Color that moves, durability that lasts — Exxtral™ performance polyolefins
The automotive industry is rapidly evolving. Alternative power trains, vehicle autonomy and ridesharing are changing consumer expectations of what they see, touch and feel inside the vehicle. To match this trend, OEM and Tier 1 manufacturers will need more customized and colorable polypropylene formulation options that do not sacrifice durability or application flexibility.
ExxonMobil™ collaborated with Avient, a leader in additives and color masterbatches for plastics, and PVL, a renowned part manufacturer and specialist in decoration and design, to develop a polypropylene formulation that was as durable and flexible as it was colorable. The successful result of this partnership are Exxtral™ BMU046A, Exxtral™ BMU041A and Exxtral™ BMU146F performance polyolefins.
Key benefits
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Easy to color
Has a low talc content and high flow for easy coloring
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Low odor and emissions
Specific grades designed for interior applications to meet OEM requirements
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Lightweight
Delivers reduced density while maintaining designed mechanical properties
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Aesthetically outstanding
Ability to create parts offering outstanding appearance without defects
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Durable
Non-tacky, scratch resistant and UV-resistant
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Recyclable
Recyclable in communities that have programs and facilities in place that collect and recycle PP automotive parts
Unlimited possibilities
In collaboration with Avient and PVL, a new Color Case containing Exxtral™ performance polyolefins was created to feature the 23 vivid plaques of different vibrant colors to inspire automotive designers and engineers
Lightweight Exxtral™ BMU046A, Exxtral™ BMU041A and Exxtral™ BMU146F suitable for door panels
- 3% lower density for Exxtral™ BMU146F (vs. Ref), up to 11% for Exxtral™ BMU041A
- Excellent scratch resistance
- Easy colorability, even with 16% talc content
- 6% lightweight opportunity for Exxtral™ BMU046A, up to 9% for Exxtral™ BMU041A
- Better dimensional stability
- Excellent scratch resistance
How to meet the requirements with Exxtral™ and Hydrocerol® solution?
(1) Targeted application is door panel. EM estimates on 290*140mm plaques. Comparison of Exxtral™ BMU042A + 2% Hydrocerol® CF40E in 2-3mm coreback vs. Exxtral™ BMU041A in compact @2.5mm
(2) EM studies #9254, 9262
(3) These are shrink estimates based on lab data or experience. Actual part shrink has to be verified by customer before cutting tools. Data from studies #8226, 8279, 8397, 8465, 8518, 8560, 8599, 8601, 8959, 9005, 9019, 9050, 9094, 9242