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HOUSTON, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

Ascend Performance Materials is showcasing its latest materials for e-mobility

at the Battery Show Europe this week. Among the products Ascend is exhibiting

are a new color-stable grade of its Starflam(R) flame-retardant polyamides; its

new Vydyne(R) AVS for damping noise, vibration and harshness; and Trinohex(R)

Ultra, its REACH-registered electrolyte additive.

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Ascend has developed a color-stable orange grade of its Starflam 525K

flame-retardant PA66 that is laser-markable, withstands long-term heat aging

over 5,000 hours and retains its electrical properties, including a UL 94

flammability rating of V-0 at 0.2 mm. This new color-stable grade is designed

for use in high-voltage connectors and busbars.

Vydyne AVS (https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3580513-1&h=841142698&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ascendmaterials.com%2Fproducts%2Four-brands%2Fanti-vibration-system%2F&a=Vydyne+AVS),

Ascend's new anti-vibration material, will also be highlighted. Tailored to

dampen the high-frequency vibrations from EV motors and compressors, AVS is an

effective NVH solution that mitigates in-cabin noise without adding complexity

or weight.

Finally, Ascend will also promote its Trinohex Ultra (https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3580513-1&h=2334745010&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ascendmaterials.com%2Fproducts%2Fspecialty-chemicals%2Fsignature-brands%2Ftrinohex%2F&a=Trinohex+Ultra)

electrolyte additive, which improves lithium-ion battery performance, safety

and longevity. In third-party testing, Trinohex Ultra has demonstrated superior

cathode protection across cathode and electrolyte chemistries. This protection

leads to a 30% reduction in harmful gas generation and longer-lasting

performance, especially in extreme conditions.

"Our goal is to bring new material solutions to the e-mobility space," said Ian

van Duijvenboode, Ascend's director for e-mobility. "Our capabilities in

application and design engineering, coupled with our extensive materials

knowledge, continue to help OEMs overcome some significant challenges in terms

of safety, passenger comfort and range."

Ascend is exhibiting at booth 10-C94 at the Battery Show Europe through June 30.

About Ascend Performance Materials

Ascend Performance Materials makes high-performance materials for everyday

essentials and new technologies. Our focus is on improving quality of life and

inspiring a better tomorrow through innovation. Based in Houston, Texas, and

with regional offices in Shanghai, Brussels and Detroit, we are a fully

integrated material solutions provider with global manufacturing facilities in

North America, Europe and Asia. Our global workforce makes the materials used

to make safer vehicles, cleaner energy, better medical devices, smarter

appliances and longer-lasting apparel and consumer goods. We are committed to

safety, sustainability and the success of our customers and our communities.

Learn more about Ascend at www.ascendmaterials.com.

Contact: Ally Jahn, +1 713-210-9809, ajahn@ascendmaterials.com

SOURCE  Ascend Performance Materials