https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/what-s-difference-fillers-reinforcements?ind[]=6599
They help make plastic parts opaque, but they don’t interfere with polymer colorants.
The fine black powder is added at relatively high levels and creates only black-colored parts.
They can withstand high temperatures and are resistant to most chemicals, abrasion and dirt2 and can be used with a range of colorants.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/what-s-difference-fillers-reinforcements?ind[]=21506
They help make plastic parts opaque, but they don’t interfere with polymer colorants.
The fine black powder is added at relatively high levels and creates only black-colored parts.
They can withstand high temperatures and are resistant to most chemicals, abrasion and dirt2 and can be used with a range of colorants.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/2020-gravi-tech-design-guide-.pdf
The boss should extend into the nominal wall of the part, to avoid a thick region and possible sink Figure 4 - Drafting Guidelines for Nominal Wall Thickness Cross section showing draft Figure 5 - Rib design guidelines 1/4˚—–1˚ 2.5W W 3W Min. .01" R Min. or .25W .75W for a low shrink material .50W for a high shrink material Figure 6 - Wall thickness changes due to rib placement 16.00 14.00 12.00 10.00 8.00 6.00 4.00 2.00 5.00 10.00 15.00 20.00 25.00 30.00 35.00 Rib-height (mm) M ax D is p la ce m en t M ag n it u d e (m m ) 0 FIGURE 4 - Drafing guidelines for nominal wall thickness FIGURE 5 - Rib design guidelines FIGURE 7 - Wall thickness changes due to rib placement FIGURE 6 - Rib height vs. stiffness 10 Gravi-Tech FIGURE 8 - Side Wall Boss Design Guidelines Sink Not Recommended Preferred Design A = Diameter = A = Primary Wall = A = 2A FIGURE 9 - Guidelines Design Guidelines 4W W 2W .75W For a Low Shrink Material .50W For a High Shrink Material FIGURE 9 - Side wall boss design guidelines FIGURE 10 - Gusset design guidelines FIGURE 11 - Structural hole design guidelines area.
It provides additional mixing to the melt, which is especially helpful when using colorants.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/POL%2520IR%2520Presentation%2520-%2520Investor%2520Day%25205-18-15.pdf
Patterson 1:30 Global Color, Additives and Inks John V.
Van Hulle Senior Vice President, President of Global Color, Additives & Inks Michael E.
Van Hulle President, Global Color, Additives & Inks PolyOne Corporation Page 16 Appliances 2% Building & Construction 12% Consumer 7% Electrical & Electronics 1% Healthcare 6% Industrial 14% Packaging 31% Textiles 7% Transportation 8% Wire & Cable 12% 2014 Revenue by Industry Segment 2014 Revenues: $0.9 Billion At a Glance Global Color, Additives & Inks United States 44% Europe 36% Canada 2% Asia 12% Latin America 6% PolyOne Corporation Page 17 A Case Study for Transformational Success 1.7% 4.6% 5.1% 5.5% 7.2% 8.1% 9.7% 12.2% 14.7% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Operating Margin $9 $26 $28 $25 $43 $50 $75 $104 $125 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Operating Income ($M) •Cultural mindset shift from volume to value •Customer centric focus and training •Differentiation with innovation and service •Acquisitions expand portfolio of technology Global Color, Additives & Inks PolyOne Corporation Page 18 395 262 2006 2014 From Volume… (lbs in millions) -34% $94 $293 2006 2014 To Value Gross Margin ($ in millions) +210% Global Color, Additives & Inks PolyOne Corporation Page 19 Accelerating Growth Global Color, Additives & Inks Innovation Market Growth/ Megatrends Geographic Expansion Collaboration PolyOne Corporation Page 20 Who We Are Growing With Global Color, Additives & Inks PolyOne Corporation Page 21 Innovation Pipeline Potential Global Color, Additives & Inks Addressable Market ($ millions) $300 $500 $400 Prototype Frame Opportunity Scale-up & Test Market Build Business Case Commercial Launch Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5 3 3 5 0 1 8 3 1 1 5 1 1 1 1 0 Breakthrough Platform Derivative PolyOne Corporation Page 22 Megatrends Aligned with Key End Markets Increasing Energy Efficiency Protecting the Environment Improving Health and Wellness Megatrend End Markets Globalizing and Localizing Health & Wellness Transportation Packaging Consumer Global Color, Additives & Inks PolyOne Corporation Page 23 $150M Revenue Potential $500M Revenue Potential Additive Technologies InVisiOSM Color & Design Services Key Initiatives Global Color, Additives & Inks PolyOne Corporation Page 24 Innovation Market Growth / Megatrends Geographic Expansion Collaboration Platinum Vision 1.7% 7.2% 14.7% 20%+ 2006 2010 2014 2020 Platinum Vision World Class Operating Margin Accelerating Growth Global Color, Additives & Inks PolyOne Corporation Page 25 Summary • Global Capabilities • Innovation Leader • Collaboration – One PolyOne Global Color, Additives & Inks Color Matters PolyOne Corporation Page 26 Global Specialty Engineered Materials Craig M.
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 DOCUMENT NUMBER_ SSS-002 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 DOCUMENT NUMBER_ SSS-002 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 DOCUMENT NUMBER_ SSS-001 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 ps i Du ro m et er (S ho re A )
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-09/olefins-brochure.pdf
Increasing PCR especially can be tricky, but here are some considerations for achieving those higher percentages: • Using more PCR can affect the color of your package as PCR streams can vary from region to region.
Super concentrates can give greater flexibility in coloring higher levels of PCR than traditional masterbatches, and can be used in a multi- layer bottle construction. • As PCR runs through multiple heat processes it can degrade.
We will consider the type and percentage of PCR you are using, and will also work with you on your targeted let-down ratio (LDR) and the color or special effect you want to attain.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/colormatrix-flexcart-mini-liquid-metering-system-flyer-1.pdf
The FlexCart Mini system is designed as the metering system for liquid colorants and additives within a reduced space.
PlanetPak containers are optimized and recommended for Avient liquid colors and additives.
Avient can provide support and assistance on every aspect of liquid color and additive processing.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-03/ColorMatrix Smartheat RHC Technical Bulletin.pdf
It can be supplied as a stand-alone product or as a combination product, where it can be incorporated into a liquid color, acetaldehyde scavenger, or UV light barrier additive.
EU FDA Mercosur SmartHeat RHC Yes Yes Yes PACKAGING Package Type Quantity 5G Pail Up to 40 lbs Planetpak Up to 40 lbs Test Description Test Method Units Typical Values Viscosity Avient Method cP 6,000–10,000 Density Avient Method Lbs/gal 7.9–8.9 Color Variance Avient Method ∆E 0.0–1.0 Color Appearance Visual — Slight Blue Dispersion Pressout Visual — Pass Opacity: Visual Visual — Pass TYPICAL GENERAL PROPERTIES1 1Typical values are not to be construed as specifications.