WOOD PLASTIC COMPOSITE (WPC) MFG S H E E T A N D D E C K I N G • Lightweighting solution offering energy savings and manufacturing efficiencies • Reduced downtime associated with poor quality rejections • Consistent and uniform cell structure in decking material • Compatibility with mono-core extrusion formula (rice hull bio-filler and virgin PVC) when used with a chemical foaming additive • Density control of 0.60-0.65 g/cc in production • Provided a CFA solution that offered energy savings, process optimization, and extended manufacturing run times • Enabled improved performance results and enhanced process control • Allowed tighter tolerance control with uniform cell structure, eliminating voids and surpassing density target ($100K savings) • Increased productivity and aesthetic finish with secondary operations (sanding) KEY REQUIREMENTS Excelite™ Chemical Foaming Additives (CFA) WHY AVIENT? https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/foaming-agents/excelite-chemical-foaming-additives

Foaming Prediction Service Avient's Foaming Prediction Service Predict foamed part behavior and maximum weight reduction

Foaming Prediction Service Avient's Foaming Prediction Service Predict foamed part behavior and maximum weight reduction

Foaming Prediction Service Avient's Foaming Prediction Service Predict foamed part behavior and maximum weight reduction

We supply fluoropolymer and high-temperature thermoplastics-based colorant and additive concentrates and compounds, dispersed pigments for coloring PTFE, functional additives such as laser marking, foaming agents, conductive, antistatic, radiopaque, reinforced, and cross-linked grades, as well as a full range of printing, striping, and marking inks. Manufactured without intentionally added PFAS and without PTFE CHEMICAL FOAMING ADDITIVES Colorant Chromatics chemical foaming solutions for fluoropolymer wire insulation can reduce part density while enhancing the stability and efficiency of the manufacturing process without the need to invest in additional equipment for physical foaming with blowing agents. PHYSICAL FOAM CONCENTRATES Colorant Chromatics Foam Concentrates for foam processes with blowing agents provide a concentrated level of nucleating agent to optimize the cell structure in a foamed resin.

PolyOne Introduces Excelite™ IM Chemical Foaming Additives for Injection Molding CLEVELAND – August 5, 2019 – PolyOne today announced availability of ColorMatrix™ Excelite™ IM chemical foaming additives (CFAs), formulated s

CASE STUDY: EXCELITE™ IM CHEMICAL FOAMING ADDITIVES THE CHALLENGE With more major OEMs introducing lightweighting initiatives, the use of chemical foaming additives (CFAs) is becoming more common among automotive injection molders. Using conventional CFA ingredients, a special conditioning process was used to prepare the raw material for optimal foaming performance upon polymer interaction. Dispersion and performance of the additive was critical to success.

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A low-bleed additive is also needed in this ink to battle the dye that will migrate during the cure process.