AuroraGuard™ | Nexeo Plastics

Advanced Flame-Retardant Polymer Compounds

AuroraGuard^™ is a premium line of high-performance polymer compounds developed by Aurora Material Solutions, designed to meet the stringent requirements of industries where high heat, flame retardancy, low smoke emission, or zero-halogen content are critical. The AuroraGuard portfolio includes various materials such as PC alloys, high-heat RPVC, flexible PVC (FPVC), TPEs, and more—each formulated to deliver enhanced safety, durability, and regulatory compliance across demanding applications.

Aerospace

Building and Construction

Electrical and Electronics

Mobility and Automotive

Wire and Cable

Why AuroraGuard™

AuroraGuard^™ compounds are engineered to meet the rigorous demands of various industries. By incorporating AuroraGuard^™ materials, companies can achieve:

Enhanced Safety: Low smoke and zero-halogen formulations reduce toxic emissions during combustion, enhancing safety in confined spaces.
Regulatory Compliance: Meets stringent fire safety standards required in building codes, transportation, and electronic devices.
Versatility: Suitable for a wide range of applications, from wire and cable jacketing to structural components in construction and transportation.

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Characteristics and Properties

AuroraGuard^™ compounds are designed to meet diverse application requirements, offering:

High-Heat Resistance: Maintains structural integrity under elevated temperatures
Flame Retardancy: Formulated to self-extinguish and prevent flame propagation.
Low Smoke Emission: Produces minimal smoke, crucial for visibility and respiratory safety during fire incidents.
Zero-Halogen Content: Eliminates halogenated additives, reducing the release of corrosive and toxic gases.
Mechanical Strength: Offers excellent durability, impact resistance, and dimensional stability.

Markets and Applications

Aerospace

AuroraGuard^™ compounds meet stringent FST (flame, smoke, toxicity) standards while maintaining lightweight, durable performance. They're an ideal choice for interior cabin parts and technical components that require consistent behavior in high-stress environments. Typical applications include:

Wire insulation
Ducting
Interior panels
Structural brackets

Building and Construction

Designed for environments that demand durability and code-compliant flame retardancy, AuroraGuard^™ compounds—especially CPVC and FR PVC—offer low smoke emission, UV stability, and impact resistance. Ideal for both structural and electrical components in residential and commercial buildings. Typical applications include:

Siding
Windows
Fences

Electrical and Electronics

With excellent flame and smoke performance, AuroraGuard^™ is ideal for protective housings, connectors, and enclosures. These materials combine electrical insulation, thermal resistance, and compliance with industry fire safety standards, helping reduce risk in consumer and industrial electronics. Typical applications include:

Connectors
Electrical components
Switchgear housings
Device enclosures
Circuit breakers

Mobility and Automotive

AuroraGuard^™ compounds provide high heat resistance, flame retardancy, and dimensional stability, making them well-suited for both interior and under-the-hood parts. Their low-smoke, zero-halogen formulations help meet vehicle safety standards across combustion and electric platforms. Typical applications industry:

Under-the-hood components
Interior trims
Electrical systems
Connectors

Wire and Cable

AuroraGuard^™ compounds deliver low smoke, zero halogen (LSZH) performance, making them ideal for safe, high-performance cable jacketing and insulation. They offer thermal stability, flame resistance, and flexibility, ensuring compliance with fire codes and long-term reliability in power, control, and data cable applications. Typical applications include:

Cable jacketing
Insulation
Data communication cables
Power cables