https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-04/b-c-industry-bulletin.pdf
BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY BULLETIN SAFETY Security and prevention SOLUTION: Flame retardants, laser marking additives, electrical and thermal additives SURFACE FINISH Low maintenance, natural wood grain aesthetics SOLUTION: Wood plastic composite (WPC) capstock technology PROTECTION Potable water tanks, electrical connectors, piping & tubing, insulation SOLUTION: Antimicrobials, electrical and thermal additives LONGEVITY Long service life, chemical resistance, mold & mildew resistance SOLUTION: Weatherable colorants, impact modifiers, antimicrobial additives SUSTAINABILITY LEED building & material credits, healthy building, reduced energy use, lightweighting, eco-conscious SOLUTION: Recycled materials, chemical foaming agents, bio-derived colorants & additives LANDSCAPE HARMONY Concrete surfaces, patio coloring, stucco SOLUTION: Pool colorants, metallic flooring colorants, stains The building and construction industry is dynamic, with trends towards high- performance buildings, elegant outdoor areas, healthier living spaces, and eco-friendly environments.
DESIGN & PROCESSING Material flexibility and customization, extrusion and molding optimization techniques SOLUTION: Advanced polymer science, application development, technical service VISUAL AESTHETICS Custom colors, deep shades, special effects SOLUTION: Metallic colorants, granite & woodgrain effects DURABILITY Wind & impact resistance, chemical resistance, weatherability SOLUTION: Scratch & mar resistant or IR/UV resistant additives, dimensional stabilizers TECHNOLOGY DESCRIPTION TYPICAL APPLICATIONS Antimicrobial Additives Antimicrobial technology to limit microbe growth— reduces bacterial, mold and fungal growth on surface and through thickness, protecting finished part • Potable water equipment • Roofs & eaves • Decking, fencing & railings • High-touch surfaces • Bath surrounds, liners & inserts Scratch & Mar Resistance Additives For applications requiring resistance to daily surface abrasion, and management of surface energy • Exterior fencing, decking, railings & shutters • Outdoor furniture • Playground equipment Flame Retardant Additives Reduces spread of fire and heat release by creating a char to limit oxygen at the flame source • Wire & cable • Telecommunications • Decking, fencing & railings • Conduit • Exterior siding & cladding • Housings UV and Light Blocking Additives UV stabilizers help mitigate the harmful effects of UV radiation while light blocking additives protect products sensitive to light • Exterior siding & cladding • Trim & moldings • Roofing, shingles, tiles • Outdoor furniture • Fencing, decking, railings & shutters Anti-static and Conductive Additives Controls build-up of static charges to create static-dissipated parts while reducing related dust accumulation • Electrical connectors • Conduit or tubing • Junction boxes • Flooring • 5G enabling Chemical Foaming Agents Reduces weight and density without compromising mechanical properties • Exterior siding & cladding • Modular panels • Decking, fencing & railings Optimization Additives Cycle-time reducers that help optimize production while allowing improved dimensional stability and energy efficiency, among other processing benefits • Used in extrusion and injection molding processes to improve thermal conductivity, and lower processing temperatures and energy consumption Laser Marking Supports design and production flexibility and offers a new level of control in marking polymers with speed and clarity • Wire & cable • Outdoor furniture • Equipment & housings • Pipes & fittings Anti-counterfeiting Additives Customizable in-plastic authentication technologies that enable positive identification versus counterfeit products • Wire & cable jacketing • Pipes & fittings • Telecommunications • Potable water equipment Wood Plastic Composite (WPC) Capstock Technology Pair with traditional WPC materials as a substrate for a durable outer layer • Exterior siding & cladding • Outdoor furniture • Fencing, decking & railings Sustainable Colorants & Additives Color concentrates and additives carefully chosen to meet industry requirements and legislation, and designed to lower environmental impact while improving sustainability • Green building roofing • OSHA compliance • Sheet & profile extrusions • LEED building & material credits FX Special Effects Colorants Granite, marbling, woodgrain and other distinctive colorant technologies to provide special surface effects • Decorative molding • Chair or hand rails • Wallcovering • Blinds & shutters • Any surface or part demanding a distinctive look Pool Colorants Durable, long-lasting pigment formulations for finishes that hold up to pool water chemistries • Pool decks • Coping • In-ground swimming pools Metallic Flooring & Stain Colorants Colorants designed to give concrete floors and surfaces a distinctive appearance • Concrete flooring • Countertops • Decorative concrete • Walls While this listing represents many Avient solutions and addresses common applications, we can tackle many other building & construction needs.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-02/Additives and Colorants for Stadium and Arena Seats Application Bulletin.pdf
UV stabilizers help protect polymers from the negative effects of sunlight and preserve aesthetic and mechnical properties.
Additionally, some countries have stringent local fire safety standards for arena and stadium seating, which call for plastics with improved flame retardancy properties, achieved with flame retardant additives.
Our CESA™ additive solutions include UV stabilizers, UV stabilizer/color combination products, and UV stabilizer/flame retardant/color combination products when flame retardancy is needed.
https://www.avient.com/news/specialty-healthcare-polymer-solutions-be-showcased-avient-mdm-west-2024
They are available in pre-colored or concentrate form in a range of vivid opaque and transparent colors that are fully bio-compatible per ISO 10993 standards.
1) 8 a.m. - Fred Birkel, Advanced Application Development & Technical Services Engineer for Specialty Engineered Materials, will present an evaluation of thermoplastic elastomers with antimicrobial additives.
2) 1 p.m. - Ryan Divens, Technology Manager R&D for Color & Additives, will deliver “Navigating PFAS Replacements in the Plastics Industry.”
Avient is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work®.
https://www.avient.com/industries/healthcare/drug-delivery-systems/prefilled-syringes
Additionally, plastic prefilled syringes can be color-coded for easy identification and customized to meet specific opacities in polypropylene (PP) resin, while laser marking additives can help create precise, solvent-free markings.
Custom PP formulations available in opaque or transparent form
Formulated with pre-tested raw materials, this range of additives helps enhance the performance and functionality of plastics used in medical devices and pharmaceutical packaging and mitigate the risk of non-compliance.