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From streamlining design, manufacturing and supply chain processes, to navigating regulatory demands, we’ll help you optimize the performance of your medical equipment, so you can grow your bottom line and stand apart from your competition.
RIGID COMPONENTS: DIAGNOSTIC, IMAGING, LIFE SUPPORT, LABORATORY, & MONITORING EQUIPMENT (housings & covers, monitor bezels, body panels, handles, battery enclosures, access panels, wands, coils) Rigid Component Solution Needs: Materials compliant with ISO 10993 & USP Class VI, if required UL approved resins to meet flammability requirements Housings with toughness & good impact resistance Enclosures & components that withstand repeated cleanings High-flow materials for components with complex designs Copolyester, Polyester & PC/Polyester Blends Copolyester Eastman Tritan™ (Copolyester) High chemical resistance to a wide variety of hospital disinfectants; excellent toughness and impact resistance after disinfection; retains color and gloss after sterilization and disinfection; does not contain BPA, BPS or halogens Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) DuPont™ Crastin® & Rynite® (FR- PBT) 30% glass reinforced; flame retardant; good mold flow and electrical properties; high strength, stiffness, dimensional stability and heat resistance Polycarbonate/ Polyester (PC/PET) & Polycarbonate/ Polybutylene Terephthalate (PC/PBT) Covestro Makroblend® (FR-PC/PET) & (FR-PC/PBT) Strength; toughness; chemical resistance; flame retardant Covestro Makroblend® (Non-FR PC/PBT) Strength; toughness; chemical resistance; limited biocompatibility Trinseo EMERGE™ (FR-PC/PET) Chemical resistance; ignition resistance; limited biocompatibility PA, PVC, PC & PMMA Polyamide (Nylon, PA) Avient Trilliant™ XR Radiation Shielding (PA) Radiation shielding; green alternative for lead replacement; enhanced design freedom vs. lead; available in hard and soft durometers Arkema Rilsan® MED (PA11) & Rilsamid® MED (PA12) Chemical resistance; transparent and opaque; easy processing; creep resistance; temperature resistance; BPA-free; sterilizable by gamma, EtO and steam Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) GEON Performance Solutions Resilience™ HC (PVC) Excellent chemical resistance; good strength and stiffness; very good surface quality; inherently flame resistant; available in all medical colors; excellent solvent bonding to PVC Polycarbonate (PC) Trinseo EMERGE™ (PC) Ignition resistant; transparent and opaque; glass-filled also available PolyMethyl Methacrylate (PMMA) Altuglas Plexiglas® Acrylics (PMMA) Clarity; easy processing; chemical resistance; BPA free; ideal for light piping and lenses Styrenics & FR-PC/ABS Blends Styrenics Trinseo MAGNUM™ (ABS) Opaque; custom colors; excellent impact and flow; low residuals; full biocompatibility INEOS Styrolution Terlux® HD (MABS) Good clarity; good heat and overall chemical resistance; good impact strength; good solvent bonding to PVC; outstanding surface quality INEOS Styrolution Lustran® & Novodur® HD (ABS) Opaque appearance; outstanding chemical resistance; high impact strength; excellent balance of properties; ease of processability; bondable FR- Polycarbonate/ ABS (FR-PC/ABS) Covestro Bayblend® (FR-PC/ABS) Flame retardant; good impact resistance; dimensional stability; toughness Trinseo EMERGE™ (FR-PC/ABS) Ignition resistant; limited biocompatibility; high flow; easy processing; glass-filled also available Flexible Component Solution Needs: Comfortable handles & grips Water-tight seals Durable feet or casters Durable keypads Flow control TPE, TPC-ET, TPU, TPV & Flexible PVC Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE) Avient Versaflex™ HC Overmolding Series (TPE) Proven healthcare solutions with hardness ranges 42–65 Shore A; autoclave, radiation and EtO sterilizable; bondable to many substrates; customizable haptics Arkema Pebax® MED (TPE) Sterilizable by gamma and EtO; low energy return; soft touch; chemical resistance; overmolding material Thermoplastic Polyester Elastomers (TPC-ET) DuPont™ Hytrel® (TPC-ET) Wide range of flexibility, stiffness, and processing options; Shore D between 30-82; BPA-free; excellent flex fatigue and toughness; low temperature flexibility; good chemical resistance Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) Covestro Texin® (TPU) Biocompatible; soft touch; sterilizable; good chemical resistance; overmold for grips and handles; excellent bonding to polar substrates like PC; 70A to 95A Thermoplastic Vulcanizate (TPV) Avient Versalloy™ (TPV) Proven healthcare solutions with hardness ranges 45–90 Shore A; autoclave, radiation and EtO sterilizable; natural and colorable; smooth texture; bonds to PP Exxon Mobil Santoprene™ (TPV) Durable sealing performance; elastic recovery; excellent chemical resistance; compliance with medical standards Flexible Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) GEON Performance Solutions Geon™ Flexible PVC Engineered exclusively for the healthcare market; transparent and opaque colors; radiopaque grades available; durometer ranges from 55A to 40D; gamma and EtO sterilizable Thermoset Silicone Elastomers Thermoset Silicone Elastomers/ Liquid Silicone Rubber DuPont™ Liveo™ Silicone Elastomers (LSR) Biocompatible; non-irritating and non-sensitization; sterilizable; made without plasticizers, phthalates or latex FLEXIBLE COMPONENTS: DIAGNOSTIC, IMAGING, LIFE SUPPORT, LABORATORY, MONITORING EQUIPMENT (o-rings, gaskets, wheels, soft touch grips/handles, keypads/displays, diaphragms, seals) WIRE & CABLE: DIAGNOSTIC, IMAGING, LIFE SUPPORT, LABORATORY, & MONITORING EQUIPMENT (plug molding, heater cable insulation, flexible jacket, flexible cords, coil cords & cable) Wire and Cable Component Solution Needs: Materials compliant with UL, RoHS, REACH & WEEE, if needed Materials with good chemical, moisture & abrasion resistance Low smoke & non- halogen materials PVC Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) GEON Performance Solutions Geon™ Flexible PVC Inherent flame resistance; halogen-free; excellent chemical resistance; non-yellowing; proven safety record in wire and cable applications; high temperature grades available TPE, TPC-ET, TPU & POE Thermoplastic Polyester (TPE) Arkema Pebax® (TPE) Flexibility; chemical resistance; easy processing; abrasion resistance; low coefficient of friction Thermoplastic Polyester Elastomers (TPC-ET) DuPont™ Hytrel® (TPC-ET) REACH, RoHS and WEEE compliant; wide range of flexibility, stiffness, and processing options; 30D-82D; BPA-free; excellent flex fatigue and toughness; low temperature flexibility; good chemical resistance Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) Covestro Texin® (TPU) RoHs, WEEE, and REACH compliant; excellent memory and recoil; abrasion resistance; Texin® Rx Series - medical grade Polyether TPU – 70A to 80D Polyolefin Elastomer (POE) Avient ECCOH™ Non-halogenated flame retardant; high flexibility; environmental stress cracking resistance (ESCR); good electrical properties PA Polyamide (Nylon, PA) Arkema Rilsan® (PA) Chemical resistance; easy processing; abrasion resistance; low coefficient of friction; dimensional stability CUSTOM AVIENT SOLUTIONS FOR MEDICAL EQUIPMENT Custom Solution Needs Avient™ Custom Solutions Specialized materials to meet unique application requirements Avient Trilliant™ Healthcare products are a line of customized solutions specific for regulated medical devices; color branding expertise FDA-registered pre-colored resins and masterbatch options; color coding for safety and brand recognition Avient collaborates with key material suppliers to provide FDA-approved pre-colored resins Avient OnColor™ HC Plus offers customizable color masterbatch solutions pre-certified for biocompatibility using ISO 10993 and USP Class VI test protocol Reduced growth of microbes Avient WithStand™ additive technologies inhibit growth of microbes that often cause odor, staining and loss of mechanical properties AVIENT DISTRIBUTION Healthcare Supplier Line Card You face a unique set of challenges when designing parts for the healthcare industry.
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Place vents at the end of fill and anywhere potential knit/weld lines will occur 2.
Cut vent depths to 0.0007″–0.0015″ Draft Angle Maintain a minimum draft angle of 1° per side 4 Artisan Pre-Colored Thermoplastics Troubleshooting Recommendations Problem Cause Solution Incomplete Fill Melt and/or mold too cold • Increase nozzle and barrel temperatures • Increase mold temperature • Increase injection rate • Check thermocouples and heater bands Shot size • Increase shot size • Adjust transfer position to 98% full • Increase cushion Mold design • Enlarge or widen vents and increase number of vents • Check that vents are unplugged • Check that gates are unplugged • Enlarge gates and/or runners • Perform short shots to determine fill pattern and verify proper vent location • Increase wall thickness to move gas trap to parting line Brittleness Degraded/overheated material • Decrease melt temperature • Decrease back pressure • Use smaller barrel • Decrease injection speed Gate location and/or size • Relocate gate to non-stress area • Increase gate size to allow higher flow rate and lower molded-in stress Wet material • Check moisture.
Sink Marks Melt too hot • Decrease nozzle and barrel temperatures • Decrease mold temperature Insufficient material volume • Adjust transfer position • Increase shot size • Increase injection rate • Increase packing pressure Part geometry too thick • Reduce wall thickness • Reduce rib thickness Processing Guide 5 Troubleshooting Recommendations Problem Cause Solution Flash Injection pressure too high • Decrease injection pressure • Increase clamp pressure • Decrease injection rate • Increase transfer position Excess material volume • Adjust transfer position • Decrease pack pressure • Decrease shot size • Decrease injection rate Melt or mold too hot • Decrease nozzle and barrel temperatures • Decrease mold temperature Loose clamp • Reset mold height • Increase clamp tonnage Shrink Too much shrink • Increase cooling time • Decrease mold temperature Too little shrink • Decrease cooling time • Increase mold temperature Burning Process related • Decrease nozzle and barrel temperatures • Decrease mold temperature • Decrease injection rate • Reduce decompression Mold design • Clean, widen and increase number of vents • Increase gate size to reduce shear Wet material • Verify material is dried at proper condition Nozzle Drool Nozzle temperature too hot • Decrease nozzle temperature • Decrease back pressure • Increase screw decompression • Verify material has been dried at proper conditions Incorrect nozzle • Use reverse taper tip Weld Lines Melt front temperatures are too low • Increase injection rate • Increase pack and hold pressure • Increase melt temperature • Increase mold temperature Mold design • Increase gate size • Identify end of fill pattern and verify proper vent location • Add vents or increase vent width • Move gate location 6 Artisan Pre-Colored Thermoplastics Problem Cause Solution Warp Process related • Increase melt temp • Reduce injection speed • Increase pack pressure • Increase pack time • Decrease mold temperature • Increase cool time Mold design • Non-uniform mold cooling Part design • Non-uniform wall thickness Thermolator incorrect temperature • Check settings • Inspect thermocouple Sticking in Mold Overfilled cavity • Decrease injection rate and pressure • Decrease hold pressure • Adjust transfer position • Decrease nozzle and barrel temperatures • Decrease mold temperature • Decrease cooling time Part too hot • Decrease barrel temperature • Decrease mold temperature • Increase cooling time Mold design • Increase draft angle • Polish cores in direction of ejection Black Specks Contamination • Purge machine Degradation • Reduce melt temperature • Reduce screw speed • Reduce back pressure Machine related • Check for wear on screw, barrel or check ring Delamination Process related • Increase melt temperature • Decrease injection speed • Purge barrel to eliminate material contamination Mold design • Reduce sharp corners in material flow path • Increase venting Troubleshooting Recommendations Processing Guide 7 Troubleshooting Recommendations Problem Cause Solution Discoloration Oversheared material • Decrease melt temperature • Decrease injection speed • Reduce residence time Mold design • Increase gate sizing Dry material • Check moisture of material to ensure it is within the recommended moisture percentage for molding 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.
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AVIENT ADVANCED COMPOSITES OVERVIEW LOWER ENERGY COSTS Requires less energy during installation and use INCREASE COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE Customizable solutions for specific application needs REDUCE PRODUCT LIFECYCLE COSTS Lower installation time, as well as warranty and �part replacement � expenses EXTEND PRODUCT LIFETIME Corrosion, flame, fatigue and UV resistant for improved durability DESIGN STRONG, LIGHTER WEIGHT COMPONENTS Up to 75% lighter than steel and up to 25% lighter than aluminum ADVANCED COMPOSITES An exceptional alternative to traditional materials such as wood, ceramic and metal, advanced composite solutions enable designers to: • Design lighter weight structural components for increased lifetime performance and improved fuel efficiency—higher strength-to-weight ratios to exceed the structural performance of traditional materials while significantly reducing weight—up to 75% lighter than steel and up to 25% lighter than aluminum • Extend product lifetime to reduce part replacement and decrease warranty expenses— the corrosion, weather, flame and fatigue resistance of composite solutions improve component durability • Reduce product lifecycle costs—the extended product lifetime, along with the potential for reduced installation time and cost due to the lighter weight of composite solutions, significantly reduces the associated cost over the lifetime of a part • Lower energy costs—by leveraging a higher strength-to-weight ratio, composite solutions allow designers to engineer products that require less energy or power during installation and use • Increase competitive advantage—Avient advanced composite solutions can be customized to provide electrical insulation, thermal insulation, radiopacity, low thermal expansion, flexural memory and load damping, while delivering desired performance and aesthetic specifications TRANSPORTATION Truck floors, liners and aerodynamic components, rail car doors and panels, automotive structural solutions, leaf springs, traffic safety markers and delineators, air cargo unit load devices (ULDs) The Avient advanced composites portfolio offers customized solutions to serve a full range of markets and industries, including: USES & APPLICATIONS ENERGY Wind turbine blade stiffening components, sucker rods, oil & gas production solutions BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION Structural blast protection, garage doors, modular construction, temporary shelters, architectural columns, concrete and masonry reinforcements, pipe reinforcement HEALTHCARE External orthopedic fixators, endoscopy wands, prosthetics MARINE Panels for decking, bulkheads, cabinets, doors, transoms, ceilings; reinforcements for stringers; sail battens CONSUMER & RECREATION Archery bow limbs and risers, furniture springs, diving board springs, golf flagpoles, snowsports equipment, sporting stick shafts, paddle shafts, lightweight and extendable mast structures ELECTRICAL & TELECOMMUNICATIONS Utility poles and cross-arms, high voltage transmission & distribution insulator cores, surge arresters, bus bar covers and electrical tool components INDUSTRIAL Pallet stiffeners, pipe reinforcement, conveyor springs, dock shelters PROCESSES & CAPABILITIES Avient’s reinforced composite technologies use carbon, glass and aramid fibers with custom formulated thermoset or thermoplastic resins in continuous forming processes.
These methods include: PULTRUSION • Fibers are impregnated with liquid thermoset resins, then pulled through a heated die to cure the resin and form the product • This continuous, automated manufacturing process creates constant cross section profiles of any pre-determined length with consistent, uniform quality and exceptional mechanical performance • Applications include rods and profiles of various lengths and complexities, such as utility poles, insulator core rods and structural beams CONTINUOUS FILAMENT WINDING • Combines the principles of filament winding with pultrusion to create constant or tapered cross- sectional tubing in precision sizes • The unique axial and biaxial fiber orientation provides flexural and tensile strength, as well as crush and burst resistance • Applications include lightweight shelter frames and sporting goods components CONTINUOUS RESIN TRANSFER MOLDING (CRTM™) • Engineered core materials are sandwiched between structural composite laminate face sheets • Continuous composite sandwich panels feature high specific strength and stiffness-to-weight ratio • Applications include ballistic resistant panels, truck floors and rail car doors CONTINUOUS FIBER REINFORCED THERMOPLASTICS • Fully recyclable tape, X-Ply™ (0°/90°), and other multi-ply configurations with widths up to 10' wide • Sandwich panels in unlimited lengths, up to 6" thick and 10' wide • High volume production capacity • Applications include structural and aerodynamic components in transportation, and reinforcement of materials such as wood and metal THERMOSET COMPOSITE LAMINATES & BARSTOCK • Unidirectionally reinforced barstock, laminates and hybrid composites engineered to maximize deflection and fatigue resistance • Customizable shapes and sizes • Applications include archery bow limbs, flat springs, prosthetics, sporting equipment THERMOSET FINISHING OPERATIONS • Customized finishing capabilities for barstock and laminates including machining, water-jet cutting, profiling/shaping, sanding, slitting, laminating, molding and coatings TESTING CAPABILITIES • Mechanical – Flexural, tensile, compression, shear, fatigue, impact resistance • Physical – Specific gravity/density, Barcol hardness, water absorption, void content, resin/fiber content, dye penetrant, viscosity • Thermomechanical – Coefficient of linear thermal expansion, glass transition temperature, deflection temperature, degree of cure, curing properties • Electrical – High-voltage, low current dry arc resistance of solid electrical insulation, dielectric strength, water diffusion ABOUT AVIENT ADVANCED COMPOSITES The Avient advanced composites portfolio consists of Glasforms™, Gordon Composites™ and Polystrand™ branded materials.
This leading-edge product offering of high performance alternatives to typical fiber reinforced composites and traditional materials such as wood, ceramic and metal serves applications requiring high strength- to-weight ratios, stiffness, and dimensional stability.
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LIGHTING MANUFACTURER S T R E E T L I G H T A R M • Limit corrosion • Replace metal insert, maintaining strength • Black color • UV resistance, as used for an outdoor application • Electrical isolation • Utilized simulation services from Avient Design to optimize the product’s design for performance and processability • Achieved required ageing test with the support from R&D and ADTS • Replaced the need to use a metal insert, reducing part weight, cost and simplifying the production process OnForce Long Glass Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene Composites KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
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NAME BASE RESIN(S) TARGET MARKETS/ APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE FEATURES1 Artisan™ Pre-Colored Thermoplastics ABS, PA Powersports, Lawn & Garden, Marine, Electronics, Home Appliances, Cosmetic Packaging Customizable pre-color solutions Scratch & mar resistance Weatherability & UV resistance High impact resistance Chemical resistance Simplifies processing/replaces paint Tailored temperature performance range: -20°C to 105°C Bergadur™ Polyester Formulations PBT Transportation, Consumer, Industrial High strength Good creep rupture strength Good chemical and heat resistance Low friction and good abrasion resistance Complēt™ Long Fiber Reinforced Structural Thermoplastics/ OnForce™ Long Glass Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene Composites PA, PK, PP, PPA, PPS, TPU Consumer, Transportation, Industrial Long fiber technology Elevated impact and mechanical properties at room temperature Increased performance at temperature extremes Excellent creep and fatigue resistance Glass and carbon fiber filled options Lubricated, fire retardant, and pre-colored options PK-based formulations offer reduced carbon footprint as a result of the base resin, including non-PFAS2 formulations to achieve UL 94 V-0 flame rating at 1.5 mm Recycled grades formulated with up to 100% post- industrial recycled (PIR) or post-consumer recycled (PCR) content Edgetek™ Engineered Polymer Formulations ABS, LCP, PA, PC, PC/ ABS, PC/PBT, PC/PET, PC/PSU, PEEK, PES, PEI, POM, PPA, PPS, PSU Transportation, Consumer, Industrial, Telecommunications, Electrical & Electronics Strength and durability Chemical and temperature resistance High impact resistance Weatherability Flame retardant grades: UL 94 V-0, V-1, V-2, and 5VA Low-density grades for weight reduction 5G properties – customizable Dk/Df and 3D/LDS solutions Edgetek™ REC PC Recycled Polycarbonate Solutions PC Electrical & Electronics, Consumer Goods, Transportation Contain 25–70% PIR or PCR content Comparable performance to prime PC formulations Edgetek™ PKE Polyketone Formulations PK Electrical & Electronics, Industrial, Consumer, Transportation Excellent chemical resistance Good strength, durability and dimensional stability Pre-colored formulations Non-halogen, flame retardant performance to UL 94 V-0 Reduced carbon footprint compared to PA6 and PA66 1 See technical data sheets for complete product details SPECIALTY ENGINEERED THERMOPLASTICS NAME BASE RESIN(S) TARGET MARKETS/ APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE FEATURES1 Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulations PA, TPU, TPE, PBT Consumer, Transportation, Industrial Customized density, from 1.5 to 11 gm/cm3 Broad modulus and strength: flexible to rigid Chemical and corrosion resistance Alternative to lead and other traditional dense metals Suitable for metallization and electroplating Low-shrinkage grades available Gravi-Tech™ BIO Bio-based Formulations Bio-based PP Cosmetic Caps & Closures, Perfume Caps, Spirit Bottle Caps, Luxury Boxes, Handles & Knobs Customized density, from 1.5 to 11 gm/cm3 Formulated with partially bio-based resin from renewable plant sources Achieve equivalent performance to prime density modified solutions Gravi-Tech™ REC Recycled Formulations rPP, rABS, rPA Cosmetic Caps & Closures, Perfume Caps, Spirit Bottle Caps, Luxury Boxes, Handles & Knobs Customized density, from 1.5 to 11 gm/cm3 Based on recycled resin and/or filler from PIR and/or PCR sources Achieve equivalent performance to prime density modified solutions LubriOne™ Internally Lubricated Formulations/ LubriOne™ PKE Polyketone Formulations PA, PBT, PC, PEEK, PEI, PK, POM, PP, PPA, PPS, PS Transportation, Electrical & Electronics, Industrial Low coefficient of friction Self-lubricating Chemical, wear, and corrosion resistance PK-based formulations can offer a reduced carbon footprint compared to PA6, PA66 and POM Grades avoiding the use of fluorinated lubricants such as PTFE are available Maxxam™ Polyolefin Formulations PP Consumer, Transportation, Electrical & Electronics, Industrial Homopolymer and copolymer grades Optional additives: UV, heat stabilizers Standard grades available in natural and black Maxxam™ BIO Bio-Based Polyolefin Formulations PP Consumer, Transportation, Electrical & Electronics, Industrial Formulated with 10–50% bio-content including bio-based resin and/or filler Bio-filler from sources including olive seed powder, recycled coffee grounds, cellulose fiber Achieves equivalent performance to standard polyolefin formulations Maxxam™ FR Flame Retardant Polyolefin Formulations PE, PP Consumer, Transportation, Electrical & Electronics, Industrial, Energy Flame retardant grades: UL 94 V-0, V-1, V-2, and 5VA Elevated UL RTI ratings Halogen-free flame retardant grades available Maxxam™ REC Recycled Polyolefin Formulations PP Consumer, Transportation, Electrical & Electronics, Industrial Formulated with 25–100% recycled resin from PIR and PCR sources Achieves equivalent performance to standard polyolefin formulations Nymax™/Bergamid™ Polymer Formulations PA 6, 66, 612, 12, copolymers Transportation, Building & Construction, Electrical & Electronics Toughened grades: medium and high impact Optional additives: heat stabilized, lubricated, impact modified, nucleated Standard grades available in natural and black Pre-colored solutions available Nymax™ BIO Bio-based Polyamide Solutions Bio-based PA Transportation, Consumer Goods, Industrial, Building & Construction Formulated with 16–47% natural filler, reducing the carbon footprint Excellent surface appearance and colorability Lower warpage compared with PA66 glass fiber-filled materials Equivalent performance to PA66 glass fiber-filled materials Excellent dimensional stability and property retention rate after water uptake Nymax™ REC Recycled Nylon Formulations PA6, PA66 Transportation, Consumer, Household Appliances, Electrical & Electronics, Industrial Contains 20–100% recycled content PIR and PCR grades available Support the circular economy Comparable performance to prime grades Super tough formulations available Customizable solution NAME BASE RESIN(S) AVAILABLE FEATURES1 NEUSoft™ Thermoplastic Polyurethanes and NEU™ Custom Capabilities PEBA, TPU, PA 11, PA 12, PP, PE, TPE Radiopacifiers, stabilizers, and surface modifiers Antimicrobial technologies Pre-colored formulations Small lot capabilities Short lead times Trilliant™ HC Healthcare Thermoplastics ABS, LCP, PA, PA 6, PA 66, PC, PC/ABS, PC/PSU, PEBA, PEEK, PES, PK, POM, PPA, PSU Certified to USP Class VI Formulations locked down Drug master file submissions by product stewardship Pre-colored, small lot production down to 50 lb–250 lb Sterilization, chemical resistance, and secondary process guidance Adherence to FDM-GMP manufacturing standards Antimicrobial technologies Materials for radiation shielding protection PK-based formulations offer reduced carbon footprint as a result of the base resin Versaflex™ HC Thermoplastic Elastomers TPE Overmolding Clear and heat resistant Ultra clear grades Ultra soft TPE gels, 30 Shore OO FDA, USP Class VI, ISO 10993 approved grades Sterilizable under autoclave, radiation, and EtO gas Extrusion, injection, and blow moldable Bio-based formulations available HEALTHCARE SPECIALTY FORMULATIONS 1 See technical data sheets for complete product details SPECIALTY ENGINEERED THERMOPLASTICS NAME BASE RESIN(S) TARGET MARKETS/ APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE FEATURES1 PREPERM™ Low-Loss Dielectric Thermoplastics PPE, PBT, ABS, PP Telecommunications, Transportation Stable and controlled dielectric performance Ultra-low transmission loss at mmWave frequencies up to 220 GHz Dielectric constant (Dk) range spanning 2.55 to 23 Stat-Tech™ Static Dissipative & Electrically Conductive Formulations ABS, PA, PC, PC/ABS, PC/PSU, PEEK, PEI, PES, PP, PPA Transportation, Electrical & Electronics Integrated EMI/RFI shielding Conductive properties Anti-static/dissipative properties Corrosion resistance Lightweighting and ease of processing Clean room materials for semiconductors available TPE grades are available (see page 6) Surround™ EMI/RFI Shielding Formulations ABS, PP, PBT, PC, PA 66 Transportation, Electrical & Electronics Integrated EMI/RFI shielding Long fiber technology Conductive properties Galvanic corrosion protection Lightweighting and ease of processing Therma-Tech™ Thermally Conductive Formulations LCP, PA, PEEK, PP, PPA, PPS Consumer, Transportation Thermally conductive Low coefficient of thermal expansion Corrosion resistance 1 See technical data sheets for complete product details NAME BASE RESIN(S) AVAILABLE FEATURES1 ECCOH™ Low Smoke and Fume Non-Halogen Formulations PE, PP, TPE, EVA Flame retardant, low smoke and fume, non-halogen (LSFOH) Flexible, low friction, easy-peel, and high-speed processing Compatible with Avient colorants and additives ECCOH™ XL Cross-Linkable Solutions XLPE Enhances the performance of traditional ECCOH LSFOH solutions Improved oil, chemical and UV resistance, mechanical performance, or operating temperature FireCon™ CPE Insulation Jacketing Formulations CPE, CPE alloy Low and medium voltage cable jacketing Flame retardant and 90°C deformation resistance Oil resistance RoHS grades available Maxxam™ Foamable Formulations Foamable PP copolymer Easy processing Variety of final densities available Corrosion resistance Maxxam™ FR Flame Retardant Polyolefin Formulations PE, PP UL Yellow Card for plenum applications Halogen-free flame retardant grades available Syncure™ XLPE Cross-linkable Polyethylene Formulations XLPE Low and medium voltage formulations High performance moisture cure technology UL bulletinized XHHW2 and VW1 Temperature, abrasion, and oil resistant Formulations available without DBDPE Resistant to electrical breakdown WIRE AND CABLE SPECIALTY THERMOPLASTICS NAME TARGET MARKETS/APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE FEATURES1 OnFlex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers Transportation, Building & Construction, Electrical & Electronics, Industrial, Wire & Cable Low odor solutions UV stabilization High heat resistance Chemical resistance Automotive approved grades Excellent compression set Overmolding Flame resistant grades Excellent weatherability Extrusion, injection, and blow moldable Formulations with imbedded antimicrobial additives reSound™ BIO Thermoplastic Elastomers Consumer, Transportation, Industrial Biopolymers sustainably sourced from plant-based raw materials Utilizing 35–75% bio-renewable content Strength and durability Chemical resistance Impact resistance Pre-colored solutions reSound™ REC Recycled Content Thermoplastic Elastomers Personal Care Products, Lawn & Garden Tools, Outdoor Goods, Office Supplies, Footwear, Houseware Durables, Consumer Electronics, Automotive PIR & PCR formulations utilizing 9–83% recycled content PCR grades formulated with recycled ocean plastics, food packaging, engine oil, or polyvinyl butyral (PVB) PCR grade suitable for use in specific food-contact applications Supports the circular economy Can be overmolded to PP, PC, ABS, PC/AB Comparable performance to traditional TPEs reSound™ Ultra-Low Carbon Footprint Thermoplastics Elastomers Personal Care, Household Appliances, Consumer Packaging, Consumer Electronics Formulated to achieve an ultra-low product carbon footprint (PCF) Industry-first cradle-to-gate PCF range between -0.46 and -0.02 in kg CO2 equivalent/kg product Opaque natural appearance Easily colorable Comparable performance to traditional TPEs Can be overmolded to PP or PE Stat-Tech™ TPE Static Dissipative & Electrically Conductive Thermoplastic Elastomers Automotive, Industrial, Conveyor Belts & Controls, ADAS Systems, Electronic Devices Electrical resistivity range from 10 to 10¹⁰ Ω Hardness range from 40–85 Shore A Protects critical electrical components from EMI/RFI and reduces static build-up Simplifies manufacturing Overmolds directly onto polymer substrates Meets regulatory compliance requirements of ATEX and ESD, and food contact compliance grades are available Versaflex™ and Versaflex™ HC Thermoplastic Elastomers Consumer, Packaging, Healthcare, Electrical & Electronics, Appliances, Medical Tubing, Protective Films Overmolding Vibration damping grades Clear and heat resistant TPEs Ultra clear grades Ultra soft TPE gels, 30 Shore OO FDA, USP Class VI, ISO 10993 approved grades NSF and UL listings Sterilizable under autoclave, radiation, and EtO gas Extrusion, injection, and blow moldable Formulations with imbedded antimicrobial additive Bio-based formulations for healthcare available GLS™ THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS 1 See technical data sheets for complete product details Lightweighting Complēt™ Long Fiber Reinforced Structural Thermoplastics Edgetek™ LD Low Density Formulations LubriOne™ Internally Lubricated Formulations OnForce™ Long Glass Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene Composites Stat-Tech™ Static Dissipative & Electrically Conductive Formulations Surround™ EMI/RFI Shielding Formulations Therma-Tech™ Thermally Conductive Formulations Human Health & Safety NEUSoft™ Thermoplastic Polyurethanes Versaflex™ HC Thermoplastic Elastomers Reduced Energy Use Artisan™ Pre-Colored Thermoplastics Versaflex™ Non-Blooming TPEs for Consumer Electronics VOC Reduction OnFlex™ LO Thermoplastic Elastomers Versaflex™ Low Adhesive Build-up TPE for Protective Film Tack Layer Versaflex™ PF Tack Layer for Surface Protective Films Recycle Solutions Complēt™ REC Long Fiber Reinforced Structural Thermoplastics Edgetek™ REC PC Recycled Polycarbonate Solutions Gravi-Tech™ REC Recycled Formulations Maxxam™ REC Recycled Polyolefin Formulations Nymax™ REC Recycled Nylon Formulations reSound™ REC Recycled Content Thermoplastic Elastomer Biopolymers Gravi-Tech™ BIO Bio-based Formulations Maxxam™ BIO Bio-based Polyolefin Formulations Nymax™ BIO Bio-based Polyamide Solutions reSound™ BIO Thermoplastic Elastomers Versaflex™ HC BIO Thermoplastic Elastomers Eco-conscious Complēt™ PKE Long Fiber Reinforced Structural Polyketone Thermoplastics Edgetek™ PKE Polyketone Formulations Edgetek™ Solutions for Laser Welding LubriOne™ PKE Polyketone Formulations Gravi-Tech™ Lead Replacement Formulations reSound™ Ultra-Low Carbon Footprint Thermoplastics Elastomers Trilliant™ HC Healthcare Polyketone-based Thermoplastics Trilliant™ XR Lead Replacement Thermoplastics Sustainable Infrastructure ECCOH™ Low Smoke and Fume Non-Halogen Formulations ECCOH™ XL Cross-linkable Solutions Edgetek™ Formulations for 5G Maxxam™ FR Flame Retardant Polyolefin Formulations PREPERM™ Low-Loss Dielectric Thermoplastics Syncure™ XLPE Cross-linkable Polyethylene Formulations SPECIALTY ENGINEERED FORMULATIONS THAT SUPPORT SUSTAINABILITY SPECIALTY ENGINEERED MATERIALS FOCUS MARKETS Our product portfolio offers customizable solutions to serve a full range of markets, including: Building & Construction Consumer Energy Healthcare Industrial Packaging Telecommunications Transportation 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com Copyright © 2025, Avient Corporation.
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Additionally, Adjusted EPS excludes the impact of special items and amortization expense associated with intangible assets. 2 Keeping Safety First o Relentless focus on best-in-class safety performance as an ACC Responsible Care® organization Exceeding Customer Expectations o Complementary technologies and customer relationships offer opportunity for future revenue synergies o Proven innovation-led commercial strategy with strong brands and participation across the full value chain Collaboration in Innovation o Leveraging Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™, to accelerate growth of sustainable, ultralight and high performance applications People – Culture is Everything o Talented, passionate and collaborative associates drive an effective integration strategy o Strong Great Places to Work® scores reflect positive integration efforts in first year AVIENT PROTECTIVE MATERIALS INTEGRATION 3 AVIENT PROTECTIVE MATERIALS K E Y I N D U S T R I E S PERSONAL PROTECTION Military • Law Enforcement • First Responders • Body Armor • Helmets • Vehicle Protection 50% MARINE & SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE Towing / Mooring • Aquaculture • Floating Wind • Offshore Cranes 30% CONSUMER Consumer • Outdoor High Performance • Safety Equipment 20% 4 Figures reflect approximate proportions of 2022 sales Q 1 P ER FO RM A N CE Q1 2023 PERFORMANCE VS.
GUIDANCE (TOTAL COMPANY) 7 14.8% 15.8% Guidance Actual Adjusted EBITDA Margin % Better-than-expected margins driven by: • Resilient demand for composites and sustainable solutions which improved mix of higher margin applications • Deceleration of raw material inflation • Cost reduction activities Q1 EBITDA BRIDGE (TOTAL COMPANY) 8 $ millions CAI: Price / Mix 19) Inflation (4) SEM: Price / Mix 6) Inflation (4) Net Price Benefit 17) Wage and Energy Inflation (13) Cost Reductions 8) FX (6) Q1 2023 Actual $134) Adjusted EBITDA Q1 2022 Pro Forma $ 176) Demand (48) • Weak demand conditions in-line with previous expectations • Pricing continues to cover inflation of raw materials, wages and energy U.S. & Canada 40% EMEA 38% Asia 17% Latin America 5% Q1 2023 SEGMENT, END MARKET AND GEOGRAPHY GEOGRAPHY REVENUESEGMENT FINANCIALS Consumer 18% Packaging 23% Healthcare 7% Industrial 16% Building and Construction 10% Defense 6%Telecommunications 4% Energy 5% END MARKET REVENUE (1) Total company sales and adjusted EBITDA of $846M and $134M, respectively, include intercompany sales eliminations and corporate costs $537M $91M $310M $64M Sales EBITDA Specialty Engineered Materials Color Additives and Inks $134M$846M (1) 9 Transportation 11% Q1 2023 SALES BY REGION Yo Y C H A N G E ( E X C L .
FX -11% FX -3% Total Avient -14% YoY Comparison against 2022 pro forma results • Aging infrastructure driving need for greater technological advancements and upgrades • Increased focus on strength and capacity of electrical grid plays into further adoption of composites into the market Where Avient Wins: UV, weather-resistance, customized capabilities Best-in-class customer responsiveness Local high-quality manufacturing, unparalleled breadth of portfolio Expanding position in insulators, utility poles, crossarms, and wind energy Avient Confidential 11 ENERGY 11 • Fiber-optic investments from AT&T, Corning, Commscope continue to drive industry toward innovation • $42B BEAD program in Infrastructure Bill to increase cable deployments; well-positioned to capitalize on “Made in America” requirement and “last mile” buildout Where Avient Wins: Flame retardance, weather-resistance enables faster, safer, more reliable connections Local manufacturing, unparalleled breadth of portfolio Expanding position in insulation for wire jacketing, 5G buildout TELECOMMUNICATIONS Source: U.S.
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WEIGHT REDUCTION • Up to 75% lighter than steel; up to 25% lighter than aluminum • Better fuel economy for transportation • Simplified installation DESIGN FLEXIBILITY • Complex shapes less costly to produce than metal • Ability to tailor strength and stiffness in specific areas • Versatile aesthetic options for surface finish PART CONSOLIDATION • Easier installation and assembly with fewer parts • Simplified transport of finished goods • Fewer parts = reduced chance of failure Value that the U.S. composite materials market is expected to reach by 2022 $10.6B 50% Amount of weight reduction that advanced composites could bring to passenger cars, leading to 35% better fuel efficiency 7% CAGR that analyst firm Technavio forecasts the global medical composite materials market will experience from 2016–2020 Fiber-reinforced polymer composites combine thermoset or thermoplastic resins with fiber reinforcement, the resulting product having substantially different properties than the individual components.
Advantages Recyclability, enhanced toughness, chemical resistance, noise and vibration damping, post-formability, and lower density DURABILITY STRENGTH • Corrosion resistance for marine and deep water applications • Improved shock resistance with aramid fibers • Protection from shrapnel for military barriers • Structural performance in aerospace and marine markets • High tensile strength for industrial applications © 2020 Avient, All Rights Reserved For more information on advanced composites, visit avient.com or call +1.844.4AVIENT http://avient.com
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POLYSTRAND™ THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITES Tapes, Laminates & Panels Polystrand™ high performance composite tapes and laminates are made by combining thermoplastic polymers and continuous fibers to create continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) composites.
Standard and custom tapes, laminates, and panels are available in a variety of combinations of matrix resin systems including PP, PE, PETG, aPET, and PA6, and include fiber reinforcements such as E-Glass and S-Glass.
Avient also offers custom configurations including fiber concentration, additives, and colors based on our customers’ requirements.
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These continuous fiber-reinforced polymer composites are ideal in applications where high stiffness and light weight performance are critical.
Standard and custom shapes and sizes are available with a variety of resins including polyester, vinyl ester, and epoxy, and reinforcements including mat/roving (MR-GFRP) or unidirectional (U-GFRP) fiberglass, or high performance unidirectional carbon fiber.
Benefits include: • Alternating longitudinal (axial) fibers for flexural & tensile strength and circumferential (biaxial) fibers for crush & burst resistance • Manufactured continuously, at a much higher rate than standard filament winding • Resin matrix and fiber loading formulated to meet your property requirements • Tubing in standard or customized diameters and lengths STANDARD SIZES http://www.polyone.com/content/product-selection-help-form To learn more about Avient advanced composite solutions, call +1.844.4AVIENT or visit www.avient.com/composites Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.
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Office Furniture Task Chair LEADING OFFICE FURNITURE OEM T A S K C H A I R • Stiff yet extremely tough all-composite solution • Reduce part count by replacing mechanical tilt controls • Cost-effective material • Exceptional fatigue endurance to withstand million cycle deflection test • Enabled novel design by combining long glass fiber and unidirectional tape to meet performance and mass market cost targets • Formulated custom nylon material with minimal conditioned performance loss and smooth, fiber-free surface finish • Provided technical support during two-year product development cycle Complēt™ Long Glass Fiber PA66 Composite and Overmolded Unidirectional Tape Inserts KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
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