https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-05/Versaflex TPE-snorkel mouthpiece- case study snapshot.pdf
SPORTS BRAND S N O R K E L M O U T H P I E C E • Replace PVC with alternative materials such as TPE or silicone • Skin contact safety and UV resistance • Soft texture with a non-sticky feel • Translucent color to help children use it properly and safely • Customized a soft (Shore A) TPE solution that passed strict tests, including thermal deformation (80°C for 2 hours), UV resistance, and assembly resistance • Providing a 40% more cost-effective system than silicone due to the high production efficiencies of TPEs • Provided cross-regional cooperation and prompt response to help customers achieve fast commercialization in both Europe and China Versaflex Thermoplastic Elastomers UV RESISTANT + TRANSLUCENT Copyright © 2025, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-12/2024 Avient Executive Bios_Holger Kronimus.pdf
Kronimus served as International Controller and Finance Director as well as other positions of financial, commercial and plant management in Avient’s Color, Additives & Ink business unit.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-12/2024 Avient Executive Bios_Kristen Gajewski.pdf
Gajewski joined Avient in July 2013 from AkzoNobel/PPG and has since taken on multiple roles with increasing responsibility within the Human Resources function, including HR Director for Avient’s Color, Additives & Inks business segment, and an international assignment with responsibility for the EMEA and India regions.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-12/2024 Avient Executive Bios_Giuseppe Di Salvo.pdf
He joined Avient in 2011 as Assistant Controller and later served as Director, Finance for the company’s Global Color, Additives & Inks business segment.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-06/EEO Policy Jan 2024.pdf
Avient Corporation maintains a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran’s status, or other legally protected classification in the state or locality in which a person is employed.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-04/eeo-updated-2020.pdf
Avient Corporation maintains a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran’s status, or other legally protected classification in the state or locality in which a person is employed.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-01/ColorMatrix Lactra ESL Infographic.pdf
Nutritional components in dairy products are photosensitive, making them susceptible to light degradation • Light protection in dairy packaging helps maintain product integrity and extend shelf life A LIGHT BLOCKING SOLUTION THAT PROVIDES: • Light blocking and whiteness in PET dairy packaging • Protection from 2 weeks up to 12 months shelf life • Compatibility with monolayer and multilayer PET preforms • Full compatibility with rPET • Food contact approved (region dependent) • Low TiO₂ levels to increase recyclability, aligning with the emergence of white recycle streams PASTEURIZED MILK Typical shelf life 5–10 days WHITE COLOR LACTRA ESL LACTRA SX or LACTRA 4 EXTENDED SHELF LIFE MILK Typical shelf life 2 weeks–3 months UHT MILK & PRODUCTS Typical shelf life 4–12 months Lightweighting/CO2 reduction Reduced LDR – material & cost savings Improved processing performance BENEFITS OF COLORMATRIX™ LACTRA™ Improved bottle performance Compatibility with rPET Helps to Protect Performance Energy efficiency Whiteness 85–92 L* 30% less life cycle emissions Increased machinery life cycle due to reduced wear & tear 80–100% light blocking performance © 2024, All Rights Reserved Avient Corporation, 33587 Walker Road, Avon Lake, Ohio USA 44012
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/63431-ECert.pdf
Toluca 2000 Toluca, Estado de México 50233 México IATF 16949:2016 The Quality Management System is applicable to: Certificate No: 63431 Effective Date: 25 February 2022 Expiration Date: 24 February 2025 Revision Date: 25 February 2022 IATF No: 0444538 Dominic Townsend, President DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE OF COLOR CONCENTRATES (WITH ADDITIONAL FACILITIES LISTED ON ATTACHED ANNEX) Certificate Of Conformance has been assessed by ABS Quality Evaluations, Inc. and found to be in conformance with the requirements set forth by: Page 2 of 2 ABS Quality Evaluations Avient de México, S.A. de C.V.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-07/ISO IEC 17025 Mechanical Avon Lake.pdf
No. 0514.01) 12/11/2023 Page 1 of 1
SCOPE OF ACCREDITATION TO ISO/IEC 17025:2017
AVIENT CORPORATION – ANALYTICAL SOLUTIONS
33587 Walker Road
Avon Lake, OH 44012
Stephanie Mims Phone: 440 930 3499
MECHANICAL
Valid To: September 30, 2025 Certificate Number: 0514.01
In recognition of the successful completion of the A2LA evaluation process, accreditation is granted to this
laboratory to perform the following rubber and plastics tests:
Test Description Test Method or Standard
Brittleness Temperature (Impact) ASTM D746; ISO 812
Charpy Impact ISO 179-1
Color Determination by Spectrophotometer ASTM D2244, E1331; ISO 7724
Conditioning of Plastics for Testing ASTM D618; ISO 291
Deflection Temperature Under Flexural Load ASTM D648; ISO 75-1, -2
Durometer Hardness (Shore A and D) ASTM D2240; ISO 7619-1
Flexural Properties ASTM D790; ISO 178
Flow Rate (Extrusion Plastometer) ASTM D1238 (Procedures A and B); ISO 1133
Impact Resistance (Izod) ASTM D256; ISO 180
Instrumented Impact ASTM D3763; ISO 6603-2
Specific Gravity/Density ASTM D792 (Method A); ISO 1183-1
Specular Gloss ASTM D523; ISO 2813
Tackiness of Interior Materials BO 061-01
Tear Resistance ASTM D624, D1004; ISO 34
Tensile Properties ASTM D412 (Method A), D638, D882;
ISO 37, 527-1, -2, -3, -4, -5
Xenon-Arc Exposure Testing ASTM D2565, G155; SAE J1885 (Withdrawn January
2008), J1960 (Withdrawn January 2008), J2412, J2527;
BO-116-01
For the tests to which this accreditation applies, please refer to the laboratory’s Mechanical Scope of Accreditation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-01/Bergamid Laser Welding Solutions Product Bulletin.pdf
KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Part design freedom • Reduced tooling cost • Controlled laser transmission rate and weld width • Minimum heat affected zone • Gas tight weld line with no weld flash • Multiple color options MARKETS & APPLICATIONS Bergamid Laser Welding Solutions can meet the demanding technical requirements of laser welding for a range of markets & applications, including: • Automotive • Medical Devices • Consumer Goods • Houseware Applications PRODUCT BULLETIN www.avient.com Copyright © 2022, Avient Corporation.