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HOUSTON, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

At The Battery Show North America, Ascend Performance Materials will feature

its new flame-retardant nylons for EV safety applications(

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) and its Trinohex(R) Ultra electrolyte additive, which improves lithium-ion

battery safety, extends cycle life and boosts performance.

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Safer, higher-performance battery chemistry

Ascend, a fully integrated producer of performance materials, will showcase its

Trinohex Ultra electrolyte additive; now REACH-registered in Europe(

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) and China(

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).

In third-party testing, Trinohex Ultra demonstrates superior cathode protection

across cathode and electrolyte chemistries. This protection has been shown to

reduce harmful gas generation, improve capacity retention and lower impedance

growth, especially in extreme conditions.

"Battery safety, performance, cost and material availability are the biggest

obstacles to mass adoption of e-mobility and renewable energies," said Mr.

McNeece. "Trinohex Ultra is a drop-in solution to these challenges and can be

easily integrated into existing battery chemistries and manufacturing

processes."

High-voltage safety

Ascend will also debut two new polyamide technologies in its Starflam(R) FR

portfolio: X-Protect and color-stable orange.

Starflam X-Protect is a crosslinkable, flame-retardant nylon 6,6 designed to

withstand EV battery thermal runaway. Tested in accordance with SAE AS5127 (a

test originally designed for aerospace applications), Starflam X-Protect was

rated fireproof to 1100degreesC for 15 minutes.

"In open-flame tests, Starflam X-protect outperforms standard FR nylon and even

aluminum," said Ian van Duijvenboode, Ascend's e-mobility director. "In the

event of a catastrophic battery failure, that added protection provides the

time needed to ensure all passengers remain safe."

Additionally, Ascend has developed a color-stable orange for its Starflam 525K

for high-voltage connectors and cables. The new orange masterbatch ensures the

material retains its color over 5,000 hours of heat aging without sacrificing

performance.

"As EVs become more prevalent and age, the technicians and first responders

working on these vehicles need to know where high-voltage systems are," said

Mr. van Duijvenboode. "Our orange will stay orange well into the operational

life of the vehicle, clearly indicating areas of high-voltage."

You can learn more about Ascend's battery products at booth 1921 at The Battery

Show from Sept. 13-15.

About Ascend Performance Materials(

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

SOURCE: Ascend Performance Materials