https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/surround-processing-guide-2020.pdf
TEMPERATURE
Material
Rear
°F (°C)
Center
°F (°C)
Front
°F (°C)
Nozzle
°F (°C)
Melt
°F (°C)
Mold
°F (°C)
Nylon 6,6
14% NiCF
540–570
(280–300)
530–560
(275–290)
530–560
(275–290)
540–570
(280–300)
540–570
(280–300)
200–300
(90–150)
Nylon 6,6
30% SS
540–570
(280–300)
530–560
(275–290)
530–560
(275–290)
540–570
(280–300)
540–570
(280–300)
200–300
(90–150)
PBT
14% NiCF
510–410
(265–280)
490–540
(255–280)
480–530
(250–275)
480–530
(250–275)
480–530
(250–275)
150–250
(65–120)
PC
14% NiCF
540–570
(280–300)
540–570
(280–300)
530–560
(275–290)
530–560
(275–290)
530–560
(275–290)
150–250
(65–120)
ABS
14% NiCF
470–520
(240–270)
460–520
(240–270)
460–520
(240–270)
460–530
(240–275)
460–530
(240–275)
100–200
(40–90)
PP
14% NiCF
440–480
(225–250)
440–480
(225–250)
430–470
(220–245)
420–460
(215–240)
420–460
(215–240)
125–175
(50–80)
DRYING
Material
Temperature
°F (°C)
Time
Minimum
Moisture
Maximum
Moisture
Nylon 6,6
14% NiCF
180 (80) 4–5 hours 0.05% 0.20%
Nylon 6,6
30% SS
180 (80) 4–5 hours 0.05% 0.20%
PBT
14% NiCF
250 (120) 6-8 hours 0.02% 0.03%
PC
14% NiCF
250 (120) 3–4 hours 0.02% 0.02%
ABS
14% NiCF
200 (90) 2–4 hours 0.05% 0.10%
PP
14% NiCF
180 (80) 2–4 hours 0.20% 0.30%
Equipment
• Feed throats smaller than 2.5" may cause bridging due to pellet size
- Larger feed throats will be more advantageous with long fiber EMI shielding resins
• General purpose metering screw is recommended
- Mixing/barrier screws are not recommended
• L/D ratio
- 18:1–20:1 (40% feed, 40% transition, 20% metering)
• Low compression ratio
- 2:1–3:1
• Deep flights recommended
- Metering zone 3.5 mm
- Feed zone 7.5 mm
• Check ring
- Three-piece, free-flowing check ring
• General purpose nozzle (large nozzle tips are recommended)
- Minimum orifice diameter of 7/32"
- Tapered nozzles are not recommended for long fiber EMI shielding resins
• Clamp tonnage:
- 2.5–5 tons/in2
Gates
• Large, free-flow gating recommended
- 0.25" x 0.125" land length
- 0.5" gate depth
Runners
• Full round gate design
• No sharp corners
• Minimum of 0.25" diameter
• Hot runners can be used
PROCESSING
Screw Speed Slower screw speeds are recommended to protect fiber length
Back Pressure Lower back pressure is recommended to protect fiber length
Pack Pressure 60–80% of max injection pressure
Hold Pressure 40–60% of max injection pressure
Cool Time 10–30 seconds (depends on part geometry and dimensional stability)
PROCESS CONSIDERATIONS
Recommended – retain fiber length (maximize conductivity)
• Low shear process
• Low screw speed and screw RPM
• Slow Injection speed
• Fill to 99–100% on first stage of injection
- Reduces potential nesting of fibers at gate location
- Improves mechanical performance near gate location
- Promotes ideal fiber orientation
Resin Rich Surface
• Achieved when using a hot mold temperature and longer cure times
≥ Max mold temperature recommendation
• Improved surface aesthetic
• Reduced surface conductivity
• Could reduce attenuation performance in an assembly
Fiber Rich Surface
• Achieved when using a cold mold temperature and shorter cure times
≤ Minimum mold temperature recommendation
• Improved surface aesthetic
• Reduced surface conductivity
• Could improve attenuation performance in an assembly
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-04/versalloy-medical-tubing-case-study.pdf
THE CHALLENGE
A leading North American manufacturer of
polypropylene (PP) hose for medical applications,
including laser surgery, respiratory care and sleep
apnea equipment, faced a challenge with its existing
thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV).
The Avient team
assessed the application’s technical and operational
requirements, and recommended GLS Versalloy™ XL-
9045-1 alloy in 45 Shore A durometer, an FDA-compliant
medical TPV grade designed for overmolding onto PP.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-06/Cesa_ Stat Antistatic Additives for Automotive - Application Bulletin.pdf
APPLICATION BULLETIN
PRODUCT NAME SUITABLE FOR APPLICATION LDR
Cesa™ Stat OCA0025695 PP Permanent reduction of dust attraction in interior From 5%
Cesa™ Stat OCA0025609 PC/ABS, PA6, PC/ASA Permanent reduction of dust attraction in interior From 8%
Cesa™ Stat OCA0025603 LDPE, TPE Permanent reduction of dust attraction in interior From 7%
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of the charge decay time at 23°C/50%
r.H. on 80x80x2mm IM plaques.
Even after wash-
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water with 5 repetitions, the antistatic
effect remains unchanged.
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-10/reSound REC Automotive Interior Grades Product Bulletin.pdf
Available
in 80 and 90 Shore A hardness, they are injection
moldable and bond well to polypropylene (PP).
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• 35–45% PCR/PIR content
• Meet automotive standards for VOC, FOG,
and odor
• Colored black, additional colors are possible
• Customizable formulations
• Overmoldable to PP
MARKETS & APPLICATIONS
The reSound REC 7310 series provides a more
sustainable TPE choice for automotive interior
components and delivers comparable performance
to their traditional counterparts.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-03/Gravi-Tech Product Bulletin_A4.pdf
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
The primary features and benefits of Gravi-Tech
formulations are:
• Customized density, offering a wide range
of specific gravities from 1.2 to 11 gm/cm3
• Broad modulus range, from very flexible
to very rigid grades
• Corrosion resistance, withstanding oxidation
for long-term use and benefit
• Chemical resistance, withstanding fuels, oils
and other harsh chemicals
• Metallization and electroplating, delivering
the look and feel of metal
Additional features include:
• Design flexibility and processing ease
• Good impact strength
• Elevated heat deflection temperature
PRODUCT BULLETIN
TARGET MARKET AND APPLICATIONS
Gravi-Tech composites are an excellent choice for applications in a full range of markets, including:
Consumer
Luxury packaging, golf clubs, fishing tackle,
casino/gaming chips, exercise weights, hunting
supplies, cutlery, appliances and hunting
ammunition
Healthcare
X-ray shielding, nuclear medicine transport
containers, and laboratory furniture and
equipment
Industrial
Ammunition, reactor shielding, vibration and
acoustical damping, military/tactical equipment,
airport x-ray shielding, various food ware, building
and construction equipment, inertial weighting,
and underwater cable weighting
Base Resin Specific Gravities
Nylon 6 2.3, 2.7, 3.5, 4, 4.5, 5, 6
TPE 2.6, 3.9
TPU 2.6, 3, 4.5, 7.5, 9
PP 1.15–4
ABS 1.2–3
PPS 4
Nylon 12 4, 6.9, 11
TECHNICAL PROPERTIES
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-09/Garage Door Composite Panel Application Bulletin.pdf
POLYSTRAND™ THERMOPLASTIC PANELS
MATERIALS AND CHARACTERISTICS
Facesheet Resins
Polypropylene (PP)
PETG
Facesheet
Reinforcement
Glass Fiber
Core Materials
PET Foam
PP Honeycomb
Characteristics
Lightweight
Excellent Impact Resistance
Formable
Value Engineered Facesheets
Recyclable
2-layer
Composite Laminate
0°/90°
Unidirectional Composite
Tape
3-layer
Composite Laminate
0°/90°/0°
4-layer
Composite Laminate
0°/90°/90°/0°
POLYSTRAND™ CONTINUOUS FIBER LAMINATES
Configuration
Wood & Polystrand X-ply
0°/90°
Aluminum & Polystrand X-ply
0°/90°
Common Material Reinforcements
POLYSTRAND™ COMPOSITE SANDWICH PANELS
Configuration
Fiber Reinforced Facesheet
Fiber Reinforced Facesheet
Core Material
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-03/CAI Solutions for Recycled Resins in E_E Applications Product Bulletin _A4.pdf
Cesa™ Unify™ A4R Polyolefin Compatibilizer
helps bring incompatible polymers like PP
and PE together by forming them into a
homogenous polymer mixture which increases
the mechanical properties of the recycled
polymer
Cesa™ Flame Retardant Additives enable a
fire performance in line with different levels
of Glow Wire temperatures (IEC 60685-2-12)
for various recycled resins including PP, PC,
and PS.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/POL%2520BofA%2520Basic%2520Materials%2520IR%2520Presentation%2520w%2520non-GAAP%252012%252011%25202013.pdf
Use of Non-GAAP Measures
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-150.00%
-50.00%
50.00%
150.00%
250.00%
350.00%
PolyOne S&P 500
All time high of
$34.47
December 9th, 2013
• 16 consecutive quarters of
double digit EPS growth
• 42% CAGR adjusted EPS
expansion 2006-2012
• YTD stock price has increased
63% versus 27% growth in the
S&P
• More than six fold increase in
market cap: $0.5b $3.3b
Strategy and Execution Drive Results
Page 4
The World’s Premier Provider of Specialized
Polymer Materials, Services & Solutions
Four Pillar Strategy
Page 5
PP&S
15%
Specialty
60%
Distribution
25%
0.12
0.27 0.21
0.13
0.68
0.82
1.00
2.50
$0.00
$0.25
$0.50
$0.75
$1.00
$1.25
$1.50
$1.75
$2.00
$2.25
$2.50
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Target
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Building &
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13%
Wire & Cable
9%
Electrical &
Electronics
4%
Consumer
9%
Packaging
18%
Industrial
10%
Misc.
5%
HealthCare
9%
Transportation
16%
Textiles
1%
United
States
70%
Europe
14%
Canada
8%
Asia
5%
Latin
America
3%
2012 Revenues: $4.0 Billion*
End Markets*
2012 Revenues: $4.0 Billion*
EPS
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* Pro Forma includes FY2012 results for Spartech (11/03/12 YE) and Glasforms & excludes discontinued operations
PolyOne
At A Glance
* Restated to exclude discontinued operations
Old
PolyOne Transformation
*Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items
2%
34%
43%
63%
65-
75%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
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Specialty OI $5M $46M $87M $153M Target
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
2015
Target
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2006 YTD 2013 2015
Where we were Where we are
Organic Consolidated
Target
1) Operating Income %
Specialty:
Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 12.8% 12.8% 12 – 16%
Global Specialty Engineered
Materials 1.1% 10.8% 8.9% 12 – 16%
Designed Structures & Solutions — — 5.0% 8 – 10%
Performance Products &
Solutions 5.5% 8.0% 8.2% 9 – 12%
Distribution 2.6% 6.1% 6 – 7.5%
2) Specialty Platform % of
Operating Income 6.0% 63% 65 – 75%
3) ROIC* (after-tax) 5.0% 9.4% 15%
4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 28%
Double Digit
Expansion
Proof of Performance & 2015 Goals
*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period
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*Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years
19.5%
44.0%
2006 Q3 2013
$20.3
$46.6
2006 TTM
Q3'13
14.3%
31.0%
2006 Q3 2013
Research & Development
Spending
Specialty Platform
Vitality Index Progression*
Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
($ millions)
Specialty Platform
Gross Margin %
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We are Experts in Polymer Science and Formulation
Polymer Science
Formulation
Chemistry
Processing
Inputs
Base Resins
Additives
Modifiers
Colorants
Specialized
Polymer Materials,
Services, and Solutions
Expertise
Satisfied
Consumers
PolyOne Customer
Innovative
Products & Services
Marketplace Demands
Performance Requirements
Value Drivers
Page 10
Positioned for Strong Growth
2015 Target
Rev: $5B
Adj.
EPS: $2.50
Assumptions
• Mid single digit revenue CAGR
• Operating margins in mid-range
of 2015 targets
• No global recession
• No investment in incremental
PP&S capacity
• Housing starts at 85% of 50 year
norm by 2015
• Remain comfortably below 3X Net
Debt / EBITDA
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2012
Rev: $2.9B
Adj.
Platform sales and operating income (OI) 2006Y*
YTD 2013
Organic’ Acquisitions**
YTD 2013’
Consolidated
Global Specialty Engineered Materials Sales $ 345.3 $ 427.2 $ 113.6 $ 540.8
Global Color, Additives and Inks Sales 531.8 608.0 45.7 653.7
Designed Structures and Solutions Sales - - 428.2 428.2
Specialty Platform Sales $ 877.1 $ 1,035.2 $ 587.5 1,622.7
Performance Products and Solutions Sales 1,166.2 473.6 39.2 512.8
PolyOne Distribution Sales 732.8 818.1 - 818.1
Corporate and eliminations (153.7) (106.0) - (106.0)
Total Sales $ 2,622.4 $ 2,220.9 $ 626.7 $ 2,847.6
Global Specialty Engineered Materials OI $ 3.9 $ 46.1 $ 2.1 $ 48.2
Global Color, Additives and Inks OI 8.9 78.0 5.4 83.4
Designed Structures & Solutions OI - - 21.4 21.4
Specialty Platform OI $ 12.8 $ 124.1 $ 28.9 $ 153.0
Performance Products and Solutions OI 64.2 38.1 3.7 41.8
PolyOne Distribution OI 19.2 49.7 - 49.7
Sunbelt Joint Venture OI 102.9 - - -
Corporate and eliminations (4.6) (39.5) - (39.5)
Special items in OI 39.1 (22.2) - (22.2)
Operating income GAAP $ 233.6 $ 150.2 $ 32.6 $ 182.8
Sunbelt equity income (107.0) - - -
Special items in OI (39.1) 22.2 - 22.2
Operating income adjusted $ 87.5 $ 172.4 $ 32.6 $ 205.0
Global Specialty Engineered Materials - OI % of sales 1.1% 10.8% 1.8% 8.9%
Global Color, Additives and Inks - OI % of sales 1.7% 12.8% 11.8% 12.8%
Designed Structures & Solutions - OI % of sales - - 5.0% 5.0%
Specialty platform OI - % of sales 1.5% 12.0% 5.0% 9.4%
PP&S operating OI - % of sales 5.5% 8.0% 9.4% 8.2%
Distribution OI - % of sales 2.6% 6.1% - 6.1%
PolyOne OI adjusted - % of sales 3.3% 7.8% 5.2% 7.2%
* Historical results include the Resin and Specialty Coatings businesses within the Performance Products and Solutions segment.
** Spartech and Glasforms results for the nine months ended September 30, 2013.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-07/CCG Application Snapshot Evoluscend Mold Release_Final.pdf
PowerPoint Presentation
M E D I C A L C O N N E C T O R S
• Ongoing production with no change to regular set up
• Excellent processing and demolding performance
• Color stability during processing
• Excellent chemical and impact resistance
• Enabled efficient ongoing production rates without
changing any processing parameters
• Safeguarded color stability and transparency
during processing for optimal aesthetics
• Ensured regulatory requirements for
biocompatible ISO109931 and FDA were met
• Provided a solution effective across a range of
high-temperature polymers, including PEEK,
PPSU, PES, PSU, PEI, LCP, and PPS
Colorant Chromatics Evoluscend non-
PFAS* high-temperature polymer mold release
additive
KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT
AVIENT SOLUTION
PRODUCTIVITY + REGULATORY
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E L E C T R I C A L
C O M P O N E N T O E M
(*) A non-PFAS additive manufactured without non-intentionally added (NIA) PFAS or PTFE.
(*) manufactured without intentionally added PFAS and without PTFE
(1) refers to sulfone products only
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/processing-enhancement-additives/colorant-chromatics-evoluscend-non-pfas-high-temperature-mold-release-additive
Slide Number 1
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-12/AVNT 2021 Investor Day_0.pdf
GDP Growth Avient Historic Growth Future Growth Assumptions
Global Avient:
2.7%
Asia / LATAM:
5.0%
Source: International Monetary Fund, World
Economic Outlook Database (April 2021)
12% organic CAGR
Figures above include relevant sustainable solutions, healthcare and composites sales
Avient Corporation 120
Net Sales ($ millions)
8-10%
CAGR
(5% CAGR excluding
Sustainable Solutions)
Summary: Long-term Revenue Growth Drivers
Avient Corporation 121
Growth Drivers
($ millions)
2021 Sales
Estimate
(Drivers)
Overlap
2021 Sales
Estimate
Annual
Growth
Rate
Sustainable Solutions 930 - 930 8–12%
Healthcare 685 (45) 640 8–10%
Composites 260 (80) 180 10%
Asia / LATAM 1,150 (310) 840 5%
Other (GDP growth) 2,160 2–3%
Avient $4,750 6.5%
EBITDA Margin Expansion Goals
CAI
SEM
• Continued portfolio transformation to high-
growth end markets and sustainable solutions
• Clariant Color synergy realization
• Investments in composites and outdoor high
performance applications drive growth and
mix improvements
Avient Corporation 122
17.0%
1.6%
1.0%
0.4%
2021E Synergies Sustainable
Solutions
Healthcare Goal
17.6% 0.9%
1.1%
0.4%
2021E Composites Sustainable
Solutions
Healthcare Goal
20%+
20%+
Sustainable Path to Double Digit Earnings Growth
Avient Corporation 123
Growth Drivers
Long-Term Sales
Growth Rate
Sustainable Solutions 8–12%
Healthcare 8–10%
Composites 10%
Asia / LATAM 5%
Other (GDP growth) 2–3%
Avient 6.5%
10%+
Adjusted EBITDA growth
15%+
Adjusted EPS growth
Investor Day 2021
An Investment in
Sustainable Growth
Bob Patterson
Avient Corporation 124
M&A Brings Avient New Technologies
Avient Corporation 125
Technology Acquisition Technology Acquisition
Thermoplastic
Elastomers
Liquid Color Concentrates
& Additives
Continuous Fiber
Composites
Thermoplastic Composites
Silicone Colorants &
Formulations
High-temperature Polymers
& Fluoropolymers
Long Fiber Reinforced (LFT)
Thermoplastic Composites
Fiber Solutions
Water-based Inks
Fiber & Healthcare Expertise,
Liquid Additive Processing Aids, FR Additives,
Recycling Innovations & More
$133
$205
2019PF 2021E
Clariant Color: Transformational Acquisition
126
Clariant Color EBITDA Growth
Purchase Price Multiple
10.8x
7.0x
6.0x
2019PF 2021E 2021E w/ Full
Synergies
• Acquisition of Clariant Color business significantly expanded
presence in healthcare, packaging and consumer end markets
• Strength of portfolio – double-digit annual EBITDA growth
since acquisition
• On-track to realize $52 million of expected synergies in 2021
• Acquisition completed on July 1, 2020 for $1.45 billion.
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Avient reflects 2021 estimated revenue of $4,750M and estimated CAPEX of $80M (excludes one-time synergy capture CAPEX of $20M)
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107
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216
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616
872
2014 2018 2021E
R&D / Technical Marketing Sales
Commercial Resources
Headcount figures all Pro Forma for sale of Designed Structures and Solutions (DSS) and Performance Products and Solutions (PP&S) segments.
2021E data as of October 31, 2021.
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With the Clariant Color business
acquisition and divestment of the
PP&S business, our exposure is now
concentrated in less-cyclical and
high-growth markets.