https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-05/2021-colormatrix-quick-guide-to-liquid-color_0.pdf
When it comes to the creative application of color
and special effects in product design and branding,
Avient’s ColorWorks™ centers are a source of ideas,
inspiration and technical guidance.
At four global
ColorWorks centers, teams of experts work to establish
high-impact color concepts at the earliest stages of
product development to help you heighten shelf
impact, differentiate brands, control costs and time-
to-market, and manage color across multiple resins all
around the world.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-05/2021-colormatrix-quick-guide-to-liquid-color.pdf
When it comes to the creative application of color
and special effects in product design and branding,
Avient’s ColorWorks™ centers are a source of ideas,
inspiration and technical guidance.
At four global
ColorWorks centers, teams of experts work to establish
high-impact color concepts at the earliest stages of
product development to help you heighten shelf
impact, differentiate brands, control costs and time-
to-market, and manage color across multiple resins all
around the world.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/antimicrobials-for-electronics-application-bulletin.pdf
Avient technology
centers across the globe offer regulatory support
and product stewardship expertise to help qualify
products.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/cai-healthcare-application-bulletin.pdf
GLOBAL REGULATORY
COMPLIANCE
Our regional tech centers
around the world offer
regulatory support and product
stewardship expertise to help
you qualify your products
BIO-COMPATIBILITY
APPLICATIONS
Bio-compatible additives
and colorants, tested under
USP Class VI and ISO 10993,
allow your materials to
achieve required functional
performance while meeting
brand and color standards
STERILIZATION
REQUIREMENTS
A standard color range and
deliberate formulations
provide stability under
harsh sterilization methods
AUTHENTICATION
TECHNOLOGY
Protect your brands with our
Percept™ anti-counterfeit,
security and tracking taggant
technologies, or utilize
radiopacifiers for placement
protection
LASER MARKING
SOLUTIONS
Optimized for color and contrast
without diminishing physical
property characteristics for
branding, inventory management,
data coding, or universal device
identification
PRODUCT & PROCESS
OPTIMIZATION
Maximize production throughput
or eliminate waste with solutions
including dimensional stabilization,
cycle time reducers, chemical
foaming agents, nucleation or
hybrid technology
ONCOLOR™ HC
Colorants designed to be healthcare-friendly.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-10/Avient_CodeConduct_2024_final2.pdf
Associates are encouraged to voluntarily seek rehabilitation
for substance abuse problems.
For associates who voluntarily
choose to seek rehabilitation, Avient provides appropriate
assessment, counseling and referral services.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/2020-gravi-tech-processing-guide.pdf
Base Resin ABS PA PBT PC PE PEEK PP PPS
Barrel Temperatures °F (°C)
Rear Zone 400–475(200–250)
480–540
(248–282)
480–520
(250–270)
480–570
(250–300)
400–445
(200–230)
660–700
(350–475)
400–440
(200–225)
520–600
(270–300)
Center Zone 410–480(205–253)
490–550
(254–287)
485–525
(251–273)
500–580
(260–305)
410–455
(207–237)
670–710
(357–385)
410–450
(205–230)
550–610
(285–310)
Front Zone 420–490(210–257)
500–560
(260–293)
490–530
(254–276)
515–590
(267–310)
420–465
(213–243)
680–720
(363–400)
420–455
(215–235)
570–620
(300–320)
Nozzle 425–500(215–260)
510–570
(265–298)
490–540
(254–282)
530–600
(275–315)
430–475
(220–250)
700–730
(370–395)
430–460
(220–240)
610–620
(320–325)
Melt Temperature 425–515(215–270)
510–570
(265–298)
490–540
(254–282)
530–615
(275–325)
430–495
(220–260)
700–725
(370–385)
430–475
(220–250)
610–635
(320–335)
Mold Temperature 140–200(60–90)
150–300
(65–148)
140–280
(60–137)
160–240
(70–115)
80–140
(25–60)
300–400
(150–200)
80–140
(25–60)
190–300
(90–150)
Drying Parameters
190 (90)
2–4 Hours
0.01%–0.15%
180 (82)
4–5 Hours
0.10%–0.20%
275 (135)
3–4 Hours
0.02%–0.04%
250 (125)
3–4 Hours
0.02%
160 (70)
2 Hours
300 (150)
3–4 Hours
0.10%
160 (70)
2 Hours
280 (135)
2–3 Hours
0.01%–0.20%
Nozzle Type General Purpose Nylon or Reverse Taper General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose
Injection Velocity1 2–5 in/sec; 50–127 mm/sec
Injection Pressure Medium to high (may range from 1,000–4,000 psi; 7-28 Mpa)
Back Pressure 50–100 psi; 0.3–0.7 Mpa
Screw Speed 25–75 RPM
Cushion 0.125–0.250 in; 3–6 mm
Screw Compression Ratio2 2.0:1–2.5:1
Processing Guide 3
Base Resin ABS PA PBT PC PE PEEK PP PPS
Barrel Temperatures °F (°C)
Rear Zone 400–475(200–250)
480–540
(248–282)
480–520
(250–270)
480–570
(250–300)
400–445
(200–230)
660–700
(350–475)
400–440
(200–225)
520–600
(270–300)
Center Zone 410–480(205–253)
490–550
(254–287)
485–525
(251–273)
500–580
(260–305)
410–455
(207–237)
670–710
(357–385)
410–450
(205–230)
550–610
(285–310)
Front Zone 420–490(210–257)
500–560
(260–293)
490–530
(254–276)
515–590
(267–310)
420–465
(213–243)
680–720
(363–400)
420–455
(215–235)
570–620
(300–320)
Nozzle 425–500(215–260)
510–570
(265–298)
490–540
(254–282)
530–600
(275–315)
430–475
(220–250)
700–730
(370–395)
430–460
(220–240)
610–620
(320–325)
Melt Temperature 425–515(215–270)
510–570
(265–298)
490–540
(254–282)
530–615
(275–325)
430–495
(220–260)
700–725
(370–385)
430–475
(220–250)
610–635
(320–335)
Mold Temperature 140–200(60–90)
150–300
(65–148)
140–280
(60–137)
160–240
(70–115)
80–140
(25–60)
300–400
(150–200)
80–140
(25–60)
190–300
(90–150)
Drying Parameters
190 (90)
2–4 Hours
0.01%–0.15%
180 (82)
4–5 Hours
0.10%–0.20%
275 (135)
3–4 Hours
0.02%–0.04%
250 (125)
3–4 Hours
0.02%
160 (70)
2 Hours
300 (150)
3–4 Hours
0.10%
160 (70)
2 Hours
280 (135)
2–3 Hours
0.01%–0.20%
Nozzle Type General Purpose Nylon or Reverse Taper General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose
Injection Velocity1 2–5 in/sec; 50–127 mm/sec
Injection Pressure Medium to high (may range from 1,000–4,000 psi; 7-28 Mpa)
Back Pressure 50–100 psi; 0.3–0.7 Mpa
Screw Speed 25–75 RPM
Cushion 0.125–0.250 in; 3–6 mm
Screw Compression Ratio2 2.0:1–2.5:1
Comments
1.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-07/Avient_CodeConduct_2023_Germany.pdf
Die Mitarbeiter werden aufgefordert, sich bei
Problemen wegen Betäubungsmittelmissbrauchs
freiwillig um Rehabilitation zu bemühen.
Avient stellt
Mitarbeitern, die sich freiwillig um Rehabilitation
bemühen, geeignete Diagnose-, Beratungs- und
Empfehlungsdienstleistungen zur Verfügung.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-07/Avient_CodeConduct_2023_Swedish.pdf
Anställda uppmuntras att frivilligt söka rehabilitering
för problem med substansmissbruk.
För anställda
som frivilligt väljer att söka efter rehabilitering
tillhandahåller Avient lämplig bedömning, rådgivning
och referenstjänster.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-10/2022 Automotive Industry Overview Brochure.pdf
Our global team is here to accelerate development and part
approvals, supporting you with:
• Materials that meet over 500 automotive polymer OEM
specifications
• More than 14,000 color and additive approvals for OEM
specifications, including more than 2,000 UL94-registered
concentrates and pre-colors
• Advanced design and color expertise
PORTFOLIO HIGHLIGHTS
Specialized polymers and composites
• Thermoplastic Elastomers
• Recycled and Bio-based Thermoplastic Elastomers
• Long Fiber Reinforced Formulations
• Thermally Conductive Formulations
• Static Dissipative, Electrically Conductive, and EMI/RFI
Shielding Formulations
• Pre-Colored Thermoplastics for Premium Finishes
• Engineered Polymer Formulations
• Continuous Fiber Tapes & Laminates
Colorants, additives, and plastisols
• Solid & Liquid Colorants (special effects & bio-based)
• Colorant and Additive Concentrates
• Functional and Performance Additives (UV, FR,
antimicrobial, and more)
• Liquid Additives
• Chemical Foaming and Nucleating Agents
• High-Temperature Concentrates
• Silicone Dispersions
• Vinyl Powders and Plastisols
Design & Color Services
• Avient Design
• ColorWorks™ Design & Technology Centers
UNDERHOOD
Air Management
Fuel Systems
Filters/Cleaners
Engines/Power train
Fans & Shrouds
Engine & Cam Covers
Fluid Reservoirs
Sealing Systems
Wire & Cable and Connectors
Battery Systems & Supports
EV Battery Systems
Sensors/Controls/Actuators
Turbo/Super Chargers
Control Modules/Valves
Gears & Hoses
HVAC Systems
Electrical Control Units
EXTERIOR
Move over metal... our material
and colorant solutions enable
you to replace metal and paint
while improving miles per gallon
or per charge.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-08/Avient-2023-Sustainability-Report_5.pdf
b) Facility is not included in manufacturing plants total as it is a design center/lab.
d) Location also includes a design center/lab.
We continue to update Poison Center notifications associated with our European por tfolio and monitor risk assessments
associated with the U.S.