https://www.avient.com/news/avient-earns-luxe-pack-green-award-sustainability-initiative
Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint
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SAFETY Equipment security, fire prevention, user safety, functional performance SOLUTIONS: Flame retardants, anti-static and conductive formulations, antimicrobials, light diffusion technology LONGEVITY Long service life, chemical resistance SOLUTIONS: Scratch and mar resistant additives, impact modifiers, reinforced materials, rheology modifiers, compatibilizers OUTDOOR DURABILITY & WEATHERABILITY UV protection, chemical resistance, wind and impact resistance, color stability, light spectrum management, polymer integrity SOLUTIONS: UV resistant formulations, dimensional stabilizers, antioxidants, IR reflective, scratch and mar resistant solutions, modifiers and compatibilizers SUSTAINABILITY Eco-conscious options, lightweighting, VOC or carbon emissions reduction, reduced energy use SOLUTIONS: Bio-derived colorants and additives, chemical foaming agents, molded-in metallics, post-consumer recycled (PCR) formulations VISUAL AESTHETICS Custom colors, special effects and enhancements SOLUTIONS: Metallic or chrome- look colorants, pearlescents, granite or marble effects, wood grains, glow-in-the-dark technology HEALTH & HYGIENE Protection from mold, mildew, bacteria and unwanted odors SOLUTIONS: Antimicrobial and antifungal technologies, surface energy modification GO-TO-MARKET SUPPORT We have resources beyond our product technologies to help you get to market faster and more effectively. • Streamlined product development services through Avient Design • Color inspiration and technical guidance from ColorWorks™ Design & Technology Centers • Risk mitigation through invaluable regulatory compliance support • Accelerated commercialization with UL testing and part validation, and UL- recognized colorants FOCUS AREA APPLICATIONS KEY REQUIREMENTS TECHNOLOGIES Visual Aesthetics • Cabinets and enclosures • User interfaces and touchpoints • Interactive touch screens • Lighting • Canopies • Side panels and base plates • Cables • Handles and grips • Closeouts • Informed color choices and customization options • Visual appeal for brand integrity • High- and low- gloss finishes • Consistent physical performance and dimensional stability • Special effect colorants • Smartbatch Combination Colorants & Additives • Custom and pre-colored formulations • ColorWorks Design & Technology Centers Outdoor Durability & Longevity • Cabinets and enclosures • Canopies • Side panels and base plates • Ventilation panels • Closeouts • Cable retractors • Interactive touch screens • Outdoor weathering • Extreme (hot/cold) temperature resistance • Flexibility and ductility • Impact resistance • Chemical resistance • UL-recognized materials • Flame retardant formulations • Impact modifiers • Surface energy modifiers • EMI/RFI shielding solutions • Thermal and electrical management technology Health & Hygiene • Cabinets and enclosures • User interfaces and touchpoints • Cables • Sockets • Handles and grips • Plugs and adaptors • Filters • Kiosks • Microbial and fungal efficacy • Safe to touch • Visual clarity • Surface energy modifiers • Antimicrobial and anti- fungal solutions Sustainability • Structural panels • Connectors and electrical components • Thermal modules • Cabinets and enclosures • Handles and grips • Lighting • Canopies • Side panels and base plates • Receptacles • Reduced part weight or materials consumed • Recyclability • VOC reduction • PCR incorporation • Lower carbon footprint • Chemical foaming agents • Molded-in color (MIC) metallics • Laser marking technologies • Eco-conscious raw materials • Bio-derived technologies • Post-consumer recycled (PCR) content • Lower carbon footprint solutions 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-09/cai-biopolymers-brochure-2021.pdf
Industry Standards ADDITIVE PRODUCT CODE PROCESS BENEFITS Anti Block CC10128310BG PLA Film Improve Separation Slip Agent CC10144939BG PLA Fibers Aids Process/ Stickiness Reduction Slip Agent CC10299977BG BOPLA Film Stickiness Reduction (End Products) Anti Block/Slip Agent CC10272954BG PLA Film Improve Separation/ Opening of the Bags Anti Block/Slip Agent BLA0050104 Injection Improve Overall Process for Ejection Anti Block/Slip Agent CC10178477BG BOPLA Film Stickiness Reduction/ High Transparency Metal Release CC10312144BG Extrusion Coating Good Chill Roll Release Melt Enhancer BLA0025041 PLA Sheet Melt Stabilizer for Thermoform Sheet COLOR PRODUCT CODE MB CARRIER COMMENTS Black CC10253380BG Blend 30% Carbon Black Black CC10085911BG PLA 30% Carbon Black Black CC10324006BG PBAT 40% Carbon Black White BL00050101 PLA 60% TiO2 White CC10245763BG Blend 60% TiO2 + Blue Undertone White CC10194583BG PBAT 70% TiO2 ONCAP™ BIO & CESA™ ADDITIVES – FOR FLEXIBLE FILM APPLICATIONS ONCOLOR™ BIO & RENOL™ COLORANTS – FOR INDUSTRIAL, AGRICULTURAL & HORTICULTURAL APPLICATIONS See the World in Color The coloration of biodegradable polymers—such as PLA, PHA, PBAT or blends—requires a careful selection of pigments that must comply with strict environmental standards.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-04/additives-listing.pdf
Reduces yellowing through recycling and provides bottle blowing benefits as well as reduced carbon emissions.
Converters are seeking opportunities to maximize the efficiency of the bottle blowing process while reducing carbon emissions.
ColorMatrix™ AAzure™ Process Aid - Helps reduce and control acetaldehyde levels that can cause off-tastes in PET packaged water; provides bottle blowing benefits, as well as reduces carbon emissions.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/Nymax BIO - Toy gun scope- Application Snapshot.pdf
TOY GUN BRAND S C O P E • Excellent surface appearance • Low shrink performance • Reduce carbon emissions • Competitive price • Delivered good dimensional stability with a low water absorption level • Offered better performance and surface finish without visible fibers as compared with normal glass fiber-filled PA6 and PA66 • Formulated with 20-30% bio-based content, offering low product carbon footprint values to help meet the customers’ sustainability goal Customized Nymax™ BIO Bio-based Polyamide Solutions KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-12/Oncolor bio colorant -smartwatch housing -case study snapshot.pdf
FITNESS SMARTWATCH BRAND S M A R T W A T C H H O U S I N G • Reduce carbon footprint at least 30% by using bio-based material • Meet physical properties requirements such as impact strength, UV resistance, and thermal resistance • Provide small lot quantity for various colors • Offered bio-based colorants to support carbon footprint reduction • Maintained over 80% of mechanical properties of materials and passed QSUN & QUV test • Offered supply flexibilities in low volume for a high mix of colors OnColor Bio Colorants KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-02/complet-lft-automotive-removable-roof-bracket.pdf
AUTOMOTIVE OEM S U V R E M O V A B L E R O O F P A N E L L O C K I N G B R A C K E T • Lower weight by replacing cast steel • High stiffness & strength requirements to mimic metal performance • Critical dimensional tolerances to safely secure removable roof panels • Lowered weight by over four pounds per vehicle to achieve 80% reduction with carbon fiber reinforced composite • Provided injection molded material solution to simplify fabrication and eliminate need for powder-coating finish Complēt™ Long Carbon Fiber PPA Composite KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/thermoset-composites-tri-fold-product-selection-guide.pdf
PRODUCT MATERIAL DESCRIPTION COLOR MAX THICKNESS IN (MM) MAX WIDTH IN (CM) FLEXURAL MODULUS Msi (GPa) FLEXURAL STRENGTH ksi (MPa) GLASS % GC-70-UL Glass/Epoxy Any 0.1 (2.5) 17.75 (45) 5.8 (39.99) 210 (1448) 70 GC-66-ULW Glass/Epoxy, 90° Weft Any 0.1 (2.5) 17.75 (45) 4.5 (31.03) 130 (896) 66 GC-70-ULS Glass/Epoxy, 1080 Woven Scrim Any 0.1 (2.5) 17.75 (45) 5.8 (39.99) 210 (1448) 70 GC-70-ULZ Glass/Epoxy Natural 0.04 (1.0) 8.75 (22.2) 6.8 (46.89) 245 (1689) 70 GC-70-ULC Carbon/Epoxy Black 0.04 (1.0) 8.0 (20.3) 19.9 (137.21) 300 (2069) 70 http://www.polyone.com/content/product-selection-help-form BARSTOCK All barstock composites are machined to size with a surface finish prepared to fit customer requirements.
STANDARD BARSTOCK PRODUCTS PRODUCT MATERIAL DESCRIPTION COLOR MAX THICKNESS IN (MM) MAX WIDTH IN (CM) FLEXURAL MODULUS Msi (GPa) FLEXURAL STRENGTH ksi (MPa) GLASS % GC-67-UB Glass/Epoxy Black 0.575 (14.6) 11.75 (29.8) 5.8 (39.99) 153 (1055) 67 GC-67-UBZ Glass/Epoxy Black 0.5 (12.7) 8.75 (22.2) 5.8 (39.99) 153 (1055) 67 GC-60-UBC Carbon/Epoxy Black 0.25 (6.35) 4.0 (10.2) 12.5 (86.19) 150 (1034) 60 GC-67-UBW Glass/Epoxy, 90° Weft Blue 0.25 (6.35) 8.75 (22.2) 4.8 (33.10) 150 (1034) 67 http://www.polyone.com/content/product-selection-help-form PULTRUDED PROFILES - TYPICAL PROPERTIES The Glasforms™ pultrusion process creates continuous, constant cross-sectional profiles with consistent, uniform quality and exceptional mechanical performance.
Standard and custom shapes and sizes are available with a variety of resins including polyester, vinyl ester, and epoxy, and reinforcements including mat/roving (MR-GFRP) or unidirectional (U-GFRP) fiberglass, or high performance unidirectional carbon fiber.
https://www.avient.com/investor-center/news/avient-hold-second-quarter-2022-conference-call
Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint
https://www.avient.com/resource-center/services/client-services/3d-printing-rapid-prototyping
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