https://www.avient.com/news/avient-present-lightweighting-design-innovation-and-sustainable-additive-solutions-plastics-automotive-engineering-conference
The second presentation, titled Management of Vehicle Indoor Air Quality with Sustainable Polymer Additive Solutions, will discuss developing a range of emission and VOC-controlling technologies that can reduce undesirable material emissions, increasing safety and comfort.
As a longstanding provider of polymer solutions to the automotive industry, Avient is focused on supporting original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and tier-one suppliers in reaching their sustainability goals.
https://www.avient.com/news/abre-sustainability-forum-include-highlights-avient-s-sustainable-color-and-additives-solutions
Hydrocerol™ Chemical Foaming Agents: polymer additives typically used in consumer goods and automotive components to reduce part weight, enabling processors to use 10 to 20% less plastic when creating parts that are visually identical to heavier, solid-walled alternatives
OnColor™ Bio Colorants: polymer colorants that offer a wide array of bio-derived color concentrates and perform well with bioplastics
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/designing-sustainability
Engineered Polymer Services
Although replacing virgin material with more eco-conscious options may present some challenges, a growing number of eco-conscious polymers offer on-par performance for many applications.
https://www.avient.com/news/carbon-fiber-underbody-braces-make-corvette-driving-experience-even-more-exhilarating
The Glasforms business unit formulated a carbon-fiber-reinforced composite material for the C7 Corvette Z06 and non-Z06 underbody braces.
https://www.avient.com/news/pvdf-processing-aids-enhancing-extrusion-efficiency-now-available-avient
CLEVELAND – May 27, 2025 – Avient Corporation, an innovator of materials solutions, today announced the availability of Colorant Chromatics™ PVDF Processing Aids, specially formulated to improve the melt processing of polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) resins.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/colormatrix-reprize-for-rpet-brochure.pdf
ColorMatrix™ rePrize™ is a patent- protected, liquid formulation IV builder designed for addition to the extrusion process during the manufacture of rPET.
It increases polymer IV in the melt phase, allowing for: • Improved rPET quality and performance • Higher target IV’s • Reduced solid state polymerization time • Increased productivity It also aids in the drive towards the circular economy and helps Brand Owners achieve sustainability targets through: • Reduced carbon emissions • Increased rPET content Extruder PCR Flake SSP Reactor TIME IV rPET resin with increased IV With rePrize • Reduced SSP or oven time • Reduced yellowing IV lift in extruder Without rePrize Extruder PCR Flake SSP Reactor TIME IV rPET resin with increased IV With rePrize Without rePrize IV lift in extruder INCREASED TARGET IV ColorMatrix rePrize allows for increased target IV and increased strength of the rPET material, enabling a wider range of product applications including carbonated soft drinks (CSD).
ColorMatrix rePrize is a very reactive additive and any changes to the extruder temperatures and parameters will have an effect on melt viscosity of the polymer and also the finished article.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-09/Color _ Additive Masterbatches for E_E Application Bulletin_A4.pdf
All concentrates are formulated for easy processing on standard dosing systems.
OnColor™ UL 94 Colorants* • More than 2,000 recognized concentrates available worldwide in all color options • HB rating for most of PP, PS, ABS, PC/ABS, PBT, PA, PA-GF, TPU generic resins • V-0, V-1, V-2 and 5VA/5VB ratings for more than 200 specific engineering resins • Master file of recognized concentrates with scope of use accessible in the UL product finder • Development of custom products for specific resins upon request • Compliance Letters available for REACH and RoHS Cesa™ Flame Retardant Additives for Glow Wire • Fire performance in line with different levels of Glow Wire temperatures (IEC 60695-2-12) • Let-Down Ratio adjustable to reach different levels of Glow Wire temperatures • Non-halogen (in accordance with IEC 61249- 2-21) and non-HBCD** solutions • Wide range of solutions adapted to different polymers (PP, PS, PC) • Color and flame retardants can be combined in one product • Compliance Letters available for REACH and RoHS APPLICATION BULLETIN * Solutions also sold as Renol™ UL 94 Colorants APPLICATION POLYMER GWFI TEMPERATURE TYPICAL LET-DOWN RATIO CONTENT HIPS 750–960°C 5–10% Non-HBCD flame retardant** PC 850–960°C 2–4% Non-halogen in accordance with IEC 61249-2-21 PP homopolymer 850–960°C 4% Non-halogen in accordance with IEC 61249-2-21 PP copolymer 850–960°C 4–8% Antioxidant - metal deactivator ** Non-HBCD means that Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD) is neither used as starting material during the mixing phase of our products nor intentionally added during production, but it cannot be excluded that it is not present at level of ubiquitous traces in any of the raw materials used in manufacturing of our products.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-09/FR Healthy Bldg Codes Application Snapshot.pdf
PROFILE/SHEET EXTRUDER R A I L S A N D K I C K P L A T E S • Convert existing PVC profile and sheet rails and kick plates to polyolefin resin to meet Class A fire safety (ASTM E84) • Provide a system that meets healthy building certifications and approvals • Utilize a more sustainable flame retardant technology, removing brominated or halogenated flame retardants from the environment • Achieve non-compromising performance in aesthetics, impact, dimensional stability, CLTE, and E84 testing • Provided broad flame retardant platform, backed by extensive application and industry expertise, to meet global flammability standards • Has largest UL94 recognized Prospector membership with HB, V-0, V-1, V-2 and 5VA/5VB ratings, and broad glow wire performance products • Included in-house UL certified labs and manufacturing locations to perform UL94 material sampling and testing • Supported application development to meet fire safety standards, address current or emerging healthy building codes, smart home requirements, and LEED credits • Offered custom formulations in small lot quantities Cesa™ Flam Non-Halogen Flame Retardants KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-03/Fiber-Line Coating Selection Guide.pdf
FIBER-LINE™ PERFORMANCE ENHANCING COATINGS PRODUCT SELECTION GUIDE FIBER-LINE™ COATING SELECTION GUIDE COATING Bondcoat™ Adhesion Enhancing Colorcoat™ Fiber Color Packcoat™ Performance Enhancing Protexcoat™ UV Resistant Swellcoat™ Blocker Water Blocking Swellcoat™ Water Absorbing Wearcoat™ High Abrasion Blockcoat™ Anti-Wicking Repelcoat™ Water Repellant Flamecoat™ Flame Resistant FEATURES • Created for applications where an untreated fiber does not have the ability to provide the appropriate amount of bonding characteristics to another material • Provides adhesion to another fiber or substrate without impacting other performance properties • Improves adhesion of the fiber to the resin matrix it is introduced into • Enables industry standard “burst” tests or stringent delamination analysis • Designed to achieve vibrant colors for safety, identification, and aesthetics • Specialized formulas and binders adhere the pigment to the exterior of the individual filaments, while impregnating deep into the fiber bundle • Available by Pantone or RAL number • Compatible with a variety of composite resins including epoxy, polyurethane, and polyethylene • Stronger than solution-dyed fibers • Designed to add lubricity and temperature resistance at the filament level for braided compression packing • Coating at the fiber level versus the finished braid achieves higher % level coating • Fiber level coating extends the life of the braid and reduces required maintenance • Various formulations available • PTFE, silicone, graphite, and mineral oil • Created for high performance fibers that lack inherent ultraviolet (UV) resistance • Coating impregnates the individual fibers with a specialized resin for improved UV protection • Coating enhancements include UV inhibitors, absorbers and stabilizers • Improves the processing of the product via reduced filament snagging and friction • Low level water- blocking finish for any technical fiber or textile substrate • Provides water- blocked strength reinforcements for dry cable designs • Can absorb 5x to 15x its weight in water • Dust-free coating imparts a very soft fiber hand, advantageous to cable, rope, and other textile processes • Patented technology incorporates super absorbent polymer (SAP) suspended in a proprietary resin matrix • Used in the production of ‘dry-dry’ telecommunications, electromechanical, seismic, umbilical and power cables • Can absorb up to 100x its weight in water • Creates a stable gel when exposed to water • Functionally replaces flooding compounds, filling gels, spun SAF yarns, and water blocking tapes • Enables faster, more economical and robust cable manufacturing • Increases durability and abrasion resistance by encapsulating filaments in the fiber bundle • Extends the life of the product by reducing the effects of friction and yarn on yarn abrasion • Protects the fiber from degradation and filamentation • Ideal for high abrasion and high friction applications in a range of fiber constructions and environments • Wicking refers to the tendency of a yarn or other fiber to draw moisture into filaments via capillary action • Coatings designed to prevent moisture from wicking within and between fibers and strands • Protects Wire or Optical Fiber from damaging effects of moisture, which can cause a drop in signal and attenuation • Hydrophobic additives used to promote and enhance water repellancy in industrial applications • Creates a waterproof barrier that prevents moisture from further migration • Applied at various % levels to optimize for water-proof ratings • Designed to inhibit or slow the spread of fire/flame • Coupled to fibers with inherent flame and thermal resistance to boost performance • Added to fibers with weak flame resistance to improve burn rating SUITABLE FIBERS • Kevlar® Para-Aramid • Nomex® Meta-Aramid • Vectran® LCP • Zylon® PBO • Technora® Fiber • Carbon Fiber • Kevlar® Para-Aramid • Nomex® Meta-Aramid • Vectran® LCP • PET Polyester • Fiberglass • UHMWPE • Kevlar® Para-Aramid • Nomex® Meta-Aramid • Carbon Fiber • Graphite Fiber • Fiberglass • PTFE Fiber • Kevlar® Para-Aramid • Vectran® LCP • Zylon® PBO • Technora® Fiber • Kevlar® Para-Aramid • Vectran® LCP • Zylon® PBO • PET Polyester (All shrinks) • UHMWPE • Kevlar® Para-Aramid • Vectran® LCP • Zylon® PBO • Technora® Fiber • Fiberglass • PET Polyester (All shrinks) • Kevlar® Para-Aramid • Vectran® LCP • Zylon® PBO • Carbon Fiber • PET Polyester (All shrinks) • UHMWPE • Kevlar® Para-Aramid • Vectran® LCP • Zylon® PBO • Carbon Fiber • PET Polyester (All shrinks) • Fiberglass • Kevlar® Para-Aramid • Vectran® LCP • Zylon® PBO • Carbon Fiber • PET Polyester (All shrinks) • Fiberglass • Kevlar® Para-Aramid • Vectran® LCP • Zylon® PBO • PET Polyester (All shrinks) PRODUCTS • Belt & Hose Reinforcement Yarn • Strength Members • Industrial Fabric Yarn • Wire Harness Yarn • Ripcords • Strength Members • Wire Harness Yarn • Industrial Fabric Yarn • Braided compression rings and seals • Valve stem packing • Pump packing • Strength Members • Industrial Fabric Yarn • Wire Harness Yarn • Strength Members • Ripcords • Binder Yarn • Filler Yarn • Synthetic Wire Rope • Buffer Thread • Binder Yarn • Filler Yarn • Strength Members • Ripcords • FRP Rod • Ripcords • Strength Members • Synthetic Wire Rope • Industrial Fabric Yarns • Wire Harness Yarns • Ripcords • Strength Members • Binder Yarn • Industrial Fabric Yarns • Wire Harness Yarns • Ripcords • Strength Members • Binder Yarn • Industrial Fabric Yarns • Wire Harness Yarns • Industrial Fabric Yarns • Wire Harness Yarns • Strength Members Kevlar® and Nomex® are trademarks of DUPONT SAFETY & CONSTRUCTION, INC.
Fiber-Line Performance Enhancing Coatings feature: • 100% water based or non-solvent resin formulations • Carefully selected, regulatory compliant raw materials and chemicals • Custom formulations designed to meet specific application requirements • Formulations designed for compatibility with specific fiber substrates or processing conditions Contact us today to determine the fiber-based solution that is right for your product.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-12/PKE grades for Powersports Application Bulletin.pdf
Nylon Alternatives Offer Consistent Performance for Powersports Applications Edgetek™ PKE and Complēt™ PKE Polyketone Formulations By definition, aliphatic polyketone (PK) is a semi- crystalline engineering resin.
The polymer structure of PK is very similar to PA6 and PA66, which explains their similar performance.
Edgetek™ PKE Glass-Filled Portfolio Polyketone formulations with 20, 30, or 40% short glass fiber reinforcement available in natural or black Complēt™ PKE Portfolio Long fiber reinforced polyketone formulations with 30, 40, or 50% fiber loading and available in natural or black, and available in non-PFAS* formulations to achieve a UL 94 V-0 flame rating at 1.5 mm ET8900-0001 20GF NAT LGF30-PKE 1088 NAT ET8900-0002 30GF NAT LGF30-PKE 2020 BLK ET8900-0003 40GF NAT LGF40-PKE 1088 NAT ET8900-0004 20GF BLK LGF40-PKE 2020 BLK ET8900-0005 30GF BLK LGF50-PKE 1088 NAT ET8900-0006 40GF BLK LGF50-PKE 2020 BLK FEATURED PRODUCTS * Non-PFAS flame-retardant (FR) grades are manufactured without intentionally added PFAS-based raw materials.