https://www.avient.com/news/avient-launches-nymax-bio-low-water-absorption-and-bio-based-polyamides
Formulated in glass fiber-filled and unfilled options, Nymax BIO materials include between 16 and 47 percent natural filler from renewable plant sources, including corn, straw, and wheat.
Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-‘driving’-advanced-polymer-solutions-future-vehicles-piae-2019
Colorants for an Environmental Aesthetic
OnColor™ Shades of Nature color collection reflects the look and feel of elements found in nature, such as stone, marble and granite.
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-expands-long-fiber-composites-portfolio-using-recycled-content
Formulations are available globally in black and natural color and in typical reinforcement percentages of long glass fiber, long carbon fiber, or hybrid combinations.
Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-expands-resound-tpe-portfolio-new-grade-formulated-fda-reviewed-post-consumer-recycled-material
It is naturally gray, colorable, and suitable for injection molding or overmolding onto PP.
Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/solid-color-masterbatches/omnicolor-multipurpose-colorants
Video: OnColor™ Naturals Colorants
Colorants made with natural pigments derived from plants, flowers, roots, and minerals.
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/sustainable-formulations/maxxam-bio-bio-based-polyolefin-formulations
Maxxam™ BIO bio-based polyolefins are formulated with bio-based resin and/or 10-50% natural filler from renewable plant sources including olive seed powder and cellulose fiber.
Formulated with bio-based resin and/or 10-50% natural filler
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/versaflex-pf-technical-bulletin-sept-2020.pdf
TECHNICAL BULLETIN
VERSAFLEX™ PF
Tack Layer for
Surface Protective Films
Properties Versaflex PF
MD6727
Versaflex PF
MD6741
Versaflex PF
MD6649
Versaflex PF
9512
Versaflex PF
MD6666
Versaflex PF
MD6748
Versaflex PF
MD6700
Features Low Tack Low Tack; Used for tailoring tack
with MD6700 Low-Medium Tack Value Offering Medium Tack
Low Gel/Residuals Low Tack Build High Tack
Peel Strength Low Low-Medium Medium Medium-High Medium-High High High
Applications Optical Films Home Appliances Plastics Construction/Bare Metals Finished Metals Steel/Painted Metals Bare Metals
MFR @ 190°C/2.16 kg -- 4.5 17 5.4 21 4.8 6.5
MFR @ 230°C/2.16 kg 10 20 -- -- -- -- --
Specific Gravity, g/cc 0.92 0.91 0.92 0.92 0.94 0.94 0.94
Hardness, Shore A 50 49 37 38 37 31 30
G' @ 23°C, Pa 28.0 x 105 10.4 x 106 8.3 x 105 -- 9.9 x 105 11.8 x 105 10.0 x 105
DMA Tg, °C -29 -30 -9 10 11 15 21
LDPE/Versaflex PF Film1 180° Peel, N/25mm
Stainless Steel
after 20 min @ 25°C 0.5 2.2 3.2 6.1 6.7 8.5 8.6
after 7 days @ 25°C 0.6 2.7 4.3 5.5 8.2 8.3 10.3
PMMA2
after 20 min @ 25°C 1.1 1.7 3.8 4.9 6.9 8.3 8.8
after 20 min @ 75°C 2.8 4.1 5.1 6.9 9.0 10.7 11.8
after 7 days @ 75°C 4.0 4.4 5.9 9.8 8.4 9.8 10.3
Polycarbonate3
after 20 min @ 25°C 1.4 2.2 3.8 6.8 6.3 8.4 7.0
after 20 min @ 75°C 3.4 4.8 6.7 8.8 8.8 10.0 11.8
after 7 days @ 75°C 4.6 6.5 7.5 10.6 11.6 10.6 13.8
1 Film thickness: 51 micron LDPE/25 micron Versaflex PF
2 Arkema Plexiglas™ V052-100 (Plexiglas is a trademark of Arkema France Corp.)
3 Sabic Lexan™ L52-111 (Lexan is a trademark of Sabic Innovative Plastics)
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF SELECTED VERSAFLEX PF TACK LAYER FORMULATIONS
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Versaflex™ PF formulations are specially
developed for the manufacture of co-extruded
surface protective films that apply easily, maintain
tack with minimal build, peel smoothly and
remove completely with little-to-no residue or
ghosting.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-03/Edgetek-Positioning system-Application snapshot_0330.pdf
DUAL-BAND
ANTENNA
MANUFACTURER
P O S I T I O N I N G S Y S T E M
• Ceramic replacement
• Miniaturization
• Moldable
• Formulated materials for specific Dk/Df values
• Delivered lower signal loss versus ceramic
• Enhanced mechanical properties and
eliminated secondary processing
• Provided stable dielectric performance during
injection molding process
Edgetek™ Dielectric Constant (Dk) Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-12/Orthopedic Fixator Application Snapshot.pdf
EXTERNAL FIXATOR
DEVICE
S T A B I L I Z I N G R O D S
• Durable material that withstands everyday use
• Light weight for easy customer handling
• Precise stiffness to support load requirements and extend
product lifetime
• Maintained stiffness and straightness
necessary for halo applications
• Provided superior strength-to-weight ratio
vs. metal
• Appealed to aesthetics while maintaining
high performance needs
• Maximized user comfort via customized
Avient Design services
Glasforms™ Carbon Fiber Rods
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-09/OnFlex-Lip gloss tube tip -case study snapshot_0904.pdf
Cosmetic packaging manufacturer
COSMETIC
PACKAGING
MANUFACTURER
L I P G L O S S T U B E T I P
• Excellent clarity and high fluidity
• FDA thermoplastic elastomer
• Overmolds to PE as good sealing performance
• Met customer’s design requirements, such
as a skin-like feel
• Offered transparent appearance
• Met FDA 21 compliance
• Overmolded onto PE compared with silicone
OnFlex Thermoplastic Elastomers
KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?