https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Marine%2520Panels%2520Application%2520Bulletin.pdf
Benefits include:
• Superior strength-to-weight ratio
• Resistance to ultraviolet (UV) light
and chemicals
• Resistance to moisture degradation
and rot
• Impact strength
• Vibration damping and acoustic insulation
• Thermal insulation
• Nearly unlimited lengths, widths up to
10 feet, and thicknesses customized
to the application
Composite Sandwich Panels for
Marine Applications
1.866.POLYONE
www.polyone.com
Copyright © 2016, PolyOne Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/fl.us-.datasheet-carbon-fiber.pdf
History
Carbon fibers have been available since Thomas Edison used them in the light
bulb in the late 1800’s.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-03/ColorMatrix Optica PET Recycle Blue Toners Product Bulletin.pdf
SmartHeat™ RHC AAzure™ Optica™ Ultimate™ UV390R
APPLICATION PET process aid Acetaldehyde
scavenger
Heat stable, enhanced
recyclability toners
and colors
Light barrier
for PET
FORMULATION Liquid dispersion
Stand alone
Triple A™ with
SmartHeat RHC
Heat stable dyes and
carrier system with
SmartHeat RHC
USER Converters and
rPET producers Converters (water) Converters and
rPET producers Converters
COLOR Colorless
Slight blue tint or
can be colored as
required with the
addition of
Optica toners
A range of blue colors
and toners, also
custom color solutions
Green and amber
colors also available
Colorless
RECYCLING
APPLICATIONS APR accredited N/A N/A APR accredited
COLORMATRIX ENHANCED RECYCLABILITY PORTFOLIO
KEY BENEFITS
• Corrects yellowing and balances color variation
in PET preforms, bottles and rPET
• Improves heat stability through the recycling
process
• Improves the quality and performance of rPET
• Achieves improved mechanical strength in the
bottle
• Improves productivity, reduced blowouts,
downtime and scrap rates in bottle blowing
and filling
• Reduces energy consumption
• Supports the circular economy
TARGET MARKET & APPLICATIONS
PET preforms and rPET resin
REGULATORY
• EU - ✓
• FDA - ✓
• Mercosur - approved for use in Brazil with
applicable use limitations
Detailed information regarding food contact
clearances available on request.
1.844.4AVIENT
www.avient.com
Copyright © 2025, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-03/ColorMatrix Smartheat RHC Technical Bulletin.pdf
It
can be supplied as a stand-alone product or as a
combination product, where it can be incorporated
into a liquid color, acetaldehyde scavenger, or UV
light barrier additive.
https://www.avient.com/news/medtec-china-2024-avient-announces-healthcare-tpu-manufacturing-expansion
Medical-grade pharmaceutical packaging solutions: oxygen scavenging additives, amber and white colorants, and white HDPE for MVTR (Moisture Vapor Transmission rate) reduction to protect drugs or nutraceuticals against UV light, moisture, and oxygen that cause product degradation.
Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/overmolding-tpe-selection
PC/ABS
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/electric-car-quickens-pulse-color
Making matters worse, the pre-colored PC/ABS material used to mold the parts required up to 10 weeks for delivery, further hampering operational efficiency and increasing inventory costs.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/electric-car-quickens-pulse-color?rtype[]=1124
Making matters worse, the pre-colored PC/ABS material used to mold the parts required up to 10 weeks for delivery, further hampering operational efficiency and increasing inventory costs.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/electric-car-quickens-pulse-color?ind[]=6601
Making matters worse, the pre-colored PC/ABS material used to mold the parts required up to 10 weeks for delivery, further hampering operational efficiency and increasing inventory costs.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/overmolding-tpe-selection?rtype[]=1164
PC/ABS