Specially formulated all-in-one flame-retardant compound for wire applications
LyondellBasell releases a cross-linkable, all-in-one flame-retardant compound – Petrothene T3XL7420, which improves the quality of end products of wire in automotive and appliance industries.

LyondellBasell offers all-in-one flame-retardant compound for wire in automotive and appliance industries. (Source: LyondellBasell)
Petrothene T3XL7420 offers features including enhanced cure kinetics, increased stiffness for easier small gauge wire assembly and better barrier performance. Based on customer demand and industry need, this compound is designed to address the need to optimize production line speeds and enhance manufacturing efficiency.
The compound has undergone rigorous testing and certification processes to ensure its quality and reliability.
It is specifically formulated for use in Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) primary wire applications, International Organization for Standardization (ISO) thin wall applications, and Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and Canadian Standards Association (CSA) appliance wire.
“Providing cost effective and efficient solutions that are UL and CSA certified, gives us a market advantage for this one-of-a-kind solution,” commented Palmer Giddings, vice president Polyolefins at LyondellBasell.