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PRODUCT BULLETIN
Stan-Tone™ Colorants
Vinyl Paste Colors (HCC)
Stan-Tone™ HCC vinyl paste colorants are select
organic and inorganic pigments dispersed in
diisodecyl phthalate plasticizer (DIDP).
By varying
ingredient ratios, a wide range of viscosities and
color control are achieved to enhance metering
capability and distribution.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Indoor or outdoor lightfastness
• Heat stability
• Non-phthalate pigments available
• Additional options available using
custom plasticizers
APPLICATIONS
Stan-Tone HCC dispersions are suitable for
use in a variety of applications, including:
• Coated fabric
• Vinyl sealants
• Adhesives
• Wall coverings
• Toys
• Sporting goods
• Footwear
• Silk screen
Stan-Tone
Code
Pigment
Type
Approx. %
Specific
Gravity
Color
Index
Heat
Stability Lightfastness
WHITE
HCC-12144 Titanium Dioxide,
Anatase 61 1.89 PW-6 1 I/O C
HCC-12145 Titanium Dioxide,
Rutile 70 2.09 PW-6 1 I/O
YELLOW
HCC-12148 (a) Diarylide AAOT GS 35 1.09 PY-14 3 I
HCC-12516 (a) Diarylide AAMX RS 30 1.07 PY-13 3 I
HCC-12149 (a) Diarylide HR RS 22 1.04 PY-83 2 I/O (Mass)
HCC-12194 Iron Oxide 70 2.08 PY-42 2 C I/O
HCC-12503 Benzimidazolone GS 30 1.09 PY-151 2 I/O (Mass)
HCC-5253 (b) Isoindolinone RS 30 1.12 PY-110 1 I/O
ORANGE
HCC-17394 Benzimidazolone RS 20 1.05 PO-36 2 I/O
HCC-17747 Azo YS 30 1.11 PO-64 2 I/O
HCC-33428 Dianisidine RS 29 1.06 PO-16 3 I/O (Mass)
RED
HCC-12156 (a) Red 2B, Ca Salt BS 30 1.12 PR-48:2 2 I/O (Mass)
HCC-12160 (a) Red 2B, Ca Salt YS 33 1.12 PR-48:1 2 I/O (Mass)
HCC-12158 (a) Pyrazolone YS 25 1.05 PR-38 2 C I/O (Mass)
HCC-12159 Pigment Scarlet BS 38 1.21 PR-60:1 2 I/O (Mass)
HCC-12196 Iron Oxide, Dark VBS 65 2.09 PR-101 1 I/O
HCC-12197 Iron Oxide, Light BS 70 2.24 PR-101 1 I/O
HCC-18653 Iron Oxide, Light VYS 70 2.23 PR-101 1 I/O
HCC-11796 (a) Specialty Naphthol
BS 32 1.06 PR-170 2 I/O (Mass) C
HCC-12742 (a) Specialty Naphthol
YS 30 1.07 PR-170 2 I/O (Mass) C
HCC-2160 (b) Quinacridone BS 26 1.08 PV-19 2 I/O
HCC-12309 Quinacridone YS 25 1.07 PV-19 2 I/O
HCC-7707 Perylene Scarlet YS 25 1.04 PR-149 2 I/O
HCC-15738 Diketo-Pyrrolo-
Pyrrol YS 30 1.1 PR-254 1 I/O
BLUE
HCC-12164 Phthalocyanine GS 27 1.08 PB-15:3 1 I/O
HCC-12166 Phthalocyanine RS 18 1.05 PB-15 1 I/O
HCC-12168 Phthalocyanine
RS-NC 32 1.11 PB-15:1 1 I/O
HCC-12929 (c) Ultramarine 53 1.4 PB-29 1 I/O
Stan-Tone
Code
Pigment
Type
Approx. %
Approx. %
Solids
Color
Index
pH
Typical Lightfastness
GREEN
HCC-12172 Phthalocyanine BS 17 1.07 PG-7 1 I/O
HCC-12173 Phthalo Brominated
VYS 25 1.16 PG-36 1 I/O
HCC-10562 Phthalocyanine YS 30 1.15 PG-7 1 I/O
HCC-12176 Chromium Oxide 80 2.8 PG-17 1 I/O
VIOLET/MAGENTA
HCC-17680 (c) Ultramarine Violet 50 1.46 PV-15 1 I/O
HCC-2170 (b) Quinacridone Violet 30 1.09 PV-19 2 I/O
HCC-14562 Quinacridone
Magenta 25 1.06 PR-122 2 I/O
HCC-26775 Benzimidazolone 20 1.03 PV-32 2 I/O
HCC-33159 (a) Carbazole Violet 12 1.03 PV-23 2 I/O
BROWN/TAN
HCC-1286 (b) Iron Oxide, Tan HR 60 1.85 PBr-11 1 I/O
HCC-12201 Iron Oxide, Light 71 2.21 PBr-6 2 C I/O
HCC-12202 Iron Oxide, Dark 67.5 2.06 PBr-6 2 C I/O
BLACK
HCC-12203 Furnace-High Jet 18 1.06 PBk-7 1 I/O
HCC-12204 Furnace-High Jet 6 1 PBk-7 1 I/O
HCC-12205 Furnace-Low Jet 34 1.15 PBk-7 1 I/O
HCC-12206 Furnace-Medium Jet 20 1.07 PBk-7 1 I/O
HCC-18654 Furnace-Ultra High
Jet 15 1.04 PBk-7 1 I/O
HCC-14674 Iron Oxide 59 1.82 PBk-11 2 C I/O
ALUMINUM
HCC-12177 Aluminum 50 1.43 PM-1 2 I/O
HCC
RS = Red Shade
YS = Yellow Shade
VYS = Very Yellow Shade
BS = Blue Shade
VBS = Very Blue Shade
GS = Green Shade
NC = Non-Crystallizing
HR = Heat-Resistant
(a) = Potential Bleed / Migration
(b) = ESO plasticizer (Epoxidized Soybean Oil)
(c) = Pigment may fade in acidic environment
LIGHTFASTNESS
I = Indoor Only
I/O = Indoor or Outdoor
Mass = Outdoor Masstone Application Only
C = Some Caution Advised
HEAT STABILITY
1 = Above 400°F
2 = 350°F–400°F
3 = Below 350°F
C = Some Caution Advised
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Pigments and eye-catching special
effects
• Prompt, precise and custom color
matching
• Biocompatible functional additives
• FDA CFR 21, USP VI, ISO 10993-X,
and/or USP 661-X
• ISO 13485 facilities
Avient Corporation 5
4.
Requirements:
Skin contact colorant certified
for ISO 10993 biocompatibility
OnColor™ HC Plus, MEVOPUR®
5.
Requirements:
High density injection molded
plastic for weighting and balancing
and noise isolation from spring
mechanism
Trilliant™ Gravi-Tech™ Density
Modified Formulations
7
Soft
touch grip
8
Weighted
shell
Color, Material & Finish
Differentiate the same base injector
for multiple price points, medications,
or even licensing opportunities with
body and grip material, color and
texture
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-12/adventure-sports-brochure.pdf
Ever wonder how a vibrantly-colored snowboard
retains its bold appearance in the face of ongoing
exposure to the elements?
Add resilience and
lasting beauty to your products with various
polymer additives and color formulations
from Avient.
The typical enthusiast is willing to invest
extra money into customizing their kayaks with
vibrant colors and added accessories.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-03/ColorMatrix SmartHeat RHC Brochure.pdf
For applications requiring color or toning,
SmartHeat RHC is also available as ColorMatrix
Optica™ Toners & Colors for Enhanced Recyclability.
A typical remedy, adding toners and colorants, can have a detrimental effect on the brightness of the final
product.
SmartHeat RHC improves the thermal stability of PET and helps to minimize yellowing, which can
help reduce the amount of toner or color required in rPET and PET bottles.
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& Sederhana Simpang Ampat
Penang 14120 Malaysia
Avient Colorants MX
S.A. de C.V.
Strydom Park 329 2194 Randburg
South Africa
Avient Colorants Spain
S.A.
Development and manufacturing of Colorants products (including additive
Masterbatch)
No. 2 Nan Yun San Rd., Science City
510663 Guangzhou
(Shanghai) Ltd.
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Platform operating income mix percentage 2005Y* 2006Y* 2007Y* 2008Y* 2009Y* 2010Y* 2011Y*
Global Specialty Engineered Materials $ 0.4 $ 3.9 $ 4.9 $ 17.6 $ 20.6 $ 49.7 $ 45.9
Global Color, Additives and Inks 4.3 8.9 25.7 28.1 25.2 37.7 43.4
Specialty Platform $ 4.7 $ 12.8 $ 30.6 $ 45.7 $ 45.8 $ 87.4 $ 89.3
Performance Products and Solutions 75.7 64.2 65.8 31.3 33.1 54.0 62.4
Distribution 19.5 19.2 22.1 28.1 24.8 42.0 56.0
SunBelt Joint Venture 91.9 102.9 34.8 28.6 25.5 18.9 5.0
Corporate (51.5) 34.5 (73.3) (425.1) 7.9 (27.7) 20.3
Operating income (loss) GAAP $ 140.3 $ 233.6 $ 80.0 $ (291.4) $ 137.1 $ 174.6 $ 233.0
Less: Corporate operating expense (income) 51.5 (34.5) 73.3 425.1 (7.9) 27.7 (20.3)
Operating income excluding Corporate $ 191.8 $ 199.1 $ 153.3 $ 133.7 $ 129.2 $ 202.3 $ 212.7
Specialty platform operating mix percentage 2% 6% 20% 34% 35% 43% 42%
Platform operating income mix percentage 2012Y* 2012PF**
Global Specialty Engineered Materials $ 47.0 $ 47.7
Global Color, Additives and Inks 66.8 81.6
Designed Structures & Solutions -- 20.9
Specialty Platform $ 113.8 $ 150.2
Performance Products and Solutions 74.9 37.4
Distribution 66.0 66.0
Corporate (87.6) ( 87.9)
)Operating income GAAP $ 167.1 $ 165.7
Less: Corporate operating expense 87.6 87.9
Operating income excluding Corporate $ 254.7 $ 253.6
45% 60%
* Historical results include the Resin and Specialty Coatings businesses within the Performance Products and Solutions segment.
** Pro Forma results include Spartech and Glasforms acquisitions, Specialty Coatings reclass and excludes the Resin business assets.
Specialty platform operating mix percentage
Platform sales and operating income (OI) 2006Y* 2007Y* 2008Y* 2009Y* 2010Y* 2011Y*
Global Specialty Engineered Materials
Sales $ 345.3 $ 384.4 $ 514.0 $ 402.9 $ 517.4 $ 575.1
Global Color, Additives and Inks Sales 531.8 560.5 554.3 459.8 527.4 544.6
Specialty Platform Sales $ 877.1 $ 944.9 $ 1,068.3 $ 862.7 $ 1,044.8 $ 1,119.7
Performance Products and Solutions Sales 1,166.2 1,086.8 1,001.4 667.7 776.3 865.4
PolyOne Distribution Sales 732.8 744.3 796.7 625.1 911.9 996.5
Corporate and Eliminations (153.7) (133.3) (127.7) (94.8) (111.1) (118.1)
Total Sales $ 2,622.4 $ 2,642.7 $ 2,738.7 $ 2,060.7 $ 2,621.9 $ 2,863.5
Global Specialty Engineered Materials OI $ 3.9 $ 4.9 $ 17.6 $ 20.6 $ 49.7 $ 45.9
Global Color, Additives and Inks OI 8.9 25.7 28.1 25.2 37.7 43.4
Specialty Platform OI $ 12.8 $ 30.6 $ 45.7 $ 45.8 $ 87.4 $ 89.3
Performance Products and Solutions OI 64.2 65.8 31.3 33.1 54.0 62.4
PolyOne Distribution OI 19.2 22.1 28.1 24.8 42.0 56.0
Sunbelt Joint Venture OI 102.9 34.8 28.6 25.5 18.9 5.0
Corporate and eliminations (4.6) (25.5) (28.9) (40.8) (32.5) (26.4)
Special items in OI 39.1 (47.8) (396.2) 48.7 4.8 46.7
Operating income (loss) GAAP $ 233.6 $ 80.0 $ (291.4) $ 137.1 $ 174.6 $ 233.0
Sunbelt equity income (107.0) (40.8) (32.5) (29.7) (23.1) (5.7)
Special items in OI (39.1) 47.8 396.2 (48.7) (4.8) (46.7)
Operating income adjusted $ 87.5 $ 87.0 $ 72.3 $ 58.7 $ 146.7 $ 180.6
Global Specialty Engineered Materials - OI
% of sales
1.1%
1.3%
3.4%
5.1%
9.6%
8.0%
Global Color, Additives and Inks - OI
% of sales 1.7% 4.6% 5.1% 5.5%
7.1%
8.0%
Specialty platform OI - % of sales 1.5% 3.2% 4.3% 5.3% 8.4% 8.0%
PP&S operating OI - % of sales 5.5% 6.1% 3.1% 5.0% 7.0% 7.2%
Distribution OI - % of sales 2.6% 3.0% 3.5% 4.0% 4.6% 5.6%
PolyOne OI adjusted - % of sales 3.3% 3.3% 2.6% 2.8% 5.6% 6.3%
* Historical results include the Resin and Specialty Coatings businesses within the Performance Products and Solutions segment.
** Pro Forma results include Spartech and Glasforms acquisitions, Specialty Coatings reclass and excludes the Resin business assets.
Average Debt Q1 2012 Q2 2012 Q3 2012 Q4 2012 Q1 2013 Average
PolyOne Debt $ 706.4 $ 705.8 $ 705.2 $ 706.9 $ 1055.5 $ 776.0
Average Equity Q1 2012 Q2 2012 Q3 2012 Q4 2012 Q1 2013 Average
PolyOne shareholders’ equity $ 611.3 $ 604.3 $ 629.3 $ 629.1 $ 871.8 $ 669.2
Platform sales and operating income (OI) 2012Y* 2012PF** Q1 2013
Global Specialty Engineered Materials Sales $ 543.6 $ 773.0 $ 159.8
Global Color, Additives and Inks Sales 703.5 828.5 205.3
Designed Structures & Solutions -- 850.6 41.5
Specialty Platform Sales $ 1,247.1 2,452.1 406.6
Performance Products and Solutions Sales 837.0 696.1 159.7
PolyOne Distribution Sales 1,030.3 1,030.3 268.0
Corporate and Eliminations (121.8) (121.6) (33.2)
Total Sales $ 2,992.6 $ 4,056.9 $ 801.1
Global Specialty Engineered Materials OI $ 47.0 $ 47.7 $ 16.2
Global Color, Additives and Inks OI 66.8 81.6 24.1
Designed Structures & Solutions -- 20.9 1.9
Specialty Platform OI $ 113.8 $ 150.2 $ 42.2
Performance Products and Solutions OI 74.9 37.4 13.0
PolyOne Distribution OI 66.0 66.0 16.2
Corporate and eliminations (33.7) (40.0) (14.3)
Special items in OI (53.9) (53.9) (16.6)
Operating income - GAAP $ 167.1 $ 159.7 $ 40.5
Special items in OI 53.9 53.9 16.6
Operating income adjusted $ 221.0 $ 213.6 $ 57.1
Global Specialty Engineered Materials - OI % of
sales
8.6% 6.1% 10.1%
Global Color, Additives and Inks - OI % of sales 9.5% 9.8% 11.7%
Designed Structures & Solutions -- 2.5% 4.6%
Specialty platform OI % of sales 9.1% 6.1% 10.4%
PP&S operating OI % of sales 9.0% 5.4% 8.1%
Distribution OI % of sales 6.4% 6.4% 6.0%
PolyOne OI adjusted, % of sales 7.4% 5.3% 7.1%
PolyOne Investor Presentation�Credit Suisse Boston Basic Materials Conference ��June 26, 2013�
Forward – Looking Statements
Use of Non GAAP Measures
Strategy and Execution Drive Results – Since 2006:
Four Pillar Strategy
2013 Portfolio Transformation Highlights
PolyOne�At A Glance
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
Proof of Performance & 2015 Goals
Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
We are Experts in Polymer Science and Formulation
Positioned for Strong Growth
First Quarter Financial Highlights
Debt Maturities & Liquidity Summary – 3/31/13
Use of Cash
Why Invest In PolyOne?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-01/AVNT Dec 2022 Earnings Presentation.pdf
WHAT WE DO: MATERIAL SCIENCE
4
CUSTOM
FORMULATION
SUSTAINABILITY FOR A BETTER TOMORROW
Revenue From Sustainable Solutions* 2016-2021
$310
205
140
80
75
45
40
20
$915M2021 Sales
*Avient Sustainable Solutions definitions aligned with FTC 2012 Guide for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims (“Green Guides”)
**2020 is Pro Forma to include full year of the Clariant Color business
Future Growth Revenue Assumptions From Sustainable Solutions: 8 - 12%
5
Key Updates
• Provided progress on 2030 Sustainability Goals
• Emphasized commitment to U.N.
Purchase price multiple rapidly declining on strength of
business and synergy capture
12
$133
$201
2019PF 2022E
12
Clariant Color EBITDA Growth
Purchase Price Multiple
10.8x
7.0x
6.4x
2019PF 2021 2022E w/ Full
Synergies
11.9%
16.3%
2019PF 2022E
EBITDA Margins
CLARIANT COLOR:
TRANSFORMATIONAL ACQUISITION
(1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Color business
SUNBELT PVC Resins DSS
20 Acquisitions
$4.8B Investment
$2.7B of Annual
Revenue
5 Divestments
$2.3B Proceeds
TPE
PP&S
HISTORIC SPECIALIZATION THROUGH M&A
13
Distribution
DSM Protective
BOLT-ON ACQUISITION HISTORY
14
Commercial
Resources
Operating Income
Operating Margins
259
363
$40
$139
Established Acquisitions
(> 7 years)
+ 40% + 248% + 1300 bps
I N V E S T T O G R O W
SPECIALTY TRANSFORMATION
T O D A Y
46%
67%
86%
0%
60%
80%
2005 2010 2019 2021 2022 PF
%
o
f A
d
ju
st
ed
E
B
IT
D
A
• Commodity JVs
• Distribution
• Performance Products & Solutions
• Specialty Businesses
(1) Adjusted EBITDA is EBITDA excluding corporate costs and special items
(2) Pro forma for the acquisition of Dyneema® and divestiture of Distribution
(1
)
(2)
15
Building &
43%
14%
Telecom.
2%
2006 2022 Pro Forma
21%
Building &
Telecom.
END MARKET FOCUS ON LESS CYCLICAL
INDUSTRIES
16
14.8%
17.6%
21.0%
2018 2020 2022 PF
1.8%
2006
15.3%
16.2%
17.0%
2018PF 2020PF 2022E
CAI
2.7%
2006
SEM
SPECIALTY EBITDA MARGIN EXPANSION
17
• Portfolio transformation
accelerates growth in less
cyclical, higher margin end
markets
• Investments in our
composites platform
continue to drive margin
expansion
(1) (1)
(1) 2018 and 2020 financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Color acquisition
PORTFOLIO EVOLUTION OVER THE YEARS
18
Adj.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-01/AVNT Dec 2022 Earnings Presentation Updated.pdf
WHAT WE DO: MATERIAL SCIENCE
4
CUSTOM
FORMULATION
SUSTAINABILITY FOR A BETTER TOMORROW
Revenue From Sustainable Solutions* 2016-2021
$310
205
140
80
75
45
40
20
$915M2021 Sales
*Avient Sustainable Solutions definitions aligned with FTC 2012 Guide for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims (“Green Guides”)
**2020 is Pro Forma to include full year of the Clariant Color business
Future Growth Revenue Assumptions From Sustainable Solutions: 8 - 12%
5
Key Updates
• Provided progress on 2030 Sustainability Goals
• Emphasized commitment to U.N.
Purchase price multiple rapidly declining on strength of
business and synergy capture
12
$133
$201
2019PF 2022E
12
Clariant Color EBITDA Growth
Purchase Price Multiple
10.8x
7.0x
6.4x
2019PF 2021 2022E w/ Full
Synergies
11.9%
16.3%
2019PF 2022E
EBITDA Margins
CLARIANT COLOR:
TRANSFORMATIONAL ACQUISITION
(1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Color business
SUNBELT PVC Resins DSS
20 Acquisitions
$4.8B
Investment
$2.7B of Annual
Revenue
5 Divestments
$2.3B Proceeds
TPE
PP&S
HISTORIC SPECIALIZATION THROUGH M&A
13
Distribution
DSM Protective
BOLT-ON ACQUISITION HISTORY
14
Commercial
Resources
Operating Income
Operating Margins
259
363
$40
$139
Established Acquisitions
(> 7 years)
+ 40% + 248% + 1300 bps
I N V E S T T O G R O W
SPECIALTY TRANSFORMATION
T O D A Y
46%
67%
86%
0%
60%
80%
2005 2010 2019 2021 2022 PF
%
o
f A
d
ju
st
ed
E
B
IT
D
A
• Commodity JVs
• Distribution
• Performance Products & Solutions
• Specialty Businesses
(1) Adjusted EBITDA is EBITDA excluding corporate costs and special items
(2) Pro forma for the acquisition of Dyneema® and divestiture of Distribution
(1
)
(2)
15
Building &
43%
14%
Telecom.
2%
2006 2022 Pro Forma
21%
Building &
Telecom.
END MARKET FOCUS ON LESS CYCLICAL
INDUSTRIES
16
14.8%
17.6%
21.0%
2018 2020 2022 PF
1.8%
2006
15.3%
16.2%
17.0%
2018PF 2020PF 2022E
CAI
2.7%
2006
SEM
SPECIALTY EBITDA MARGIN EXPANSION
17
• Portfolio transformation
accelerates growth in less
cyclical, higher margin end
markets
• Investments in our
composites platform
continue to drive margin
expansion
(1) (1)
(1) 2018 and 2020 financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Color acquisition
PORTFOLIO EVOLUTION OVER THE YEARS
18
Adj.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-05/AVNT Q1 2025 Webcast Slides_w_non-GAAP.pdf
Q1 2025
results
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2025 7
Color, Additives & Inks – Q1 2025 performance
Sales
515
520
Adj.
Color, Additives & Inks
END MARKETS REGIONS
34%
21%
15%
11%
8%
Packaging
Telecom 1%Energy 1%
34%
US & Canada
Latin America
Europe, Middle East
Construction
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Slide 13: Avient 2024 sales
Slide 14: Color, Additives & Inks
Slide 15: Specialty Engineered Materials
Slide 16: Avient 2024 regional sales, by end market
Slide 17: Raw material basket
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Attachment
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ARTISAN™ PRE-COLORED
THERMOPLASTICS
NYLON (PA6) FORMULATIONS
PROCESSING GUIDE
2 Artisan Pre-Colored Thermoplastics
Artisan™ Pre-Colored Thermoplastics
Artisan™ thermoplastics are vibrant, pre-colored high-gloss, scratch resistant engineered polymers
formulated to replace paint for superior results.
Can cause issues with color variation,
surface defects, loss of properties and may affect the weatherability.
Cut vent depths to 0.0007″–0.0015″
Draft Angle Maintain a minimum draft angle of 1° per side
4 Artisan Pre-Colored Thermoplastics
Incomplete Fill
Melt and/or mold
too cold
• Increase nozzle and barrel temperatures
• Check thermocouples and heater bands
Shot size
• Increase shot size
• Adjust transfer position to 98% full
• Increase cushion
Mold design
• Enlarge or widen vents and increase number of vents
• Check that vents are unplugged
• Check that gates are unplugged
• Enlarge gates and/or runners
• Perform short shots to determine fill pattern
and verify proper vent location
• Increase wall thickness to move gas trap to
parting line
Brittleness
Degraded/overheated
material
• Decrease melt temperature
• Decrease back pressure
• Use smaller barrel
Gate location
and/or size
• Relocate gate to non-stress area
• Increase gate size to allow higher flow rate
and lower molded-in stress
Wet material
• Check moisture.