https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-09/Dynaflex - Disc Golf Discs - Application Snapshot.pdf
SPORTS
EQUIPMENT OEM
D I S C G O L F D I S C S
• Replace incumbent polymer with an alternative material that
offered consistent supply and comparable performance
• Colorable and able to support product differentiation using
special effects
• Grippy but not tacky
• Ability to meet varying flexibilities and weights
• Professional Disc Golf Association approval
• Presented a TPE with diverse durometers to support
a range of disc capabilities, weights and grip features
• Delivered a durable material with good flow
characteristics for simple and economical production
• Provided a natural, easy-to-color material with good
UV resistance
• Offered a breadth of material and specialty services
to enable product line expansion using metallic
effects, polymer additives, and additional material
formulations
Dynaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-10/Wall Partitions Mini Case Study.pdf
WALL PARTITION
MANUFACTURER
F O O D P R O C E S S I N G
E N V I R O N M E N T S
• Decrease growth of microbes on plastic surfaces that
come in contact with food products
• Compatibility with sheet extrusion processing
• Maintain all other functional attributes inherent to product,
such as ROHS, flame retardant standards, and specific
brand color
• Seamlessly incorporated multifunctional additives
for optimal performance in reducing microbe
growth
• Developed custom formulation for complex
processing configurations in sheet extrusion
technology
• Provided expertise in antimicrobial performance,
chemical resistance, flame retardance, and
regulatory product stewardship
Cesa™ WithStand™ Antimicrobial Additives and
Smartbatch™ Combination Colorants and Additives
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-12/2024 Avient Executive Bios_George Inglis.pdf
These include positions in Assistant Corporate Corporate Controller; an
ex-pat assignment in the UK supporting Avient’s Color business; Director of Finance for the
Color, Additives & Inks segment; and, most recently, as Vice President of Internal Audit.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/Edgetek FR_Server Cabinets Internal Hold - case study snapshot.pdf
SBD cordless power tool
GLOBAL CLOUD
SERVICE PROVIDER
I N T E R N A L H O L D O F S E R V E R
C A B I N E T S
• PC-based solution with good impact strength
• UL 94 V-0 certification
• Dimensionally stable
• Offered a 40% glass fiber-reinforced PC solution
with high modulus and high impact strength
• Achieved a UL 94 V-0 flammability rating at 3.0 mm
• Provided pre-colored formulation that met specific
white requirements and maintained good color
stability even after long-term production at high
temperatures
• Ensured high flowability so the material could be
injected with low pressure, avoiding damage to the
metal frame
Edgetek Engineered Polymer Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/PET Recycling Eco-System Infographic.pdf
© 2024 Avient, All Rights Reserved
RESIN (RPET/PET) PRODUCTION
Create Value
• Increase yield
• Expand applications
• Improve aesthetics
• Reduce energy
• rePrize™ IV Builder
• Ionix™ Flake Treatment
• Optica™ Toners & Colors for
Enhanced Recyclability
• Joule™ Reheat Additive
DISTRIBUTION, RETAIL SALES,
CONSUMPTION
Enhance Consumer Experience
• Improve aesthetics and visual
appeal
• Extend shelf life
• Bolster consumer safety
• Improve organoleptics
• Ultimate™ UV390 Light Barrier
• Lactra™ Light Blocking Additive
• Triple A™ Acetaldehyde
Scavenger
• Amosorb™ Oxygen Scavenger
• Optica™ Toners
COLLECTION, SORTING,
Supply Quality Feedstock with
APR* Recognized Solutions
• Expand end-use applications
• Reduce downcycling
• Improve color stability
• Ultimate™ UV390 Light Barrier
• Capture™ Oxygen Scavenger
PREFORM MOLDING &
BOTTLE BLOWING
Promote Process Optimization
• Reduce energy
• Reduce bottle blow-outs
• Mitigate stress cracking
• Improve mechanical and
dimensional stability
• Increase throughput
• Eze™ Slip AgentPET
RECYCLING
ECO-SYSTEM
PREFORM
MOLDING
& BOTTLE
BLOWING
COLLECTION,
SORTING,
DISTRIBUTION,
RETAIL SALES,
CONSUMPTION
RESIN
(RPET/PET)
PRODUCTION
* APR - Association of Plastics Recyclers
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-01/artisan-abs-fingerprint-detector-housing.pdf
FINGERPRINT
DETECTOR
H O U S I N G
• Metallic effect
• In-mold labeling replacement
• Overmold on PC
• Chemical resistance
• Achieved metallic effects without secondary
step of painting
• Customized colors to achieve desired
aesthetics of the design
• Improved cost-effectiveness
• Provided live technical support from concept
to production
Artisan™ AR7300-8001 M Silver Formulation
KEY REQUIRMENTS
WHY AVIENT ?
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/general-engineered-formulations/artisan-pre-colored-thermoplastics-paint-replacement
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-10/2023 Syncure Wire and Cable Product Selection Guide.pdf
Syncure™ XLPE
Cross-linkable
Polyethylene
Formulations
FOR LOW VOLTAGE CABLES
PRODUCT SELECTION GUIDE
Syncure™ XLPE
MOISTURE CROSS-LINKABLE POLYETHYLENE INSULATION FOR LOW VOLTAGE CABLE SYSTEMS
SYSTEM S100FH S100FH-XUV S100FH-UV S100FV S100FV-UV S112NA S120NA S200FH S200FV
Applications Building Wire,
Building Wire,
Photo-Voltaic (PV)
Wire
Building Wire,
Teck-90 Pipe and Tube Building Wire, Tray Cable,
Service Entrance
Building Wire, Tray Cable,
Service Entrance
Specification UL 44 UL 44 UL 44, UL 4703 UL 44 UL 44 CSA 22.2 Suitable for
NSF 61 UL 44 UL 44
Wire Type XHHW-2, RHW-2, USE-2,
XHHW-2, RHW-2, USE-2,
SIS
XHHW-2, RHW-2,
USE-2, SIS, PV
XHHW-2, RHW-2,
XHHW-2, RHW-2,
USE-2, SIS, PV RW-90, Teck-90 – RHW-2, RHW, RHH,
XHHW-2, XHH, XHHW, SIS RHW, RHH, RHW-2
Components % 83% S1054A
17% V0022G RoHS
83% S1054A
17% V0022G-UV RoHS
70% S1054A
30% V0022G-UV RoHS
50% S1054A
50% V0044G RoHS
50% S1054A
50% V0044G-UV RoHS
95% S1054A
5% S1000B
95% S1016A
5% S1037B
78% S1054A
22% SC5400-0002 RoHS
MB ALT FR
50% S1054A
50% SC5400-0003 RoHS
MB ALT FR
Features Horizontal
Flame
Horizontal Flame,
UV Resistant,
Colors Possible
Horizontal Flame,
FV-1 Flame, UV Resistant,
Colors Possible
VW-1 VW-1, UV Resistant,
Colors Possible Non-FR Rigid Pipe Applications Horizontal Flame,
DBDPE-free VW-1, DBDPE-free
GENERAL PROPERTIES
Specific Gravity 1.01 1.02 1.10 1.31 1.31 0.92 0.95 1.01 1.31
Hardness Shore D,
10 Seconds 47 47 47 48 48 47 59 47 48
Gel 68 68 70 70 70 72 72 68 70
TENSILE PROPERTIES
Tensile Strength
(psi) 2800 2500 2650 3200 2650 2800 4500 2800 3200
Elongation % 400 400 540 470 540 400 80 400 470
Tensile
Retention % 100 100 97 110 110 95 75 95 100
Elongation
Retention % 90 90 94 100 100 90 75 90 93
ELECTRICAL
Dielectric
Strength (V/mil) 1000 1400 1400 1200 1200 1000 – 1000 1200
Dielectric
Constant 2.31 2.45 2.61 2.61 2.61 2.24 2.1 2.31 2.61
Dissipation
Factor % 0.0012 0.0080 0.008 0.0043 0.0043 0.0008 0.002 0.0012 0.0043
THERMAL
Temperature
Rating °C 90 90 90 90 90 90 125 90 90
Heat
Deformation % 10 5 5 5 5 10 10 10 5
The Syncure™ XLPE portfolio is a two-step, silane-
grafted, moisture cross-linkable polyethylene system.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-02/Sustainability ESG Disclosures_Titanium Dioxide.pdf
TiO2 is a naturally occurring mineral used as a bright white pigment for paint, in the food industry as a coloring,
in sunscreens and cosmetics, and in other industrial uses.
CHEMICAL IDENTITY
USES AND APPLICATIONS
This chemical or product is generally used in the following manner as a coloring agent or a pigment.
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
CATEGORY DETAIL
EC Number 236-675-5
CAS Number 13463-67-7
Name Subclass 1 Titanium Dioxide (TiO2)
Structural Formula O======Ti====== O
PROPERTY DETAIL
Physical State Solid
Form Crystalline
Color White
Odor Odorless
Melting Point 1560–1843°C
Boiling Point 3,000°C
Bulk Density 3.9 g/mL at 25°C
Water Solubility Immiscible
HEALTH EFFECTS
HUMAN HEALTH SAFETY ASSESSMENT
Consumer
Based on available data, TiO2 is not a hazardous substance.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-02/Sustainability ESG Disclosures_Carbon Black.pdf
In plastics, paints, and inks carbon black is used as a color pigment.
USES AND APPLICATIONS
Colored printing inks, non-impact printing, coatings, paints and lacquers, plastics, spinning fibers, specials
applications; pigment, conductivity, reaction media, UV-filters.
Toxicity for Reproduction
PROPERTY DETAIL
Physical State Solid
Form Powder/ Beads
Color Black
Odor Odorless
Melting Point 3550°C
Boiling Point 500–600°C
Partition Coefficient:
N-octanol/Water Not Applicable
Bulk Density 1.7-1.8 g/cm3 (20°C)
Water Solubility Insoluble
Self-ignition Temperature >284°F
Flammability >45 s
Explosiveness 50 g/m3
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
EXPOSURE
HUMAN HEALTH SAFETY ASSESSMENT
Human Health
Carbon Black, when generally used as noted above is bound into a matrix.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-04/Versaflex XP Wet Grip Product Bulletin_NEW.pdf
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Excellent COF performance (both wet and dry)
• Outstanding abrasion and UV resistance
• Easily colorable
• Custom formulations available to achieve
specific performance properties
• Injection moldable (can be overmolded)
and extrudable
• Retains properties and performance when
immersed in salt water
MARKETS & APPLICATIONS
This grip-enhancing TPE is colorable and
customizable to meet the look and functional
requirements of a broad range of consumer
applications.
Versaflex XP 2850
Hardness, Shore A 53
Specific Gravity 0.89
Color Natural
Tensile Strength (psi) 616.4
Elongation at Break (%) 541.4
Viscosity @ 11170/sec (Pa s) 10.9
Dry Kinetic COF 1.256
Wet Kinetic COF 2.463
Increase in COF* (%) 96.1
Abrasion Loss** (mg/cycle) 0.014
Bondability*** PP, PE
TECHNICAL PROPERTIES OF VERSAFLEX XP WET GRIP MATERIAL
* Pull time = 5 sec; Sled Weight = 203 grams; Rate = 30cm/min
** Weight = 1000 grams; Cycles = 500; Wheel = H-18
*** For bonding to other substrates, please contact Avient
COMPARING VERSAFLEX XP 2850 WITH COMMONLY USED WET GRIP MATERIALS
3.00
2.50
2.00
1.50
1.00
0.50
0.00
1.26
2.46
0.85
0.52
0.40
1.20
0.52 0.50 0.52 0.500.50 0.49
Wax Rubber EVA Foam Rubberized
Vinyl
Versaflex
XP 2850
PVC
DRY WET
Wet/Dry COF Performance
*Prepared to standard ASTM D1141-98R21
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