Similar to other resin systems, the addition of a color pigment may lower mechanical properties.

PolyOne will provide additional detail and discussion on the strategic realignment during its Q2 2014 earnings call on July 22, 2014.

Global Color, Additives and Inks

Not surprisingly, the healthcare market has additional regulatory requirements for those creating medical products and devices.

In addition to lighter weight, FRP composites enable longer lasting parts that are stronger than traditional metals, and offer fatigue and corrosion resistance.

Avient does currently use a small amount of fluoropolymers and PFAS containing additives as raw materials which represent less than 3% of our global product portfolio.

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By removing the painting process, these formulations also offer additional sustainable benefits: energy use is reduced and VOCs are eliminated.

Compared with a traditional painting process, injection-molded Artisan materials also offer additional sustainable benefits: energy use and VOC emissions are reduced by eliminating secondary painting or in-mold labeling.

Additional specialty grades span a wide durometer range and are formulated without animal derivatives for use in a broad range of applications.