Solubility parameters of the polymer and stress cracking agent 3. The Trilliant HC8900 and Edgetek ET8900 series are polymer blends based on linear aliphatic PK. Polymer Engineering & Science 2012, 53 (3), 453–467. 5.

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OUTDOOR HIGH PERFORMANCE SHOOTING SPORTS PRODUCT SELECTION GUIDE ENGINEERED POLYMER FORMULATIONS THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS COLORANTS ADDITIVES ADVANCED COMPOSITES FIREARMS Stocks, Frames, Receivers, & Barrels • Structurally reinforced polymers • Long fiber reinforced polymers • Metal replacement engineered formulations • Specialty color, pre-colored materials • Specialty formulations for dye sublimation • Soft touch • Wood grain • Camouflage • IR masking • Pre-colored materials • Glow in the dark/phosphorescent • Warp reduction • Weight reduction • Process optimization • Laser marking • Anti-counterfeiting additive • Ceramic/carbon fiber composites Handguards, Forearms, Picatinny Rails, Holsters, & Magazine • Structurally reinforced polymers • Long fiber reinforced polymers • Metal replacement engineered formulations • Specialty color, pre-colored material • Specialty formulations for dye sublimation • Vibration damping • Soft touch • Wood grain • Camouflage • IR masking • Pre-colored materials • Glow in the dark/phosphorescent • Warp reduction • Weight reduction • Process optimization • Laser marking • Anti-counterfeiting additive Recoil Pads • Vibration damping • Ultra soft • Camouflage • IR masking • Pre-colored materials • Glow in the dark/phosphorescent • Process optimization • Laser marking Grips • Structurally reinforced polymers • Specialty color, pre-colored materials • Overmolding-compatible polymers • Specialty formulations for dye sublimation • Vibration damping • Soft touch • Camouflage • IR masking • Pre-colored materials • Glow in the dark/phosphorescent • Process optimization • Laser marking ARCHERY Limbs & Risers • Structurally reinforced polymers • Long fiber reinforced polymers • Metal replacement engineered formulations • Specialty color, pre-colored materials • Specialty formulations for dye sublimation • Soft touch • Camouflage • IR masking • Pre-colored materials • Laser marking • Carbon/glass composite billets, bars, & laminates Stabilizers & Accessories • Structurally reinforced polymers • Metal replacement engineered formulations • Specialty formulations for dye sublimation • Vibration damping • Ultra soft • Carbon/glass composite bars, rods, & tubes PROJECTILES Bullets • Lead replacement engineered formulations • Structurally reinforced polymers • Density-modified formulations • Thermoplastic urethanes • Ballistic tip fluorescent Shotgun Shells, Wads, & Buffers • Polyethylene • Biodegradable custom colors • Performance improving additives Arrows • Structurally reinforced polymers • Soft touch • Pre-colored materials • Glow in the dark/phosphorescent • Carbon/glass composite rods & tubes SAFETY Ballistic Panels • Composite ballistic resistant panels SHOOTING SPORTS Your customers want a product that will help them hit the mark every time. We’ll help you integrate specialty polymers into your designs for ultimate performance and an outstanding experience in the field.

Improves flexibility: freedom to select the main polymer. Improves flexibility: freedom to select the main polymers for the cable jacket. Avient, as a global polymer solutions provider, offers a wide range of polymer-specific specialty colorant and additives systems for the wire and cable industry.

CASE STUDY: BERGAMID™ POLYMER FORMULATIONS & GLS™ TPES Challe nge Accepted. They wanted to transition from metal to a polymer-based, two-component handle that would deliver: • scratch and chemical resistance • excellent mechanical properties • a grippy, soft-touch feel To support the transition, Victorinox sought our help based on its expertise in polymer science and ability to support product development and efficient manufacturing of the new two-component handles. Achieving the non-slip handle Victorinox envisioned required a soft material for the new grip areas that would chemically bond to a rigid polymer underneath.

MEDICAL DEVICE DISINFECTION—HOW TO PREVENT CRACKING AND CRAZING Understanding polymer performance is key to minimizing disinfectant-related failures DISINFECTANT-RELATED DAMAGE ON POLYMER HOUSINGS Strong chemicals used to reduce hospital- acquired infections can damage equipment and result in material failures, such as: • Stress cracking • Crazing • Discoloration CHEMICAL RESISTANCE REQUIREMENTS VARY BY ENVIRONMENT • Patient/exam rooms • Operating and radiology rooms • Reception areas • Home (patient equipment & devices) Healthcare devices must perform flawlessly in a myriad of challenging environments and engineers must be certain their devices can withstand increasingly potent disinfectants, which have begun to outstrip the performance of traditional polymers. When it comes to material selection and options, you need a strong partner that understands both polymers and the demands of the healthcare environment. An independent lab tested the following polymers with various disinfectants to help customers choose the material suitable to their specific application requirements.

Rigid polymers typically used to make housings for medical devices are failing to resist these chemicals. RESILIENCE™ HC OUTPERFORMS COMPETING POLYMERS Design engineers are increasingly looking more frequently for better chemical resistance properties in rigid device housings to combat the effects of disinfectants. PolyOne conducted a comparative study of polymer resistance to three common, harsh disinfectant chemistries.

The coloration and processing of recycled polymers can be challenging due to the quality difference between batches of recycled materials and the potential loss of mechanical stability. The additives help stabilize the polymer and reduce the creation of new gels and black spots. • Cesa™ Unify™ A4R Polyolefin Compatibilizer helps bring incompatible polymers like PP and PE together by forming them into a homogenous polymer mixture which increases the mechanical properties of the recycled polymer. • Cesa™ impact modifier for polystyrene improves the impact strength of recycled polystyrene (rPS) with limited impact on the Young’s modulus. This can help to develop recycling- friendly polymer solutions to increase the recyclability of plastic products.

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S U R G I C A L T O R Q U E W R E N C H SURGICAL DEVICE MANUFACTURER • Excellent wear resistance and lubricity • Easy-to-mold • Good chemical resistance, excellent disinfection performance • Dimensional stability • Formulated a specialty thermoplastic that retained physical properties and dimensional stability under various testing conditions • Provided a custom solution faster than competitors to support accelerated speed to market Edgetek™ Engineered Polymer Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? All Rights Reserved. https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/general-engineered-formulations/edgetek-engineered-polymer-formulations