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Masterbatch approach eliminates added cost, chemical volatility of painting Inventory savings: Rather than stocking several pre-colored materials, the molder could purchase and store natural resin that can become whatever color is required when combined with the proper masterbatch. Learn More

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In the medical industry, plastics are used for a vast array of devices and equipment, including blood and intravenous bags, medical tubing, catheters, lead replacement for radiation shielding, clamps and connectors to bed frames, curtains and sheeting, electronic enclosures and equipment housings. The remaining increase was primarily a result of price increases associated with inflation, which more than offset lower global demand. During our qualitative approach, we assess whether the existence of events or 40 AVIENT CORPORATION circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount.

These are responsibilities embraced by our more than 9,000 employees worldwide. LEARN MORE Mevopur™ Bio-Based Polymer Solutions Color and additive concentrates based on bio-polymers developed to enable sustainability into the design of medical devices and pharmaceutical packaging. International standards cover areas of Quality, Environmental, Health and Safety, Automotive, Medical Device, Responsible Care® and Energy Management.

PROCESS OVERVIEW Polystrand™ advanced thermoplastic composites combine high strength, unidirectional, continuous fibers with engineered thermoplastic resins to create continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) materials that feature exceptional strength-to-weight ratio and high impact resistance. With a single layer of Polystrand CFRTP: • Flexural strength increases more than 60% • Total energy absorbed on impact improves by nearly 35% • Peak force at puncture increases over 58% Increase strength and impact resistance. With a comprehensive approach combining application engineering and industrial design, our technical and design experts will work with you to accelerate your process from concept to finished component.