https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-04/Smartbatch Color and Additives - Lower Bumper - Application Snapshot.pdf
AUTOMOTIVE OEM
L O W E R E X T E R I O R B U M P E R
• Develop a new color for molded-in-color plastics
• Create ‘Wow’ effect without chroming or paint
• Provide metallic aspect with good UV resistance for
exterior part
• Developed new “gris megalithe” color for PP
(AS1) utilizing Avient Design center
• Produced master plaques to showcase new color
• Accelerated testing to certify outstanding
weathering resistance
• Collaborated across the supply chain to optimize
metallic effect in the final part
Smartbatch™ Combination Colorants &
Additives
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-08/Hydrocerol Chemical Foaming Agents - PP Door Panel - Application Snapshot 2.pdf
AUTOMOTIVE OEM
P P D O O R P A N E L
• Reduce weight while maintaining exact mechanical
properties
• Provide a more sustainable solution
• Reduce CO2 emissions in material production and in the
use phase
• Offered formulation expertise and a broad
portfolio of solutions
• Provided technical support to help with
product selection and processing
parameters
• Achieved good surface finish
• Enabled a 20% weight reduction
Hydrocerol™ Chemical Foaming Agents
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-09/Omnicolor Safety Equip Application Snapshot.pdf
S A F E T Y E Q U I P M E N T
M A N U FAC T U R E R
R E S P I R A T O R A C C E S S O R Y
P A R T S
• Black color concentrate suitable for use in butyrate (PSU)
• Low let down ratio (LDR)
• Quick turnaround time
• Offered compatibility with desired resin
system in required color (Deep Black –
OC9UFA)
• Provided low usage rate of 1% LDR
• Afforded immediate availability of sample for
testing and ordering
Omnicolor™ Multipurpose Colorants
KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-02/CCG Mini Case Study_ 3D Dental Scanner_0.pdf
DENTAL TOOL OEM
3 D D E N T A L S C A N N E R
• Achieve accurate color match to non-polysulfone (PSU)
components
• Must be compatible with hospital disinfectants and survive
repeated steam sterilization
• Developed precise color match to other resins
used in adjacent parts, maintaining accurate
brand identification
• Provided expertise in pigments and critical
color manufacturing for high performance
resins
• Customized a high-performance solution able
to withstand steam sterilization in an autoclave
Transcend™ Precolored Gray and Precolored
White PSU
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-05/Hydrocerol Chemical Foaming Agents - Tailgate Trim - Application Snapshot.pdf
AUTOMOTIVE OEM
T A I L G A T E T R I M
• Reduce part weight
• Suitable solution for PP talcum-filled material
• Class A surface finish
• Compatible with core-back injection molding process
• Offered a broad portfolio of solutions
• Provided technical support to help with product
selection and processing parameters
• Reduced part weight by 18%
• Decreased cycle time by 8%
• Enabled good surface appearance for the tailgate
trim
Hydrocerol™ Chemical Foaming Agents
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/antimicrobial-case-study.pdf
DENTAL PRODUCTS
MANUFACTURER
T O O T H B R U S H E S
• Achieve lower let-down ratios (LDRs)
• Maintain sufficient antimicrobial functionality
• Preserve clarity or retain opacity, depending on resin
• Shorten lead times to minimize inventory and production
bottlenecks
• Provided full antimicrobial functionality at
lower LDRs for 30% annual cost savings
• Designed universal carrier that enabled
additive use across a variety of resins
• Reduced lead time over previous supplier
by one week, enabling customer to better
manage inventory levels and increase
production efficiencies
WithStand™ Antimicrobial Additives
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-05/frost-for-persaonal-care-pet-bottle.pdf
S H A M P O O B R A N D
P E T B O T T L E F O R H A I R
C A R E
• Customized color and anti-UV combination
• Provided quick response and local service
• Simplified processing without additional
equipment investment
• Increase innovation capabilities and brand
aesthetics
OnColor™ Frost PET Effect
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/Application Snapshot Intraoral Scanner.pdf
SURGICAL
INSTRUMENT OEM
I N T R A O R A L S C A N N E R
• Chemical and impact resistance
• Customized pre-colored solutions
• Color and dimension stable after sterilization
• Minimum color deviation and easy to process
• Technical support and color expertise
• Offered bright white and customized pre-
colored formulations in PPSU and PSU for
intraoral scanner head and body parts
• Provided a solution that can withstand up to
1,000 cycles autoclave, with good chemical
and excellent impact resistance
• Met customer request for color stability after
processing and biocompatible compliance
Transcend™ Premier Healthcare Colorants
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-03/Dental Scaler Application Snapshot.pdf
S U RG I C A L
I N S T RU M E N T O E M
D E N T A L S C A L E R
• Attain an extreme white color to appear hygienic and
aesthetically pleasing
• Ability to laser mark the brand
• Maintain impact resistance
• Achieved a clean, bright white color that
provided a more pleasing experience for
patients
• Allowed scaler to be laser marked for brand
identification
• Met the need for impact resistance and
successfully passed the drop test
requirements
Transcend™ Premier Healthcare Colorants
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/versaflex-hc-syringe-plunger-english.pdf
Versaflex HC - Syringe Plunger - English
SYRINGE
MANUFACTURER
D I S P O S A B L E S Y R I N G E
P L U N G E R
• USP VI and ISO 10993-4,5 compliant
• Sterilize by gamma & EtO
• Long-term sealing performance
• Low coefficient of friction (COF)
• Consistent performance across barrel sizes
• Provided a formulated solution that met
rigorous medical application requirements
• Improved global supply continuity
• Increased process efficiency by replacing
previous thermoset material with TPE
Versaflex™ HC 2110-57B
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?