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These 5G transparent
TPEs combine the excellent physical properties,
aesthetics and UV resistance qualities of traditional
TPEs with lower dielectric constant (Dk) and
dissipation factor (Df) performance, resulting in
an advanced material solution with less signal
degradation for next-generation devices.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Enables excellent permittivity and low-loss
performance for high-speed signal transmission
and connectivity
• Delivers lower Dk and Df performance
compared to standard TPEs
• Provides excellent physical properties,
UV resistance and aesthetics
INDUSTRIES & APPLICATIONS
Versaflex CE 3140 TPEs are formulated for use in
phone cases to minimize signal loss and enable
high-speed connectively for 5G devices to deliver
a seamless experience for consumers.
CHARACTERISTICS VERSAFLEX CE 3140 STANDARD TPE
5G Performance at mmWave Frequencies Excellent Fair
Target Dielectric Constant (
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PERSONAL
WATERCRAFT OEM
S T E E R I N G C O L U M N
• Similar strength performance to existing aluminum assembly
• Withstand outdoor UV exposure
• Weight reduction for improved performance
• Corrosion and moisture resistance
• Premium aesthetic
• Provided a material that met application load
requirements and allowed for part
consolidation
• Delivered confidence in changing material
through design consultation, robust Mold Flow
simulation support, and UV customization
• Incorporated carbon fiber to support a
marketing story
Complēt™ Hybrid Moisture Resistant Composite
KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
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GARAGE DOOR OEM
G A R A G E D O O R P A N E L S
• Replace incumbent material with structural composite
panel meeting UV and thermal requirements
• Lightweight & impact resistant
• Ability to withstand weather conditions
• Simplify the manufacturing process
• Custom-formulated panels with UV stable
laminates and core that met thermal requirements
• Provided panels with high durability, impact
resistance, and weatherability
• Improved the efficiency of the manufacturing
process for OEM with panels cut-to-size
in-house
Polystrand™ Thermoplastic Composite Panels
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
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LIGHTING
MANUFACTURER
S T R E E T L I G H T A R M
• Limit corrosion
• Replace metal insert, maintaining strength
• Black color
• UV resistance, as used for an outdoor application
• Electrical isolation
• Utilized simulation services from Avient Design to
optimize the product’s design for performance
and processability
• Achieved required ageing test with the support
from R&D and ADTS
• Replaced the need to use a metal insert, reducing
part weight, cost and simplifying the production
process
OnForce Long Glass Fiber Reinforced
Polypropylene Composites
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
STRENGTH + UV RESISTANCE
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Lighting manufacturer
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ABOVE GROUND
SWIMMING POOL
C O M P O S I T E S I D E W A L L
• Corrosion resistance to withstand salt water pool treatment
• UV resistance for durability over years of use
• Weight reduction vs. traditional metal to reduce shipping
costs and simplify installation
• Field tested for 3 years to prove Polystrand
solution provides excellent UV, creep, and
corrosion resistance
• Reduced weight by 50% compared to metal
• Rolled product enabled standard shipping
vs. coiled steel sidewalls that require LTL
delivery
Polystrand™ thermoplastic composite
laminate (4-ply) with integrated decorative film
KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
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TIER 2 MOLDER
P A N E L F O R C O N S T R U C T I O N
V E H I C L E S
• Transition from painting extruded sheet (3-5mm) to
molded-in color for two different thermoplastics
• UV stability
• Good appearance for visible part
• Expedited approved solution that delivered
the appearance and performance of a
painted part
• Developed formulations for two materials-
PMMA and ABS
• Offered aluminum appearance and required
UV stability
SmartBatch™ FX for Paint Replacement
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
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FIBER-LINE™
PERFORMANCE
ENHANCING COATINGS
PRODUCT SELECTION GUIDE
FIBER-LINE™ COATING SELECTION GUIDE
COATING
Bondcoat™
Adhesion
Enhancing
Colorcoat™
Fiber Color
Packcoat™
Performance
Enhancing
Protexcoat™
UV Resistant
Swellcoat™
Blocker Water
Blocking
Swellcoat™
Water Absorbing
Wearcoat™
High Abrasion
Blockcoat™
Anti-Wicking
Repelcoat™
Water Repellant
Flamecoat™
Flame Resistant
FEATURES
• Created for
applications where
an untreated fiber
does not have the
ability to provide the
appropriate amount
of bonding
characteristics to
another material
• Provides adhesion to
another fiber or
substrate without
impacting other
performance
properties
• Improves adhesion
of the fiber to the
resin matrix it is
introduced into
• Enables industry
standard “burst”
tests or stringent
delamination
analysis
• Designed to achieve
vibrant colors for
safety, identification,
and aesthetics
• Specialized formulas
and binders adhere
the pigment to the
exterior of the
individual filaments,
while impregnating
deep into the fiber
bundle
• Available by Pantone
or RAL number
• Compatible with a
variety of composite
resins including
epoxy, polyurethane,
and polyethylene
• Stronger than
solution-dyed fibers
• Designed to add
lubricity and
temperature
resistance at the
filament level for
braided compression
packing
• Coating at the fiber
level versus the
finished braid
achieves higher %
level coating
• Fiber level coating
extends the life of
the braid and
reduces required
maintenance
• Various formulations
available
• PTFE, silicone,
graphite, and
mineral oil
• Created for high
performance fibers
that lack inherent
ultraviolet (UV)
resistance
• Coating impregnates
the individual fibers
with a specialized
resin for improved
UV protection
• Coating
enhancements
include UV inhibitors,
absorbers and
stabilizers
• Improves the
processing of the
product via reduced
filament snagging
and friction
• Low level water-
blocking finish for
any technical fiber or
textile substrate
• Provides water-
blocked strength
reinforcements for
dry cable designs
• Can absorb 5x to 15x
its weight in water
• Dust-free coating
imparts a very soft
fiber hand,
advantageous to
cable, rope, and
other textile
processes
• Patented technology
incorporates super
absorbent polymer (SAP)
suspended in a
proprietary resin matrix
• Used in the production
of ‘dry-dry’
telecommunications,
electromechanical,
seismic, umbilical and
power cables
• Can absorb up to 100x
its weight in water
• Creates a stable gel
when exposed to water
• Functionally replaces
flooding compounds,
filling gels, spun SAF
yarns, and water
blocking tapes
• Enables faster, more
economical and robust
cable manufacturing
• Increases durability and
abrasion resistance by
encapsulating filaments
in the fiber bundle
• Extends the life of the
product by reducing the
effects of friction and
yarn on yarn abrasion
• Protects the fiber
from degradation and
filamentation
• Ideal for high abrasion
and high friction
applications in a range
of fiber constructions
and environments
• Wicking refers to the
tendency of a yarn
or other fiber to draw
moisture into filaments
via capillary action
• Coatings designed to
prevent moisture from
wicking within and
between fibers and
strands
• Protects Wire or Optical
Fiber from damaging
effects of moisture,
which can cause a drop
in signal and attenuation
• Hydrophobic additives
used to promote and
enhance water
repellancy in industrial
applications
• Creates a waterproof
barrier that prevents
moisture from further
migration
• Applied at various %
levels to optimize for
water-proof ratings
• Designed to inhibit or
slow the spread of
fire/flame
• Coupled to fibers with
inherent flame and
thermal resistance to
boost performance
• Added to fibers with
weak flame resistance
to improve burn rating
SUITABLE
FIBERS
• Kevlar ® Para-Aramid
• Nomex® Meta-Aramid
• Vectran® LCP
• Zylon® PBO
• Technora® Fiber
• Carbon Fiber
• Kevlar ® Para-Aramid
• Nomex® Meta-Aramid
• Vectran® LCP
• PET Polyester
• Fiberglass
• UHMWPE
• Kevlar ® Para-Aramid
• Nomex® Meta-Aramid
• Carbon Fiber
• Graphite Fiber
• Fiberglass
• PTFE Fiber
• Kevlar ® Para-Aramid
• Vectran® LCP
• Zylon® PBO
• Technora® Fiber
• Kevlar ® Para-Aramid
• Vectran® LCP
• Zylon® PBO
• PET Polyester
(All shrinks)
• UHMWPE
• Kevlar ® Para-Aramid
• Vectran® LCP
• Zylon® PBO
• Technora® Fiber
• Fiberglass
• PET Polyester
(All shrinks)
• Kevlar ® Para-Aramid
• Vectran® LCP
• Zylon® PBO
• Carbon Fiber
• PET Polyester
(All shrinks)
• UHMWPE
• Kevlar ® Para-Aramid
• Vectran® LCP
• Zylon® PBO
• Carbon Fiber
• PET Polyester
(All shrinks)
• Fiberglass
• Kevlar ® Para-Aramid
• Vectran® LCP
• Zylon® PBO
• Carbon Fiber
• PET Polyester
(All shrinks)
• Fiberglass
• Kevlar ® Para-Aramid
• Vectran® LCP
• Zylon® PBO
• PET Polyester
(All shrinks)
PRODUCTS
• Belt & Hose
Reinforcement Yarn
• Strength Members
• Industrial Fabric Yarn
• Wire Harness Yarn
• Ripcords
• Strength Members
• Wire Harness Yarn
• Industrial Fabric Yarn
• Braided compression
rings and seals
• Valve stem packing
• Pump packing
• Strength Members
• Industrial Fabric Yarn
• Wire Harness Yarn
• Strength Members
• Ripcords
• Binder Yarn
• Filler Yarn
• Synthetic Wire Rope
• Buffer Thread
• Binder Yarn
• Filler Yarn
• Strength Members
• Ripcords
• FRP Rod
• Ripcords
• Strength Members
• Synthetic Wire Rope
• Industrial Fabric Yarns
• Wire Harness Yarns
• Ripcords
• Strength Members
• Binder Yarn
• Industrial Fabric Yarns
• Wire Harness Yarns
• Ripcords
• Strength Members
• Binder Yarn
• Industrial Fabric Yarns
• Wire Harness Yarns
• Industrial Fabric Yarns
• Wire Harness Yarns
• Strength Members
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DESIGN & PROCESSING
Material flexibility and customization, extrusion
and molding optimization techniques
SOLUTION: Advanced polymer science,
application development, technical service
VISUAL AESTHETICS
Custom colors, deep shades,
special effects
SOLUTION: Metallic colorants,
granite & woodgrain effects
DURABILITY
Wind & impact resistance,
chemical resistance, weatherability
SOLUTION: Scratch & mar resistant
or IR/UV resistant additives,
dimensional stabilizers
TECHNOLOGY DESCRIPTION TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Antimicrobial
Additives
Antimicrobial technology to limit microbe growth —
reduces bacterial, mold and fungal growth on surface
and through thickness, protecting finished part
• Potable water equipment • Roofs & eaves
• Decking, fencing & railings • High-touch surfaces
• Bath surrounds, liners & inserts
Scratch & Mar Resistance
Additives
For applications requiring resistance to daily surface
abrasion, and management of surface energy
• Exterior fencing, decking, railings & shutters
• Outdoor furniture
• Playground equipment
Flame Retardant
Additives
Reduces spread of fire and heat release by creating
a char to limit oxygen at the flame source
• Wire & cable • Telecommunications
• Decking, fencing & railings • Conduit
• Exterior siding & cladding • Housings
UV and Light Blocking
Additives
UV stabilizers help mitigate the harmful effects of
UV radiation while light blocking additives protect
products sensitive to light
• Exterior siding & cladding • Trim & moldings
• Roofing, shingles, tiles • Outdoor furniture
• Fencing, decking, railings & shutters
Anti-static and Conductive
Additives
Controls build-up of static charges to create
static-dissipated parts while reducing related
dust accumulation
• Electrical connectors • Conduit or tubing
• Junction boxes • Flooring
• 5G enabling
Chemical Foaming
Agents
Reduces weight and density without compromising
mechanical properties
• Exterior siding & cladding • Modular panels
• Decking, fencing & railings
Optimization Additives
Cycle-time reducers that help optimize production
while allowing improved dimensional stability and
energy efficiency, among other processing benefits
• Used in extrusion and injection molding processes
to improve thermal conductivity, and lower
processing temperatures and energy consumption
Laser Marking
Supports design and production flexibility and offers
a new level of control in marking polymers with speed
and clarity
• Wire & cable • Outdoor furniture
• Equipment & housings • Pipes & fittings
Anti-counterfeiting
Additives
Customizable in-plastic authentication technologies
that enable positive identification versus counterfeit
products
• Wire & cable jacketing • Pipes & fittings
• Telecommunications • Potable water
equipment
Wood Plastic Composite (WPC)
Capstock Technology
Pair with traditional WPC materials as a substrate
for a durable outer layer
• Exterior siding & cladding • Outdoor furniture
• Fencing, decking & railings
Sustainable Colorants &
Additives
Color concentrates and additives carefully chosen
to meet industry requirements and legislation, and
designed to lower environmental impact while
improving sustainability
• Green building roofing • OSHA compliance
• Sheet & profile extrusions • LEED building &
material credits
FX Special Effects
Colorants
Granite, marbling, woodgrain and other distinctive
colorant technologies to provide special surface
effects
• Decorative molding • Chair or hand rails
• Wallcovering • Blinds & shutters
• Any surface or part demanding a distinctive look
Pool Colorants
Durable, long-lasting pigment formulations for
finishes that hold up to pool water chemistries
• Pool decks • Coping
• In-ground swimming pools
Metallic Flooring &
Stain Colorants
Colorants designed to give concrete floors and
surfaces a distinctive appearance
• Concrete flooring • Countertops
• Decorative concrete • Walls
While this listing represents many Avient solutions and addresses common applications, we can tackle many other
building & construction needs.
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This product selection guide provides
detailed information to help you select
the Maxxam product that’s right for
your application.
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INJECTION MOLDING POLYPROPYLENE
Product Code - - - PP5113 B44 F5134T2-4 PP5130 B63 F5134T4-1
Filler Percentage - % - 13 20 30 40
Tensile Strength Yield psi ASTM D638 5000 4800 4600 4500
MPa ISO 527 33 33 32 31
Tensile Elongation Yield % ASTM D638 6 4 3 2
ISO 527
Break % ASTM D638 60 30 15 10
ISO 527
Flexural Modulus 73°F (23°C) psi ASTM D790 300,000 360,000 400,000 460,000
MPa ISO 178 2300 2450 2900 3300
Notched Izod
Impact
73°F (23°C) ft-lb/in ASTM D256 0.65 0.60 0.55 0.50
kJ/m2 ISO 180 3.50 3.3 3.00 2.75
Heat Deflection 66 psi °F ASTM D648 230 240 260 275
°C ISO 75 110 116 127 135
264 psi °F ASTM D648 130 140 150 175
°C ISO 75 54 60 66 79
Specific Gravity 73°F (23°C) - ASTM D792 0.99 1.04 1.15 1.25
ISO 1183
Linear Shrinkage
Range
1/8 in wall % - 1.2–1.6 1.0–1.4 0.8–1.2 0.6–1.0
3.2 mm wall % - 1.2–1.6 1.0–1.4 0.8–1.2 0.6–1.0
Product Code - - - PP6113 A77-SM
PP6120
B16-2
PP6130
B11
PP6135
B40-UV
Filler Percentage - % - 13 20 30 35
Tensile Strength Yield psi ASTM D638 4350 3500 2600 3700
MPa ISO 527 30 24 18 26
Tensile Elongation Yield % ASTM D638 5 4 7 6
ISO 527
Break % ASTM D638 35 70 150 70
ISO 527
Flexural Modulus 73°F (23°C) psi ASTM D790 290,000 280,000 280,000 390,000
MPa ISO 178 2000 1950 1750 2700
Notched Izod
Impact
73°F (23°C) ft-lb/in ASTM D256 0.7 2.7 4.5 0.65
kJ/m2 ISO 180 4.0 14 24 3.5
Heat Deflection 66 psi °F ASTM D648 239 215 225 250
°C ISO 75 115 102 107 123
264 psi °F ASTM D648 140 125 130 150
°C ISO 75 60 52 54 60
Specific Gravity 73°F (23°C) - ASTM D792 0.99 1.05 1.15 1.18
ISO 1183
Linear Shrinkage
Range
1/8 in wall % - 1.1–1.5 .9–1.3 0.7–1.1 0.5–0.9
3.2 mm wall % - 1.1–1.5 .9–1.3 0.7–1.1 0.5–0.9
Maxxam™ Talc-Filled
Copolymer Polypropylene
• Scratch & mar resistant
• UL approved
• FDA certifiable
• Natural, black or colors
• High flow grades
• UV stabilized
• UL approved
• FDA certifiable
• Natural, black or colors
• High flow grades
• UV stabilized
• Recycled content
Maxxam™ Talc-Filled
Homopolymer Polypropylene
Offers a moderate level of impact
strength and improved stiffness
and heat deflection performance.
UL approved
• FDA certifiable
• Natural, black or colors
• High flow grades
• UV stabilized
• Recycled content
• Scratch & mar resistant
• UL approved
• FDA certifiable
• Natural, black or colors
• High flow grades
• UV stabilized
PROPERTY CONDITION UNITS METHOD PRODUCT EXAMPLES
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Provides the maximum strength
and heat resistance among
polypropylene compounds.
FDA certifiable
• Natural, black or colors
• UV stabilized
Product Code - - - PE4125 B1
Reinforcement
Type
- - - Talc
Reinforcement
%
- % - 25
Specific
Gravity
73°F (23°C) - ASTM D792 1.15
ISO 1183
Tensile
Strength
Yield psi ASTM D638 4050
MPa ISO 527 28
Tensile
Elongation
Yield % ASTM D638 10
ISO 527
Break % ASTM D638 40
ISO 527
Flexural
Modulus
73°F (23°C) psi ASTM D790 270,000
MPa ISO 178 1850
Notched
Izod Impact
73°F (23°C) ft-lb/in ASTM D256 3.5
kJ/m2 ISO 180 20.0
Heat
Deflection
66 psi °F ASTM D648 190
°C ISO 75 88
264 psi °F ASTM D648 115
°C ISO 75 46
PROPERTY CONDITION UNITS METHOD PRODUCT EXAMPLES
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Artisan™ Pre-Colored Thermoplastics mimic the
vibrant, high-gloss appearance of paint, while
offering premium UV stability, minimized scratch
appearance, and inherent corrosion resistance.
TECHNICAL BULLETIN
Characteristics
Artisan™
Nylon
Solution
Painted
Metal
Painted
Plastic
Traditional
Molded-in
Color
Impact
Modified
Nylon
PA
Ionomer
Alloy
Aesthetic Very Good Excellent Excellent Good Very Good Very Good
Scratch Appearance Excellent Poor Poor Good Excellent Excellent
Scratch & Mar
Resistance
Very Good Excellent Excellent Poor Very Good Excellent
Color Customization Good Excellent Excellent Very Good Good Good
Stress Whitening Excellent Fair Fair Poor Excellent Excellent
Weatherability Good Excellent Excellent Very Good Good Very Good
Temperature
Performance
Good Excellent Fair Fair Fair Good
Corrosion Resistance Excellent Fair Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Processability One Step Multi Step Multi Step One Step One Step
Complex
One Step
Total Production Cost $$$ $$$$$ $$$$ $$ $$$ $$$$
Order Quantity
Restrictions
Some Some Some None More More
COMPARISON OF NYLON, METAL, AND PLASTIC
Properties Test Method Artisan™ AR6000-0007 HI UV*
Gloss Level** Gloss reading at 60 degrees 80-93
Molding Shrinkage – Across Flow ASTM D955 0.009 to 0.013 in/in
Tensile Strength (Yield) ASTM D638 7300 psi
Tensile Strength (Break) ASTM D638 5300 psi
Tensile Elongation (Yield) ASTM D638 6.0%
Flexural Modulus ASTM D790 270500 psi
Flexural Strength (Yield) ASTM D790 9950 psi
Notched Izod Impact ASTM D256
-4°F (-20°C) 5 ft-lb/in
73°F (23°C) 11 ft-lb/in
Unnotched Izod Impact ASTM D256
-4°F (-20°C) 29 ft-lb/in
73°F (23°C) 30 ft-lb/in
Color & Aesthetics***
Green, medium blue, dark blue, red, orange, white, gray, black
Color customization available based on specific needs
KEY PROPERTIES
Features: high-gloss finish, UV stability, scratch resistance, chemical/corrosion resistance,
cold temperature impact resistance, heat resistance
* Reflects average of several colors, properties shift slightly depending on color
** Gloss level varies based on tooling temperature
*** UV data available upon request
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