As such, there’s a trend to reduce microbial populations on high-touch surfaces via the use of antimicrobials to protect material aesthetics and durability or to prevent the spread of pathogenic microorganisms. To better evaluate how to protect plastic parts from microbial attack, Avient conducted a study to screen a variety of plastic substrates for susceptibility using American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) G21 (fungi susceptibility), Japanese Industrial Standard (JIS) Z2801, and modified ASTM E1428-15a (bacterial susceptibility) test standards. Subsequent studies then assessed the use of an antimicrobial additive, zinc pyrithione (ZPT), for potential efficacy in a variety of TPE formulations for diverse applications.

As such, there’s a trend to reduce microbial populations on high-touch surfaces via the use of antimicrobials to protect material aesthetics and durability or to prevent the spread of pathogenic microorganisms. To better evaluate how to protect plastic parts from microbial attack, Avient conducted a study to screen a variety of plastic substrates for susceptibility using American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) G21 (fungi susceptibility), Japanese Industrial Standard (JIS) Z2801, and modified ASTM E1428-15a (bacterial susceptibility) test standards. Subsequent studies then assessed the use of an antimicrobial additive, zinc pyrithione (ZPT), for potential efficacy in a variety of TPE formulations for diverse applications.

Learn how a pipe liner helped a major equipment manufacturer and customer extend the longevity of a piping system and reduce exposure to unsafe chemicals. The customer chose to use a Fiber-Line™ custom fiber formulation by Avient to produce a pipe liner. Plus, using a pipe liner strategy itself resulted in a significant CO2 reduction compared to the potential impact of a new lay process.   

Learn what they are, how they perform, and why to choose bio-based or recycled content. Tap into our Idea Center for inspiration on using TPEs to enhance your products. See how our specially formulated colorants can help differentiate your brand

Contact us to learn about the latest technologies developed for fiber optic cables and how they can protect your technology in demanding industry applications. 

Learn how to use a ColorMatrix™ FlexCart™ Liquid Metering System to process Hiformer™ Liquid Additives for Polyolefins (Korean language version) Learn how to use a ColorMatrix™ FlexCart™ Liquid Metering System to process Hiformer™ Liquid Additives for Polyolefins. Much of this waste comes from single-use plastic packaging, so would eliminating it solve the problem?

Learn how to use a ColorMatrix™ FlexCart™ Liquid Metering System to process Hiformer™ Liquid Additives for Polyolefins (Korean language version) Learn how to use a ColorMatrix™ FlexCart™ Liquid Metering System to process Hiformer™ Liquid Additives for Polyolefins. Much of this waste comes from single-use plastic packaging, so would eliminating it solve the problem?

This guide will explore the industry impact of NIAS and how to ensure safety and sustainability in plastic food and beverage packaging.   Detection and confident identification are achieved through the use of high-resolution mass spectrometry. Contact us today to learn more about Avient's proactive approach to NIAS and how it can benefit your packaging practices. 

Product description, key characteristics, applications, and reasons to use a non-PFAS process aid Read more about how automotive aftermarket parts are making the switch from metal to plastic by using long fiber thermoplastics How to Lightweight Automotive Components

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