PolyOne has developed colorants that are compatible with these specialty engineered materials.

Fabric FX technology can support applications across various industries, such as transportation, consumer goods, and furniture, and is compatible with a spectrum of polymers, including ABS and PC/ABS.  

Rutland Evolve Bio Plastisol Inks print compatibly with Rutland NPT C3 Pigments and can be mixed to thousands of Pantone®-simulated colors using IMS 3.0, Avient Specialty Inks’ proprietary color formulation software.

 – PolyOne today unveiled Wilflex™ EPIC™ Single LC White, a new, white ink that is universally compatible with both polyester and cotton fabrics.

Commercially available in all regions, the product portfolio consists of four overmolding grades compatible with rigid polypropylene and one suited for overmolding onto ABS.

KEY CHARACTERISTICS The primary features and benefits of Gravi-Tech formulations are: • Customized density, offering a wide range of specific gravities from 1.5 to 11 gm/cm3 • Broad modulus range, from very flexible to very rigid grades • Corrosion resistance, withstanding oxidation for long-term use and benefit • Chemical resistance, withstanding fuels, oils and other harsh chemicals Additional features include: • Design flexibility and processing ease • Good impact strength • Elevated heat deflection temperature 6 Gravi-Tech Design Guide 7 CHAPTER 2 | PROCESS SETTINGS Density Modified Formulations Gravi-Tech™ polymer-metal composites are high-density materials developed as thermoplastic-based alternatives to lead and other traditional metals. This adhesive is not very chemically resistant, and has lower strength properties. 14 Gravi-Tech CHAPTER 4 | MOLD DESIGN GUIDELINES COLD RUNNER LAYOUTS Herringbone (Fishbone) Runner This type of runner has an unbalanced fill, which can be artificially balanced by adjusting runner sizes. DEFECTS Design Guide 33 SOURCES Mold Machine Material Process Mold damages Loss of clamp force Barrel malfunction Contamination Wet material Melt temperature too high Injection speed too high Transfer position too low Excessive pack pressure Excessive back pressure RECOMMENDED ADJUSTMENTS Repair mold damage Clean parting line Reduce pinch-off land Increase clamp force Dry material Reduce melt temperature Reduce mold temperature Reduce injection speed Reduce hold pressure Increase transfer position Flash • Excess material commonly found at parting lines or mold features Root cause: Too much plastic or mold damage. 34 Gravi-Tech SOURCES Mold Machine Material Process Design of gate too small or in wrong location Machine not providing requested velocity Heater overriding Wet material Viscosity too low Injection velocity too high Melt temperature too high Mold too cold RECOMMENDED ADJUSTMENTS Increase gate size Remove sharp corners from gate detail Change gate type Move gate to a position where the melt stream will impinge upon a mold feature Dry material Reduce injection velocity Increase melt temperature Jetting Root cause: Injection speed is too high for the viscosity of the material DEFECTS Design Guide 35 SOURCES Mold Machine Material Process Finish too rough Venting impaired Screw configuration Overworking material Non-compatible additive Melt temperature too high Back pressure too high Injection speed too fast Mold too cold RECOMMENDED ADJUSTMENTS Remove sharp corners from gate detail Insure proper venting Increase gate size Use smaller screw/barrel Check melt uniformity Check L/D ratio Dry material Check additive compatibility Reduce melt temperature Reduce screw speed Reduce back pressure Reduce residence time Reduce injection speed Plate-Out • Build-up or deposit on mold surface Root cause: One component of the material is not totally compatible. 36 Gravi-Tech SOURCES Mold Machine Material Process Venting impaired Shut-off partially turned Screw problems Barrel heater problems New lot Contamination Material too dry Under-packing Injection speed too low Not enough pack pressure Melt temperature too low Transfer position too high RECOMMENDED ADJUSTMENTS Make sure gate is not blocked Insure runner shut-off is not turned Check venting Increase gate size Change gating location Add flow leader Insure cushion position Make sure screw is trans- ferring at a correct position Change screw/barrel Make sure material was dried at proper settings Increase melt temperature Increase mold temperature Increase injection speed Decrease transfer position Short Shot • Not enough material is being injected into the mold to fill out all of the cavities Root cause: Not enough plastic is getting into the cavity.

To further support customers, Avient offers a range of value-added services and is ready to collaborate on part design, material compatibility evaluations, laser welding process selection and more to drive success.

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 Copyright © 2025, Avient Corporation.

KEY BENEFITS • Very good compatibility and dispersibility • Durable fire resistance with limited to no impact on color • Fire resistance and spinnability tested for efficacy in our labs • Can be combined with colors and with other additives (e.g., light stabilizers) into a single product for convenience PRODUCT BULLETIN Copyright © 2022, Avient Corporation.

Aquamix additives are fully compatible and easily compounded with base polymers.