Helping to improve sustainability over the end- product lifecycle, these formulations offer a reduced carbon footprint as a result of the PK base resin.

KEY CHARACTERISTICS • More accurate dosage on a small-scale leading to better color consistency • Better color dispersion in transparent PC resin compared to pigments, helping to retain transparent properties • Prevents contamination by keeping cleanliness in production lines often found with powders • Lower inventory, easier supply chain management • Better cost effectiveness with lower dosage • Prevents undesirable yellowness/greenness in PC chips • Supports sustainability through improved color and material changeover time • Liquid solution reduces dosage compared to alternatives PRODUCT BULLETIN www.avient.com Copyright © 2021, Avient Corporation.

Formulated using a proprietary process, Shades of Nature special effects colorants deliver a less industrial effect, appearing more sustainable and handcrafted to enable products to make a sensory connection with consumers.

The specialty formulation offers film manufacturers a simple, one-step extrusion process to support sustainability goals.

IMPACT PROTECTION D E S I G N A N D M A T E R I A L S O L U T I O N S Avient Corporation 1 PROJECT KICK OFF B R I E F Application: Protective sports equipment Challenge: Provide functional material to protect against impact for chest protector Requirements: • Compact - reduce thickness and weight for improved comfort and functionality • Meet EN standards • EN1621-1 level 2 & EN1621-2 level 1 • Eliminate the use of foam and glue • Be waterproof and easy to clean • Sustainable • Easy to prototype & considers manufacturing efficiency Avient Corporation 2 VIBRATION DAMPING TECHNOLOGY (VDT) H O W D O E S I T W O R K ?

The solution is also formulated to increase packaging sustainability; colored bottles containing this additive are classified as recyclable for bottle-to- bottle recycling streams.

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Sustainability

Design for sustainability: Reduce your carbon footprint with materials that are eco-conscious, resource efficient, renewable, reusable and recyclable.

We offer a full range of sustainable solutions that are WEEE and RoHS compliant.