In each case, the physical property retention of Avient’s PK-based formulations was superior to that of PA6 or PA66. However, Avient has overcome this challenge and achieved vibrant colors like any other resin. As mentioned earlier, polyketone is relatively new and not yet as common as traditional engineered resins like nylons or acetal.

In each case, the physical property retention of Avient’s PK-based formulations was superior to that of PA6 or PA66. However, Avient has overcome this challenge and achieved vibrant colors like any other resin. As mentioned earlier, polyketone is relatively new and not yet as common as traditional engineered resins like nylons or acetal.

Give them innovation that gets noticed with new options in performance, durability, and aesthetics. And attract their attention with new designs and features. Learn more about using polymers to take your designs to the next level by contacting an expert at Avient today!

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These places may have varying supply chain demands and point of sale environments. UV barrier additives that don’t affect PET clarity or quality during recycling help brand owners improve their sustainability credentials and in general enable more recycled PET to be used when producing new containers.

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The 33 most popular colors from our Epic standard portfolio are now even better—with improved opacity and the ability to cure at a lower temperature with our new ‘flexible’ cure profile. Values reported as “typical” or stated without a range do not state minimum or maximum properties; consult your sales representative for property ranges and min/max specifications. Avient makes no warranties or guarantees respecting suitability of either Avient’s products or the information for your process or end-use application.

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