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Flame Retardant Polyolefin Formulations

Maxxam™ FR Flame Retardant Polyolefin Formulations

Proven & Sustainable

Maxxam™ FR flame retardant polyolefin formulations are engineered to meet stringent flammability performance requirements. Standard formulations conforming to UL 94 V-2, V-0 and 5VA performance ratings are available, with many in the portfolio offering elevated Relative Thermal Index (RTI) ratings.

Jacketing and cross-web formulations meeting UL 444 for wire & cable and plenum applications are also available. As an industry standard with proven performance for nearly 20 years, Maxxam FR is an ideal choice for a variety of industries, including consumer, electrical and electronic, and wire and cable. It continues to evolve to meet the changing needs of the marketplace, including sustainability. Custom products can be formulated with recycled PP and PE for improved recyclability, plus the portfolio includes halogen and non-halogen products.

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  • UL 94 V-2, V-0, 5VA ratings and elevated RTI ratings
  • UL 444 & Yellow Card ratings
  • Can be injection molded or extruded
  • Halogen-free grades available with low toxicity
  • Colorable
  • Low dielectric performance with select formulations
  • Alternative to FEP

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Product Series Applications Description
Maxxam™ FR NHFR Series Electrical & Electronic, household appliances Halogen-free, UL94 V-2, and V-0 rated formulations
Maxxam™ FR Formulations for Wire & Cable Category cable insulation and cross-webs Non-halogenated and halogenated alternatives that meet demanding flame performance for UL 444 & Plenum Yellow Card ratings
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Battery Pack and Cover for Vacuum Cleaner Case Study (Snapshot) Maxxam™ FR Flame Retardant Formulations provided certified material and added durability to vacuum battery pack and cover View
Category Cable Case Study (Snapshot) Maxxam™ FR formulations met stringent UL 444 standards and saved costs for a major wire & cable producer View
Category Cables - Case Study Case Study Maxxam™ FR Polypropylene Solutions provide cost savings and improve data processing capabilities View
Engineered Materials for EV Batteries Infographic Discover engineered polymers to advance battery design and performance View
Engineered Polymer Materials for EV Batteries Video Learn more about advanced polymer technologies that enhance EV battery design and performance to enable benefits such as extended vehicle range, lightweighting and sustainability. View
Kitchen Extractor Hoods Case Study (Snapshot) Maxxam™ NHFR formulation provides non-halogen flame retardant performance for extractor fan  View
Maxxam™ FR Flame Retardant Polyolefin Formulations Product/Service Overview Overview of key characteristics, markets, applications and formulations View
Maxxam™ FR Injection Molding Processing & Design Guides Injection molding parameters and guidelines for Maxxam FR polyolefin formulations View
Power Tool Battery Pack Case Study (Snapshot) Maxxam™ FR Formulation provided flame retardent and HDPE based solution for power tool battery pack View
Refrigerator Base Case Study (Snapshot) Maxxam™ FR Flame Retardant Formulations provided a flame retardant solution and excellent processability for refrigerator base View
SEM Flame Retardant Solutions Video Discover Avient's portfolio of flame retardant engineered materials available in a range of polymers View
Wire and Cable - Industry Bulletin Industry Overview Specialty Engineered Materials Wire & Cable Industry Overview View
Wire and Cable - Product Selection Guide (Chinese) Product Selection Guide Explore product offerings for wire and cable applications (Chinese language version) View
Wire and Cable - Product Selection Guide (English) Product Selection Guide Explore product offerings for wire and cable applications (English language version) View
Wire and Cable - Product Selection Guide (Spanish) Product Selection Guide Explore product offerings for wire and cable applications (Spanish language version) View

Wire and Cable Product Selection Guide

Learn more about the breadth of specialty engineered materials for the wire & cable industry