A laser beam is directed onto two plastic parts, one that is transparent to the laser energy and one that absorbs the energy. Solutions are available for the laser welding of transparent/black, transparent/color, color/color, and black/black parts.

Colorant Chromatics™ UV Laser Marking Technology UV and Light Blocking Additives ColorMatrix™ Lactra™ Four, One, Zero

UV POLY PRO STREAKER BLACK BLACK W/ WHITE LM

SOLUTIONS FOR FIBER OPTIC CABLE Engineered Fibers, Color & Additives, Specialty Engineered Materials BINDER YARN Flat, low-profile Highly absorbent (up to 65x its weight) BUFFER TUBE SWELLABLE YARN Cleaner than gel Highly absorbent WATER SWELLABLE FRP Non-corrosive, non-conductive, No flaking or shedding Overcoat and upjacketing available STRENGTH MEMBER Aramid or fiberglass yarn Processes cleanly with minimal dust UNDER-SHEATH RIPCORD Swellable, non-wicking Available in colors for easy identificationLASER MARKING ADDITIVES Provide good contrast in black outer jacket for outdoor exposure JACKET Color formulations for PVC, PE, TPU, TPC UV protective additives Non-halogenated colors for LSFOH LSFOH UV formulations for high flame retardancy, chemical and UV resistance, low COF TPE Polyamide, custom polyolefins LOOSE TUBES, TIGHT BUFFERS AND MICRO-MODULES LSFOH UV formulations for improved processing speeds, strippability & gel resistance Customized formulations: PBT PP TPE Color formulations for polyamide, PBT, LSFOH , TPE, TPC (Thermoplastic Copolyester) Laser marking additives https://www.avient.com/products/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-solutions/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-products/ripcords-fiber-optic-cable https://www.avient.com/products/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-solutions/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-products/water-blocking-absorbing-yarn https://www.avient.com/products/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-solutions/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-products/water-blocking-absorbing-yarn https://www.avient.com/products/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-solutions/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-products/fiber-reinforced-polymer https://www.avient.com/products/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-solutions/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-products/strength-members https://www.avient.com/products/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-solutions/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-products/ripcords-fiber-optic-cable https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/performance-enhancement-additives/oncap-laser-marking-additives https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/uv-and-light-blocking-additives/oncap-uv-stabilizer-additives https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/onflex-thermoplastic-elastomers https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/general-engineered-formulations https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/general-engineered-formulations/bergadur-polyester-formulations https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/general-engineered-formulations https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/onflex-thermoplastic-elastomers https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/performance-enhancement-additives/oncap-laser-marking-additives

FB443 BLACK V558 BLACK NR

RA-NR-1000 DE-AMMONIATED LATEX Stan-Tone MDC-33816 Black 5B8A/LP/CHARCOAL BLACK LG9000

MILITARY AND TACTICAL GEAR MANUFACTURER H O L S T E R • Impact resistance in all temperatures • Strength • Ductility • UV resistance • Easy to process • Color match to specific black color • Supported material selection and provided technical processing expertise through our application development and technical service team • Enabled two-day delivery through regional stocking strategies Nymax™ REC Post-Industrial Recycled Nylon Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

REFORM DESIGN LAB B I O - B A S E D D E S I G N F U R N I T U R E • Matt black color in cellulose fiber filled PLA • 3D-printable material • Possible outdoor use • Fast development to adapt to online requests • Developed custom products that fulfill color, appearance, UV stabilization and material requirements • Provided fast support to answer evolving online demands • Offered small and flexible quantities and suggestions for further colors OnColor™ custom masterbatch and engineered material KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

Performance Requirements • Physical performance • Fire performance (Euroclass) 2. Optical fiber sheathing1 5924 UV 3.9 11.5 170 39 Dca Medium char formation, high flame retardancy, UV resistance and good Optical fiber sheathing1 5501 UV 11.0 11.5 170 35 Dca Easy processing and enhanced UV resistance. Advanced flame retardancy and easy processing LV cable sheathing2 5924 UV 3.9 11.5 170 39 Cca Medium char formation, high flame retardancy, UV resistance and good LV cable sheathing2 5555 UV 8.0 11.0 180 34 Dca Easy processing performance with very good * The ECCOH™ grades in this selection guide can be used for cables expected to meet the noted Euroclass rating.

Performance Requirements • Physical performance • Fire performance (Euroclass) 2. Optical fiber sheathing1 5924 UV 3.9 11.5 170 39 Dca Medium char formation, high flame retardancy, UV resistance and good Optical fiber sheathing1 5501 UV 11.0 11.5 170 35 Dca Easy processing and enhanced UV resistance. Advanced flame retardancy and easy processing LV cable sheathing2 5924 UV 3.9 11.5 170 39 Cca Medium char formation, high flame retardancy, UV resistance and good LV cable sheathing2 5555 UV 8.0 11.0 180 34 Dca Easy processing performance with very good * The ECCOH™ grades in this selection guide can be used for cables expected to meet the noted Euroclass rating.