The new line was installed at Avient’s Asia regional headquarters in Shanghai to help meet the increased demand for composite materials in applications that require excellent impact strength, elastic modulus, and material strength. With the composites market transitioning from traditional materials like aluminum alloy or steel to long fiber composites, we are seeing an increasing need for an integrated approach that includes material formulation, component design, and forming process," says Flight Xu, general manager, Specialty Engineered Materials Asia at Avient. Avient is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work®.

In synthetic fibers, recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) material from plastic bottles was the first recycled content used in textile products such as sportswear and technical textiles. Because they are unique to a manufacturer and product line, the confirmation of their presence in the material will substantiate the origin of the material to the specified manufacturer. Taggants can be used for different materials and different industries.  

The cradle-to-gate portion of the product life cycle refers to the carbon impact of a product from raw materials and product manufacturing. reSound Ultra-Low Carbon Footprint TPEs are manufactured globally, and each material’s PCF is location-specific.     Avient is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work®.  

Composites are inherently lightweight alternatives to metal and other traditional materials, enabling sustainability initiatives such as material reduction and fuel economy improvements in many end products. For example, incorporating post-consumer recycled (PCR) resin into composite materials such as unidirectional tape can help reduce the carbon footprint of those composites. Avient is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work®.

Organic antimicrobials consist of substances that migrate within the polymer matrix, spreading over the surface of the materials where their antimicrobial action has effect. Non- toxic, non-corrosive and flameproof, inorganic antimicrobials have no negative impact on plastic and synthetic fiber processing. Processing conditions can cause material properties to shift from the values stated in the information.

Static charges that build up on the surface of plastic products can attract dust and dirt, cause sheet and film to cling, and cause stacked products to stick together. As polymer material moves through shear-inducing production equipment, positive or negative static charges can build up on the surface. Processing conditions can cause material properties to shift from the values stated in the information.

CESA™ Antimicro additives inhibit the growth of microorganisms on plastic articles, helping prevent unpleasant odors and discoloration. Processing conditions can cause material properties to shift from the values stated in the information. POLYMER FAMILY MATERIAL PRODUCT NAME PRODUCT TYPE DOSAGE Polyolefin PEAN698413 CESA Antimicro SE 99-58 Silver 2–7.5% Polyolefin PEAN698432 CESA Antimicro J8146 Zinc 1–4% Polypropylene PPA0698636 CESA Antimicro J8259 Zinc 1–4% Nylon ABA0820032 CESA Antimicro ABA0820032 Silver 2–7.5% Polyester NBAN698441 CESA Antimicro S58441 Silver 2–7.5% Polycarbonate NCAN820009 CESA Antimicro NCAN820009 Silver 2–7.5% TPU RUA0698433 CESA Antimicro J8843 Zinc 1–4% Styrenic SLA0820011 CESA Antimicro SLA0820011 Zinc 1–4%

These are in addition to bio-based polyolefin materials that Avient introduced in 2021. Along with pre-colored formulations for users who prefer ready-to-use solutions, they are more sustainable drop-in replacements for fossil-based materials. Avient employs approximately 8,700 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work®.

PARIS – October 13, 2021 – Avient Corporation, a premier provider of specialized and sustainable material solutions and services, today announced two additions to its MEVOPUR™ line of medical-grade materials to help producers of pharmaceutical packaging and medical devices more easily reach sustainability goals. Using MEVOPUR medical grade materials can help manufacturers of medical devices and pharmaceutical packaging reduce the risk of regulatory non-compliance. Avient employs approximately 8,400 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work®.  

There are a variety of Avient TPEs designed to have excellent adhesion to a number of rigid plastic substrates for overmolding. PC, ABS and PC/ABS overmolding materials are available in water-clear, natural, thin wall overmolding, and high performance grades.