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MAJOR W&C
PRODUCER
C A T E G O R Y C A B L E
• Flame retardance
• Replace fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP)
• High tensile strength and high elongation at break
• Low dielectric constant (Dk) of 2.7-2.9 for data signal
integrity
• Satisfied stringent UL 444 requirements with
an FEP alternative to achieve cost savings
• Mitigated regulatory concerns with
comprehensive technical support during
testing and commercialization
• Met required melt strength parameters for
efficient profile extrusion
Maxxam™ FR Flame Retardant Polyolefin
Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
FLAME RETARDANCE
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CABLE
MANUFACTURER
A E R I A L D R O P C A B L E J A C K E T
• Pass clamp test requested by end customer
• Strong UV resistance & mechanical performance
• Excellent processing
• Good fire performance to pass CPR class Cca / Dca
• Low shrinkage (< 1%)
• Exceeded material fire performance
requirements and met all other performance
criteria
• Simplified supply chain with local
manufacture in Europe
• Enabled customer to run material at
optimum processing conditions by providing
support with machine set up
ECCOH™ 5978 UV Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
FIRE PERFORMANCE + RELIABILITY
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GLOBAL VACUUM
CLEANER BRAND
B A T T E R Y P A C K & C O V E R
• Flame retardance to conform to UL 94 V-0 at 0.75 mm
• Easy to process and high-flow material to meet thin wall
part design
• Offered a UL 94 V-0 certified material to
fulfill specific customer requests
• Achieved excellent impact strength and
good flexural modulus for added durability
• Delivered an injection moldable PP with
high flow to meet thin-wall demands
Maxxam™ FR Flame Retardant Polyolefin
Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
FLAME RETARDANCY + EASY PROCESSING
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CUTLERY MAKER
P R E M I U M K I T C H E N K N I V E S
• Replaced aluminum while providing the same premium
weight and feel of a metal
• Withstand dishwashing without the discoloration issues of
aluminum handles
• Streamlined the design and molding
phase, working directly with the
manufacturer
• Enabled the customer to expand their
product line, providing a dishwasher safe
kitchen knife into the market
Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Material
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
APPEARANCE + HEFT
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LUXURY PACKAGING
MANUFACTURER
S P I R I T B O T T L E C A P S
• Specific gravity of 1.6
• EU and FDA compliant material
• ABS-based material suitable for electroplating
• Delivered a customized density polymer that
supported electroplating, resulting in both
the look and feel of metal
• Demonstrated experience and expertise in
density-modified material technology and
electroplating to reach application goals
quickly and cost-effectively
Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
METALIZED FINISH + HEAVY WEIGHT
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LEADING PRODUCER OF
CLOSURES FOR SPIRITS
L U X U R Y C L O S U R E S
• Replace metal while providing metallic look and feel
• Customization of density and color
• Easy processing
• FDA compliance
• Replaced metal with a weighted polymer
solution to maintain high-quality perception
• Minimized the appearance of chips from
everyday wear better than metal by
matching closure interior and metalized
coating colors
• Enabled the customer to introduce their
luxury closures to a new market segment
Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
AESTHETICS + HAPTICS
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SBD CORDLESS
POWER TOOL
B A T T E R Y P A C K
• PA66-based solution
• Meet flame retardant UL94 V-0 standard
• Pass 10-meter drop test
• Achieved flame retardance of UL94 V-0
rating @1.5 and 3.0 mm, GWFI 750 °C
• Offered material and high impact with good
laser marking performance strength
• Accomplished excellent surface appearance
with less visible fibers
• Provided shorter lead time and stronger
technical support than the competition
Bergamid™ FR Non-Halogen Flame Retardant
Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
FLAME RETARDANCE + IMPACT STRENGTH
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AUTOMOTIVE
OEM
V E H I C L E L I G H T H E A T S I N K S
• Replace aluminium to reduce part weight and cost
• Excellent thermal performance
• Simplify manufacturing process
• Reduced part weight by 40% and 44% in two
heat sink designs while matching the
performance of the incumbent material
• Met thermal efficiency demands through part
re-design and material selection support
• Customized multiple formulations to satisfy
customer needs
• Improved manufacturability by changing to a
single injection molding step
Therma-Tech™ Thermally Conductive
Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
LIGHTWEIGHT + THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY
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E L E C T R I C H A I R C L I P P E R S
HAIRSTYLING APPLIANCE
MANUFACTURER
• Regulatory – UL rated flame retardancy
• High stiffness and impact resistance
• Excellent surface appearance
• Colorability/color matching – specific black color
• Provided color matching expertise to match
glass fiber reinforced formulation to specific
customer requirement
• Enabled customer to diversify into a new
market with a new design of hair clipper for
consumers
• Developed material quickly - three months
from brief to production
Bergamid™ A700 glass reinforced flame
retardant formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
REGULATORY + COLORABILITY
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CABLE
MANUFACTURER
J A C K E T F O R P O W E R C A B L E
• High tear resistance > 11 N/mm
• High ESCR performance
• Cost efficient solution
• Hot pressure resistance above 80°C
• Provided a jacket solution that complies with
the LTS1 requirement as per BS 7655-6.1
• Enabled use in armored cables operating at
a maximum conductor temperature of 90°C
• Supported customer to optimize processing
of the new material
ECCOH™ LSFOH 5983 Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
HIGH ESCR + TEAR RESISTANCE
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