https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/Artisan Pre-colored Thermoplastics Technical Bulletin.pdf
TECHNICAL BULLETIN
Characteristics
Artisan™
Nylon
Solution
Painted
Metal
Painted
Plastic
Traditional
Molded-in
Color
Impact
Modified
Nylon
PA
Ionomer
Alloy
Aesthetic Very Good Excellent Excellent Good Very Good Very Good
Scratch Appearance Excellent Poor Poor Good Excellent Excellent
Scratch & Mar
Resistance Very Good Excellent Excellent Poor Very Good Excellent
Color Customization Good Excellent Excellent Very Good Good Good
Stress Whitening Excellent Fair Fair Poor Excellent Excellent
Weatherability Good Excellent Excellent Very Good Good Very Good
Temperature
Performance Good Excellent Fair Fair Fair Good
Corrosion Resistance Excellent Fair Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Processability One Step Multi Step Multi Step One Step One Step Complex
One Step
Total Production Cost $$$ $$$$$ $$$$ $$ $$$ $$$$
Order Quantity
Restrictions Some Some Some None More More
COMPARISON OF NYLON, METAL, AND PLASTIC
Properties Test Method Artisan™ AR6000-0007 HI UV*
Gloss Level** Gloss reading at 60 degrees 80-93
Molding Shrinkage – Across Flow ASTM D955 0.009 to 0.013 in/in
Tensile Strength (Yield) ASTM D638 7300 psi
Tensile Strength (Break) ASTM D638 5300 psi
Tensile Elongation (Yield) ASTM D638 6.0%
Flexural Modulus ASTM D790 270500 psi
Flexural Strength (Yield) ASTM D790 9950 psi
Notched Izod Impact ASTM D256 -4°F (-20°C) 5 ft-lb/in
73°F (23°C) 11 ft-lb/in
Unnotched Izod Impact ASTM D256 -4°F (-20°C) 29 ft-lb/in
73°F (23°C) 30 ft-lb/in
Color & Aesthetics*** Green, medium blue, dark blue, red, orange, white, gray, black
Color customization available based on specific needs
KEY PROPERTIES
Features: high-gloss finish, UV stability, scratch resistance, chemical/corrosion resistance,
cold temperature impact resistance, heat resistance
* Reflects average of several colors, properties shift slightly depending on color
** Gloss level varies based on tooling temperature
*** UV data available upon request
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-07/fl.datasheet-wireharnessyarn.pdf
• FIBER-LINE® Colorcoat™ replaces recently discontinued solution-
dyed products.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/tpes-for-automotive-hvac-product-bulletin.pdf
GLS™ TPE
AUTOMOTIVE SOLUTIONS
IMPROVE VEHICLE
AIR QUALITY WITH
TPEs FOR AUTOMOTIVE
HVAC FLAPS
Vehicle interior air quality in passenger vehicles and strict automotive OEM standards have driven our advancement
of these low VOC, low fogging TPEs for use in heating/ventilation/air conditioning seals.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/chemically-compatible-tpes-for-cosmetic-pkg-application-bulletin.pdf
VERSAFLEX PKG
4345, 4355, 4365
VERSAFLEX PKG
4465
VERSAFLEX PKG
4570
VERSAFLEX PKG
4665
Chemical
Compatibility
Soaps, low-cost
solution for
non-polar oils
Soaps, some oils Polar & non-polar oils,
non-polar solvents
Non-polar oils
(abrasion resistant)
Regulatory
Compliance*
REACH SVHC,
FDA 21 CFR
EU 10/2011
REACH SVHC &
FDA 21 CFR
FDA CFR
FDA CFR
Hardness 45A, 55A, 65A 65A 70A 65A
Overmolded
Substrate Polypropylene Polypropylene
Polycarbonate
ABS
PC/ABS
Polycarbonate
ABS
PC/ABS
Color Translucent Translucent Natural Natural
* Please contact Avient for additional information
HOW CHEMICALLY COMPATIBLE VERSAFLEX PKG TPEs MAKE THE DIFFERENCE
IN COSMETIC PACKAGING
Chemical compatibility – Versaflex PKG TPEs do
not discolor, etch, crack or delaminate when in
contact with most soaps, lotions, oils, surfactants
and solvents found in cosmetics.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/wire-cable-1-pager.pdf
APPLICATIONS: Power cables, Ethernet category cables, industrial cables, solar installation cables, coaxial cables,
fiber optics, hybrid cables
SYNCURE™
Cross-Linked Polyethylene for Power Cable Insulation
• Resistant to heat, oil, creep and abrasion
• Fast extrusion speeds
• UL 44 & UL 4703 flame performance
• UL/CSA bulletins
MAXXAM™ FR W&C
Flame Retardant Polypropylene for Category Cable
Insulation and Cross-Webs
• Alternative to FEP
• Low dielectric
• Thin wall extrusion capabilities
• UL 444 & plenum yellow card flame performance
FIRECON™
Flame Retardant Chlorinated Polyethylene
for Industrial Cable Jackets
• Resistance to harsh environments
• Low temperature properties
• UV resistance
• UL 44 flame performance
ECCOH™ LSFOH
Low Smoke and Fume, Non-Halogen for Insulation
and Jackets
• Low smoke and toxicity
• Improved fire safety
• Resistance to chemicals
• UL44 and CPR flame performance
ADDITIONAL SOLUTIONS
MAXXAM™ SY
Foamed Polypropylene for Coaxial Cable Insulation
SYNPRENE™
Flame Retardant Thermoplastic Elastomers
POLYMIX™
Customer Proprietary Formulations
For more information, please visit avient.com
or call +1.844.4AVIENT (+1.844.428.4368).
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/colormatrix-oxygen-scavengers-brochure.pdf
Targeted Solutions
Avient offers oxygen scavengers that can be
used with a wide variety of PET based resins and
rPET grades, while being suitable to use for both
mono- and multi-layer containers.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-02/ColorMatrix Triple A Brochure.pdf
Triple A™ offers a cost-
effective and reliable
solution for reducing
and controlling AA
levels which can cause
off-taste in products
packaged in PET.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-04/onflex-s-garden-hose-hand-grip-case-study.pdf
THE SOLUTION
Avient was asked to suggest a suitable TPE for this application.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/stat-tech-for-adas-application-bulletin.pdf
AUTOMOTIVE SOLUTIONS
EMI/RFI SHIELDING & STATIC
DISSIPATIVE FORMULATIONS
FOR ADVANCED DRIVER
ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), comprised of sensitive electronics such as sensors, cameras
and electronic control units (ECUs), require high-performance materials to protect them from static buildup,
EMI/RFI interference and other issues.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-08/2022 Glasforms EC Application _ Product Selection Guide.pdf
To learn more about our solutions, contact us at +1.844.4AVIENT
www.avient.com
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