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Maxxam™ NHFR Non-Halogen Flame Retardant Polyolefin Formulation provided a formulation that met UL and IEC standards
Maxxam™ NHFR Non-Halogen Flame Retardant Polyolefins
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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?
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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
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Maxxam™ FR Flame Retardant Polyolefin Formulations
Maxxam™ FR Flame Retardant Polyolefin
Formulations are engineered to meet stringent
flammability performance requirements according
to industry norms.
Maxxam FR formulations are an ideal choice for a
variety of applications which require specific flame
retardant performance in a wide range of industries
including consumer, electrical and electronic,
transportation, industrial equipment and medical
devices.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• UL 94 V-2, V-0, 5VA ratings and elevated
RTI ratings
• GWFI (IEC 60695-11-10) up to 960°C
• Comparative Tracking Index (CTI) PLC 0,
600V ratings
• Injection molding and extrusion grades
• Non-halogen grades available
• Low dielectric performance with selected
formulations
• Good recyclability
• Colorable
MARKETS & APPLICATIONS
Applications that require flame retardant
performance including:
• Transportation: Interior components, seat
components, door panels, aircraft interiors,
railway interiors, boat interiors
• Construction & Building Materials: Cable
insulation, pipes and fittings, insulation
materials
• Consumer – Appliance casings, housings,
covers, fume hoods, battery packages, furniture
• Industrial Equipment: Machine housings
• Energy, Electrical & Electronic, E-Mobility:
Battery frames, electrical housings, connectors
• Telecommunication: Cable management
• Packaging: Transportation of sensitive goods
• Healthcare: Medical device housings and
components
PRODUCT BULLETIN
MAXXAM FR FLAME RETARDANT POLYOLEFIN FORMULATIONS
Non-halogenated Halogenated
PP Homopolymer Copolymer Homopolymer Copolymer
Unit Unfilled Glass Fiber Mineral Unfilled Glass Fiber Mineral Unfilled Glass Fiber Mineral Unfilled Glass Fiber Mineral
Characteristic Talcum Talcum Talcum Talcum
Reinforcement Mass-% 0 5–30 5–30 0 20–30 5-20 0 5–30 5–20 0 5–30 5–20
Colorable – ++ ++ + ++ ++ + + + + + + +
Density g/cm3 0,9–1,08 1,28–1,37 0,98–1,55 0,92–1,06 1,25–1,35 0,95–1,28 0,94–1,04 1,3–1,55 1,01–1,42 0,96–1,01 0,94–1,58 0,95–1,46
Tensile Strength MPa 25–30 30–70 25–35 16–22 40–65 15–25 25-–35 30–70 25–35 20–24 20–55 -25
E-Modulus (Tensile) MPa 1600–2500 2500–8200 2500–4000 800–1200 2000–8000 1600–3000 1300–2000 3000–8900 1900–3500 1000–1400 1200–7500 1500–3000
Izod Impact 23°C notched % 2,0–4,5 3,5–7,5 2,5–4,5 5–40 2,5–18 2,5–6 2,5–4,5 3,5–6,0 3,0–7,0 4,0–40 2,5–16 2,5–10
Max.
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POWER TOOL
COMPANY
B A T T E R Y P A C K
• HDPE based solution
• Meet flammability performance requirement for UL94 V-0
• Consistent color and global availability
• Provided global technical services to
enable consistent material quality in
Europe and Asia
• Tested and verified flame retardant
performance conforming to UL94 V-0 @
1.5 and 3.0 mm, GWFI 960°C
• Delivered a pre-colored, HDPE-based
solution for color uniformity globally
Maxxam ™ FR Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
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GLOBAL FRIDGE
MANUFACTURER
R E F R I G E R A T O R B A S E
• Provide 5VA flame retardant rating
• Utilize existing molds
• Keep the same mechanical and physical properties as current
material
• Dimensional stability – limit shrinkage of final part
• High strength – bearing the weight of the whole fridge
• Maintain or reduce weight
• Expedited development time, providing solutions
ready for testing within a week
• Enabled first time approval through close
customer collaboration
• Provided excellent in person support to both
customer and moulder throughout trials
• Gave technical advice on how to adjust
processing parameters, enabling the use of
existing molds with the new material
Maxxam™ FR Flame Retardant Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
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PRODUCT SELECTION GUIDE
WIRE & CABLE
SOLUTIONS
Specialty Engineered
Materials
High performance insulation, jacketing,
and cross-web formulations for the
wire and cable industry
Syncure™ XLPE Cross-linkable
Polyethylene Formulations
• Ambient curing
• Flame performance
• Resistant to heat, oil, creep,
& abrasion
• Low temperature properties
• Low capital investment
• High extrusion speeds
• DBDPE-free grades available
• UL/CSA bulletins
Maxxam™ FR Flame Retardant
Polyolefin Formulations
• FEP alternative
• Fire performance
• UL 444 & plenum yellow
card compliance
• Low dielectric
• High extrusion speeds
• Thin wall extrudability
Maxxam™ SY Foamable Flame
Retardant Formulations
• Low dielectric
• Uniform cell structure
• Crush & heat resistance
• Ease of chemical foaming
ECCOH™ Low Smoke and Fume
Non-Halogen Formulations
• Improved fire safety
• Low smoke, fume, non-halogen
(LSFOH) formulations
• Chemical resistance
ECCOH™ XL Cross-Linkable Solutions
• Non-halogen, low smoke, toxicity,
& corrosiveness
• Excellent mechanical & electrical
properties
• Easily processed
• Operating temperature of 90°C
• Moisture cure technology
Synprene™ Flame Retardant
Thermoplastic Elastomers
• Flexibility
• Flame performance
• Low temperature
brittleness (LTB) resistance
• Chemical resistance
• Easily colored
FireCon™ CPE Insulation Jacketing
Formulations
• Resistance to harsh environments
• Low temperature performance
• Flame performance
• High extrusion speeds
• Sunlight resistance
FEATURES SPECIFICATION
ECCOH™ XL 8148 Non-halogen, low smoke, toxicity, & corrosiveness EN50618
Syncure™ S100FH Horizontal flame UL 44
Syncure™ S100FH-XUV Horizontal flame, UV resistant UL 44
Syncure™ S100FH-UV Horizontal flame, FV-1 flame, UV resistant UL 44, UL 4703
Syncure™ S100FV VW-1 flame UL 44
Syncure™ S100FV-UV VW1, UV resistant UL 44
Syncure™ S112NA Non-flame retardant CSA 22.2
Syncure™ S120NA Non-flame retardant NSF 61
Syncure™ S200FH Horizontal flame, DBDPE-free UL 44
Syncure™ S200FV VW-1, DBDPE-free UL 44
INSULATION FOR POWER CABLE SYSTEMS
Low Voltage Power Cables
• Flame performance
• Resistance to heat, oil, creep, & abrasion
• Low temperature performance
• Low capital investment
• High extrusion speeds
INSULATION & CROSS-WEBS FOR DATA CABLE SYSTEMS
Category Cables
• FEP alternative
• Flame performance
• Low dielectric constant
• High extrusion speeds & thin wall capability
• Chemical resistance
• Low temperature performance
• Flexibility
FEATURES SPECIFICATION
Maxxam™ FR 0521-48 R1 Low smoke & fume, non-halogen UL 444
Maxxam™ FR 0587-21 R3 Halogenated to plenum performance UL 444
Optical Fiber Cables
• Resistance to harsh environments, chemicals, & sunlight
• Low temperature brittleness (LTB) resistance
• Low smoke & toxicity
• Flexibility
• High extrusion speeds
FEATURES SPECIFICATION
ECCOH™ 6649 UV Low DD Low smoke & fume, non-halogen Meets customer-specific flame requirements
Coaxial Cables
• Flexibility
• High extrusion speeds
• Low dielectric constant
• Uniform cell structure
• Crush & heat resistance
FEATURES SPECIFICATION
Maxxam™ SY 89-22-7 Foamable Meets customer-specific flame requirements
JACKETING FOR POWER & DATA CABLE SYSTEMS
Low & Medium Voltage Jacketing
• Resistance to harsh environments, chemicals, & UV degradation
• Low temperature brittleness (LTB) resistance
• Low smoke & toxicity
• Flexibility
• High extrusion speeds
• Easily colored
FEATURES SUBMARKETS & USES
FireCon™ CPE 30-33 RoHS Black Flame retardant, flexible Building & construction, industrial, nuclear
FireCon™ CPE 37-36 RoHS Black Flame retardant, flexible Building & construction, industrial, nuclear
FireCon™ CPE 30-20 RoHS Natural Flame retardant, flexible Building & construction, industrial, nuclear
ECCOH™ 5549 UV Low smoke & fume, non-halogen, flame retardant Building & construction, industrial
ECCOH™ 6649 UV Low DD Low smoke & fume, non-halogen, flame retardant Optical fiber, ducts
ECCOH™ 5981 UV Low smoke & fume, non-halogen, flame retardant Industrial, Teck 90 wire
Synprene™ RT5180 Flame retardant, LTB resistance Building & construction, industrial
Synprene™ RT5180UV Flame retardant, LTB resistance Building & construction, industrial
Synprene™ RT3870M Flame retardant, LTB resistance Building & construction, industrial
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AUTO DATA CABLE
MANUFACTURER
C O A X I A L S I G N A L C A B L E
J A C K E T
• Provide good chemical resistance like that of machine oil
• Pass 3,000 hours aging test of finish goods
• Have low dielectric property - characteristic impedance of
transmission line: 100Ω, capacitance in water: around
102.8pf/m
• Provided excellent performance with low
dielectric constant to make the jacket layer
of signal cables have low capacitance loss
• Offered a solution by combining physical
and chemical foaming products in the
foaming layer to reduce the dielectric
constant further
• Maintained exceptional mechanical
properties under high temperatures
Maxxam Polyolefin Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
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MAXXAM™
FILLED & REINFORCED
POLYOLEFINS
PRODUCT SELECTION GUIDE
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MAXXAM™
FILLED &
REINFORCED
POLYOLEFINS
PolyOne manufactures a complete
line of filled and reinforced polymer
polyolefins for injection molding
and blow molding.
Under the
Maxxam™ brand, standard grades
are formulated with any combination
of calcium carbonate, glass fiber,
mica and talc to provide a desired
balance of properties, including
stiffness, durability, impact resistance
and heat resistance.
Chemically coupled
• Natural or black
• High flow grades
• Recycled content
Maxxam™ Mica
Reinforced Polypropylene
PROPERTY CONDITION UNITS METHOD PRODUCT EXAMPLES
Maxxam™ Glass/Mineral
Reinforced
Polypropylene
Offers a high level of stiffness and heat
deflection as well as reduced warpage
and increased dimensional stability
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GUÍA DE SELECCIÓN DE PRODUCTOS
SOLUCIONES
PARA CABLE
& ALAMBRE
Materiales de Ingenieria
Especializada
Formulaciones para aislamiento,
revestimiento y cross-web para el
mercado de cable y alambre
Syncure™ XLPE Formulaciones de
Polietileno Reticulable
• Curado al ambiente
• Alto desempeño a la flama
• Resistente al calor, el aceite, a la
deformación por stress constante
y la abrasión
• Propiedades de baja temperatura
• Baja inversión de capital
• Alta velocidad de extrusión
• Libre de DBDPE disponible
• Boletinados por UL/CSA
Maxxam™ FR Polipropileno con
Retardante de Flama
• Reemplaza al FEP para
aislamiento
• Desempeño a la flama
• Cumplimiento a UL 444
yellow card
• Baja constante dieléctrica
• Alta velocidad de extrusión
• Capacidad de extrusión para
paredes delgadas
Maxxam™ SY Polipropileno
Espumado
• Baja constante dieléctrica
• Estructura celular uniforme
• Resistencia al calor y la
compresión
• Facilidad del espumado mediante
proceso químico
Soluciones LSFOH ECCOH™ Baja
Emisión de Humo y Libre de
Halógenos
• Mejora de la seguridad contra
incendios
• Baja emisión de humo, toxicidad
y libre de halogenos (LSFOH)
• Resistencia química
ECCOH™ XL Soluciones para
Cable Reticulado
• Libre de halógenos, baja
emisión de humos, baja
toxicidad y anticorrosiva
• Excelentes propiedades electricas
y mecanicas
• Facilmente procesable
• Temperaturas de operación 90°C
• Tecnologia de curado por
humedad
Synprene™ Elastómeros
Termoplásticos Retardantes
de Flama
• Flexibilidad
• Alta desempeño a la flama
• Resistencia a baja temperatura
• Resistencia química
• Permite coloración
FireCon™ CPE Polietileno Clorado
Retardante de Flama
• Resistencia en ambientes extremos
• Propiedades de baja temperatura
• Alta desempeño a la flama
• Alta velocidad de extrusión
• Resistencia a la luz del sol y
rayos UV
CARACTERISTICAS ESPECIFICACIONES
ECCOH™ XL 8148 Libre de halógenos, baja emisión de humos, baja toxicidad, anticorrosivo EN50618
Syncure™ S100FH Flama horizontal UL 44
Syncure™ S100FH-XUV Flama horizontal, resistencia UV UL 44
Syncure™ S100FH-UV Flama horizontal, FV-1, resistencia UV UL 44, UL 4703
Syncure™ S100FV VW-1 UL 44
Syncure™ S100FV-UV VW-1, resistencia UV UL 44
Syncure™ S112NA Sin retardante a la flama CSA 22.2
Syncure™ S120NA Sin retardante a la flama NSF 61
Syncure™ S200FH Flama horizontal, libre de DBDPE UL 44
Syncure™ S200FV VW-1, libre de DBDPE UL 44
SISTEMAS PARA AISLAMIENTO DE CABLES DE BAJO VOLTAJE
Cables de baja tensión
• Desempeño a la flama
• Resistencia al calor, aceite y abrasión
• Buen desempeño a bajas temperaturas
• Baja inversión de capital
• Altas velocidades de procesamiento
AISLAMIENTO Y CROSS-WEBS PARA CABLES DE CATEGORIA
Los sistemas de cables de categoría nos proporcionan
• Alternativas de cables FEP
• Desempeño a la flama
• Baja constante dieléctrica
• Altas velocidades de extrusión y desempeño para pared delgada
• Resistencia química
• Desempeño a bajas temperaturas
• Flexibilidad
CARACTERISTICAS ESPECIFICACIONES
Maxxam™ FR 0521-48 R1 Baja emisión de humo, libre de halógenos UL 444
Maxxam™ FR 0587-21 R3 Halogenado, y desempeño para cables plenum UL 444
Cables para fibra optica
• Resistencia a ambientes extremos, químicos y a la exposición a luz del sol
• Resistencia a bajas temperaturas (LTB)
• Baja emisión de humos y toxicidad
• Flexibilidad
• Altas velocidades en extrusion
CARACTERISTICAS ESPECIFICACIONES
ECCOH™ 6649 UV Low DD Baja emisión de humos, Libre de halógenos
Cubre las requerimientos
de retardacia a la flama
requeridos por el cliente
Cables Coaxiales
• Flexibilidad
• Altas velocidades de extrusión
• Baja constante dieléctrica
• Estructura de celda uniforme
• Resistencia al calor y a la deformación
CARACTERISTICAS ESPECIFICACIONES
Maxxam™ SY 89-22-7 Espumable
Cubre las requerimientos
de retardacia a la flama
requeridos por el cliente
SISTEMAS PARA CUBIERTA PARA CABLES DE DATOS
Cubiertas para medio y bajo voltaje
• Resistencia a ambientes extremos, ambientes químicos y degradación por rayos UV
• Resistencia a bajas temperaturas (LTB)
• Baja emisión de humos y toxicidad
• Flexibilidad
• Altas velocidades de extrusión
• Fácilmente de colorear
CARACTERISTICAS MERCADOS Y APLIACIONES
FireCon™ CPE 30-33 RoHS Black Retardante a la flama, flexible Edificación & construcción, industrial, nuclear
FireCon™ CPE 37-36 RoHS Black Retardante a la flama, flexible Edificación & construcción, industrial, nuclear
FireCon™ CPE 30-20 RoHS Natural Retardante a la flama, flexible Edificación & construcción, industrial, nuclear
ECCOH™ 5549 UV Baja emisión de humos, libre de halógenos, retardante a la flama Edificación & construcción, industrial
ECCOH™ 6649 UV Low DD Baja emisión de humos, libre de halógenos, retardante a la flama Fibra optica, ductos
ECCOH™ 5981 UV Baja emisión de humos, libre de halógenos, retardante a la flama Cables industriales, cables Teck 90
Synprene™ RT5180 Retardante a la flama, resistente a LTB Edificación & construcción, industrial
Synprene™ RT5180UV Retardante a la flama, resistente a LTB Edificación & construcción, industrial
Synprene™ RT3870M Retardante a la flama, resistente a LTB Edificación & construcción, industrial
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