https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/processing-enhancement-additives/cesa-denesting-additives
Cesa™ Denesting Additive lower the coefficient of friction (COF) of the surface of thermoformed containers to allow their easy separation.
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-invests-new-metal-replacement-capabilities
PolyOne’s robust glass- and carbon fiber-filled formulations retain aesthetic appeal in metal replacement and structural applications, while also offering higher stiffness, impact strength and surface finish than short-fiber filled materials.
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-expands-lineup-pre-certified-biocompatible-healthcare-colorants-and-additives
Functional performance additives that are now tested and certified for biocompatibility include antimicrobials, surface energy modifiers, content protection additives, laser-marking, and dimensional and physical property modifiers.
https://www.avient.com/company/sustainability/sustainability-report/people/employee-resource-groups-inclusion/raise-avient
Surface feedback about what caregivers and working parents need at Avient, and create a structure that enables similar groups to form at other Avient sites
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/visual-enhancement-effects/cesa-light-diffusion-masterbatch
Cesa™ Light Diffusion Additives enable manufacturers to develop consumer-pleasing automotive lighting systems that also meet their needs for manufacturability and cost management.
OnColor™ Edgeglo™ Bright Edge Transparence Colorants are formulated fluorescent concentrates that cause the edges, embossing and reliefs on a part to glow brighter than the flat surfaces.
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/general-engineered-formulations/lubrione-internally-lubricated-formulations
They are ideal for applications that involve mating surfaces or extreme wear, including gears, pulleys, bearings, hinges, drawer guides and rollers, and conveyor belts.
Improved processability & surface finish on parts
Reduce friction and ensuing wear to improve automotive system useful life
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/demystifing-cmf-brochure.pdf
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/antimicrobials-for-electronics-application-bulletin.pdf
These antibacterial and antifungal additives reduce growth of bacteria, mold and fungus on the surface and through the thickness of the plastic part.
ANTIMICROBIALS FOR PLASTICS Effective in reducing bacterial growth across a range of polymer resins Bacteria does not attach to surface of part molded with WithStand Bacteria attaches to surface of part molded without WithStand Side View Molded with antimicrobial additives Molded without antimicrobial additives
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/chemically-compatible-tpes-for-cosmetic-pkg-application-bulletin.pdf
Avient’s chemically compatible Versaflex™ PKG thermoplastic elastomers provide a wide range of tactile finishes and surface textures and are REACH SVHC compliant.
Ability to add surface texture – Our injection molded TPEs are easily processed in commonly used, complex molds.
Our materials allow you to add surface texture by bead blasting or chemically texturing the mold.
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/uv-and-light-blocking-additives/colormatrix-lactra-sx-light-blocking-additive-pet
Lower system cost compared to other rigid packaging
Our surface friction reducing process aid allows for higher levels of rPET to be used.