https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-05/OnFlex S HF Electrical Housing Case StudyNEW.pdf
First, the material had to be tested for shear resistance based on the thickness of the seal.
Next, the materials team formulated a grade that would offer enough heat resistance to be overmolded onto polypropylene, the underlying rigid material.
Additional advantages of these TPEs include: • Highly flame retardant without the inclusion of halogens • Low temperature flexibility • Excellent processability • Good abrasion resistance • Excellent colorability • Operating temperatures from -50° C to +100° C • All grades meet UL94-V0 at 1.5 mm • All grades pass IEC 60695-2-12 Glow Wire Flammability Index (GWFI) at 960°C
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-01/virtual-reality-application-bulletin.pdf
A LOOK INTO THE FUTURE VIRTUAL REALITY APPLICATION BULLETIN AESTHETIC APPEAL Metallic and Custom Effects, FDA-Approved Masterbatch Colorants SOLUTION: Custom Polymer Colorants, Pre-Colored Resins WEARABLE COMFORT Flexibility, Skin- Compatible Comfort, Soft Touch, Heat Reduction SOLUTION: Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs), Thermoplastic Urethanes (TPUs), Silicone, Nylon (PA) FUNCTIONALITY Impact Resistance, Dimensional Stability, Strength SOLUTION: Copolyester, PC/ Polyester Blends, Polycarbonate, Styrenics BETTER EXPERIENCES.
DURABILITY Impact Strength, Rigid or Flexible Materials SOLUTION: Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs), Thermoplastic Urethanes (TPUs), Copolyester, Polycarbonate, PC Blends, PMMA, Styrenics, Nylon (PA), Silicone SURFACE PROTECTION Performance Enhancing Additives SOLUTION: Antimicrobial Additives, Scratch and Mar Additives ERGONOMICS Soft Touch, Easy to Grip SOLUTION: Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs), Thermoplastic Urethanes (TPUs), Silicone TOUGHNESS Impact Strength, Chemical Resistance SOLUTION: PC/Polyester Blends, Copolyester WEAR PERFORMANCE Wear-Resistance SOLUTION: Polyester (PET), Nylon (PA), Acetal (POM) DISCOVER.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/stat-tech-for-adas-application-bulletin.pdf
STAT-TECH AS-10CF/000 BLACK STAT-TECH ST3200-0010 NH FR BLACK STAT-TECH ST9620-0020 ES RED STAT-TECH NN-40CF/000 NH FRV0 NATURAL Applications Sensor, Camera & ECU Housings Sensor, Camera & ECU Housings Sensor, Camera & ECU Housings Sensor, Camera & ECU Housings Defining Features Antistatic Conductive EMI Shielding Flame Retardant EMI Shielding Good Chemical Resistance High Stiffness Filler/ Reinforcement Carbon Fiber, 10% by Wt — Nickel-Coated Carbon Fiber Carbon Fiber, 40% by Wt Surface Resistivity 1.0E+2 to 1.0E+6 ohms 1.5E+4 ohms 1.0E+2 to 1.0E+4 ohms 1.0E+2 to 1.0E+5 ohms Shielding Effectiveness (10GHz, 1/8" thickness) — — 61 dB 70 dB HOW STAT-TECH MATERIAL MAKES THE DIFFERENCE IN AUTOMOTIVE ADAS SENSORS, CAMERAS AND ECUS Protection from static buildup – Stat-Tech material reduces static buildup with surface resistivity between 1.0E+2 ohms and 1.0E+6 ohms, minimizing sparks from damaging nearby electrical components, especially those near fuel storage.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-06/AVIENT_TPEs and LSR eBook.pdf
With a diverse range of formulations on the market today, TPEs exhibit a wide range of resistance to chemicals.
Bear in mind, thermoplastic properties of TPEs mean that chemical resistance is most likely to worsen as temperature is raised. http://www.coleparmer.com/Chemical-Resistance Heat Resistance PERFORMANCE COMPARISON As a thermoset, LSR can perform at continuous temperatures in excess of 200°C.
LSR is inherently UV resistant and will not degrade when exposed to UV.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/fl.datasheet-twisting.pdf
Key Features • Choose from single twisted fibers or cords • Properly tensioned and torque balanced • Twist level optimization for strength or flex fatigue resistance • 50 – 300,000 denier range capability • Hybrid products also available FIBER-LINE® FIBERS SUITABLE FOR TWISTING • Kevlar® Para-Aramid • Nomex® Meta-Aramid • Vectran® LCP • Zylon® PBO • Carbon Fiber • Technora® • PET Polyester FIBER-LINE® PRODUCTS ADDED BY TWISTING • Ripcords • Strength Members • Drive Belt & Hose Reinforcement • Industrial Fabric Yarn • Wire Harness Yarn TWISTING FIBERS PROCESSES PRODUCTS Overview FIBER-LINE® has the ability to custom twist an endless amount of different twist levels on a variety of high performance synthetic fibers.
They also add important characteristics, such as SWELLCOAT® water-blocking, water repellence, adhe- sion, color, and wear and UV-resistance to these and many other applications.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-09/Avient Sustainability Day 2023 - Website %289.19%29.pdf
Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive) RECYCLE SOLUTIONS Sources: UN Environment Programme; Deloitte; McKinsey & Company; European Commission: Environment SOLVING CHALLENGES IN KEY END MARKETS Avient Corporation 33 Transportation Lightweighting Recycle solutions VOC reduction Consumer Recycle solutions Lightweighting Carbon footprint Healthcare Carbon footprint Bio-based content Eco-conscious Packaging Recycle solutions Lightweighting Food waste reduction Sustainable Infrastructure Eco-conscious Carbon footprint Resource conservation HOW AVIENT INNOVATION ENABLES SUSTAINABLITY Avient Corporation 34 Solutions to increase recycled content and minimize plastic waste Solutions to reduce weight and energy consumption Solutions to preserve and protect natural resources & human life HOW WE ENABLE SUSTAINABILITY Renew Michael Garratt Senior Vice President, President of Color, Additives and Inks – EMEA Avient Corporation 35 RENEW Avient Corporation 36 KEY CUSTOMER CHALLENGES: • Meet Aggressive Sustainability Goals - While brand owners have made strong, public sustainability commitments – many are currently trailing far behind goals • Develop Strategies to Minimize Plastic Waste - Plastic waste remains a global priority with consumers and legislatures – forcing brand owners to implement tangible mitigation strategies • Increase Post Consumer Recycle (PCR) Utilization & Post Consumer Recycle Availability - Increasing the use of PCR is far more challenging than many companies had anticipated • Meet Legislation Requirements - Legislatures are drafting financial penalties for companies unable or unwilling to meet post-consumer recycled content targets Solutions to increase recycled content and minimize plastic waste PLASTICS ARE PART OF THE SOLUTION Avient Corporation 37 Source: Franklin Associates / American Chemistry Council PLASTIC ALTERNATIVE PACKAGING (GLASS + ALUMINUM + PAPER) 2x More energy 3x More greenhouse gas emissions 5x More waste 6x More waterWater Waste Emissions Energy BRAND OWNER PROGRESS AGAINST COMMITMENTS 39% 29% 37% 16% 25% 11% 11% 6% 19% 7% 0.0% 5.0% 10.0% 15.0% 20.0% 25.0% 30.0% 35.0% 40.0% 45.0% 50.0% Brand Owner 1 Brand Owner 2 Brand Owner 3 Brand Owner 4 Brand Owner 5 Brand Owner 6 Brand Owner 7 Brand Owner 8 Brand Owner 9 Brand Owner 10 Percent Recycled Plastic Used Progress through 2022 Gap to reach 2025 targets Source: Ellen MacArthur Foundation 2022 Avient Corporation 38 Color Management Maintaining Mechanical Properties Decontamination Mono-Material Construction Consistent Quality TOP 5 GAPS TO RECYCLE CONTENT UTILIZATION Avient Corporation 39 Avient Corporation 40 Food & Beverage Packaging 2022 Revenue: $43M Taste and Odor Management ColorMatrix™ AAnchor Scavenger • Improves recyclability • Reduces regulatory risk from migration issues 75% ACETALDEHYDE REDUCTION Recyclable Oxygen Barrier ColorMatrix™ Capture ™ Oxygen Scavenger • Protects recyclate - maintains clarity with no discoloration • Enables higher rPET content utilization rPET UTILIZATION Food & Beverage Packaging 2022 Revenue: $88M PCR Performance Additives ColorMatrix™ SmartHeat™ • Lowers energy use - CO2 Emissions • Reduces yellowing and thermal instability • Enables increased use of rPET • Minimal impact on part color 35% LOWER CARBON EMISSIONS THINNER WALLS Reduced Wall Thickness Packaging ColorMatrix™ Ultimate™UV Light Barrier Stabilizer Cesa™ Light Additives • Protects ingredients from UV degradation • Enables reduced wall thicknesses • No negative effect on recycling Increased Recycle Content ColorMatrix™ Process Aid and Toner for Recycled PET (rPET) • Improves ability to recycle PET • Enables higher percentages of recycled content • Provides superior aesthetics • Prevents degradation of physical properties ENHANCES RECYCLING Avient Corporation 41 Avient Corporation 42 Design for Recycling CycleWorks™ Center for Mechanical Recycling • Recycling trials and field testing • Solutions evaluation and screening • Customer collaboration EXPANDS PCR USAGE PCR Color Prediction Service • Enables use of lower-quality PCR • Predicts achievable colors • Increases PCR utilization rates • Helps brands to achieve PCR usage goals 85% CONSUMERS: CHOOSE BASED ON COLOR CycleWorks™ Center Milan, Italy Additives for Recycling 2022 Revenue: $50M Stabilization During Recycling Cesa™ A4R Additives for Recycling • Enables multi-loop recycling • Stabilizes recyclate during processing • Reduces discoloration, gels, and black spots 100% PCR UTILIZATION ENABLES Personal Care Packaging New Product Avient Corporation 43 Bio-Based Phone Case reSound™ OM BIO-based Thermoplastic Elastomers • Derived from non-fossil-based raw materials • Good property retention and UV resistance • Easily colorable 40% BIO-BASED CONTENT Avient Corporation 44 High PCR Content Razor reSound™ Recycled Thermoplastic Elastomers • Excellent processability • Easily colorable 62% RECYCLE CONTENT Consumer 2022 Revenue: $1M Carbon Footprint Analysis Carbon Footprint Mapping Service • Provides input metrics for independent brand carbon footprint calculations • Aligns with a defined ISO standard, certified by TUV Rhineland ENABLES CARBON AWARENESS Avient Corporation 45 Consumer 2022 Revenue: $1M Portable Power Station Nymax™ Recycled Nylon • Recycle content up to 60% • Excellent weathering performance • Reduces weight 60% RECYCLE CONTENT Swim Goggles reSound™ BIO Thermoplastic Elastomers • Easily colorable • Performs like traditional TPE 35 - 70% BIO-RENEWABLE CONTENT Avient Corporation 46 Consumer 2022 Revenue: $3M Off Road Vehicle Structural Components Nymax™ REC Reinforced Nylon • Replaces steel/aluminum • Excellent fatigue resistance INCORPORATES RECYCLE CONTENT CUSTOMER TESTIMONIALS Avient Corporation 47 “Avient’s bio-circular materials for our Biofuse 2.0 goggles are a real game changer that will set Speedo apart from the competition - and will support our aim of reducing environmental impact.”
Chantal Nestor-Saury, Product Development Manager Avient Corporation 48 Brand Commitment: Percent Recycled Plastic Used Demand by Feedstock Type 39% 29% 37% 16% 25% 11% 11% 6% 19% 7% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% Brand 1 Brand 2 Brand 3 Brand 4 Brand 5 Brand 6 Brand 7 Brand 8 Brand 9 Brand 10 Progress through 2022 Gap to reach 2025 targets Source: Ellen MacArthur Foundation 2022 2020 2030 12% CAGR Recycled Plastics Virgin Plastics3% CAGR RENEW – TAKEAWAY Demand for Recycled Content Drives Growth Projections Examples Covered Today 55% Other Applications 45% 2022 $340M Source: McKinsey HOW WE ENABLE SUSTAINABILITY Reduce Chris Pederson Senior Vice President, President of Specialty Engineered Materials Avient Corporation 49 REDUCE Avient Corporation 50 KEY CUSTOMER CHALLENGES: • Improving Fuel Economy - Incorporating innovative lighter-weight alternative materials as a cost-effective way to reduce fuel consumption • Reducing Energy Consumption and Dependence on Fossil Fuels - Negative public perceptions of fossil fuels are challenging companies to utilize alternative energy sources and also to reduce overall demand (consumption) • Reducing Carbon Footprint - Companies are seeking assistance from their suppliers to address the ever-increasing pressure to reduce their carbon footprint • Lessening Environmental Impact - Manufacturers are looking to reduce dependence on processes with high environmental impact such as the release of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) during painting Solutions to reduce weight and energy consumption Avient Corporation 51 Lightweight Dashboards Hydrocerol™ Chemical Foaming Agents • Reduces part weight • No impact on performance • Highly cost effective 20% LESS MATERIAL Automotive / EVs 2022 Revenue: $46M Body + Trim SmartBatch™ Paint Replacement • Reduces emission of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) REDUCES VOCs Protective Film Versaflex™ Protective Film • Protects new cars from damage during shipping • High-tack eliminates solvent containing adhesives Avient Corporation 52 LED Lighting Components ThermaTech™ Thermally Conductive Formulations • Reduces weight vs. aluminum • Removes heat – extends LED life • Will not corrode 40% LIGHTER THAN ALUMINUM Automotive / EVs 2022 Revenue: $3M REDUCES FUEL CONSUMPTION Running Boards, Side Steps Complēt™ Long Fiber Reinforced Structural Thermoplastics • High strength-to-weight • Replaces steel/aluminum • Excellent load carrying and fatigue resistance Avient Corporation 53 Battery Frame Maxxam™ Polyolefin Formulations • Critical stiffness and rigidity • Chemical and thermal performance • Replaces a heavier, aluminum frame 60% LIGHTER THAN ALUMINUM Design for Lightweighting Avient Design Services • Comprehensive design for sustainability capabilities • Materials agnostic • 10% reduction in weight increases range by 14% SUSTAINABLE DESIGN Automotive / EVs 2022 Revenue: $4M EV Battery Cooling System Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers • Thermal management • Chemically resistant • More efficient and longer life battery EXTENDS BATTERY LIFE Avient Corporation 54 EV Connectors Edgetek™ PKE Non-halogen flame retardant Formulations • Provides reduced carbon footprint alternative to traditional materials (Nylon) 66% LESS CO2 THAN NYLONCharging Cable Infrastructure ECCOH™ Wire and Cable Formulations • Low smoke, zero halogen • Flame resistance exceeds EVM1/EVL2 requirements ZERO HALOGEN Automotive / EVs 2022 Revenue: $2M Avient Corporation 55 Trailer Flooring Polystrand™ R Recycled PET Composite Tapes • Minimum 95% post-consumer recycle content • Improved carbon footprint without sacrificing performance 95% RECYCLED PET Aerodynamic Side Shield Polystrand™ Thermoplastic Composite Laminates • Can be post-formed • Reduces fuel consumption • High impact and fatigue resistance 60% LIGHTER Commercial Transportation, Aerospace 2022 Revenue: $8M Rail Car Doors Glasforms™ Composite Panels • Replaces steel • Will not corrode • Reduces weight LIGHT & DURABLE Air Cargo Nets Bio-based Dyneema® Fiber • Reduces fuel consumption • Extends product life from 3 to 5 years 59% LESS WEIGHT Arm Rests & Seat Frames Complēt™ Long Fiber Composites • Replaces steel • High strength-to-weight ratio LIGHT & STRONG Commercial Transportation, Aerospace 2022 Revenue: $8M Air Cargo Containers Polystrand™ Composite Sandwich Panels • Lighter and stronger than aluminum • Reduces fuel consumption 95% RECYCLE CONTENT Avient Corporation 56 Avient Corporation 57 Aquaculture/ Fishing Nets Dyneema® Fishing Net Fibers • High bite resistance – lowers maintenance costs and fish loss • Lighter weight reduces fuel consumption – allows for larger net sizes 60% LIGHTER THAN NYLON/ POLYESTER 70% LIGHTER THAN STEEL Lifting Slings Dyneema® Fiber • Facilitates heavy lift in harsh environments • Accredited by DNV GL, ABS, Bureau Veritas Mooring Lines Dyneema® Mooring Rope Fibers • Able to handle heavy loads common to modern shipping • Improves handling • Reduces dock worker injuries 2x SERVICE LIFE Marine Infrastructure 2022 Revenue: $41M Solar Power Station UV Solutions Smartbatch™ Combination Colorants • Protects solar power panels from UV weathering and outdoor exposure • Meets critical performance standards 10% ENERGY SAVINGS (VS.
CAFE: Corporate Average Fuel Economy >50% Improvement REDUCE – TAKEAWAY Reducing Energy Consumption and Dependence on Fossil Fuels Drives Growth Projections Examples Covered Today 45% Other Applications 55% 2022PF $310M 38 46 CAFE1 Miles Per Gallon Proposed Requirements HOW WE ENABLE SUSTAINABILITY Preserve Woon Keat Moh Senior Vice President, President of Color, Additives and Inks – Americas and Asia Avient Corporation 61 PRESERVE Avient Corporation 62 KEY CUSTOMER CHALLENGES: • Preserving Key Natural Resources - Companies are being challenged to mitigate high environmental impact processes such as water-intensive textile dyeing or food spoilage • Incorporating Renewable Materials - Adoption of bio-based raw materials requires design and formulation expertise to overcome performance shortcomings of neat resins • Increasing Healthcare Regulations - Utilizing sustainable materials in healthcare applications requires considerable support in navigating complex regulatory requirements • Increasing Regulatory Compliance - Non-Intentionally Added Substances (NIAS) need to be controlled in sensitive applications • Enabling Faster and More Reliable Connectivity – Substantial investments in 5G infrastructure are required to unlock the potential of the Internet of Things Solutions to preserve and protect natural resources & human life Avient Corporation 63 Spin Dyed Precolor Textile Yarn Renol™ Spin Dyeing Colorants • Replaces water-based dye processes to reduce waste creation • Conserves water and energy 75% LESS WATER PROTECTIVE DENIM Dyneema® Workwear Solutions • Improves tear resistance 50-100% • More protective than competitive alternatives • Enables the amount of protective fiber to be reduced without sacrificing performance 600% IMPROVED ABRASION RESISTANCE Clothing & Textiles 2022 Revenue: $49M Avient Corporation 64 Low Cure Textile Inks Avient Specialty Inks™ Low Cure Inks • Decreases energy consumption • Reduces scrap due to heat-related defects SAVES ENERGY Clothing & Textiles 2022 Revenue: $40M BIO-BASED FORMULATIONS Water Based Textile Inks Zodiac™ Aquarius™ Specialty Inks • Incorporates bio-based materials • Non-formaldehyde solutions available • Reduces waste by enabling high open screen time Avient Corporation 65 Mosquito Netting Cesa™ Fiber Anti-Mosquito Additives • Helps control malaria • Protects consistently using a controlled release of insecticide • Expands access to healthcare breakthroughs to global communities ANNUAL NEW MALARIA CASES 200 Million Antimicrobial Protection Cesa™ WithStand™ Antimicrobial Additives • Reduces microbial / mold growth • Helps reduce odor, staining, discoloration • Excellent comfort and wearability • Chemical resistance - will not discolor or degrade REDUCES MICROBES Human Health & Safety 2022 Revenue: $5M Avient Corporation 66 Cut-Resistant Gloves Dyneema® Solutions • Incorporates bio-based materials • Reduces carbon emissions • Excellent wearability / comfort WORK INJURIES REDUCES Rescue Rope Dyneema® Solutions • Superior strength-to-weight ratio • High break load • Extraordinary reliability SAVES LIVES Human Health & Safety 2022 Revenue: $106M Body Armor Dyneema® Protective Solutions • Exceptional trauma protection • Excellent wearability LIGHTER THAN ARAMID FIBER 35% Avient Corporation 67 40% BIO-DERIVED Pharmaceutical Tubing Versaflex™ Healthcare Pharma Tubing Formulations NEU™ Specialty Engineered Materials • Facilitates incorporation of sustainable materials with healthcare device manufacturers • Eliminates vulcanization processes Medical 2022 Revenue: $40M NON-PHTHALATE Respiratory Conduit Versaflex™ Healthcare Corrugated Tubing Formulations • Non-Phthalate • ISO 10993 & USP Class VI compliant Avient Corporation 68 100% UP TO BIO-BASED CARRIER Medical Devices Mevopur™ Bio-Based Colorants • Minimizes risk through pre-testing • Provides vital regulatory compliance • Minimizes global supply chain risk with validated backup supply Continuous Glucose Monitoring and Auto Injectors Trilliant™ Healthcare Polymer Solutions • Impact performance • Chemical resistance ENABLES HOME CARE Medical 2022 Revenue: $16M Avient Corporation 69 Fiber Optic Cable and Jacketing Fiber-Line™ Optical Fiber Cable Components • Reduction in weight & energy usage • Thermal and abrasion resistant • Extends product life ENABLES CONNECTIVITY Cable Micromodules ECCOH™ Low Smoke Formulations • Non-halogen • Low smoke and toxicity SUPPORTS SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE Base Station Components Edgetek™ Low-Density Formulations • Low density – lighter weight • Low warpage & thermal conductivity EXTENDS PRODUCT LIFE Antenna Components PREPERM™ Low Loss Dielectric Formulations • Replaces costly ceramics • Consistent and efficient antenna performance ENHANCES PERFORMANCE 5G Infrastructure 2022 Revenue: $39M Avient Corporation 70 “Nike has partnered with Avient extensively over the years because of their leadership in eco-friendly screen printing inks.”
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-03/Modular Wall Construction_Case Study Snapshot.pdf
RESIDENTIAL BUILDING MANUFACTURER M O D U L A R W A L L C O N S T R U C T I O N • Technical expertise to provide a custom composite panel that meets performance requirements • High strength-to-weight ratio compared to incumbent materials • High impact resistance, durability, and structural integrity • On-site technical support with product development, including rigorous material sampling and testing • Custom-formulated panel structures meeting impact and lightweight requirements • Technical capabilities to provide a solution meeting residential fire testing Polystrand™ Thermoplastic Composite Panels KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-04/Adventure Camping_Case Study Snapshot_v3.pdf
ADVENTURE CAMPER MANUFACTURER W A L L & F L O O R P A N E L S • Ability to customize the face sheet structure, core material, and thickness to meet performance requirements • Lightweight, high strength-to-weight ratio compared to wood and aluminum • UV, chemical, and moisture resistant • Custom formulated the panel construction to meet lightweight, durability, and insulation requirements • Avient engineering team provided on-going material sampling and technical support throughout the development cycle • Ensured the face sheet structure provided a smooth surface finish and good adherence to paint or aluminum fixtures Polystrand™ Thermoplastic Composite Sandwich Panels KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-04/CCG Application Snapshot_Catering OEM.pdf
Catering oem CATERING OEM F O O D B L E N D E R P I T C H E R • FDA compliance with no Bisphenol A (BPA) • High heat resistance • Transparent aesthetics • Good processing performance • Developed a solution that seamlessly complements pure PES materials • Minimized color deviation • Enabled the possibility of weight reduction • Made target color available • Provided commercial, technical, and operational excellence support Colorant Chromatics PES Color Concentrate KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-02/Versaflex-Handler Housing for Laparoscopic Sealer-Application snapshot.pdf
SURGICAL DEVICE MANUFACTURER H A N D L E H O U S I N G F O R L A P A R O S C O P I C S E A L E R • Excellent adhesion onto PC/ABS • Good aesthetics with soft touch • RoHS, REACH and FDA compliant • Enhanced ergonomics and functionality with improved soft grip • Met performance requirements for wear resistance and colorability • Customized a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) solution and had with a faster sample response speed than competitor Versaflex™ Overmolding Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?