C O N S U ME R PAC K AG E D G O O D S C O M PA NY S H A M P O O & C O N D I T I O N E R B O T T L E S A N D C A P S • Achieve a precise color match while ensuring a high amount of post-consumer recycled content (PCR) in the inner layer of the bottle • Reduce development time for quicker approvals and lower costs, and to enable rapid speed to market • Used proprietary Color Prediction Tool to digitally illustrate color possibilities while developing a customized PCR solution • Leveraged Avient’s ColorWorks Design & Technology Center to adjust colors according to the customer’s specifications and accelerate commercialization Smartbatch Combination Colorants & Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION COLOR DEVELOPMENT + SPEED TO MARKET LEARN MORE Copyright © 2025, Avient Corporation.

This paper discusses the reasons fogging occurs, tools to minimize it, and also a new development that can both limit fogging and support development of easy-to-open packaging. As a result of this testing, new anti-fog additives were developed and marketed. There were several key challenges that had to be met in the development of this specialty formulation.

THE CHALLENGE A global business equipment manufacturer decided to develop a premium line of computer mouse products that offered improved ergonomics and soft-touch qualities. Key to the product development effort was a soft-touch mouse grip that would give users a smooth feel, easy handling, and greater physical comfort. The Avient team worked carefully to develop a compound that could utilize existing tooling to avoid additional tooling costs.

Guided by their initiative to develop capabilities that provide additional protection for soldiers while reducing time and logistic requirements,1 the U.S. Army Corps Engineers’ Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Survivability Engineering Branch enlisted the expertise of Edwards Design and Fabrication, an Alabama-based equipment fabricator for commercial and government research and development organizations. Avient collaborated with Edwards to develop ballistic- resistant panels that were not only compatible with the required hardware but also met color requirements for better visual cover once deployed.

A new class of TPEs has been developed with the ability to bond to dissimilar thermoplastics, including PP, copolyester, ABS etc. Experimental Material Two classes of “universal overmolding TPEs” have been developed and used in this study. Conclusion Two classes of TPE formulations have been developed and studied for rigid thermoplastics overmolding applications.

Involving ColorWorks at the earliest stage of product development can simplify the development process, shorten time-to-market, control costs and feasibility, and manage global color consistency. Once the framework is established, the development process kicks into high gear, utilizing a comprehensive toolbox of cutting-edge technologies: • Mood boards for conceptualization • Extensive color libraries, both physical and digital • Rapid prototyping and sampling • Photorealistic 3D rendering • Accurate cost and feasibility assessment tools This iterative process allows for quick turnarounds and efficient approvals, ensuring that the final product meets all expectations. This collaborative design approach has been shown to reduce development times by 50% or more and generate substantial total cost savings.

The current paper introduces novel developments in this area. GLS has focused its R&D efforts on the chemistry and technology of developing overmolding compounds to virtually any substrate. NOVEL TPE DEVELOPMENTS: Non-Drying TPEs for PC, ABS, PBT and their alloys Novel classes of non-drying TPEs which can overmold onto a variety of engineering thermoplastics have been developed.

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Guided by their initiative to develop capabilities that provide additional protection for soldiers while reducing time and logistic requirements,1 the U.S. Army Corps Engineers’ Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Survivability Engineering Branch enlisted the expertise of Edwards Design and Fabrication, an Alabama-based equipment fabricator for commercial and government research and development organizations. Avient collaborated with Edwards to develop ballistic- resistant panels that were not only compatible with the required hardware but also met color requirements for better visual cover once deployed.

Over the years his responsibilities at Verbunt Chemie included: Product Development, Quality Management, and Purchasing. EXPERIMENTAL Material Two classes of “universal overmolding TPEs” have been developed and used in this study. CONCLUSION Two classes of TPE formulations have been developed and studied for rigid thermoplastics overmolding applications.