Meanwhile, its compatibility with high-speed processing methods such as extrusion and injection molding provides additional flexibility that enables manufacturers to develop multi-material medical devices more efficiently. 

Omnicolor™ Multipurpose Colorants provided resin compatibility for respiratory accessory parts

As device manufacturers launch 5G compatible products, phone case manufacturers need materials that facilitate mmWave transmission to maximize signal performance,” said Matt Mitchell, director, global marketing of Specialty Engineered Materials at Avient.

Transcend™ Bio-compatible Premier Healthcare Colorants are vibrant, high-temperature colorants and pre-colorants formulated to provide ultra-high-heat resistance and performance.

Cosmetic bottle packaging compatible with sustainable packing material to enable use in rPET technology.

APPLICATION BULLETIN GRADE Dk at 40 GHz Df at 40 GHz Versaflex CE 3140-65N 2.49 0.024 Versaflex CE 3140-90N 2.54 0.021 Standard TPE (70A) 2.67 0.055 Standard TPE (90A) 2.83 0.038 5G TRANSPARENCY PERFORMANCE *Market benchmark is 2.5 Dk at 37 GHz for compatible phone cases 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com Copyright © 2022, Avient Corporation.

Avient collaborated with Edwards to develop ballistic- resistant panels that were not only compatible with the required hardware but also met color requirements for better visual cover once deployed.

OUTDOOR HIGH PERFORMANCE SHOOTING SPORTS PRODUCT SELECTION GUIDE ENGINEERED POLYMER FORMULATIONS THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS COLORANTS ADDITIVES ADVANCED COMPOSITES FIREARMS Stocks, Frames, Receivers, & Barrels • Wood grain • Warp reduction • Weight reduction • Anti-counterfeiting additive • Ceramic/carbon fiber composites Handguards, Forearms, Picatinny Rails, Holsters, & Magazine • Specialty color, pre-colored material • Wood grain • Warp reduction • Weight reduction • Anti-counterfeiting additive Recoil Pads • Vibration damping • Ultra soft Grips • Overmolding-compatible polymers • Vibration damping ARCHERY Limbs & Risers • Laser marking • Carbon/glass composite billets, bars, & laminates Stabilizers & Accessories • Ultra soft • Carbon/glass composite bars, rods, & tubes PROJECTILES Bullets • Lead replacement engineered formulations • Density-modified formulations • Thermoplastic urethanes • Ballistic tip fluorescent Shotgun Shells, Wads, & Buffers • Polyethylene • Biodegradable custom colors • Performance improving additives Arrows • Structurally reinforced polymers • Soft touch • Pre-colored materials • Carbon/glass composite rods & tubes SAFETY Ballistic Panels • Composite ballistic resistant panels SHOOTING SPORTS Your customers want a product that will help them hit the mark every time.

To understand the chemical resistance performance of the TPE, it is important to consider the chemical resistance of different materials that can be used in formulating it.  This chart demonstrates the range of chemical resistance performance by material type against common chemicals.   Chemical Resistance by Material Type

KEY BENEFITS • Highly dispersed additives with high efficacy at low to moderate dosages • Excellent compatibility with the application resin • Non-phenolic and non-phthalate additives • Formulated without animal-derived substances • Food contact compliance according to US FDA and EU norms • OEM approvals for hygiene products • Can be combined with colors into a single combination concentrate for convenience • Product guidance and technical assistance from our experts