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OnForce™ Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Formulations provided metal replacement and met strict mechanical criteria
Complēt™ long carbon fiber reinforced nylon composite replaced metal steering column supports and lowered weight by 50%
Craftech Non-Metallic Fasteners
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COMPLEMENTARY SOLUTIONS
SMART COLORANTS:
MAKING THE MOST OF COLOR
SOLID COLORANTS LIQUID COLORANTS
Available based on many
different carrier resins
Clean, easy handling + feeding
Designed + engineered for
compatible polymer matrix
More effective for
low letdown ratios
Highly accurate dispensing
Can be processed
at lower temperatures
COLOR
STRATEGY
BEST
PRACTICES
EXPANDING
COLORANT OPTIONS
Avoid limiting yourself to either
solid or liquid forms, and focus
on the requirements of the end
application instead
• Widen your materials and
applications possibilities
• Achieve the desired
effect for each part
• Optimize productivity
and system costs by
matching the right colorant
type to the project
ADDING SPECIAL EFFECTS
Further differentiate and add value to your products
• Examples include: metallic, pearlescent, chrome look,
edge glow, sparkle/glitter, neon/fluorescent look,
woodgrain/stone/camouflage
SELECTING + SIZING
COLORANT EQUIPMENT
Both liquid and solid
colorants can be used in
the same production facility
• Use the right colorant
to significantly impact
production and offer
improvements in terms
of efficiency and quality
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Examples include:
• Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™, enables unmatched levels of performance and
protection for end-use applications, including ballistic personal protection, marine and
sustainable infrastructure and outdoor sports
• Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content
to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy
• Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and
wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon
footprint
• Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy,
natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility
Avient is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic
Waste and certified Great Place to Work®.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/ColorMatrix LQ-Extrusion Pipe-Case study snapshot.pdf
U-PVC PIPE &
FITTING
PRODUCER
P I P E & F I T T I N G
• Meet the diverse coefficient of friction (CoF) requirements across
various film structures and compositions for a wide range of
applications
• Improve the speed of slip blooming and ensure consistent slip
performance post-film production
• Preserve excellent optical and mechanical properties
• Compliance with food regulations for end packaging in food
sealant applications
• Improved the customer’s workplace
environment by installing a new tote liquid
supply system
• Enhanced color consistency and reduced
production wastage from pigment speck and
streak issues
• Complied with strict regulatory controls for
potable pipe requirements
ColorMatrix Liquid Color Concentrates
KEY REQUIREMENT
WHY AVIENT
AVIENT SOLUTION
PRODUCTIVITY + COMPLIANCE
Avient Corporation 1
• Meet the diverse coefficient of friction (CoF) requirements across
various film structures and compositions for a wide range of
applications
• Improve the speed of slip blooming and ensure consistent slip
performance post-film production
• Preserve excellent optical and mechanical properties
• Compliance with food regulations for end packaging in food
sealant applications
KEY REQUIREMENT
• Standard colorant to apply for internal color matching in PVC
sheet applications
• Phthalate free plasticizer class as hazardous healthy control
requirement
• Good thermal stability and compatibility in PVC resin of color
index choices
• Compliance with Heavy metal free and RoHS regulation
KEY REQUIREMENT• Support the mass production capacity of white pipe
extrusion
• Reduces particulates from TiO2 bulk pigment use in the
workplace
• Ensure excellent pigment dispersion to meet mechanical
pipe properties over an extensive useful life
• Compliance with NSF and UL regulations for end
application requirements in the building and construction
industry
LIQUID COLOR CONCENTRATES AND
DOSING | AVIENTLEARN MORE
KEY REQUIREMENTS
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PVC EDGE
BANDING
MANUFACTURER
E X T R U S I O N S H E E T & S T R A P
• Meet the diverse coefficient of friction (CoF) requirements across
various film structures and compositions for a wide range of
• Improve the speed of slip blooming and ensure consistent slip
performance post-film production
• Preserve excellent optical and mechanical properties
• Compliance with food regulations for end packaging in food
sealant applications
• Achieved the optimal flowability of liquid white
and liquid orange, ensuring consistent color
through suitable mixing with other colorants
• Ensured lot-to-lot consistency with DE value of
less than 0.5
• Supported customers in achieving stable and
high-quality coloration during their PVC
processing
ColorMatrix Liquid Color Concentrates
KEY REQUIREMENT WHY AVIENT
AVIENT SOLUTION
FUNCTIONALITY + COMPLIANCE
Avient Corporation 1
• Meet the diverse coefficient of friction (CoF) requirements across
various film structures and compositions for a wide range of
• Improve the speed of slip blooming and ensure consistent slip
performance post-film production
• Preserve excellent optical and mechanical properties
• Compliance with food regulations for end packaging in food
sealant applications
KEY REQUIREMENT
• Standard colorant for internal color matching in PVC sheet
• Manufactured with phthalate-free plasticizer
• Good thermal stability and compatibility with PVC resin for a wide
rang of color index choices
• Compliance with heavy metal-free and RoHS regulations
LIQUID COLOR CONCENTRATES AND
DOSING | AVIENTLEARN MORE
KEY REQUIREMENTS
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Making the Switch from Metal to Plastic Using Long Fiber Thermoplastics
Historically, metal has been used to manufacture parts such as running boards, side steps, bed extenders, and mounting kits (levers, brackets).
Facilitated lightweighting with a 50% long glass fiber PA66 thermoplastic that matched the performance of the incumbent metal part
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/enhance-electric-vehicle-battery-design-and-performance?ind[]=21509
Polymers have a considerably lower density than metal, allowing for lighter and more energy-efficient batteries.
Polymers can be processed at a lower cost than metals, reducing overall material expenses.
Using engineered polymers in electric vehicle batteries presents numerous advantages over traditional metal-based materials.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/enhance-electric-vehicle-battery-design-and-performance?sust[]=1165
Polymers have a considerably lower density than metal, allowing for lighter and more energy-efficient batteries.
Polymers can be processed at a lower cost than metals, reducing overall material expenses.
Using engineered polymers in electric vehicle batteries presents numerous advantages over traditional metal-based materials.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/enhance-electric-vehicle-battery-design-and-performance?sust[]=1133
Polymers have a considerably lower density than metal, allowing for lighter and more energy-efficient batteries.
Polymers can be processed at a lower cost than metals, reducing overall material expenses.
Using engineered polymers in electric vehicle batteries presents numerous advantages over traditional metal-based materials.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/rethinking-materials-automotive-aftermarket-parts?rtype[]=1164
Making the Switch from Metal to Plastic Using Long Fiber Thermoplastics
Historically, metal has been used to manufacture parts such as running boards, side steps, bed extenders, and mounting kits (levers, brackets).
Facilitated lightweighting with a 50% long glass fiber PA66 thermoplastic that matched the performance of the incumbent metal part