Office Supplies
Our lives are getting busier, and the need to be productive is more critical than ever. Every day, consumers are demanding products that support their busy, multi-tasking lifestyles.
We can provide solutions for the office or home, with materials, design, colorants and additives that span both spaces. Our solutions help improve the functionality, appearance and overall performance of your products. So your consumers can be ready for anything throughout the day.
Applications
- Calculators
- Shredders
- Projectors
- Easels
- Filing/storage
- Safes and lockboxes
Technologies
| Polymer Additives | Thermoplastic Elastomers | Vinyl Formulations |
|---|---|---|
| Percept™ Authentication Technologies | OnFlex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers | CORE™ Vinyl Plastisols |
| OnCap™ Laser Marking Additives | Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers | |
| Versollan™ Thermoplastic Elastomers |
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Resources
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| Alternatives to Nylon 6,6 - Brochure | Brochure | Learn about possible material alternatives to nylon 6,6 in response to current shortages | View |
| Anti-Counterfeiting - What Brand Owners Need to Know - White Paper | White Paper | Counterfeiting is a serious and fast growing problem in business, but in this white paper, Avient outlines the detriments of counterfeiting, and what you can do to combat this phenomenon | View |
| Antimicrobial Phone Case - Case Study | Case Study (Brief) | Versaflex™ CE 3320-80 enhanced solution that included antimicrobial properties and stain resistance | View |
| Appliance Flexible Seal - Case Study | Case Study | Equipment manufacturer heats up profits with a cool OnFlex™ TPE solution | View |
| Automated External Defibrillator - Case Study | Case Study | Custom OnFlex™ solution exceeds expectations in life saving cardiac device | View |
| Automotive Cup Holder Mat – Case Study | Case Study (Brief) | OnFlex™ AF TPE delivered global solution for a cup holder mat with excellent low VOC/FOG properties and high-quality, low gloss surface finish | View |
| Automotive HVAC Flap - Case Study (English) | Case Study (Brief) | OnFlex™ LO meets VIAQ standards for low VOC/FOG and reduced processing time (English language version) | View |
| Automotive HVAC Flap - Case Study (Spanish) | Case Study (Brief) | OnFlex™ LO meets VIAQ standards for low VOC/FOG and reduced processing time (Spanish language version) | View |
| Automotive Interior Tray Meets VIAQ Standards - Case Study | Case Study (Brief) | OnFlex™ S meets VIAQ standards for low VOC/FOG plus easy processing | View |
| Automotive Interior Tray Meets VIAQ Standards - Case Study (Spanish) | Case Study (Brief) | OnFlex™ S meets VIAQ standards for low VOC/FOG plus easy processing (Spanish Version) | View |
| Automotive Lighting IR Lens - Case Study | Case Study (Brief) | Edgetek™ ET9400-8005 IR Formulation provided color customization for automotive lighting IR lens of sensor | View |
| Automotive Outside Rear-View Mirror Gasket - Case Study | Case Study (Brief) | Custom Thermoplastic Elastomer provides UV resistance and processability for automotive outside rear-view mirror gasket | View |
| BOA Shoe Lacing - Case Study | Case Study (Brief) | Versaflex™ OM 9-801N TPE delivered excellent surface aesthetics and overmolding performance for shoe brand | View |
| Catheters & Specialty Medical Tubing Selection Guide | Product Selection Guide | Explore the flexible material solutions for catheters and specialty medical tubing | View |
| Challenges of In-House Plastisol Production | Product Bulletin | Considerations for producing plastisol in-house | View |
| Chemically Compatible TPEs for Cosmetic Packaging - Application Bulletin | Application Bulletin | Learn how Avient’s chemically compatible VersaflexTM PKG thermoplastic elastomers provide a wide range of tactile finishes and surface textures | View |
| Clip & Lock Closure for Food Containers - Case Study | Case Study (Brief) | Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomer improves performance and meets food compliance regulations for clip and lock closure | View |
| Color and Additives Solutions Overview | BU Overview | Colorant and additives overview and capabilities | View |
| Color Trends in Packaging | Brochure | Color & Insights report: 2019 | View |
| Color Trends in Pet Products | Brochure | Color & Insights Report: 2020 | View |
| ColorMatrix™ Fiber Colorant Solutions - Product Bulletin (English) | Product Bulletin | ColorMatrix™ Fiber Colorant Solutions combine advanced liquid color formulations with state-of-the-art, high-pressure metering equipment to enable late-stage injection of liquid color in polyester melt extrusion spin coloring processes. (English language version) | View |
| ColorMatrix™ Fiber Colorants - Product Bulletin (Chinese) | Product Bulletin | ColorMatrix™ Fiber Colorant Solutions combine advanced liquid color formulations with state-of-the-art, high-pressure metering equipment to enable late-stage injection of liquid color in polyester melt extrusion spin coloring processes. (Chinese language version) | View |
| ColorMatrix™ Liquid Color - Product Selection Guide (Russian) | Product Selection Guide | ColorMatrix™ liquid color guide (Russian language version) | View |
| ColorMatrix™ PET Packaging - Product Selection Guide (Portuguese) | Product Selection Guide | Brief overview of factors to consider when choosing PET as a packaging material and ColorMatrix™ product summary (Portugese language version) | View |
| ColorMatrix™ PET Packaging - Product Selection Guide (Spanish) | Product Selection Guide | Brief overview of factors to consider when choosing PET as a packaging material and ColorMatrix™ product summary (Spanish language version) | View |
| ColorMatrix™ Select - Product Bulletin | Product Bulletin | Rapid Color Prototyping Technology | View |
| Computer Mouse - Case Study | Case Study | Versaflex™ TPE used to create ergonomic computer mouse with soft-touch qualities | View |
| Conductive Pipette Tips - Case Study | Case Study (Brief) | Stat-Tech™ ST5200-8035 Conductive Formulation offered consistent electrical conductivity and provided high flow grade to conductive pipette tips | View |
| Contact Lens Container - Case Study | Case Study | Custom Versaflex™ formulation enhances contact lens container manufacturing productivity | View |
| CORE™ Vinyl Plastisols - Product Bulletin | Product Bulletin | Product description, key characteristics, markets and applications | View |
| Cosmetic Dropper - Case Study | Case Study (Brief) | Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers improved chemical resistance for cosmetic droppers | View |
| Counterfeiting, Are Your Devices at Risk? - Article | Article | From stethoscopes to syringes, the influx of imitation medical devices threatens to erode not only revenues, but also brand equity. Find out how to take action against these risks with authentication technologies. | View |
| Customized Versaflex™ TPE for Resuscitator Bag - Case Study | Case Study (Brief) | Customized Versaflex™ TPE delivered process improvement and met customer's request for a vinyl alternative without sacrificing performance | View |
| Disposable Syringe Plunger - Case Study (English) | Case Study (Brief) | Versaflex™ HC 2110-57B enhanced long-term sealing performance for disposable syringe plunger (English language version) | View |
| Disposable Syringe Plunger - Case Study (Spanish) | Case Study (Brief) | Versaflex™ HC 2110-57B enhanced long-term sealing performance for disposable syringe plunger (Spanish language version) | View |
| Edgetek™ ET8900 CR Series - Processing Guide | Processing Guides | Injection molding parameters and processing guides for these advanced, chemically resistant Edgetek™ materials | View |
| Edgetek™ ET8900 CR Series - Technical Bulletin | Technical Bulletin | Explore comparison data and performance properties of these chemically resistant Edgetek thermoplastics that show outstanding chemical resistance to common consumer disinfectants | View |
| Edgetek™ Formulation Screw Driver Handle - Case Study | Case Study (Brief) | Edgetek™ formulation enhances aesthetics and impact resistance in screw driver handle | View |
| Edgetek™ High Performance Formulations - Processing Guide | Processing Guides | Applicable to multiple products; injection molding parameters, startup and shutdown, mold design, and troubleshooting recommendations for Edgetek™ High Performance Formulations | View |
| Electrical Junction Boxes - Case Study | Case Study | OnFlex™ S HF TPEs provide non-halogen solution for electrical junction box | View |
| Fishing Rod Handle - Case Study | Case Study (Brief) | Edgetek™ Glass-Filled Thermoplastics provided toughness and stiffness to fishing rod handle | View |
| Fishing Tool Grip – Case Study | Case Study (Brief) | Avient Design services and a custom Versaflex™ wet grip TPE combine to deliver an optimized and aesthetically differentiated fishing tool for outdoor gear OEM | View |
| Garden Sprayer Grip - Case Study | Case Study | OnFlex-S™ used for overmolding handgrips onto ABS resin | View |
| Global Presence and UV Resistance for Oscillating Sprinkler - Case Study | Case Study (Brief) | OnFlex™ S KE provides superior UV resistance and global presence for oscillating sprinkler | View |
| GLS™ TPE Automotive Solutions Improve Vehicle Air Quality with TPEs for Automotive HVAC Flaps - Product Bulletin | Product Bulletin | Improve vehicle air quality with TPEs for automotive HVAC flaps | View |
| GLS™ TPE Infant Care Solutions Guide - Product Selection Guide (Chinese) | Product Selection Guide | Ideal TPEs for safe, durable and regulatory compliant applications like pacifiers, bottles and bathtubs (Chinese language version) | View |
| GLS™ TPE Infant Care Solutions Guide - Product Selection Guide (English) | Product Selection Guide | Ideal TPEs for safe, durable and regulatory compliant applications like pacifiers, bottles and bathtubs (English language version) | View |
| GLS™ TPE Soft-Touch Grips Indoor - Application Bulletin | Application Bulletin | Value information and price comparison of GLS™ TPE soft-touch grips for indoor applications | View |
| GLS™ TPE Soft-Touch Grips Outdoor - Application Bulletin | Application Bulletin | Value information and price comparison of GLS™ TPE soft-touch grips for outdoor applications | View |
| GLS™ TPEs - Injection Molding Guide | Design Guide | Guide to part design, mold design, hot runner systems, overmolding, machine selection, material handling and preparation, processing conditions and troubleshooting for GLS™ solutions | View |
| GLS™ TPEs - Overmolding Guide | Design Guide | Guide to overmolding material selection, part and mold design, material handling and preparation, TPE injection molding, processing, maximizing adhesion and troubleshooting for GLS™ TPEs | View |
| GLS™ TPEs for Automotive Fasteners and Clips - Product Bulletin | Product Bulletin | Enable long-term performance with GLS™ TPEs for automotive fasteners and clips | View |
| GLS™ TPEs Impact Protection - Product Bulletin | Product Bulletin | Versaflex™ XP is a shock absorbing and abrasion resistant TPE material specifically designed for the phone case market | View |
| GLS™ TPEs Impact Protection - Product Bulletin (Chinese Version) | Product Bulletin | Versaflex™ XP is a shock absorbing and abrasion resistant TPE material specifically designed for the phone case market (Chinese language version) | View |
| GLS™ TPEs Packaging Selection Guide - Product Selection Guide | Product Selection Guide | GLS™ TPEs for soft touch packaging solutions | View |
| GLS™ Versaflex™ PF - Technical Bulletin | Technical Bulletin | Versaflex™ PF formulations are specially developed for the manufacture of co-extruded surface protective films | View |
| GLS™ Versaflex™ PF - Technical Bulletin (Chinese) | Technical Bulletin | Versaflex™ PF formulations are specially developed for the manufacture of co-extruded surface protective films (Chinese language version) | View |
| GLS™ Versaflex™ TPEs for Packaging - Product Selection Guide | Product Selection Guide | Chemical resistant solutions for cosmetic, personal care and household packaging | View |
| Haptics and Vibration Damping for Power Tool Handle - Case Study | Case Study (Brief) | Versaflex OM 6258 improves haptics and vibration damping for power tool handle | View |
| Heat Shield Component For LED Headlamp - Case Study | Case Study (Brief) | Custom PA grade provides thermal and electrical conductivity for headlamp LED heat shield component | View |
| Heat Sink Material for LED - Case Study | Case Study (Brief) | Therma-Tech™ provides thermal and electrical conductivity for high powered LED heat sink | View |
| HIVIZ® Shooting Systems Recoil Pad - Case Study | Case Study (Brief) | Custom GLS™ TPE enhances user comfort and durability in recoil pad | View |
| How to Perfect Thermal Management in LED Lighting Applications | Article | Learn how polymers can improve heat management, reduce weight, and expand design freedom | View |
| Impress™ High Gloss Colorants - Product Bulletin (Chinese) | Product Bulletin | Product description, value solution, key characteristics, target market, applications and technology components (Chinese language version) | View |
| Impress™ High Gloss Colorants - Product Bulletin (English) | Product Bulletin | Product description, value solution, key characteristics, target market, applications and technology components (English language version) | View |
| Improved Comfort and Aesthetics for CPAP Tube - Case Study | Case Study (Brief) | Versaflex™ CL2250 improved comfort and aesthetics to CPAP tubing | View |
| Light Weighting & Thermal Conductivity for Circuit Board Heat Exchanger - Case Study | Case Study (Brief) | Therma-Tech™ provides light weighting and thermal conductivity for circuit board heat exchanger | View |
| Lightweight and Kink Resistant Garden Hose - Case Study | Case Study (Brief) | Customized Versaflex™ TPE enables lightweighting and improves kink resistance and performance | View |
| MAM Learn to Drink™ Cup - Case Study (English) | Case Study (Brief) | Versaflex™ FFC enhanced consumer appeal and met Europe's food contact regulations for Learn to Drink™ Cup (English language version) | View |
| MAM Learn to Drink™ Cup - Case Study (Spanish) | Case Study (Brief) | Versaflex™ FFC enhanced consumer appeal and met Europe's food contact regulations for Learn to Drink™ Cup (Spanish language version) | View |
| OnCap™ and FastMark™ Laser Marking Additives For Wire and Cable Industry - Product Bulletin | Product Bulletin | Description of laser marking process and value of OnCap™ FastMark™ additives in the wire and cable industry | View |
| Oncap™ and Smartbatch™ Lasermarking - Technical Bulletin | Technical Bulletin | Features and benefits of lasermarking for the wire and cable industry, which use Oncap™ and Smartbatch™ solutions | View |
| OnCap™ Laser Marking Additives - Product Bulletin | Product Bulletin | Challenges, solutions, implementation and application | View |
| OnCap™ Laser Marking Solutions for the Transportation Industry | Brochure | Learn more about laser marking for the transportation industry | View |
| OnCap™ Lasermarking Additive Product Brochure - FOBA | Brochure | Features and capabilities of lasermarking additive | View |
| OnColor™ Brilliant Metallics - Product Bulletin (Chinese) | Product Bulletin | Learn how OnColor Brilliant Metallic Colorants produce a striking look for polymer parts (Chinese language version) | View |
| OnColor™ Brilliant Metallics - Product Bulletin (English) | Product Bulletin | Learn how OnColor Brilliant Metallic Colorants produce a striking look for polymer parts (English language version) | View |
| OnFlex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers - Industry Bulletin | Industry Bulletin/Overview | Delivering thermoplastic elastomer solutions for automotive applications. | View |
| Optical Clarity for Phone Case - Case Study | Case Study (Brief) | Versaflex™ CE 3320-80 custom solution to enhance stain resistance and tensile strength | View |
| Overmolding and Stain Resistance Wireless Power Bank - Case Study | Case Study (Brief) | Customized Versaflex™ CE grade provides an over molding solution with stain resistance for wireless power bank | View |
| Panels for Off-Road Vehicles - Case Study | Case Study (Brief) | Ten engineered material and Masterbatch solutions provided global service improvements for panels on off-road vehicles | View |
| PET Bottle for Hair Care - Case Study | Case Study (Brief) | OnColor™ Frost PET Effect delivered customized color and anti-UV combination for hair care bottle | View |
| Philips Avent Milk Bottle Seal - Case Study (English) | Case Study (Brief) | Versaflex™ FFC2882-87 provided safe sealing performance for Philips Avent Milk Bottle (English language version) | View |
| Philips Avent Milk Bottle Seal - Case Study (Spanish) | Case Study (Brief) | Versaflex™ FFC2882-87 provided safe sealing performance for Philips Avent Milk Bottle (Spanish language version) | View |
| Pocket Knife Handle - Case Study | Case Study (Brief) | Bergamid™ polymer formulations and GLS™ TPEs replace metal and provide comfort and usability for Swiss soldiers pocket knife | View |
| Pocket Knife Handle - Case Study | Case Study | Bergamid™ polymer formulations and GLS™ TPEs replace metal and provide comfort and usability for Swiss soldiers pocket knife | View |
| Polymer Heat Sinks for LED Lighting | Article | A shift from metal to Therma-Tech™ formulation drives improved product line for LED component manufacturer | View |
| Polyolefins – Aligning with Sustainability Goals | Brochure | Overview of ways to achieve sustainability using polyolefins | View |
| Recoil Pad for Rifle - Case Study | Case Study | Custom HIVIZ recoil pad materials deliver superior recoil reduction and exceptional durability to a high-end rifle manufacturer | View |
| Safety and Durability for Dog Toy - Case Study | Case Study (Brief) | Versaflex™ provides safe, tear resistant material for dog toy | View |
| Scratch Resistance and Colorability For Power Tool Handle - Case Study | Case Study (Brief) | OnFlex™ S KE Series provides scratch resistance and colorability for powertool handle | View |
| Seat Buckle System Colorants - Case Study | Case Study (Brief) | SmartBatch™ Color & Additive MasterBatch system of three colors that met requirements for critical safety components | View |
| SEM MCCB Phase Barrier - Application Bulletin | Application Bulletin | Reduce possibility of molded case circuit breaker failure with TPE phase barriers | View |
| Shock Absorbing Running Shoe - Case Study | Case Study (Brief) | Customized TPE enhances shock absorption in running shoe | View |
| Shock Absorbing Smartphone Case - Case Study | Case Study (Brief) | Versaflex™ XP 5130-65 solution for enhanced shock absorption in protective smartphone case | View |
| Slip Resistance Vacuum Cleaner Wheel - Case Study | Case Study (Brief) | Versaflex™ provides colorability and slip resistance in vacuum cleaner wheel | View |
| Smart Alternative for Heat Dissipation Yields Savings | Article | Read how a manufacturer cut heat sink costs and improved agility for LED lighting assemblies by replacing aluminum with Therma-Tech™ thermally conductive polymers | View |
| Smart Materials™ for Mobile Phone Cases - eBook | eBook | Consider design trends, materials and processing options when designing your new phone case models. | View |
| Stat-Tech for ADAS Sensors and ECUs - Application Bulletin | Application Bulletin | Learn how Stat-Tech material makes the difference in automotive ADAS sensors, cameras and ECU housings | View |
| Stat-Tech™ Electrically Conductive Formulations for Pipette Tips (Chinese) | Application Bulletin | Explore how Stat-Tech™ conductive formulations help solve the performance challenges for pipette tip applications (Chinese language version) | View |
| Stat-Tech™ Electrically Conductive Formulations for Pipette Tips - Application Bulletin | Application Bulletin | Explore how Stat-Tech™ conductive formulations help solve the performance challenges for pipette tip applications | View |
| Stat-Tech™ Fire Alarm - Case Study | Case Study (Brief) | Stat-Tech™ ST7400-8010 ESD Formulations improved electrical conductivity for fire alarm | View |
| Stat-Tech™ Static Dissipative and Electrically Conductive Formulations - Processing Guide | Processing Guides | Injection molding parameters, startup and shutdown, mold design and troubleshooting recommendations for Stat-Tech™ Static Dissipative and Conductive Formulations | View |
| Storage and Handling of Vinyl Plastisols - Technical Bulletin | Technical Bulletin | Proper handling and storage practices for vinyl plastisols to maximize shelf life | View |
| Therma-Tech for ADAS Sensors and ECUs - Product Bulletin | Product Bulletin | Learn how Therma-Tech material makes the difference in automotive adas sensors, cameras and ECUs | View |
| Therma-Tech™ Thermally Conductive Formulations - Processing Guide | Processing Guides | Injection molding parameters, startup and shutdown, mold design and troubleshooting recommendations for Therma-Tech™ Thermally Conductive Formulations | View |
| Thermal and Electrical Conductivity for LED Heat Sink - Case Study | Case Study (Brief) | Custom PA grade provides thermal and electrical conductivity for LED heat sink | View |
| Thermal Conductivity for Heat Exchanger in Gas Recovery - Case Study | Case Study (Brief) | Therma-Tech™ provide thermal conductivity for heat exchanger in gas recovery | View |
| Thermal Conductivity in Plate Heat Exchanger - Case Study | Case Study (Brief) | Therma-Tech™ provides thermal conductivity in automotive heat exchanger | View |
| Thermoplastic Elastomers - Product Selection Guide | Product Selection Guide | Explore our product guide for innovative TPE solutions for thousands of applications | View |
| Thermoplastic Elastomers for Healthcare - Industry Bulletin | Industry Bulletin/Overview | Delivering specialized thermoplastic elastomer solutions for demanding healthcare applications | View |
| Tourniquet Band - Case Study | Case Study (Brief) | Custom GLS™ Thermoplastic Elastomer replaced thermoset rubber for tourniquet band | View |
| TPEs for Anti-Vibration Feet - Application Bulletin | Application Bulletin | Reduce movement of top load washing machines with TPEs for anti-vibration feet | View |
| TPEs for Home Appliances - Product Bulletin | Product Bulletin | GLS TPEs are designed to help you stand out from your competitors with reduced appliance movement and noise | View |
| Trend Report: Car Sharing and CMF | eBook | Car manufacturers see car sharing as an opportunity to change their engagement with customers | View |
| Vacuum Cleaner Gasket - Case Study | Case Study (Brief) | Versaflex™ OM provides greater design and good sealing sealing properties for vacuum cleaner gasket | View |
| Vehicle HVAC System Colorants & Additives - Case Study | Case Study (Brief) | Seven SmartBatch (color + effect additive) solutions combined to improve vehicle interior air quality (VAIC) | View |
| Versaflex CE Blue Jean Stain Resistant TPEs - Application Bulletin | Application Bulletin | Learn how blue jean stain resistant TPEs make the difference for white and light-colored phone cases | View |
| Versaflex CE Blue Jean Stain Resistant TPEs - Technical Bulletin | Technical Bulletin | Stain resistant TPEs for white or light-colored phone cases | View |
| Versaflex™ TPEs for Portable Speaker Solutions - Product Bulletin (English) | Product Bulletin | Versaflex™ TPEs for portable speakers as a gasket and overmold applications for water and dust protection (English language version) | View |
| Versaflex™ TPEs for Portable Speakers - Product Bulletin (Chinese) | Product Bulletin | Versaflex™ TPEs for portable speakers as a gasket and overmold applications for water and dust protection (Chinese language version) | View |
| Versaflex™ XP Wet Grip TPE - Product Bulletin | Product Bulletin | Versaflex™ XP 2850 wet grip TPE provides exceptional wet kinetic COF performance for enhanced grip in wet environments | View |
| Video Game Controller Grips - Case Study | Case Study | Glow-in-the-dark controller grips gain comfortable advantage with Versaflex™ OM | View |
| Water Storage and Purification Equipment - Case Study | Case Study | Laser-marking additive, an authentication additive, and colorant— bundled into a single Smartbatch™ concentrate | View |
| Water Storage and Purification Equipment - Case Study (Chinese) | Case Study | Laser-marking additive, an authentication additive, and colorant— bundled into a single Smartbatch™ concentrate | View |
| Waterproof Speaker Gasket - Case Study | Case Study (Brief) | Versaflex™ CE 3120-40 easily prevented ingress of dust and water | View |
