July, 29, 2025 - Syensqo has announced the launch of Amodel PPA HFFR-4133 Orange (OR), a flame retardant polypthalamide (PPA). According to the company, the new grade, distinguishes itself by a stable and vibrant orange color, which aligns with the industry's growing emphasis on safety and visibility for critical electric vehicle components, such as connectors and busbars.

In the rapidly evolving e-mobility sector, the use of orange-colored connectors has become a crucial safety standard, offering immediate visual identification of live high-voltage components. Syensqo claims that its Amodel PPA HFFR-4133 OR not only meets but exceeds these safety expectations by retaining its bright color even under prolonged heat exposure, ensuring compliance with industry standards such as ISO 6469-3, IEC 60664, and relevant UL specifications.

"Syensqo continues to achieve new performance milestones for our Amodel PPA family of technologies to meet our customers’ stringent requirements," said Deedee Smith, Head of Transportation Marketing at Syensqo. "Our latest innovation not only enhances safety but also offers our clients a pre-colored orange resin, eliminating the need for in-press coloring and streamlining the manufacturing process."

The Amodel PPA HFFR-4133 OR is hot water moldable and boasts a V0 rating, making it suitable for high voltage automotive applications, Syensqo says.

Syensqo is adding Amodel PPA HFFR-4133 OR to a portfolio of battery solutions including Xencor LFT XTreme PPA LGF-1045 ECHO BP which was developed for components requiring thermal runaway protection and Amodel PPA AE-8945 HFFR which was developed for high voltage pyrofuses. Battery safety and DC fast charging are key requirements to enable battery electric vehicle Technologies.

Photo: Syensqo (Amodel HFFR-4133 OR as molded on the left, and after 1000 hours at 125°C on the right under D65 light source)