Avient's PCF Calculator adheres to the globally recognized ISO 14067:2018 standard for calculating Product Carbon Footprint and has obtained additional third-party certification through TÜV Rheinland for ISO 14067 compliance.   This approach is a key element in helping companies address their entire carbon footprint and reach sustainability goals.”   

These solutions include bio-based polymer colorants and additives, and bio-derived thermoplastic elastomers with lower product carbon footprint (PCF) values substantiated by Avient’s PCF Calculator certified by TÜV Rheinland for ISO 14067 compliance.   Versaflex™ HC Thermoplastic Elastomers series HC3810: translucent TPE formulations offering excellent colorability for injection molded parts and over-molding, developed to comply with ISO 10993-4 and -5, REACH SVHC, and RoHS

It is estimated that over 80% of the plastic parts used in automotive applications end up in landfills or incinerators* after reaching end-of-life. With a minimum of 37% post-consumer recycled content, the new reSound REC AF 7210 TPE grades offer over the minimum 25% recycled content required by the directive, helping customers towards compliance.”    

Number of incidents of non-compliance associated with water quality permits, standards, and regulations As such, we manage both water and biodiversity responsibly, and in accordance with applicable laws, but these topics do not reach the threshold of materiality compared with other operational areas.   Many other countries are following suit on the EU REACH chemicals regulation or a similar framework.

New technologies to be displayed are the result of close collaboration with customers to help them reach new markets, achieve sustainability goals and improve profitability. Food-Safe TPE: Versaflex™ thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) enables consumer products manufacturers to replace a thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV) silicone material with a softer, child-friendly TPE material, while maintaining strict compliance with food contact regulations in Japan and China.

PolyOne Wilflex maintains comprehensive procedures for raw material review to support compliance programs. Wilflex inks have passed third party testing for 2014 product compliance and regulatory standards, including:  For more information on product specific test results, please click here to view to the 2014 PolyOne Wilflex General EH&S Conformity Statement Wilflex Compliance or visit www.wilflex.com/compliance.

The ink’s surface temperature should reach 180°F to 200°F for 2.5 to 3.5 seconds. If the ink does not reach temperature, repeat the procedure with higher temperature settings. The goal is to reach the desired temperature in the ink film for 5 to 8 seconds without going 5 degrees over.

Homepage // News Center // Avient Showcases New Sustainable Solutions and Recent Compliance Certifications at ITMA 2023 MILAN, Italy – June 7, 2023 – Avient Corporation is debuting a new, sustainable solution for textile dyes and highlighting recently achieved compliance certifications for color & additives for synthetic fibers at the start of ITMA 2023, the world’s largest annual international textile and garment technology exhibition June 8-14 in Milan, Italy. Avient’s Taoyuan production site in Taiwan recently achieved full compliance with the Global Recycled Standard (GRS) 4.0.

They provide comprehensive hazard communication and maintain compliance with global and local regulations. In 2024, we reported zero instances of non-compliance with both mandatory and voluntary product safety standards. Industry best practices and efforts to minimize impacts of our products on human health and the environment are based on a combination of lessons learned through these outreach programs and compliance.

You can expect that the materials we produce contain only ingredients that conform to accepted legal and regulatory compliance guidelines. When you choose Avient, you can be confident our products will help you meet or exceed today’s stringent compliance standards