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R A D IATIO N
PROTEC TIO N O EM
P E R S O N A L P R O T E C T I O N
A P R O N S
• Enhanced performance and compatibility with other
materials being used during production
• Improved durability in various environments
• Onsite technical and processing support
• Formulations in clear, neutral and black shades
• Formulated a plastisol solution for better
dispersion of customer’s raw materials and
enhanced compatibility with pigments being used
• Provided superior indoor and outdoor
performance for the end application
• Offered onsite support to help streamline
processing
• Delivered a range of colors to meet brand
requirements
CORE™ Vinyl Plastisols
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/lubrione-processing-guide.pdf
BASE
RESIN
PPA PC PSU PES PPS
CO-
POLYMER
ACETAL
PEEK PA
Barrel Temperatures* °F (°C)
Rear Zone
550–580
(288–305)
520–560
(271–293)
600–640
(316–338)
630–660
(332–338)
550–580
(288–304)
350–370
(177–188)
660–700
(349–371)
440–490
(227–254)
Center Zone
560–600
(293–316)
530–570
(277–299)
620–670
(327–354)
650–680
(343–360)
560–615
(293–324)
380–390
(193–200)
700–730
(371–388)
470–510
(243–266)
Front Zone
580–620
(304–327)
550–580
(288–305)
630–680
(332–360)
670–730
(354–388)
590–630
(310–332)
390–430
(200–221)
720–750
(382–400)
490–540
(254–282)
Nozzle
575–615
(302–324)
550–600
(288–316)
630–680
(332–360)
680–700
(360–371)
600–625
(316–330)
380–415
(193–213)
720–750
(382–400)
520–570
(271–300)
Melt
Temperature
575–615
(302–324)
560–600
(293–316)
625–675
(330–358)
650–710
(343–377)
600–625
(316–330)
370–410
(188–210)
670–740
(354–393)
520–570
(271–300)
Mold
Temperature
250–300
(121–150)
175–240
(80–116)
190–300
(88–150)
225–325
(107–164)
250–325
(121–164)
150–225
(66–107)
290–375
(143–190)
150–200
(66–93)
Pack & Hold
Pressure
50%–75%
of Injection Pressure
Injection
Velocity
in/s
1.0–3.0
Back Pressure
psi
50
Screw Speed
rpm
50–90
Drying
Parameters
°F (°C)
6 hrs @ 175
(80)
4 hrs @ 250
(121)
4 hrs @ 275
(135)
4 hrs @ 300
(150)
4 hrs @ 250
(121)
2 hrs @ 200
(93)
3 hrs @ 300
(150)
4 hrs @ 180
(82)
Allowable
Moisture
%
< 0.05 < 0.02 < 0.02 < 0.04 < 0.02 0.15–0.20 < 0.02 0.10–0.20
Cushion
in
0.125–0.250
Screw
Compression
Ratio
2.5:1–3.5:1 2.0:1–2.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1
Nozzle
Type
General
Purpose
General
Purpose
General
Purpose
General
Purpose
General
Purpose
General
Purpose
General
Purpose
Reverse
Taper
Clamp
Pressure
5–6 Tons/in2 of projected area of cavities and runner system
* Barrel temperatures should be elevated for compounds designed for electrical insulative properties.
Cut vent depths to:
- PPA Compounds: 0.0015"–0.0025" depth and 0.250" width
- PC Compounds: 0.002"–0.004" depth and 0.250" width
- PSU Compounds: 0.003"–0.004" depth and 0.250" width
- PES Compounds: 0.003"–0.004" depth and 0.250" width
- PPS Compounds: 0.002"–0.003" depth and 0.250" width
- Acetal Compounds: 0.0015" minimum depth and 0.250" width
- PEEK Compounds: 0.002"–0.004" depth and 0.250" width
- Nylon Compounds: 0.002" minimum depth and 0.250" width
• Increase vent depth to 0.060" (1.5mm) at 0.250" (4.0mm) away from the cavity
and vent to atmosphere.
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Base Resin PPA PC PSU PES PPS
Co-
polymer
Acetal
PEEK PA
Barrel Temperatures* °F (°C)
Rear Zone
550–580
(288–305)
550–590
(288–310)
600–640
(316–338)
630–660
(332–338)
550–580
(288–304)
350–370
(177–188)
660–700
(349–371)
440–490
(227–254)
Center Zone
560–600
(293–316)
570–600
(300–316)
620–670
(327–354)
650–680
(343–360)
560–615
(293–324)
380–390
(193–200)
700–730
(371–388)
470–510
(243–266)
Front Zone
580–620
(304–327)
580–630
(304–322)
630–680
(332–360)
670–730
(354–388)
590–630
(310–332)
390–430
(200–221)
720–750
(382–400)
490–540
(254–282)
Nozzle
575–615
(302–324)
580–630
(304–322)
630–680
(332–360)
680–700
(360–371)
600–625
(316–330)
380–415
(193–213)
720–750
(382–400)
520–570
(271–300)
Melt
Temperature
575–615
(302–324)
580–625
(304–330)
625–675
(330–358)
650–710
(343–377)
600–625
(316–330)
370–410
(188–210)
670–740
(354–393)
520–570
(271–300)
Mold
Temperature
250–300
(121–150)
175–240
(80–116)
190–300
(88–150)
225–325
(107–164)
250–325
(121–164)
190–250
(88–121)
290–375
(143–190)
150–200
(66–93)
Pack & Hold
Pressure
50%–75%
of Injection Pressure
Injection
Velocity
in/s
1.0–3.0
Back Pressure
psi
50
Screw Speed
rpm
50–90
Drying
Parameters
°F (°C)
6 hrs @ 175
(80)
4 hrs @ 250
(121)
4 hrs @ 275
(135)
4 hrs @ 250
(121)
3 hrs @ 300
(150)
2 hrs @ 200
(93)
3 hrs @ 275
(135)
4 hrs @ 180
(82)
Cushion
in
0.125–0.250
Screw
Compression
Ratio
2.5:1–3.5:1 2.0:1–2.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1
Nozzle
Type
General
Purpose
General
Purpose
General
Purpose
General
Purpose
General
Purpose
General
Purpose
General
Purpose
Reverse
Taper
Clamp
Pressure
5–6 Tons/in2 of projected area of cavities and runner system
* Barrel temperatures should be elevated for compounds designed for electrical insulative properties.
Cut vent depths to:
- PPA Compounds: 0.0015"–0.0025" depth and 0.250" width
- PC Compounds: 0.002"–0.004" depth and 0.250" width
- PSU Compounds: 0.003"–0.004" depth and 0.250" width
- PES Compounds: 0.003"–0.004" depth and 0.250" width
- PPS Compounds: 0.002"–0.003" depth and 0.250" width
- Acetal Compounds: 0.0015" minimum depth and 0.250" width
- PEEK Compounds: 0.002"–0.004" depth and 0.250" width
- Nylon Compounds: 0.002" minimum depth and 0.250" width
• Increase vent depth to 0.060" (1.5mm) at 0.250" (4.0mm) away from the cavity
and vent to atmosphere.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-10/reSound REC Automotive Interior Grades Product Bulletin.pdf
Due to the variation in scrap streams, they are
colored black to deliver lot-to-lot consistency, but
additional color options are also possible.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• 35–45% PCR/PIR content
• Meet automotive standards for VOC, FOG,
and odor
• Colored black, additional colors are possible
• Customizable formulations
• Overmoldable to PP
MARKETS & APPLICATIONS
The reSound REC 7310 series provides a more
sustainable TPE choice for automotive interior
components and delivers comparable performance
to their traditional counterparts.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-06/Complet REC Technical Bulletin.pdf
COMPLĒT REC PIR NYLON 66 COMPARISON
Complēt REC PIR PA66 materials are available in black or natural.
COMPLĒT REC PCR NYLON 6 COMPARISON
Complēt REC PCR PA6 materials are available in black.
Complēt
LGF50-PA6
Complēt REC
LGF50-PA6
Complēt REC
LGF50-PA6
Post-Consumer
Recycled Resin
0% 50% 100%
Long Glass Fiber 50% 50% 50%
Tensile Strength
35,000 psi
241 MPa
34,000 psi
234 MPa
31,500 psi
217 MPa
Tensile Modulus
2,300 ksi
15,862 MPa
2,250 ksi
15,517 MPa
2,200 ksi
15,172 MPa
Flexural Strength
52,000 psi
359 MPa
51,500 psi
355 MPa
51,500 psi
355 MPa
Flexural Modulus
2,200 ksi
15,172 MPa
2,150 ksi
14,828 MPa
2,100 ksi
14,483 MPa
Izod Notched Impact
5.5 ft-lb/in
294 J/m
4.5 ft-lb/in
240 J/m
4.0 ft-lb/in
214 J/m
Izod Un-Notched Impact
25.0 ft-lb/in
1,335 J/m
23.0 ft-lb/in
1,228 J/m
20.5 ft-lb/in
1,095 J/m
Complēt
LGF50-PA66
Complēt REC
LGF50-PA66
Complēt REC
LGF50-PA66
Post-Industrial
Recycled Resin
0% 50% 100%
Long Glass Fiber 50% 50% 50%
Tensile Strength
36,000 psi
248 MPa
34,500 psi
238 MPa
34,000 psi
234 MPa
Tensile Modulus
2,500 ksi
17,241 MPa
2,400 ksi
16,552 MPa
2,300 ksi
15,862 MPa
Flexural Strength
54,000 psi
372 MPa
52,000 psi
359 MPa
51,000 psi
352 MPa
Flexural Modulus
2,500 ksi
17,240 MPa
2,400 ksi
16,552 MPa
2,300 ksi
15,862 MPa
Izod Notched Impact
5.5 ft-lb/in
294 J/m
4.0 ft-lb/in
214 J/m
3.5 ft-lb/in
187 J/m
Izod Un-Notched Impact
22.5 ft-lb/in
1,202 J/m
19.5 ft-lb/in
1,041 J/m
19.0 ft-lb/in
1,015 J/m
COMPLĒT REC PIR TPU COMPARISON
Complēt REC PIR TPU materials are available in black or natural.
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TAILORING TACK BY BLENDING VERSAFLEX PF
Film Thickness:
39 micron LDPE/13 micron Versaflex PF
F = Final tack after 7 days @ 25° C i = Initial tack after 20 mins @ 25° C
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5m
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PEEL STRENGTH ON STAINLESS STEEL
Film Thickness:
51 micron LDPE/25 micron Versaflex PF
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F
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HDPE,
PP, POM
Fast acting new generation nucleant for
PE and PP; improved dimensional stability,
thermal and mechanical properties
Protection from
moisture for
improved barrier
Reduced Moisture Vapor Transmission Rate
(MVTR) HDPE ready-to-use formulation;
moisture absorbing concentrates
Protection from
oxygen scavenging
in PET
Reduced transmission of oxygen vacuum
loss in BCT (blood collection tubes) and
protect reagents from oxygen degradation
Protection from UV in
transparent containers
(PP, PE, PETG, COP)
UV blocking in 290–450nm with
no impact on clarity; protection
of light sensitive reagents
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-06/Cesa LM Additives Product Bulletin.pdf
Cesa laser marking solutions can be used with a variety
of thermoplastics including, but not limited to:
• PP
• PC/ABS
• Polyamide
• Polyacetal (POM)
Applications include:
• Traceability, UPC, Branding
• Food Packaging Lot Codes
• Industrial Safety Tags & Equipment
• Wire & Cable Part Numbers & Gauge Size
• Automotive Components
• PE
• PET
• PMMA
• Polyolefins
PRODUCT BULLETIN
WHY LASER MARKING?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-12/Cesa Light Additives for Injection Molding Product Bulletin.pdf
BENEFITS
• High additive loading for optimal UV
stabilization
• Solutions available for a large number of
injection molded polymers including PP, PE,
PS, HIPS, ABS, SAN, PA (nylon), PBT, Co-PET, PC,
POM and TPU
• Can be combined with colors and other
additives in Smartbatch™ solutions
• Formulations can be customized to meet
specific regulatory compliance, e.g., EU and US
food contact, toy, UL 94 recognition
PRODUCT BULLETIN
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PRODUCT SELECTION GUIDE
WIRE & CABLE
SOLUTIONS
Specialty Engineered
Materials
High performance insulation, jacketing,
and cross-web formulations for the
wire and cable industry
Syncure™ XLPE Cross-linkable
Polyethylene Formulations
• Ambient curing
• Flame performance
• Resistant to heat, oil, creep,
& abrasion
• Low temperature properties
• Low capital investment
• High extrusion speeds
• DBDPE-free grades available
• UL/CSA bulletins
Maxxam™ FR Flame Retardant
Polyolefin Formulations
• FEP alternative
• Fire performance
• UL 444 & plenum yellow
card compliance
• Low dielectric
• High extrusion speeds
• Thin wall extrudability
Maxxam™ SY Foamable Flame
Retardant Formulations
• Low dielectric
• Uniform cell structure
• Crush & heat resistance
• Ease of chemical foaming
ECCOH™ Low Smoke and Fume
Non-Halogen Formulations
• Improved fire safety
• Low smoke, fume, non-halogen
(LSFOH) formulations
• Chemical resistance
ECCOH™ XL Cross-Linkable Solutions
• Non-halogen, low smoke, toxicity,
& corrosiveness
• Excellent mechanical & electrical
properties
• Easily processed
• Operating temperature of 90°C
• Moisture cure technology
Synprene™ Flame Retardant
Thermoplastic Elastomers
• Flexibility
• Flame performance
• Low temperature
brittleness (LTB) resistance
• Chemical resistance
• Easily colored
FireCon™ CPE Insulation Jacketing
Formulations
• Resistance to harsh environments
• Low temperature performance
• Flame performance
• High extrusion speeds
• Sunlight resistance
FEATURES SPECIFICATION
ECCOH™ XL 8148 Non-halogen, low smoke, toxicity, & corrosiveness EN50618
Syncure™ S100FH Horizontal flame UL 44
Syncure™ S100FH-XUV Horizontal flame, UV resistant UL 44
Syncure™ S100FH-UV Horizontal flame, FV-1 flame, UV resistant UL 44, UL 4703
Syncure™ S100FV VW-1 flame UL 44
Syncure™ S100FV-UV VW1, UV resistant UL 44
Syncure™ S112NA Non-flame retardant CSA 22.2
Syncure™ S120NA Non-flame retardant NSF 61
Syncure™ S200FH Horizontal flame, DBDPE-free UL 44
Syncure™ S200FV VW-1, DBDPE-free UL 44
INSULATION FOR POWER CABLE SYSTEMS
Low Voltage Power Cables
• Flame performance
• Resistance to heat, oil, creep, & abrasion
• Low temperature performance
• Low capital investment
• High extrusion speeds
INSULATION & CROSS-WEBS FOR DATA CABLE SYSTEMS
Category Cables
• FEP alternative
• Flame performance
• Low dielectric constant
• High extrusion speeds & thin wall capability
• Chemical resistance
• Low temperature performance
• Flexibility
FEATURES SPECIFICATION
Maxxam™ FR 0521-48 R1 Low smoke & fume, non-halogen UL 444
Maxxam™ FR 0587-21 R3 Halogenated to plenum performance UL 444
Optical Fiber Cables
• Resistance to harsh environments, chemicals, & sunlight
• Low temperature brittleness (LTB) resistance
• Low smoke & toxicity
• Flexibility
• High extrusion speeds
FEATURES SPECIFICATION
ECCOH™ 6649 UV Low DD Low smoke & fume, non-halogen Meets customer-specific flame requirements
Coaxial Cables
• Flexibility
• High extrusion speeds
• Low dielectric constant
• Uniform cell structure
• Crush & heat resistance
FEATURES SPECIFICATION
Maxxam™ SY 89-22-7 Foamable Meets customer-specific flame requirements
JACKETING FOR POWER & DATA CABLE SYSTEMS
Low & Medium Voltage Jacketing
• Resistance to harsh environments, chemicals, & UV degradation
• Low temperature brittleness (LTB) resistance
• Low smoke & toxicity
• Flexibility
• High extrusion speeds
• Easily colored
FEATURES SUBMARKETS & USES
FireCon™ CPE 30-33 RoHS Black Flame retardant, flexible Building & construction, industrial, nuclear
FireCon™ CPE 37-36 RoHS Black Flame retardant, flexible Building & construction, industrial, nuclear
FireCon™ CPE 30-20 RoHS Natural Flame retardant, flexible Building & construction, industrial, nuclear
ECCOH™ 5549 UV Low smoke & fume, non-halogen, flame retardant Building & construction, industrial
ECCOH™ 6649 UV Low DD Low smoke & fume, non-halogen, flame retardant Optical fiber, ducts
ECCOH™ 5981 UV Low smoke & fume, non-halogen, flame retardant Industrial, Teck 90 wire
Synprene™ RT5180 Flame retardant, LTB resistance Building & construction, industrial
Synprene™ RT5180UV Flame retardant, LTB resistance Building & construction, industrial
Synprene™ RT3870M Flame retardant, LTB resistance Building & construction, industrial
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