Based on consumer research and design trends, this collection will help automotive engineers and designers increase creativity in color development. One of the first developments is based on the Divergent Desires trend, which explores the convergence of technology and nature in unexpected and often ironic ways that reconcile the differences.

CLEVELAND – March 11, 2021 – Avient today launched two new materials based on polyketone (PK) that deliver comparable performance and lower production-related CO2 levels than nylon (PA66 and PA6) and acetal (POM). The new materials also offer sustainability benefits over the product lifecycle through carbon footprint reductions compared to competitive materials - PK base resin production emits up to 61 percent less carbon dioxide (CO2) than nylon and POM.

Created with 56-59% bio-derived content and tested to ASTM D6866, Rutland Evolve Bio Plastisol Inks can reduce screen printers’ reliance on fossil fuel-based inks while seamlessly introducing more sustainable practices to plastisol screen printing shops. These inks are currently offered in white and mixing base inks and provide an intuitive printing experience with standard screen printing equipment and processes.  

    Color concentrates and formulations developed specifically for healthcare applications in a range of polymers and based on ingredients that meet or exceed requirements for regulations such as USP Class VI, ISO10993   •    Specific formulations for pharmaceutical packaging or drug delivery based on ingredients tested to USP661.1, European Pharmacopeia 3.1, and ICHQ3D extractable metals

CLEVELAND – PolyOne Corporation today announced the launch of SynPrime™ Lubricant Esters, a family of synthetic base oils and additives featuring customizable diverse chemistries for automotive, aviation and industrial lubricant applications. The initial launch of PolyOne’s SynPrime Lubricant Ester product line includes eight different base chemistries.

This Zodiac Libra silicone ink portfolio includes bases, additives, ready-for-use (RFU) colors, toner colors, pigment concentrates, and special effect inks. Bases and additives are used to produce soft hand, high stretch or other performance characteristics

These advanced materials will help increase speed to market and design flexibility for 5G base station antenna manufacturers. Both materials can help 5G base station antenna manufactures to streamline their design and process development.

The color selection is based on intensive research of the societal trends that are expected to reach prominence around the world and to influence, consciously or unconsciously, consumers‘ aesthetic preferences over the next few years. Color concepts based on intensive research into global societal trends and their influences on consumers’ color choices

Check the availability of UL 94 recognized masterbatches for your base resin. Article Exploring the Benefits of Bio-Based Alternatives Finding value when addressing an increased demand for bio-derived solutions.

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