When our newly added production line is validated and goes on-stream in Singapore next quarter, Avient will be able to increase its capacity to supply these materials, which address the particular needs of the healthcare industry in the Asia Pacific region," says Say-Eng Lee, vice president and general manager, Color & Additives Asia. This allows our customers the choice of a masterbatch concentrate or pre-colored material that best fits their production process, yet still offers the benefits of our ‘Controlled, Consistent, Compliant’ customized solutions.”  NOTE: On July 1, 2020, PolyOne and Clariant Masterbatches joined together as Avient, a new kind of materials company focused on conquering customer challenges and unlocking the potential for innovation and sustainability around the globe.

CLEVELAND – October 31, 2017 – PolyOne today launched OnColor™ Brilliant Metallic Colorants, a striking new line of special effect masterbatches that finally meet the need for paint replacement and premium surface finish. Our customers across multiple industries have been looking for a paint-free solution with no tradeoffs, which drove us to develop this new masterbatch. It’s a cost-effective option for paint replacement on polymer parts and creates an exceptional metallic color that continues through the part’s thickness,” says Rob Bindner, Americas vice president & general manager, Color and Additives for PolyOne.

In addition, it has been just over a year since we acquired Clariant Masterbatch and we became Avient.  The company acquired the Clariant Masterbatch business ("CMB") on Color, Additives and Inks

Colorants & Additives This portfolio includes the recent addition of Mevopur bio-based polymer solutions, which are color and additive masterbatches based on bio-polyethylene resins that have up to 95 percent bio-based content. Mevopur™ Functional Additives comprise a portfolio of consistent, compliant additives to help protect or enhance the performance of polymers used in medical devices, diagnostics, and pharmaceutical packaging.

The DCU additive fits perfectly with our existing portfolio of specialty additives for protecting liquid dairy products,” explains Bjoern Klaas, general manager, ColorMatrix at PolyOne. Switching to DCU additive-modified PET gives processors this ability, in addition to reduced weight and other cost advantages, because it allows lighter weight, monolayer PET bottles to preserve liquid dairy products. ColorMatrix Lactra SX is supplied as a solid masterbatch, and provides the ability to tailor the level of light protection by adjusting the dosage (%) to match the needs of each individual product.

PolyOne Expands Specialty Color and Additives Expertise with Acquisition of IQAP Masterbatch...

Cesa™ Flame Retardant Additives Cesa™ Nox Additives Antioxidant masterbatches

Liquid and masterbatch colorants to provide shelf appeal  Polymer Additives OnCap™ Light Shield UV and Visible Light Barrier Masterbatches

Liquid and masterbatch colorants to provide shelf appeal  Polymer Additives OnCap™ Light Shield UV and Visible Light Barrier Masterbatches

Cesa™ Fiber Additives for heat preservation are the formulated additives to enhance the heat preservation performance of textiles with synthetic fibers according to the test standard GB/T 30127- 2013. Fabrics made with Cesa Fiber Additives can absorb more heat when exposed to simulated sunlight with the wavelength from 320 to 1100nm. They also can be combined with specific colorants into a single, customized masterbatch.