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.
Lightweighting
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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| NAME | CATEGORY | DESCRIPTION | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avient Wire & Cable Industry Bulletin | Industry Overview | Overview of how Avient serves wire & cable customers, highlighting both power and data cables technologies | View |
| Avient's Foaming Prediction Service | Video | Predict foamed part behavior and maximum weight reduction | View |
| CFAs and Nucleant Additives for Tractor Trailer Sidewalls | Case Study (Snapshot) | Lightweighting formulation for layered, metal-laminated sidewall panels | View |
| CFAs for Exterior Building Products | Case Study (Snapshot) | Solid and liquid CFA solutions for sheet/profile extrusion | View |
| CFAs for Waste Management OEM | Case Study (Snapshot) | Solid and liquid CFA solutions for industrial containers | View |
| Chemical Foaming Additives - Product Selection Guide | Product Selection Guide | Selection guide featuring liquid and solid CFAs | View |
| Door Panel for Automotives | Case Study (Snapshot) | Enabled a 20% weight reduction for automotive door panel | View |
| Hydrocerol™ Chemical Foaming Agents | Product/Service Overview | Learn more about common applications and benefits of Hydrocerol Chemical Foaming Agents | View |
| Hydrocerol™ Chemical Foaming Agents for Injection Molding - Technical Guide | Product/Service Overview | Learn about the benefits and processing stages of Hydrocerol Chemical Foaming Agents | View |
| Lighten up with HYDROCEROL™ - Video | 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. | View |
| Lower Exterior Bumper for Automotive | Case Study (Snapshot) | Optimized metallic effect in automotive bumper | View |
| Tailgate Trim | Case Study (Snapshot) | Offered a broad portfolio of solutions and reduced part weight by 18% | View |