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PROCESS OVERVIEW Polystrand™ advanced thermoplastic composites combine high strength, unidirectional, continuous fibers with engineered thermoplastic resins to create continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) materials that feature exceptional strength-to-weight ratio and high impact resistance.
Mold to compress and cool into shape 4 CFRTP is preheated and inserted into tool 3 Material heating, melting, and conveying 2 Solid resin infeed 1 5 ON-ROAD TRANSPORTATION Underbody shields, underhood enclosures, interior components, storage OFF-ROAD VEHICLES Skid plates, doors, seat structures, exterior panels & moldings Traditionally, molding with short and long glass-filled polypropylene to gain flexural performance over unfilled polypropylene also results in a loss of impact resistance.
From resin formulations to composite matrix and fiber configurations, we can help you develop the combination that will meet your specific needs.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-08/Maxxam BIO Bio-Based Polyolefin Formulations Product Bulletin.pdf
Maxxam™ BIO Bio-Based Polyolefin Formulations Maxxam™ BIO polyolefins are formulated with bio-based polyolefin resin and/or 10–50% natural filler from renewable plant sources, including olive seed based powder and cellulose fiber.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS Formulated with bio-based resin and/or 10–50% filler from renewable plant sources, Maxxam BIO formulations: • Reduce product carbon footprint • Achieve equivalent performance to standard polyolefin formulations • Provide good stiffness, durability, impact resistance and UV stability • Deliver good surface finish and are easy to color • Enable customized performance characteristics depending on application need • Offer food contact compliance MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS Maxxam BIO formulations are suitable for use across many industries and applications where traditional polyolefin materials are used, including: • Transportation Interior Applications - Decorative profiles, trunk side liners, pillars, T-cup • Industrial - Structural parts, furniture • Consumer - Household goods, personal care items, packaging, office supplies, food contact applications • Electrical and Electronic – Housings, buttons, junction boxes SUSTAINABILITY BENEFITS • Formulated with bio-based resin and/or 10–50% natural filler • Utilize natural filler from renewable plant sources including olive seed based powder and cellulose fiber • Offer a lower product carbon footprint compared to traditional petroleum-based feedstock • Can be recycled at end of life PRODUCT BULLETIN CHARACTERISTICS UNITS Maxxam BIO MX5200-5036 Natural FD Maxxam BIO MX5200-5030 Natural FD Maxxam BIO MX5200-5030 Natural FD X1 Maxxam BIO MX5200-5001 RS HS Natural Maxxam BIO MX5200-5033 RS HS Natural Maxxam BIO MX5200-5034 RS HS Natural Maxxam BIO MX5200-5035 RS HS Natural Filler/Reinforcement Unfilled Unfilled Unfilled 30% Glass Fiber 10% Mineral 20% Mineral 30% Mineral Density (ISO 1183) g/cm 0.90 0.90 0.90 1.12 0.96 1.03 1.12 Tensile Modulus (ISO 527-1) @ 23°C MPa 1500 1000 1000 6400 1350 1650 2100 Tensile Stress (ISO 527-2) @ 23°C MPa 27.0 20.0 20.0 75.0 13.0 14.0 15.0 Tensile Strain at Break (ISO 527-2) @ 23°C % 5 50 50 3.0 50 37 18 Charpy Notched (ISO 179) kJ/m 5 20 25 10 12 10 10 CHARACTERISTICS UNITS Maxxam BIO MX5200-5023 RS HS HI Natural 70 Maxxam BIO MX5200-5025 RS HS Natural 70 Maxxam BIO MX5200-5004 RS HS Natural 70 Maxxam BIO MX5200-5003 RS Natural 70 Maxxam BIO MX5200-5009 RS HS Natural 70 Maxxam BIO MX5200-5024 RS HS Natural 70 Maxxam BIO MX5200-5022 RS HS Natural 70 Filler/Reinforcement 15% Olive Seed Based 25% Olive Seed Based 30% Olive Seed Based/ 10% Mineral 35% Olive Seed Based/ 5% Mineral 15% Olive Seed Based/ 17% Glass Fiber/ Mineral 20% Olive Seed Based/ 20% Glass/ Mineral 10% Olive Seed Based/ 20% Mineral Density (ISO 1183) g/ccm 1.00 1.15 1.10 1.07 1.09 1.25 1.10 Tensile Modulus (ISO 527-1) @ 23°C MPa 1750 2000 2700 2500 3800 3500 4100 Tensile Stress at Break (ISO 527-2) @ 23°C MPa 21.0 20.0 30.0 20.0 40.0 35.0 42.0 Tensile Strain at Break (ISO 527-2) @ 23°C % 24 5 3 5 3 4 2 Notched Izod (ISO 180) kJ/m 15 7 3 2 5 15 7 MAXXAM BIO POLYOLEFINS – BIO-BASED RESIN – TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE MAXXAM BIO POLYOLEFINS – OLIVE SEED BASED FILLER – TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS UNITS Maxxam BIO MX5200-5029 NF HI UV Black X1 Maxxam BIO MX5200-5032 NFS UV Natural Maxxam BIO MX5200-5020 NF/NFS UV Natural X1 Maxxam BIO MX5200-5016 NF Natural Filler/Reinforcement 10% Cellulose Fiber 20% Cellulose Fiber 30% Cellulose Fiber 40% Cellulose Fiber Density (ISO 1183) g/ccm 0.95 1.00 1.02 1.07 Tensile Modulus ISO 527-1) @ 23°C MPa 1550 1750 2640 3600 Tensile Stress at Break (ISO 527-2) @ 23°C MPa 33 30 48 55 Tensile Strain at Break (ISO 527-2) @ 23°C % 8 12 9 4 Charpy Notched Impact Strength (ISO 179/1eA) kJ/m2 5 6 5 5 Charpy Unnotched Impact Strength (ISO 179/1eU) kJ/m2 33 49 38 30 MAXXAM BIO POLYOLEFINS – CELLULOSE FIBER FILLER – TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.
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• Customized Solutions – Formulations tailored to meet specific performance targets utilizing a wide range of polymer resins and fiber reinforcement combinations including polypropylene, various nylon (polyamide) formulations, and engineered thermoplastic polyurethane resins combined with carbon and/or glass fibers, as well as functional performance enhancing additives. • Improve Design Freedom/Reduce Material Substitution Risk – We’re experts at helping you with structural design and manufacturability, along with detailed performance analysis using finite element, fiber orientation, and mold filling CAE tools.
AVIENT LONG FIBER TECHNOLOGIES Avient has built a robust portfolio of long fiber formulations in a wide range of thermoplastic resins to meet your structural design and performance specifications.
Complēt™ LGF Long glass fiber reinforced engineering resins with enhanced mechanical properties that allow for metal replacement.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/composites-innovation-cell-program-bulletin_0.pdf
CAPABILITIES • Prototype part sampling • Tooling validation • Process optimization • Material configuration • Application development support • Laminate analysis • Mechanical system analysis • Resin flow with laminate inserts • Finite Element Analysis EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS Injection Molding • Milacron-Fanuc Roboshot α-S15OiA with 4-axis robot • Maximum shot capability at 171 grams with a clamping for 198 tons • Trial molds include a 4"x6" flat plaque and a 3"x10" hat stiffening member Compression Molding • 450 ton down acting press • 39" x 39" platen size • Features automatic shuttle table with IR preheat oven Material Testing • Instron Model 5982 Universal Testing System with 100 kN load capacity • AVE2 non-contacting video extensometer with digital image correlation capability • Environmental chamber that enables testing from -150° to 350° C PRODUCT BULLETIN PROCESSABILITY MEETS PERFORMANCE Polystrand™ advanced thermoplastic composites combine high strength, unidirectional, continuous fibers with engineered thermoplastic resins to create continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) materials that feature exceptional strength-to-weight ratio and high impact resistance.
Avient Advanced Composites – Polystrand 8375 Highfield Parkway Englewood, CO 80112 303.515.7700 TESTING SERVICES In-house testing capabilities allow for rapid material characterization and mechanical analysis according to the following standards: • ASTM D790 3-Point Flex • ASTM D7264 4-Point Flex • ASTM D2344 Short Beam Shear • ASTM C393 Core Compression • ASTM D7078 V-Notch Shear • ASTM D7249 4-Point Flex (Long Beam) • ASTM D6641 CLC Compression For more specialized resin and material analysis, additional testing capabilities are available through Polymer Diagnostics, Inc.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-02/CAI W_C Colorants and Additives for TPU Product Bulletin _A4.pdf
ONCOLOR™ COLORANTS FOR WIRE & CABLE Key Features • A color range for unfilled TPU, providing good opacity at low addition levels • Includes colors for filled, non-halogen flame retardant TPUs that are designed to enhance color strength • The same color concentrate reference can be used for both unfilled and filled TPU resin, minimizing inventory • Custom solutions can be formulated for charging cables to help maintain performance including good weather and hydrolysis resistance as well as providing high color strength for bright colors • Compared to regular colorants, OnColor™ Colorants for wire and cable can help reduce dosing levels and maximize the original properties of the TPU material PRODUCT BULLETIN 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com Copyright © 2024, Avient Corporation.
The inclusion of these additives can help a cable to pass flame resistance tests, even if the resin originally used is not flame retardant • Cesa™ Light Additives: UV light stabilizers that improve weather resistance and provide long term protection against weather degradation • Semi-conductive TPU formulations to enhance cable performance • Cesa™ Laser Additives: Includes laser-marking additives for durable cable marking.
This can help to reduce inventory and can allow the use of general- purpose resin Avient Value-Added Services Avient supports these colorant and additive technologies including: • A focus on sustainability with innovative materials and solutions to help you meet your sustainability goals, including PCR Color Predication Service and Product Footprint Calculator • Leading Color Trend and Design Services - Trend and color insights along with product development assistance from concept through commercialization to optimize design and gain speed to market • Avient Design - A highly specialized group of industrial designers and project engineers that provides advanced design and detailed analysis to foster higher levels of innovation • Application Development and Technical Support - Technical experts specifically trained to work directly with your team to solve definitive application challenges with new or existing approaches • Regulatory Support - Dedicated product stewardship assisting with new product approvals to reduce regulatory overheads and minimize risk • Reliable field technical services and support - Onsite support for tool design, startup, and production optimization to gain manufacturing efficiencies and help resolve technical issues
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-09/Color _ Additive Masterbatches for E_E Application Bulletin_A4.pdf
OnColor™ UL 94 Colorants* • More than 2,000 recognized concentrates available worldwide in all color options • HB rating for most of PP, PS, ABS, PC/ABS, PBT, PA, PA-GF, TPU generic resins • V-0, V-1, V-2 and 5VA/5VB ratings for more than 200 specific engineering resins • Master file of recognized concentrates with scope of use accessible in the UL product finder • Development of custom products for specific resins upon request • Compliance Letters available for REACH and RoHS Cesa™ Flame Retardant Additives for Glow Wire • Fire performance in line with different levels of Glow Wire temperatures (IEC 60695-2-12) • Let-Down Ratio adjustable to reach different levels of Glow Wire temperatures • Non-halogen (in accordance with IEC 61249- 2-21) and non-HBCD** solutions • Wide range of solutions adapted to different polymers (PP, PS, PC) • Color and flame retardants can be combined in one product • Compliance Letters available for REACH and RoHS APPLICATION BULLETIN * Solutions also sold as Renol™ UL 94 Colorants APPLICATION POLYMER GWFI TEMPERATURE TYPICAL LET-DOWN RATIO CONTENT HIPS 750–960°C 5–10% Non-HBCD flame retardant** PC 850–960°C 2–4% Non-halogen in accordance with IEC 61249-2-21 PP homopolymer 850–960°C 4% Non-halogen in accordance with IEC 61249-2-21 PP copolymer 850–960°C 4–8% Antioxidant - metal deactivator ** Non-HBCD means that Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD) is neither used as starting material during the mixing phase of our products nor intentionally added during production, but it cannot be excluded that it is not present at level of ubiquitous traces in any of the raw materials used in manufacturing of our products.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-01/Maxxam REC Recycled Polyolefin Formulations Product Bulletin.pdf
Maxxam™ REC Recycled Polyolefin Formulations Maxxam™ REC Recycled Polyolefins are formulated with 25–100% recycled resin from post-industrial recycled (PIR) and post-consumer recycled (PCR) sources.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Formulated with 25–100% recycled resin from PIR & PCR sources • Reduces waste and supports the circular economy • Achieves equivalent performance to standard polyolefin formulations • Can be recycled at end of life • Provides good stiffness, durability, impact resistance and UV stability • Enables customized performance characteristics depending on application need MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS Maxxam REC Polyolefins are suitable for use across many industries and applications where traditional polyolefin materials are used, including: • Transportation - HVAC systems, engine guards, battery housings, flame retardant applications • Industrial - Structural parts, furniture • Consumer - Household appliances, personal care items, packaging, office supplies, food contact applications • Electrical and Electronic – Housings, buttons, junction boxes SUSTAINABILITY BENEFITS • Formulated with 25–100% recycled resin from PIR and/or PCR sources • Reduces waste and supports the circular economy • Reduces carbon footprint • Can be recycled at end of life PRODUCT BULLETIN CHARACTERISTICS UNITS Maxxam REC RS5200-5029 C BLACK X2 Maxxam REC MX5200-5036 HS I BLACK Maxxam REC MX5200-5037 RS HS I BLACK Maxxam REC MX5200-5038 RS HS I BLACK Maxxam REC MX5200-5039 RS HS I BLACK Filler/ Reinforcement – Unfilled Unfilled 20% Mineral 40% Mineral 30% Glass Fiber Recycled Content – 95% PCR 97% PIR 75% PIR 55% PIR 65% PIR Density (ISO 1183) g/ccm 0.93 0.95 1.09 1.28 1.15 Tensile Modulus (ISO 527-1) MPa 1250 950 1500 2150 4250 Tensile Stress (ISO 527-2) MPa 25 175 10 15 50 Tensile Strain Break (ISO 527-2) % >20 >80 >30 17 4.5 Charpy Notched (ISO 179) kJ/m 3 8 5 4 11 TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS UNITS Maxxam REC RS5200-5026 RS NHFR BLACK 70 Maxxam REC FR H8 V2 BLACK RG 70 Maxxam REC L6 GF/30 H BLACK T RG 70 Maxxam REC MX5200-5027 RS HS BLACK RG Maxxam REC MX5200-5028 RS HS BLACK RG Maxxam REC C10 H-UV AS EP RG BLACK 70 Filler/ Reinforcement – 30% Glass Fiber Unfilled 30% Glass Fiber 30% Glass Fiber 40% Talcum Unfilled Recycled Content – 37% PIR 90% PIR 55% PIR 35% PIR 50% PIR 25% PIR Density (ISO 1183) g/ccm 1.42 0.950 1.13 1.15 1.23 1.03 Tensile Modulus (ISO 527-1) MPa 8250 1300 6100 6400 – 700 Tensile Stress (ISO 527-2) MPa 71.0 30.0 70.0 70.0 28.0 15.0 Notched Izod (ISO 180) kJ/m – 4.0 10 5.8 2.7 No Break Flame Rating @ 1.6mm thickness (UL 94) – V-0 V-2 HB HB HB HB TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-04/onflex-s-garden-hose-hand-grip-case-study.pdf
THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMER FOR OVERMOLDING ATTRACTIVE, PRACTICAL HANDGRIPS ONTO ABS RESIN © 2021, All Rights Reserved Avient Corporation, 33587 Walker Road, Avon Lake, Ohio USA 44012 To learn more about OnFlex-S™ TPEs, contact Avient at +1.844.4AVIENT (1.844.428.4368) or visit avient.com THE CHALLENGE Facing strong competition from all-plastic garden sprayers, a leading garden equipment manufacturer decided to create a new, high-end line of sprayers featuring enhanced quality, durability and aesthetics.
The use of 2K (two-component) molding—in which the base resin is injected and allowed to set up for a short time, and then is overmolded by injecting the TPE—streamlines the manufacturing process.
It required a high temperature and a strong injection pressure to bond to the acrylonitrile- butadienestyrene (ABS) substrate, which caused the resin to deform.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-08/Advanced Composites in Building _ Construction Application Guide.pdf
MATERIAL SOLUTION DESCRIPTION KEY CHARACTERISTICS POTENTIAL APPLICATIONS Hammerhead™ FR Flame Retardant Composite Panels Industry-first flame retardant thermoplastic composite panels that meet ASTM E84 Class A standards for flame spread and smoke developed and configurations available to meet NFPA 286 corner room burn testing • Excellent flame performance • Moisture, UV, corrosion, impact, and rot resistant • Lightweight structural integrity • Reduce labor cost and time • Interior Wall, Floor & Ceiling Panel Systems • Garage Doors • Interior & Entry Doors • Exterior Sheathing • Siding & Cladding • Kitchen Cabinetry Hammerhead™ and Polystrand™ Composite Panels Thermoplastic composite panels constructed with Polystrand™ continuous fiber laminates thermally bonded to thermoplastic foam or honeycomb cores • Moisture, UV, corrosion, impact, and rot resistant • Lightweight structural integrity • Reduce labor cost and time • Garage Doors • Interior Entry Doors • Interior Wall, Floor & Ceiling Panel Systems • Exterior Sheathing • Siding & Cladding • Kitchen Cabinetry Polystrand™ Continuous Fiber Tapes & Laminates High strength unidirectional (UD) glass fibers combined with thermoplastic resins available in unidirectional tapes or multi-ply laminates • High strength and stiffness • Enables impact resistance • Formulations available to meet ASTM E84 Class A and Class B flame/smoke rating • Composite Deckng • Interior & Entry Doors • Roofing Systems GlasArmor™ Ballistic Resistant Panels Ballistic protection constructed from layers of 0°/90° woven E-glass fiber reinforcements with a proprietary thermoset resin system • UL 752 Level 1–3 compliant • Less than 25% the weight of comparable steel panel • 1-hr fire rating per ASTM E119* • Safe/Panic Rooms • Garage Doors • Interior & Entry Doors ThermoBallistic™ Thermoplastic Panels Industry-first thermoplastic ballistic resistant panels thermally formed with layers of 0°/90° UD E-glass fiber reinforcements and polyolefin-based resin systems • UL 752 Level 3 compliant • Extremely lightweight • Moisture, UV, and corrosion resistant • Safe/Panic Rooms • Garage Doors • Interior & Entry Doors * UL Level 3 panel was fire tested as part of a wall system with steel studs and drywall facesheet
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The major types of thermoplastics include polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride, polypropylene, polystyrene, polyester and a range of specialized engineering resins.
On May 30, 2013, we sold our vinyl dispersion, blending and suspension resin assets (the “Resin Business”) to Mexichem Specialty Resins Inc.
Recent Developments On May 30, 2013, PolyOne sold its vinyl dispersion, blending and suspension resin assets (Resin Business) to Mexichem Specialty Resins Inc.