
polyamides
Hydrocerol
1480
EMA0766027 Endo-Exo 140 180 240–259
• Weight reduction
• Sink mark removal
• Warpage reduction
EVA, polyethylenes,
PE copolymers,
TPEs/TPOs, styrenes,
acrylics, PVC
Product
Name
Material/
Product
Code
Type Initiation Temp, C
Optimum
Gas Yield
Temp, C
Gas Yield
Range, cc/g
Uses/
Applications Usage Resins
MASTERBATCH
Hydrocerol
862
PLASAD Endo 140 160 10–20
• Sink mark removal
• Warpage reduction
EVA, polyethylene,
PE compolymers,
TPOs/TPEs
Hydrocerol
BIH-40-E
PLASAF Endo 140 160 55–65
• Weight reduction
• Sink mark removal
• Warpage reduction
EVA, polyethylene,
PE compolymers,
TPOs/TPEs
Hydrocerol
1004
PEAUFQ Endo 140 160 80–90 • Weight reduction
EVA, polyethylene,
PE compolymers,
TPOs/TPEs
Hydrocerol
CF-5-E
PEASCF Endo 140 200 5–10
• Sink mark removal
• Warpage reduction
Polyethylene,
polypropylene,
TPEs/TPOs, styrenes,
acrylics, TPUs, POM
Hydrocerol
1602
PRASAD Endo 140 200 50–60
• Weight reduction
• Sink mark removal
• Warpage reduction
Polyethylene,
polypropylene,
TPEs/TPOs, styrenes,
acrylics, TPUs, POM
Hydrocerol
PEA0820021
PEA0820021 Endo 140 200 25–35
• Weight reduction
• Sink mark removal
• Warpage reduction
Styrenes
Hydrocerol
PEA08200095
PEA0820095 Endo-Exo 140 180 100–120
• Weight reduction
• Sink mark removal
• Warpage reduction
PVC
Hydrocerol
ITP-820
PRAN698588 Endo 200 210 5–10
• Sink mark removal
• Warpage reduction
EVA, polyethylene,
PE copolymers,
TPEs/TPOs, PVC
Hydrocerol
HK-40-E
PLASAH Endo 200 210 55–65
• Weight reduction
• Sink mark removal
• Warpage reduction
Polyethylene,
polypropylene,
TPEs/TPOs, styrenes,
acrylics, TPUs,
POM, PVC
Hydrocerol
CT-3205-B
OMA0698633 Endo 200 210 50–60
• Weight reduction
• Sink mark removal
• Warpage reduction
PLA
Hydrocerol
1135
PEAN698616 Exo 170 190 20–30
• Sink mark removal
• Warpage reduction
Polyethylene,
polypropylene,
TPEs/TPOs, styrenes,
acrylics, TPUs, POM
Hydrocerol
8418M
PHA0698418 Exo 170 190 50–60
• Weight reduction
• Sink mark removal
• Warpage reduction
Polyethylene,
polypropylene,
TPEs/TPOs, styrenes,
acrylics, TPUs, POM
Product
Name
Material/
Product
Code
Type Initiation Temp, C
Optimum
Gas Yield
Temp, C
Gas Yield
Range, cc/g
Uses/
Applications Usage Resins
MASTERBATCH
Hydrocerol
141
PEASCH Exo 200 210 10–20
• Sink mark removal
• Warpage reduction
Polypropylene,
styrenes, acrylics,
polyamides
Hydrocerol
1191
PRAN698433 Exo 200 210 55–65
• Weight reduction
• Sink mark removal
• Warpage reduction
Polypropylene,
styrenes, acrylics,
polyamides
Hydrocerol
NBA0820012
NBA0820012 Exo 240 260 25–35
• Weight reduction
• Sink mark removal
• Warpage reduction
Polyesters,
high-temperature
resins
Hydrocerol
XH-901
SAASCC Exo 240 260 30–40
• Weight reduction
• Sink mark removal
• Warpage reduction
Polycarbonate blends,
polycarbonate,
high-temperature
resins
Hydrocerol
1376-4
PRAN698541 Endo-Exo 200 210 90–100
• Weight reduction
• Sink mark removal
• Warpage reduction
Polypropylene,
styrenes, acrylics,
polyamides, PVC
LIQUID
Excelite
FA-37
CC10212522 Endo-Exo 120 140 65–75
• Weight reduction/
WPC
Polyethylene
Excelite
PF-1
CC01053625 Endo-Exo 120 140 55–65 • Weight reduction Vinyl
Excelite
FA-185
CC10303252 Endo 140 200 75–85
• Weight reduction
• Direct gas assist
Polyolefin
Excelite
Foam PPRO
CC10250288 Endo 160 200 50–60
• Weight reduction
• Warpage reduction
Polypropylene
Excelite
FA-77
CC10232527 Endo-Exo 120 140 85–95
• Weight reduction/
WPC
Polyethylene
Excelite
FA-108
CC10290626 Endo 180 200 55–65
• Weight reduction
• Sink mark removal
Polyolefin
Excelite
FA-112
CC10313065 Endo 140 200 50-60
• Weight reduction
• Sink mark removal
Polyolefin
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SENSORY EXPERIENCE
Wear Resistance, Noise Reduction,
Low Friction
SOLUTION: Internally Lubricated
Formulations, Thermoplastic
Elastomers, Scratch and Mar
Resistant Additives
POSSIBILITIES: Gears, Gaskets,
Hood Dampers, Seating Systems
STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY
High Stiffness-to-Weight Ratio,
Metal Replacement, Part
Consolidation
SOLUTION: Long Fiber Reinforced
Composites
POSSIBILITIES: Seat Base,
Brake Pedal, Frame, Floor Pan,
Controls
EXTREME PERFORMANCE
Chemical & Fire Resistance,
Extreme Temperature Performance,
Thermal Management, Lightweighting
SOLUTION: Engineered Nylon
Formulations, Flame Retardant
Polyolefin Formulations,
Engineered Polyketone Formulations,
Thermally Conductive Formulations,
Chemical Foaming Agents
POSSIBILITIES: Under-the-Hood
Applications, Electrical Connectors,
Battery Assembly Housings,
Exterior Trim and Equipment
THERMAL MANAGEMENT
Heat Dissipation, Flexible Design
SOLUTION: Thermally Conductive
Formulations
POSSIBILITIES: LED Lights,
Heat Sinks
AESTHETIC APPEAL
Custom Color, Special Effects,
Paint Replacement, Corrosion Resistance,
UV Stability
SOLUTION: Custom Pre-Colored Formulations,
Pre-Colored High-Gloss Thermoplastics,
Solid Color Masterbatches
POSSIBILITIES: Body Panels, Pedals,
Control Grips, Bezels, Brand Elements
TACTILE EXPERIENCE
Soft-Touch Feel, Durable, Wet Grip Performance,
Color Customization, UV Stability, Ergonomic Design, Overmolding
SOLUTION: Thermoplastic Elastomers,
Combination Colorant and Additive Formulations,
Fabric-Effect Colorants and Additives
POSSIBILITIES: Steering Wheel, Switches, Knobs
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COLORMATRIX™
rePrize™
Liquid dispersion chain extender
for PET monolayer, multilayer
and foamed sheet
ColorMatrix™ rePrize™ is a PET and PC compatible formulated liquid dispersion chain extender.
FEATURE BENEFIT
• Liquid technology
• More accurate dose
control
• Less variation in melt flow
and product IV
• Can be coupled to an
on-line rheometer
• Shorter transition times
• Does not require
pre-drying
• Less dust
• Higher IV in melt phase
• Improved uniformity
when replacing virgin
PET in PCR sheet
• Eliminate/reduce solid
phase polymerization
(rPET)
• Increased use of post
consumer flake or
re-grind (Sheet)
• Reduced brittleness, less
breakages and scrap
• More consistent melt flow
IMPACT
• Reduced cost
• Higher productivity
• Cleaner working
environment
PROCESS HIGHLIGHTS
IMPACT
• Higher productivity
• Reduced cost
• Cleaner working environment
• New product designs and applications
• Improved shelf appeal
PET SHEET
PROCESS BENEFITS
• Increases final IV
• Less variation in product IV
• More consistent melt flow
• Increased use of flake or regrind
• Shorter transition times
• Reduced scrap
• Reduced dust
PRODUCT BENEFITS
• Improved impact strength
• Improved low temperature
performance
• Reduced brittleness
• Improved aesthetics
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by Sunwell Global Ltd
IMPACT
• Higher productivity
• Reduced cost
• Improved sustainability
IMPACT
• Lighter weight, higher strength
• Reduced cost
• Properties comparable to
PS packaging
• Recyclable
PET MONO/MULTI
LAYERED SHEET
XPET FOAM SHEET
ROUND DIE
PROCESS BENEFITS
• Improved melt flow consistency
• Improved IV consistency
• Increased recycle content
• Reduced rejects and scrap
PRODUCT BENEFITS
• Increased product strength
• Improved low temperature
performance
• Reduced brittleness
PROCESS BENEFITS
• Increase final IV
• Increased use of regrind
• Impossible to start up
without it
• Faster product changeover
• Easier to cut
PRODUCT BENEFITS
• Increased strength
• Lighter weight
• Good sealing
ColorMatrix™ rePrize is a PET compatible formulated liquid dispersion, designed to
increase the polymer chain length via reactive extrusion.
This results in an increase
in both the polymer intrinsic and melt viscosity. rePrize is suited to applications in:
• PET monolayer sheet
• PET multilayered sheet
• PET foamed sheet
rePrize can be used to optimise sheet manufacturing processes and product quality,
whilst allowing for increased levels of recycle, contributing towards improved
sustainability and reduced costs
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
GLOBAL REGULATORY APPROVALS
PRODUCT FDA EU GB MERCOSUR
rePrize • • • •
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