FLAME RETARDANCE: Inherent flame retardant properties allow these materials to pass important flame/smoke/toxicity (FST) tests needed for use in aircraft cabins and railway compartments. The material typically works best with a nozzle temperature between 360–400°C and a heated bed of 120°C. You have the responsibility to conduct full-scale end-product performance testing to determine suitability in your application, and you assume all risk and liability arising from your use of the information and/or use or handling of any product.

Utilized material expertise to present multiple customized options, allowing the customer to select a solution that best met both cost and performance requirements • Quickly turned around a specialty formulation that outperformed the incumbent and competitive materials being reviewed • Delivered solution that worked with existing tooling to minimize costs • Supported material transition with coefficient of friction testing and live technical service https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/general-engineered-formulations/lubrione-internally-lubricated-formulations

THE CHALLENGE Hospital acquired infections are on the rise, and healthcare facilities are doing their best to combat this trend by disinfecting equipment surfaces more frequently and with harsher cleaners. During stress testing, materials were exposed for seven days at either 1.0% strain or 1.5% strain. Testing was conducted by an independent third party.

Migration/extraction testing should be completed on the final article. Such testing is the sole responsibility of the final article manufacturer. You have the responsibility to conduct full-scale end-product performance testing to determine suitability in your application, and you assume all risk and liability arising from your use of the information and/or use or handling of any product.

Optical fiber sheathing1 5549 LM 3.0 11.0 160 45 B2ca Excellent flame retardancy, best in class in char formation with very low dripping and low heat release. The tests required by the CPR must be carried out on finished cables and not on the individual components of the cable. The cable design, other materials used in the cable, and the cable manufacturing process can all influence CPR test results.

Stringers Bulkheads, Decking and Transoms Doors and Cabinetry Ceilings and Hatches MECHANICAL PERFORMANCE Superior strength-to-weight ratio PROPERTY TEST METHOD PANEL THICKNESS .50" .75" 1.00" 13 mm 19 mm 25 mm Core Density* ISO 845 7 lb/ft3 7 lb/ft3 7 lb/ft3 115 kg/m3 115 kg/m3 115 kg/m3 Flexural Rigidity ASTM D7249 35,000 lb/in2 10.3 kg/m2 75,000 lb/in2 21.9 kg/m2 118,000 lb/in2 34.5 kg/m2 Areal Weight Calculated 0.89 lb/ft2 4.3 kg/m2 1.03  lb/ft2 5.0 kg/m2 1.17  lb/ft2 5.7 kg/m2 Core Shear Yield ASTM C393 101 psi 0.70 MPa 96 psi 0.66 MPa 88 psi 0.61 MPa Max Load ASTM C393 357.5 lbs 162.2 kg 513.4 lbs 232.9 kg 551.1 lbs 250.0 kg Core Shear ULT ASTM C393 113 psi 0.78 MPa 109 psi 0.75 MPa 94 psi 0.65 MPa Face Bend Stress ASTM C393 9,008 psi 62.11 MPa 8,725 psi 60.16 MPa 7,542 psi 52.00 MPa USES & APPLICATIONS * Additional core density panels are available in 5 lb/ft3 (80 kg/m3) and 8 lb/ft3 (135 kg/m3). Example: Deflection for 24 inch panel = Chart value *[12 / 24] Performance Comparison Hammerhead Panels and Marine Plywood TAB TESTING OF VARIOUS INSTALLATION METHODS BREAK PETG Skins with 1 in/25 mm 1.5 in/38 mm 2 in/51 mm 2400 lbs/1089 kg 2820 lbs/1279 kg 2748 lbs/1246 kg Hammerhead with 5 lb/ft3 (80 kg/m3) 665 lbs 302 kg Hammerhead with 7 lb/ft3 (115 kg/m3) 881 lbs 400 kg Hammerhead with 1084 lbs 492 kg 770 lbs 349 kg Glass/Epoxy with 1055 lbs 479 kg Glass/Polyester with Balsa Core 919 lbs 417 kg L-Bracket Installation BREAK PETG Skins with 2375 lbs 1077 kg 770 lbs 349 kg Glass/Polyester with Balsa Core 797 lbs 362 kg U-Channel Installation ITW Plexus MA420 adhesive was used in all tab testing installations except where noted. You have the responsibility to conduct full-scale end-product performance testing to determine suitability in your application, and you assume all risk and liability arising from your use of the information and/or use or handling of any product.

Optical fiber sheathing1 5549 LM 3.0 11.0 160 45 B2ca Excellent flame retardancy, best in class in char formation with very low dripping and low heat release. The tests required by the CPR must be carried out on finished cables and not on the individual components of the cable. The cable design, other materials used in the cable, and the cable manufacturing process can all influence CPR test results.

PP, PE, PS, PVC No Good Foam PP Better, larger cells with lower cell density in standard IM processes; suitable for cell nucleation in structural foam processing PP, PE, PS, PVC Yes Better FA-110 Best cell structure with higher cell density; provides better structural integrity and lower density in standard IM processes PP, PE, PS, PVC Yes Best KEY CHARACTERISTICS Excelite IM formulations provide injection molders with: • Material density and weight reduction • High concentration of active CFA • Improved distribution of CFA into polymer matrix • High cell density with tight cell structure • Control over consistency and accuracy • Reduced sink marks • Ability to improve flow of material • Cycle time reduction • Improved dimensional stability • Improved thermal insulation EXCELITE IM – PRODUCT FORMULATIONS www.avient.com Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation. You have the responsibility to conduct full-scale end-product performance testing to determine suitability in your application, and you assume all risk and liability arising from your use of the information and/or use or handling of any product.

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