Mevopur™ Healthcare Bio-based Polymer Solutions Colorant and functional additive solutions formulated with bio-based polymers to reduce the carbon footprint of medical plastics.

Bio-based Industries Consortium (BIC) The Bio-based Industries Consortium (BIC) is a leading European industry association driving the transition to a sustainable, circular bioeconomy by fostering innovation and collaboration across more than 350 member organizations.

Mevopur™ Healthcare Bio-Based Polymer Solutions are color and performance-enhancing additive solutions formulated with bio-based polymers for healthcare applications.

Article Exploring the Benefits of Bio-Based Alternatives Finding value when addressing an increased demand for bio-derived solutions.

Nymax™ BIO Bio-based Polyamide Solutions Maxxam™ BIO Bio-Based Polyolefin Formulations Gravi-Tech™ BIO Bio-Based Formulations

These bio-derived colors can be used with recycled and bio-derived resins, and can also be formulated for use with fully biodegradable and compostable resins.

POMMERLOCH, Luxembourg – June 17, 2020 – Today, PolyOne announced it is adding production of both post-industrial recycled nylon grades (Nymax™ PIR)  and bio-based thermoplastic elastomers (reSound™ OM) in Europe. reSound™ OM (overmolding) thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) utilize between 40 and 50 percent bio-renewable content derived from sugarcane, and offer hardness levels and performance comparable to standard TPEs.

OnColor™ Bio Colorants OnColor™ Bio Colorants Coffee Capsules OnColor™ Bio Colorants offered bio-based colorants to support carbon footprint reduction for smartwatch housing

Recent publications from the European Union recognize that design for composting can be beneficial for applications such as bio-waste bags, teabags, plastic carrier, shopping or vegetable bags and coffee capsules to name a few. Industry Standards ADDITIVE PRODUCT CODE PROCESS BENEFITS Anti Block CC10128310BG PLA Film Improve Separation Slip Agent CC10144939BG PLA Fibers Aids Process/ Stickiness Reduction Slip Agent CC10299977BG BOPLA Film Stickiness Reduction (End Products) Anti Block/Slip Agent CC10272954BG PLA Film Improve Separation/ Opening of the Bags Anti Block/Slip Agent BLA0050104 Injection Improve Overall Process for Ejection Anti Block/Slip Agent CC10178477BG BOPLA Film Stickiness Reduction/ High Transparency Metal Release CC10312144BG Extrusion Coating Good Chill Roll Release Melt Enhancer BLA0025041 PLA Sheet Melt Stabilizer for Thermoform Sheet COLOR PRODUCT CODE MB CARRIER COMMENTS Black CC10253380BG Blend 30% Carbon Black Black CC10085911BG PLA 30% Carbon Black Black CC10324006BG PBAT 40% Carbon Black White BL00050101 PLA 60% TiO2 White CC10245763BG Blend 60% TiO2 + Blue Undertone White CC10194583BG PBAT 70% TiO2 ONCAP™ BIO & CESA™ ADDITIVES – FOR FLEXIBLE FILM APPLICATIONS ONCOLOR™ BIO & RENOL™ COLORANTS – FOR INDUSTRIAL, AGRICULTURAL & HORTICULTURAL APPLICATIONS See the World in Color The coloration of biodegradable polymers—such as PLA, PHA, PBAT or blends—requires a careful selection of pigments that must comply with strict environmental standards. The pigments and ingredients contained in Avient’s bio colorants have been tested in independent laboratories who assessed the compliancy of those materials according to standard EN 13432 for content of heavy metals, and toxicity to plants.

BIO-BASED SOLUTIONS Bio-polymers are already used with success in different plastic products, notably in packaging, but to be used in healthcare applications, they need to be risk-assessed. Avient provides color and functional additive concentrates based on bio-polymers that follow the concept of consistency and compliance of our Mevopur portfolio. They are manufactured at ISO 13485 certified sites with bio-compatible raw materials and documented change control.