Artisan™ Pre-Colored Thermoplastics High-Gloss Nylon (PA6) Formulations High-performing, durable products are at the forefront of consumer demands. Artisan™ Pre-Colored Thermoplastics mimic the vibrant, high-gloss appearance of paint, while offering premium UV stability, minimized scratch appearance, and inherent corrosion resistance. TECHNICAL BULLETIN Characteristics Artisan™ Nylon Solution Painted Metal Painted Plastic Traditional Molded-in Color Impact Modified Nylon PA Ionomer Alloy Aesthetic Very Good Excellent Excellent Good Very Good Very Good Scratch Appearance Excellent Poor Poor Good Excellent Excellent Scratch & Mar Resistance Very Good Excellent Excellent Poor Very Good Excellent Color Customization Good Excellent Excellent Very Good Good Good Stress Whitening Excellent Fair Fair Poor Excellent Excellent Weatherability Good Excellent Excellent Very Good Good Very Good Temperature Performance Good Excellent Fair Fair Fair Good Corrosion Resistance Excellent Fair Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Processability One Step Multi Step Multi Step One Step One Step Complex One Step Total Production Cost $$$ $$$$$ $$$$ $$ $$$ $$$$ Order Quantity Restrictions Some Some Some None More More COMPARISON OF NYLON, METAL, AND PLASTIC Properties Test Method Artisan™ AR6000-0007 HI UV* Gloss Level** Gloss reading at 60 degrees 80-93 Molding Shrinkage – Across Flow ASTM D955 0.009 to 0.013 in/in Tensile Strength (Yield) ASTM D638 7300 psi Tensile Strength (Break) ASTM D638 5300 psi Tensile Elongation (Yield) ASTM D638 6.0% Flexural Modulus ASTM D790 270500 psi Flexural Strength (Yield) ASTM D790 9950 psi Notched Izod Impact ASTM D256 -4°F (-20°C) 5 ft-lb/in 73°F (23°C) 11 ft-lb/in Unnotched Izod Impact ASTM D256 -4°F (-20°C) 29 ft-lb/in 73°F (23°C) 30 ft-lb/in Color & Aesthetics*** Green, medium blue, dark blue, red, orange, white, gray, black Color customization available based on specific needs KEY PROPERTIES Features: high-gloss finish, UV stability, scratch resistance, chemical/corrosion resistance, cold temperature impact resistance, heat resistance * Reflects average of several colors, properties shift slightly depending on color ** Gloss level varies based on tooling temperature *** UV data available upon request Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.

Polymer Colorants Color Cosmetics Making the Most of Color: Smart Colorants™

Composite springs (also referred to as flat springs, flippers, energizers, slats, and exciters) from Avient Advanced Composites are engineered with proprietary vinyl ester or epoxy resins and unidirectional glass or carbon fiber reinforcement technologies. Avient’s reinforced composite technologies use carbon, glass and aramid fibers with custom formulated thermoset or thermoplastic resins in continuous forming processes Continuous fiber-reinforced composites in standard and custom shapes & sizes

How Avient Can Help Avient’s ultra-pure Stat-Tech™ Static Dissipative Formulations are polymeric formulations that combine select engineered resins with conductive additives such as carbon powder, carbon fiber, nickel-coated carbon fiber, and stainless steel fiber, that provide the precise level of electrical conductivity required for your application.

The foundation of Avient Protective Materials is the renowned technology and globally admired brand of Dyneema®, the World's Strongest Fiber™.  The ultra-lightweight specialty fiber is 15 times stronger than steel and is used in demanding applications, such as ballistic personal protection, marine and sustainable infrastructure, renewable energy, industrial protection and outdoor sports.  Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility

The students were tasked with designing an automotive aftermarket part that prominently incorporates Avient's long fiber thermoplastic (LFT) materials for a sustainable lightweighting solution. Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™, enables unmatched levels of performance and protection for end-use applications, including ballistic personal protection, marine and sustainable infrastructure, and outdoor sports Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility  

Rejoin™ PCR Colorants OnColor™ NIR Sortable Colorants Rejoin PCR Colorants

ONCOLOR™ UL 94 COLORANTS DESIGN & SAFETY High-impact colors and cutting-edge design are hugely important to the success of today’s sleek, modern electrical and electronic products. OnColor™ UL 94 colorants* for Electrical & Electronic (E&E) applications allow fast, cost-efficient project management combined with all the advantages of in-house coloration. For most updated information please refer to Avient UL recognized color concentrate file QMQS2 E73454.

SOFT BASE INK Zodiac Aquarius™ soft base inks are designed for printing on white or light-colored garments without affecting the fabric hand feel. DISCHARGE INK The Zodiac Aquarius™ range of bright discharge inks allow printers to achieve bright whites and colors. HIGH MESH INK These inks are formulated to achieve fine, tonal detail, and bright color.

Remafin™ EP White Colorants Mevopur™ Healthcare Colorants and Formulations REMAFIN™ EP White Colorants for Pharmaceutical Packaging (Chinese)