THE SOLUTION The manufacturer approached Avient with its challenge. From there, the Avient team identified material options that offered high flame retardancy and finally, requirements for processing flexibility and colorability were applied. The results showed the Avient material outperformed typical FR PC/ABS and had an added bonus: a UL yellow card V0 flammability rating for all colors and some thicknesses.* Avient also used its custom color matching capabilities to provide pre-colored material that simplified molding, while the material’s wide processing window helped accommodate a variety of molding environments. * V0 @ 1.5 and 3.0mm FR PC/ABS failed 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 120% 140% Virex TB Clorox Broad Spectrum CaviCide SaniCloth Plus wipes FR PC/ABS failed FR PC/ABS failed FR PC/ABS failed FR PC / ABS (1.0% Strain) FR PC / ABS (1.5% Strain) Trilliant HC (1.0% strain) Trilliant HC (1.5% strain) FR PC/ABS failed 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 120% 140% Virex TB Clorox Broad Spectrum CaviCide SaniCloth Plus wipes FR PC/ABS failed FR PC/ABS failed FR PC/ABS failed FR PC / ABS (1.0% Strain) FR PC / ABS (1.5% Strain) Trilliant HC (1.0% strain) Trilliant HC (1.5% strain) TENSILE STRENGTH RETENTION AFTER 7 DAYS EXPOSURE Both materials were tested according to ASTM D543 for 7 days.

PET and rPET are also popular options for manufacturers because they are cost-effective materials compared to alternatives like glass and aluminum. Another color-related challenge is the multitude of different color streams of recycled PET, which can limit the uses for recycled colored PET. Thanks to its strength and elasticity, PET strapping can be used for large, heavier loads such as metals, lumber, bricks or bottles and cans.

LIQUID COLOR AMBAR 489-10122-3 LIQUID COLOR AMBAR 489-10438-1 LIQUID COLOR HERSHEY BROWN 489-20141-1

LIQUID COLOR WHITE LIQUID COLOR AMBER LIQUID COLOR BLUE

WT PE COLOR CONCENTRATE WT PE COLOR CONCENTRATE WT PE COLOR CONCENTRATE

LIQUID COLOR BRIGHT RED 483-32322-3 LIQUID COLOR GREEN 348C 484-20424-1 LIQUID COLOR AQUA 16-5127 TPX

LIQUID COLOR YELLOW 486-33492-3 LIQUID COLOR YELLOW 486-33593-1 LIQUID COLOR YELLOW 486-33615-1

COLOR SMART TRANSLUCENT PURPLE COLOR SMART PURPLE PEARL COLOR SMART DK PURPLE

Avient’s unique formulation expertise allows the supply of reprocessed, high-quality, non-toxic PVB to be upcycled into more sustainable TPEs with excellent properties. Developed in 45 to 55 Shore A durometers, Avient’s reSound™ REC grades are ideal for general purpose applications in the consumer and automotive industries. These injection moldable TPEs can be overmolded to polypropylene (PP) and come in a natural grade that can be easily colored.

Avient’s unique formulation expertise allows the supply of reprocessed, high-quality, non-toxic PVB to be upcycled into more sustainable TPEs with excellent properties. Developed in 45 to 55 Shore A durometers, Avient’s reSound™ REC grades are ideal for general purpose applications in the consumer and automotive industries. These injection moldable TPEs can be overmolded to polypropylene (PP) and come in a natural grade that can be easily colored.