Check for color concentrate compatibility and/or the use of a lubricated grade of substrate Check for concentrate compatibility

Check for color concentrate compatibility and/or the use of a lubricated grade of substrate Check for concentrate compatibility

COLORANTS AND ADDITIVES FOR WIRE & CABLE PRODUCT SELECTION GUIDE ONCOLOR™ COLORANTS FOR WIRE & CABLE APPLICATION DESCRIPTION PVC General Purpose Cable • Optimal incorporation in PVC formulations • Non ortho-phthalate range available PVC Automotive Cable • Optimized colors for T2 and T3 automotive applications • Non ortho-phthalate range available Unfilled PE, XLPE, PP Cable • Specific color range for unfilled polyolefins • Compatibility with cross-linkable systems • Special range to minimize shrinkage or for thin skin applications Filled Polyolefins, Non-Halogenated Flame Retardant PE Cable • Full range of colors, halogen-free or low amounts of halogens • Designed for incorporation into various non-halogenated flame retardant formulations PE Visico/Ambicat™ Crosslinked Polyethylene1 • Full range of colors for PE Visico/Ambicat™ cross-linked polyethylene • Specifically designed and tested to ensure compatibility with this cross-linking method Thermoset Rubber Cable • Colors designed for use with thermoset rubber • Fully compatible with vulcanization process Unfilled TPU Cable • Color range for unfilled polyester or polyether TPU • Provides good opacity at low addition levels Flame Retardant TPU Cable • Color range for filled/non-halogenated flame retardant TPU • Provides good color strength TPE Cable • Color range designed to enhance performance of various TPE brands • High temperature range available PA Cable • Different color ranges available depending on the polyamide type and the application PBT Cable • PBT color range mostly used in optical fiber, loose tube or tight buffered cables • Selection of pigments to prevent migration of color in gel-filled materials 1 Visico/Ambicat™ Crosslinked Polyethylene is a trademark of Borealis OnColor™ Colorants for wire & cable offer a comprehensive range of color series, covering the diverse specifications demanded by the cable industry. Blowing Agents Hydrocerol™ Chemical Foaming Agents Blowing agents to improve electrical performance, suitable for chemical or physical processing. Compatible with Ambicat™ cross-linking technology.

Helps to eliminate non-compatible film layers in polyolefin packaging Enhance the visual impact of your parts and packaging with polymer-compatible liquid additive solutions

Compatible with rPET (recommended for >25% rPET content) Discover ColorMatrix™ Amosorb™ 4020L, the oxygen scavenging additive for PET that reduces haze, improves recyclability, and is fully compatible with rPET.

Through a broad portfolio of technologies, these functional polymer additives provide enhancements to healthcare, medical, cosmetic or pharmaceutical applications, including OnCap HC Plus for those that require bio- compatible solutions. Additive technologies focused on processing, such as cycle time reducers or chemical foaming agents, maximize production throughput and can help achieve cost savings and process optimization. KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Formulated specifically for healthcare product applications • Wide portfolio of polymer additive solutions, including: - Antimicrobial technology - Surface energy modification, including low retention - Authentication technology - Lasermarking - Sterilization and content protection - Processing optimization - FDA compliant resin and color changeover solutions • OnCap HC Plus certified for USP Class VI and ISO 10993 bio-compatibility requirements; includes anti-oxidant, lasermarking, antimicrobial, radiopacifier, anti-stat, and polymer and gamma stabilization performance additives OnCap™ HC & OnCap™ HC Plus Additives for Healthcare PRODUCT BULLETIN INDUSTRY SUPPORT • Supported with a broad range of technical support and services: - Restricted medical-grade raw material selection process - Sampling program - World-class FDA cGMP manufacturing facilities - Batch traceability and formulation lockdown systems - FDA Drug Master Files or Medical Device Files maintenance MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS OnCap HC and OnCap HC Plus Additives are an excellent choice for medical devices and parts, pharmaceutical or cosmetic packaging, and many other healthcare related polymer applications.

Compatible with various laser types Chemically resistant Eliminate problems with messy, hard to handle chemicals with these special dispersions

BATTERY JUNCTION BOX Stat-Tech™ Static Dissipative & Electrically Conductive Formulations Surround™ EMI/RFI Shielding Formulations • Integrated EMI/RFI shielding • Lightweight • Easier to process vs metals MODULE CONNECTOR Therma-Tech™ Thermally Conductive Formulations • Flame resistance • Easy molding • Good stiffness and mechanical strength • Thermal conductivity EV CONNECTOR Edgetek™ PKE Polyketone Formulations • Excellent chemical resistance • Low moisture uptake • Non-halogenated flame retardant performance • Colorable (RAL Orange) • Reduced carbon footprint vs PA6 and PA66 COOLING SYSTEM Therma-Tech™ Thermally Conductive Formulations • Tensile strength • Chemical resistance • Thermal conductivity BATTERY FRAME Maxxam™ FR Flame Retardant Polyolefin Formulations Edgetek™ Engineered Polymer Formulations Polystrand™ Continuous Glass Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics • Flame resistance • Easy molding • Lightweight • Non-halogenated flame retardant HOUSING TRAY OnForce™ Long Glass Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene Composites Stat-Tech™ Static Dissipative & Electrically Conductive Formulations Polystrand™ Continuous Glass Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics • Design integration & freedom • Structural performance • EMI shielding BATTERY MANAGEMENT CONTROLLER Stat-Tech™ Static Dissipative & Electrically Conductive Formulations Surround™ EMI/RFI Shielding Formulations • Integrated EMI/RFI shielding • Lightweight • Easier to process vs metals BATTERY HOUSING/COVER OnForce™ Long Glass Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene Composites Complēt™ Long Fiber Reinforced Structural Thermoplastics • Metal replacement • Lightweighting • Flame retardancy • Structural performance • Design integration & freedom Polystrand™ Continuous Glass Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics • Localized biaxial reinforcement • Impact performance • Overmolding compatibility • Flame retardancy • Integrated assembly point stiffening ENGINEERED MATERIALS FOR EV BATTERIES CELL MODULE Therma-Tech™ Thermally Conductive Formulations • Flame resistance • Easy molding • Good stiffness and mechanical strength • Thermal conductivity UNDERBODY PROTECTION Polystrand™ Continuous Glass Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics • Superior impact performance • Significantly lighter than steel • Simplified integration with housing • Corrosion resistance • Flame retardancy

Chemically resistant TPEs and anti-microbial additives for value-added applicators and dispensing Chemically Compatible TPEs for Cosmetic Packaging - Application Bulletin Learn how Avient’s chemically compatible Versaflex™ PKG thermoplastic elastomers provide a wide range of tactile finishes and surface textures

To support the customer’s desire to create an improved medical instrument that is bio-compatible without compromising safety, chemical resistance, or color, Avient provided pre-colored solutions using the newly launched Colorant Chromatics™ Transcend™ Premier Healthcare Colorants.   Because Transcend is fully bio-compatible per ISO 10993 standards, we’re helping customers speed up development and market introduction. These resins also maintain dimensional stability while providing chemical resistance against the effects of harsh cleaning agents.