Chemical Foaming Agents

Hydrocerol™ Chemical Foaming Agents

Reduces Part Weight

Hydrocerol™ Chemical Foaming Agents are commonly used in consumer goods and automotive components to reduce part weight without compromising stiffness or mechanical properties. In packaging, they save material and improve productivity, while preserving aesthetic appeal. Recently developed Avient technology yields foam with smaller and more uniform cells so that processors can use 10-20% less plastic to create components that are visually identical to heavier, solid-walled parts. This makes Hydrocerol very attractive to companies committed to reducing the potential environmental impact of their products.

Avient’s Foaming Prediction Service uses 3D simulation software to help predict weight reduction, cycle time, and the mechanical properties of automotive parts foamed with Hydrocerol™ Chemical Foaming Agents. This reduces the need for costly physical testing. Read more about this service here.

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Impact

  • Reduces part weight
  • Reduces cycle times
  • Reduces warping and sink marks
  • Improves melt flow
  • Improves dimensional stability
  • Enhances specific mechanical properties

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Front Trunk Compartment Case Study Hydrocerol™ Chemical Foaming Agents delivered targeted dimensions and aesthetics via solid color and chemical foaming agent (CFA) in a single, optimized formulation for front trunk compartment.
Hydrocerol™ and Excelite™ Chemical Foaming Agents Solid and Liquid Additive Packages Product + Service Overview Learn more about the key characteristics and markets.
Hydrocerol™ Chemical Foaming Agents (Chinese) Product + Service Overview Learn more about common applications and benefits of Hydrocerol Chemical Foaming Agents (Chinese language version).
Foaming Technologies for Communication Cables Application Overview Overview of advanced additives for copper or metallic data cable applications.
Siding & Cladding Manufacturer Case Study Consistency and performance demonstrated in profile extrusion.
Reducing Weight in Automotive Parts Case Study Avient used Hydrocerol™ Chemical Foaming Agents to help a leading German car producer reduce the dashboard weight by 20%, improve part performance, and meet emission reduction targets.
Marine Application Material Solutions Application Graphic Explore a range of material solutions for marine applications such as boats, jet skis, and docks.
Snowmobile Application Material Solutions Application Graphic Explore a range of material solutions for snowmobiles and accessories.
Avient Wire & Cable Industry Bulletin Industry Overview Overview of how Avient serves wire & cable customers, highlighting both power and data cables technologies.
Video: Foaming Prediction Service Video Predict foamed part behavior and maximum weight reduction.
Automotive Dashboard/IP Carrier Case Study Hydrocerol Chemical Foaming Agents reduces dashboard carrier weight.
Door Panel Lightweighting Case Study Hydrocerol™ Chemical Foaming Agents enabled a 20% weight reduction for automotive door panels.
Tailgate Trim Case Study Offered a broad portfolio of solutions and reduced part weight by 18%.
Hydrocerol™ Chemical Foaming Agents Product + Service Overview Learn more about common applications and benefits of Hydrocerol Chemical Foaming Agents.
Hydrocerol™ Chemical Foaming Agents for Injection Molding - Technical Guide Product + Service Overview Learn about the benefits and processing stages of Hydrocerol Chemical Foaming Agents.
CFAs and Nucleant Additives for Tractor Trailer Sidewalls Case Study Lightweighting formulation for layered, metal-laminated sidewall panels.
CFAs for Waste Management OEM Case Study Solid and liquid CFA solutions for industrial containers.
CFAs for Exterior Building Products Case Study Solid and liquid CFA solutions for sheet/profile extrusion.
Chemical Foaming Additives - Product Selection Guide Product Selection Guide Selection guide featuring liquid and solid CFAs.
Hydrocerol™ Chemical Foaming Agents for Plastic Lightweighting Video Hydrocerol chemical foaming agents help to reduce the weight of automotive plastic parts like dashboard carriers, interior trim parts, door panels or glove boxes.