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This can occur due to improper injection molding conditions or the incompatibility of a TPE or vulcanized silicone material with certain additives.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-11/syncure-xlpe-processing-guide.pdf
EXTRUDER Screw 1½" to 6" Polyethylene type—Maddock; 3:1 compression ratio Tooling Pressure type Die On size with 1/8" or less land L/D 24:1 or higher Screen Pack 20/60/60/20 Mesh Cooling Trough Hot 120–150° F (50–65° C) Feeder Gravimetric type—3 compartment (for color) Drying Conditions, Catalyst Only Desiccant type, 4 hours at 140° F (60° C) PROCESSING Temperature Wire Preheat 180–250° F (110–120° C) Feed Zones 330° F (165° C) Transition 340° F (170° C) Metering 350° F (177° C) Head/ Die 360° F (182° C) Target Melt 350–380° F (177–190°C) Flame at Die Tip Yes Line Speed Higher line speed improves mixing and surface smoothness Purge Compound HDPE To learn more about Syncure XLPE wire and cable solutions, contact us at +1.844.4AVIENT (1-844.428.4368) www.avient.com Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.
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Plasticizer and Oil Emulsions DIDP Aquamix 391 65 Diisodecyl Phthalate DOA Aquamix 387 65 Dioctyl Adipate DOP Aquamix 109 65 Dioctyl Phthalate Paraffinic Oil Aquamix 441 50 Naphthenic Oil Aquamix 639 65 Tackifier Dispersions Pentalyn® C Aquamix 569 50 Synthetic resin.
Plasticizer and Oil Emulsions DIDP Aquamix 391 65 Diisodecyl Phthalate DOA Aquamix 387 65 Dioctyl Adipate DOP Aquamix 109 65 Dioctyl Phthalate Paraffinic Oil Aquamix 441 50 Naphthenic Oil Aquamix 639 65 Tackifier Dispersions Pentalyn® C Aquamix 569 50 Synthetic resin.
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All Rights Reserved 2024 30 Portfolio of CAI solutions Solid Colorants Liquid Recycling solutions Flame retardants Barrier enhancements Surface modifiers Plastisol Water-based Bio-based Silicone dispersion Vinyl formulations Additives Specialty coatings Advanced dispersionsScreen printing inks Copyright © .
All Rights Reserved 2024 35 Non-PFAS functional additives MARKET DRIVERS & NEEDS • Regulatory restrictions with the removal of PFAS in multiple end markets • Major retailers requiring PFAS content declaration from suppliers • Enhanced plastic properties, aesthetics and processability • Specialized functionalities making plastics a safe option in demanding applications $8B ADDRESSABLE MARKET AVIENT END MARKETS, APPLICATIONS OTHER APPLICATONS • Electrical connectors • Labware • Food contact appliances BUILD NEW PLATFORMS OF SCALE Flexible film Artificial turf Food storage, oil containers 36Copyright © .
All Rights Reserved 2024 Non-PFAS additives EXISTING EVOLVING Non-PFAS pipette tips Non-PFAS polymer processing aids Non-PFAS flame retardants Meeting tough flame retardancy regulations Non-PFAS medical tubing Non-PFAS solvent barrier Oil and solvent resistant Copyright © .
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/tpe-injection-molding-guide.pdf
Product Family and Temperatures Product Family Mold Melt Nozzle Zone 3 Zone 2 Zone 1 Feed SBS Formulations 75-90ºF (25-32ºC) 370-390ºF (190- 200ºC) 370-390ºF (190- 200ºC) 360-380ºF (185- 195ºC) 340-360ºF (170- 182ºC) 300-330ºF (150- 165ºC) 100-150ºF (40-65ºC) SEBS Formulations 110-130ºF (43-55ºC) 370-430ºF (190- 220ºC) 390-430ºF (200- 220ºC) 390-430ºF (200- 220ºC) 370-390ºF (190- 200ºC) 350-370ºF (175- 190ºC) 100-170ºF (40-75ºC) Supersoft Formulations 110-130ºF (43-55ºC) 340-390ºF (170- 200ºC) 360-390ºF (180- 200ºC) 360-390ºF (180- 200ºC) 335-375ºF (170- 190ºC) 300-330ºF (150- 165ºC) 100-120ºF (40-50ºC) Setting Shot Size When starting up a new mold, begin with short-shots, then gradually increase the shot size until all part cavities are 80-90% filled.
SEBS TPEs that have been processed at too high a temperature will have a burnt odor (degradation) and in the worst case become tacky and bleed oil.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-11/glasforms-improved-adhesion-product-bulletin.pdf
MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS Infrastructure Reinforcement • Concrete reinforcement • Rebar Industrial • Containers • Support structures Electrical & Energy • Insulator rods with overmolded silicone jacketing • Wind energy applications Transportation • Trailer reinforcement • Support structures FORMULATION LAP SHEAR - ASTM D3167-07 Polyester + Glass, epoxy adhesive 3,600 PSI Vinyl Ester + Glass, epoxy adhesive 3,800 PSI
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-05/Liquid Color PVC Pipe Product Industry Overview.pdf
Deviation in dosing based on number of cycles during a trial with a global plastics processor Sh ot W ei gh t Cycles Solid Colorant System Sh ot W ei gh t Liquid Colorant System Cycles Potable Water CC10201265 (NSF), CC10201265 (NSF), CC01053598 (UL), CC10220196 (UL) Drain, Waste, Vent, Irrigation & Potable Water CC10201418 (NSF), CC10201270 (NSF) Sewer CC10256367 (NSF), CC01053774, CC10301922 Reclaimed Water CC10352848 (NSF), CC01055325 Electrical, Industrial, Conduit CC10201285 (NSF), CC01053733, CC10253767 (UL), CC10202712 (UL) CC01053731 (UL) Telecom, Conduit CC10270833 Electric Power Lines, Lighting Cable CC01054724, CC10267763 (UL), CC10212299 (UL) Industrial & Plumbing CC10335721 (NSF), CC01053205, CC01053205 (UL) Mining CC10201274 (NSF), CC01055504, CC10335364 (UL) Natural Gas, Oil CC01055504 (NSF), CC10201274 CC10335364 (UL) Irrigation CC10201272 (NSF) COLORMATRIX LIQUID COLORANTS FOR PVC PIPE, CONDUIT, AND FITTINGS APPLICATIONS Potable Water Drain, Waste, Vent, Irrigation & Potable Water Telecom, Conduit Sewer Electrical, Industrial, Conduit Reclaimed Water Irrigation Electric Power Lines, Lighting Cable Natural Gas, Oil Industrial & Plumbing Mining PVC Pipe and Conduit Color Wheel A HANDY REFERENCE TO PIPE IDENTIFICATION 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com Copyright © 2022, Avient Corporation.
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ECCOH™ LOW SMOKE AND FUME, NON-HALOGEN FORMULATIONS PRODUCT SELECTION GUIDE ECCOH™ Low Smoke and Fume, Non-Halogen Solutions *Dry Silane abbreviated as DS **Cross-linked using Sioplas method 5549 UV Teck-90 5700 5801 UV 5865 5982 UV 6010 6151 6638 UV XLS 8001 APPLICATION Type Jacket Jacket Jacket Jacket Jacket Jacket Insulation Tight buffer, Micro-tube Jacket Jacket CABLE Type LV, Data LV LV, Data, OFC LV, Data, OFC Data, OFC LV, OFC LV OFC Data, OFC LV MARKETS Type B & C, Industrial Industrial, Teck-90 B & C, Industrial Industrial, Oil & Gas, Shipboard B & C B & C, Industrial Automotive B & C, Industrial B & C, Industrial B & C, Shipboard Cross-linked No No No Yes No No Yes No No Yes Cross-linking Method* N/A N/A N/A DS/E-beam N/A N/A DS/E-beam N/A N/A Sioplas GENERAL PROPERTIES Properties as Thermoset x x x SG g/cm³ 1.59 1.54 1.60 1.50 1.57 1.52 1.38 1.46 1.48 1.48 MFI, 150°C/21.6 Kg g/10 min 2.8 5 6 3.5 4 5.9 4.4 6 3 6 Hardness Shore D 44 54 50 46 50 54 56 53 53 49 Tensile psi 1740 2610 1595 1800 1740 2320 3336 2466 2030 2030 Elongation % 160% 200% 136% 133% 180% 150% 145% 160% 175% 160% LOI % 45% 36% 51% 39% 45% 41% 30% 33% 42% 33% Low temp brittleness (LTB) °C -26.5°C -49°C -10.5°C -30°C -39°C -38.5°C -41°C -35.5°C -26 -40.5 Max.
Continuous Use Temp °C 90°C 90°C 105°C 90°C 125°C 90°C 90°C 105°C SMOKE DENSITY (MAX) Flaming Mode 45 104 312 163 312 118 98 60 101 121 Non-Flaming Mode 212 279 303 416 297 369 296 223 296 393 FEATURES ESCR x Flame Performance x x x x x Heat Resistance x x x High Char Forming x Low Temperature Performance x x Mechanical Properties x x x Oil Resistance x UL Listed Halogen-Free x x x FEATURES Wire and Cable • Highly flame retardant • Very low toxicity and smoke density • Many grades are cross-linkable • Can be processed with color or additive concentrate, and with UV stabilizer Pipe and Fittings • Highly flame retardant • Very low toxicity and smoke density • Suitable for extrusion, injection molding ECCOH™ ECCOH™ non-halogenated formulations re designed to be highly flame retardant with extremely low toxicity and smoke density.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-10/2023 Syncure Wire and Cable Product Selection Guide.pdf
These materials allow for two distinct advantages over regular polyethylene: greatly improved heat resistance and oil resistance.
FEATURES • Ambient curing • Flame performance • Resistant to heat, oil, creep and abrasion • Low temperature properties • Temperature ratings up to 125°C • Low capital investment • High extrusion speeds • UL/CSA bulletins 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.
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SPECTROPHOTOMETER CONFIGURATION FOR COA Type: Datacolor Illuminate: D65 Daylight Observer: 10 degree, large area view, specular included EXPLANATION OF SPECTROPHOTOMETRIC VALUES DL* Lightness/Darkness Difference (Delta L*) The shade of gray (black/white) + = Lighter - = Darker Da* Red/Green Color Difference (Delta a*) + = Hue is redder (or less green than) - = Hue is greener (or less red than) Db* Yellow/Blue Color Difference (Delta b*) + = Hue is yellower (or less blue than) - = Hue is bluer (or less yellow than) DC* Difference Attributed to Chromaticity (Delta C*) + = More saturated than (more color intensity) - = Less saturated than (less color intensity) DH* Difference Due to Hue Only (Delta H*) DE* Total Color Difference (Delta E*) DE is a mathematical calculation utilizing the DL*, Da* and Db*, and therefore, used alone this number can be misleading as to the true color of a material.