https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/thermoplastic-elastomer-tpe-faqs?rtype[]=1164
In addition to use in their basic form, TPEs are widely used to modify the properties of rigid thermoplastics, usually improving impact strength.
In addition to these TPEs, two new technologies have emerged.
Additives
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/Mevopur Healthcare Functional Additives Antistatic Application Bulletin_0.pdf
Mevopur™ Healthcare Functional Additives
Antistatic Additive
APPLICATION BULLETIN
Plastics often undergo charge build-up, which can
lead to handling problems and electrical discharges.
The Mevopur™ Healthcare Functional Additives
portfolio includes antistatic additives that reduce
the surface resistivity of polymers and the issues
caused by electrostatic charges.
Avient makes no warranties or guarantees
respecting suitability of either Avient’s products or the information for your process or end-use application.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-04/Smartbatch Color and Additives - Lower Bumper - Application Snapshot.pdf
AUTOMOTIVE OEM
L O W E R E X T E R I O R B U M P E R
• Develop a new color for molded-in-color plastics
• Create ‘Wow’ effect without chroming or paint
• Provide metallic aspect with good UV resistance for
exterior part
• Developed new “gris megalithe” color for PP
(AS1) utilizing Avient Design center
• Produced master plaques to showcase new color
• Accelerated testing to certify outstanding
weathering resistance
• Collaborated across the supply chain to optimize
metallic effect in the final part
Smartbatch™ Combination Colorants &
Additives
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
METALLIC EFFECT + PAINT REPLACEMENT
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Automotive oem
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-design-and-georgia-tech-students-team-innovate-polystrand-composites
The collaboration with Avient Design has been a valuable addition to our curriculum,” said Kevin Shankwiler, course instructor and Undergraduate Program Coordinator, Georgia Tech School of Industrial Design.
About Avient
Our expanding portfolio of offerings includes colorants, advanced composites, functional additives, engineered materials, and Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™.
https://www.avient.com/investor-center/news/avient-announces-agreement-acquire-dsm-protective-materials-dyneema-and-plans-explore-sale-distribution
Avient
The addition of the Dyneema portfolio will raise
In addition, a recording of the audio will be available for one week, beginning at
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-and-coloro-collaborate-offer-sustainable-fiber-colorants-dope-dyeing-global-fashion-textile-industry
Major textile brands are under pressure to show how they will implement sustainability strategies to reduce CO2 emissions, water use, and wastewater,” said Bob Lee, general manager of Greater China, Color & Additives at Avient.
Both companies are working together to explore additional solutions and applications to help brands reduce waste and emissions while providing more sustainable color choices.
About Avient
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-04/Avient Q1 2022 Earnings Release.pdf
Patterson, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Avient Corporation.
In addition, a recording of the audio will be available for one week,
beginning at noon EST on Wednesday, April 20, 2022.
In addition, operating income before the effect of special items is
a component of Avient annual and long-term employee incentive plans and is used in debt covenant computations.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/bic-amplifies-sustainable-razor-design-recycled-content-material
When BIC engineers were challenged to incorporate more recycled materials in a new sustainable women’s razor, they found answers in Avient’s sustainable solutions.
In addition, the shaver is also refillable, allowing its reuse by simply changing the blade cartridge.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/closing-loop-post-consumer-recycled-pet-beverage-bottles
Additives are often included in PET packaging to help protect contents and extend shelf life, but they can decrease packaging clarity.
Avient’s solution provides our customers with the robust barrier properties required for PET rigid containers, but with negligible effects on efficacy for rPET.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/closing-loop-post-consumer-recycled-pet-beverage-bottles?rtype[]=1124
Additives are often included in PET packaging to help protect contents and extend shelf life, but they can decrease packaging clarity.
Avient’s solution provides our customers with the robust barrier properties required for PET rigid containers, but with negligible effects on efficacy for rPET.