PIN FR long-fibre polyketone (PKE)

Avient (pinfa member) proposes “non-PFAS” long glass-fibre reinforced PKE achieving UL 94 V-0 (1.5 mm), that is without intentionally added PFAS-based raw materials The material is available in 30% and 40% fibre loading, black or natural, and offers durability, high impact performance, chemical resistance, low moisture uptake and dimensional stability, adapted for applications such as battery housings for power tools and industrial applications. The carbon footprint of the polyketone thermoplastic is lower than for polyamide and has been certified at 2.2 kg CO₂ equivalent per kg product by TÜV Rheinland using ISO-14067:2018 standards.

“Non-PFAS, Flame-Retardant Formulations Expand Avient’s Complēt™ Long Fiber Polyketone Portfolio” Photo: Avient https://www.avient.com/news/non-pfas-flame-retardant-formulations-expand-avient-s-compl-t-long-fiber-polyketone-portfolio