https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/Siding_Cladding Hydrocerol Case Study Snapshot.pdf
SIDING & CLADDING
MANUFACTURER
P R O F I L E E X T R U S I O N
• Achieve consistent distribution and uniform cell structure
• Avoid adverse chemical reactions caused by material
incompatibility with PVC formulations
• Maintain impact resistance and durability
• Attain thermally-stable chemical foaming agent (CFA) and
gas decomposition temperatures to avoid manufacturing
downtime
• Ensure the integrity of color, finish, and aesthetics
• Validated performance and compatibility
during formulation and testing to confirm
material compatibility and consistency
• Established processing parameters for real-
time precision in temperature, pressure, and
extrusion speed
• Optimized CFA and process to balance weight
reduction and retain mechanical properties
and aesthetics
Hydrocerol Chemical Foaming Agents
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/foaming-agents/hydrocerol-chemical-foaming-agents
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https://www.avient.com/news/new-polyone-oncolor-“shades-nature”-collection-revealed-fakuma-2018
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany – October 16, 2018 – At the Fakuma trade fair today, PolyOne revealed its newest collection of on-trend colors for polymers, called Shades of Nature.
As part of the OnColor™ Polymer Colorants masterbatch portfolio, this group of ten masterbatch colorants enables plastic to mimic naturally occurring materials such as stone, marble, and granite.
Colors can be processed using standard equipment, are available in standard finishes, and can also be customized in various polymers or recycled resins for multiple applications.
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ECCOH™ LSFOH 6153/6154 UV Formulations
Improved processing speeds & greater gel resistance for
optical fiber cables
ECCOH™ LSFOH 6153 UV and 6154 UV grades are
low smoke, fume, non-halogen material solutions
for optical fiber cables with increased processing
speeds and greater resistance to chemicals such
as gel water blocking compounds, used to protect
optical fibers.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Faster processing speeds (up to 1,000
m/min) at low wall thickness (100 µm)
• Increased chemical resistance
• Lower gel migration
• ECCOH 6153 UV - optimized for Teroson
• ECCOH 6154 UV - optimized for Unigel
• High color rendition and compatibility with
Avient masterbatch
• High UV resistance
• Very low shrinkage
MARKET & APPLICATIONS
Optical Fiber Cables including:
• Stranded loose tubes – gel-filled/dry
• Micro-modules
• Tight buffer applications – gel-filled/dry
STANDARD COMPLIANCE
• IEC 60794
• NF XP C93-850-1-1:2020
• EN 50289-4-17:2016
• ISO 4892:2016
• ST/CNET/5843 (1998)
PRODUCT BULLETIN
GEL MIGRATION PERFORMANCE
ECCOH LSFOH 6153/6154 UV grades offer greater gel migration performance compared to alternative
ECCOH grades.
Gel migration is measured using a quantitative internal method
* 6151 can be supplied with UV protection
* Values concluded from the simulation of materials rheological data and modelling standard extrusion tooling
Pressure: can affect extruder performance, higher pressure gives a lower output at the same rpm
Shear rate: has a relation with self-cleaning of the walls and mixing conditions
Stress: can affect the surface of the product, less stress gives a better surface aspect
MIGRATION OF GEL COMPOUND
Gel Compound ECCOH™ 6151* ECCOH™ 6153 UV ECCOH™ 6154 UV
Unigel Average Good Excellent
Teroson Average Excellent Good
Itcogel Average Good Excellent
ECCOH™ 6151 ECCOH™ 6153 UV ECCOH™ 6154 UV
∆P (bars) 101 63 60
Shear Rate (1/s) 9 9 9
Stress (kPa) 127 79 75
Application example:
Gel-filled stranded loose tube optical fiber cable
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This rigid vinyl formulation is designed to provide low maintenance performance and long-lasting color in outdoor settings.
We’re able to push the service envelope with in-house capabilities supporting design and color selection to drive successful commercialization of their products.”
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Photo Caption: The NuVi™ light leverages polymer technology for lasting performance
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Safety Data Sheets
Safety Data Sheets
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Technical Data Sheets
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Safety Data Sheets
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-03/Alternatives to Nylon 6_6 Brochure %281%29.pdf
Did you know that with the right formulation, you can achieve
properties that are as good or better than that of PA 6,6 using materials such as PA 6, PK, PBT/PET, PP,
polymer blends and even post-industrial recycled blends?
HOW ALTERNATIVE
POLYMERS COMPARE
TO PA 6,6
PA 6 | POSSIBLE APPLICATIONS:
Automotive, Industrial, Consumer & Sporting Goods
Wider processing temperature range
Better surface quality
Better weathering resistance
Shorter conditioning time—nearly half that of PA 6,6
Lower temperature resistance
Slightly lower chemical resistance
Higher water absorption
Lower stiffness/wear resistance
PK | POSSIBLE APPLICATIONS:
Automotive, Consumer & Sporting Goods, Industrial,
Electrical & Electronics
Lower CO2 emissions in production
Better hydrolysis and chemical resistance
Comparable dimensional stability
Inherently lubricious for reduced wear and friction
Easier to mold
Cost competitive
Lower short- and long-term thermal performance
Harder to color
More limited process window
PBT/PET | POSSIBLE APPLICATIONS:
Electrical & Electronics
Lower water absorption
Slightly higher rigidity/stiffness (for PBT)
Better abrasion resistance
Slightly better electric resistance
Lower toughness properties
Higher density
Lower short- and long-term temperature resistance
Lower hydrolysis resistance
PP | POSSIBLE APPLICATIONS:
Automotive, Consumer Goods,
Lightweighting Applications
Lower water absorption
Slightly better chemical resistance
Lower density
Cost effective
Fiber reinforced PP can achieve similar or
better mechanical properties to PA 6,6 GF30
Reduced rigidity/stiffness
Much lower abrasion resistance
Lower electric resistance
Reduced short- and long-term temperature
resistance
PC/PBT & PC/PET BLENDS |
POSSIBLE APPLICATIONS: Automotive Interiors,
Consumer Goods, Household Appliances
Higher impact strength
Good scratch resistance
Good wear resistance
Lower mechanical properties
Higher brittleness
Narrow processing temperature range
PA 6,6/PET BLENDS |
POSSIBLE APPLICATIONS: Automotive, Industrial,
Appliance, Electrical & Electronics, Applications Where
Low Water Absorption is Required
Reduced water absorption—up to 40%
Slightly higher mechanical properties in the conditioned state
Slightly lower temperature resistance
Slightly lower chemical resistance
Narrow processing temperature range
PA/PP BLENDS | POSSIBLE APPLICATIONS:
Automotive Interiors, Electronics,
Consumer & Sporting Goods
Good adhesion to polyolefin-based TPEs
Low permeability of water
Good processability
Lower density
Lower temperature resistance
Lower mechanical properties
POST-INDUSTRIAL RECYCLED SOLUTIONS
(PA 6,6/PA 6/PP) |
POSSIBLE APPLICATIONS: Automotive Accessories,
Industrial, Consumer & Sporting Goods
Between 50-80% recycled content
Good processability
Cost effective
Reduced chemical resistance
Wider range of mechanical specifications
Potential for slightly lower mechanical properties
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-09/Waste Mgmt OEM Application Snapshot.pdf
LEADING WASTE
MANAGEMENT OEM
I N D U S T R I A L C O N T A I N E R S
• Eliminate shrinkage and warpage, and control dimensional
aspects of finished parts
• Improve quality assurance metrics and reduce downtime
associated with quality rejections
• Reduce process parameter changes and maintain
consistency when running multiple colors
• Lightweighting solution offering energy savings, process
optimization & extended manufacturing run times
• Preserved industrial waste container quality
while maintaining functional performance and
application dimensional stability
• Provided xpertise in process optimization and
polymer formulation, where material & mold
flow, reducing cycle times, and color harmony
between diverse polymers matter most
• Accelerated speed to market by several weeks
with versatile agnostic product forms (solid and
liquid) coupled with technical service
Hydrocerol™ and Excelite™ Chemical Foaming
Agents (CFA)
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/foaming-agents
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-09/Avient_RY 2023 CDP Verification Opinion Declaration.pdf
Level of Assurance and Qualifications:
• Limited
• This verification used a materiality threshold of ±5% for aggregate errors in sampled data for each of the
above indicators
GHG Verification Methodology:
Evidence-gathering procedures included, but were not limited to:
• Interviews with relevant personnel of Avient and their consultant;
• Review of documentary evidence produced by Avient;
• Review of Avient data and information systems and methodology for collection, aggregation, analysis and
review of information used to determine GHG emissions; and
• Audit of sample of data used by Avient to determine GHG emissions.
Statement of independence, impartiality and competence
Apex is an independent professional services company that specializes in Health, Safety, Social and Environmental
management services including assurance with over 30 years history in providing these services.
The verification team has extensive experience in conducting assurance over environmental, social, ethical and health
and safety information, systems and processes, has over 20 years combined experience in this field and an excellent
understanding of Apex’s standard methodology for the verification of greenhouse gas emissions data.
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-showcases-expertise-medical-polymers-analytica-china-2018
In addition to its comprehensive portfolio of regulatory-compliant medical polymers and colorants, PolyOne brings decades of healthcare industry experience and design support to help drive innovation and navigate a complex regulatory environment.
Color and Additives:
PHOTO CAPTION: PolyOne Showcases Comprehensive Medical Colorants, Additives Portfolio and Polymer Solutions at Analytica China 2018