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Reduce the effects of friction and yarn-on-yarn abrasion with added durability
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Non-toxic formulations with low volatile organic compounds (VOC) and without added plasticizers
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Cesa™ WithStand™ Antimicrobial Additives give your plastic products an added layer of defense against microorganisms such as bacteria, mold, and fungi.
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The material added immediate benefits including: complex designs at lower costs than metal; lighter weight; inherent corrosion resistance; adaptability for ingress protection up to IP67; high heat resistance; compliance with UL94 V-0 flammability standards; and options for either electrically conductive or insulating properties.
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This not only added cost, it made for longer cycle times, even as rising demand was pushing the manufacturer to unlock new capacity.
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/sustainable-formulations/gravi-tech-lead-replacement-formulations
In addition to radiation shielding, Gravi-Tech can be used as a sustainable alternative for adding heft to a product such as spirits caps and closures, where a feeling of weight in a consumer’s hand can denote luxury and quality.
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They are becoming increasingly intricate, with multiple light sources added for increased safety and comfort.
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The added lubricity helps to meet the low friction needs of applications in industrial, electronics and appliance markets like conveyor belts, gears, switches, pumps, and spigots.
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-launches-moisture-cured-eccoh-xls-non-halogen-wire-cable-applications
ECCOH XLS enables manufacturers to efficiently process a non-halogenated, flame-retardant material without capital investment in extra equipment or adding steps to complete crosslinking.
https://www.avient.com/news/new-rejoin-pcr-masterbatch-makes-100-percent-pcr-reality-polyolefin-packaging
It can be added during production using standard equipment with little to no impact on processing, and allows for full recyclability of the end product.