https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-10/microbial-susceptibility-of-various-polymers-and-evaluation.pdf
KEYWORD S
additives, antimicrobial, biological applications of polymers, blends, elastomers,
thermoplastics
1 | INTRODUCTION
The global consumption of specialty biocides at the
manufacturing sales level was approximately 1.7 million
metric tons with a value of about $7.5 billion.[1] However,
the usage of these additives is quite nominal in plastics
($180 million USD) and other hard surfaces.[2] The SARS-
CoV-2 pandemic has brought to the forefront the necessity
for customers to protect themselves in the environment in
which they live, leading to a greater appreciation for disin-
fectant products in professional hygiene settings (airports,
hospitals, schools, etc.) as well as home disinfection applica-
tions, such as laundry sanitization.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/avient-ir-presentation-june-2021-w-non-gaap-recs_0.pdf
Ultimately, it’s about delivery – on time, efficient, and to the exact quality specifications
that our customers demand.