Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Polymers: Composite materials that provide the look, feel and sound of metal, but deliver the design freedom of a polymer

Encompassing the most popular effects and additives, this portfolio offers dazzling shimmers, glitters, gels, texture effects, and performance-enhancing modifiers. 

The ability to modify and adjust the tactile feel of the material enables designers to dial in the force required to open / close dispensing valves consistently through the life of the product.

Gravi-Tech™ density modified formulations replaces brass in pipe valve

LUXURY PACKAGING MANUFACTURER S P I R I T B O T T L E C A P S • Specific gravity of 1.6 • EU and FDA compliant material • ABS-based material suitable for electroplating • Delivered a customized density polymer that supported electroplating, resulting in both the look and feel of metal • Demonstrated experience and expertise in density-modified material technology and electroplating to reach application goals quickly and cost-effectively Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/eco-conscious-formulations/gravi-tech-density-modified-formulations

Starting with raw materials, we source only the best polymers, additives, modifiers, fillers, reinforcers, colorants and pigments. Gravi-Tech™ Density-Modified Formulations are unique, high-density materials that avoid the regulatory, disposal and employee exposure challenges associated with lead. Products—Global Chemical Management Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Chemicals Standard Index Sustainability Report | 2020 97 Genetically Modified Organisms Percentage of products by revenue that contain genetically modified organisms (GMOs) RT-CH-410c.1 This metric was omitted due to lack of applicability.

Starting with raw materials, we source only the best polymers, additives, modifiers, fillers, reinforcers, colorants and pigments. My projects made an impact, and I am still able to see that impact today, as a full-time associate. Products—Global Chemical Management Genetically Modified Organisms Percentage of products by revenue that contain genetically modified organisms (GMOs) RT-CH-410c.1 This metric was omitted due to lack of applicability.

Starting with raw materials, we source only the best polymers, additives, modifiers, fillers, reinforcers, colorants and pigments. My projects made an impact, and I am still able to see that impact today, as a full-time associate. Products—Global Chemical Management Genetically Modified Organisms Percentage of products by revenue that contain genetically modified organisms (GMOs) RT-CH-410c.1 This metric was omitted due to lack of applicability.

This hard/soft combination design has been driven by an escalating market trend pushing toward enhanced ergonomic feel and touch, gripping feel, aesthetics, cushioning against impact, vibration isolation or dampening and insulation. Rigid thermoplastics include both commodity thermoplastics and engineering thermoplastics, such as polypropylene (PP), polystyrene (PS), high impact polystyrene (HIPS), polycarbonate (PC), acrynitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS), poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET), poly(methylmethacrylate) (PMMA), styrene acrylonitrile (SAN), poly(phenylene oxide) (PPO), polyamide (PA), PC/ABS blend and PPO/PS blend etc.. Adhesion The adhesion between the TPE and rigid thermoplastics substrates was measured by a “90 degree peel test” which is a modified ASTM D903 method.

Customers are guided through a color development process at the earliest stages of their product development to establish high-impact colors for their brands, helping accelerate time to market. Impact modifiers, scratch resistance, and antioxidant additives are just a few examples.