When slush molding a door panel, vinyl powder is added to a hot mold, which melts the powder to a 1 mm-thick coating, and the mold then rotates so that the melted material can fill the entire cavity.

Adding to the list of challenges, silicone rubber carries a high price tag.

Photothermally active particles added to the fibers help transform the energy of invisible light rays into heat for enhanced comfort in cold temperatures.

OnColor HC Plus Colorants have been tested across a wide range of medical polymers to provide added confidence in meeting these critical bio- compatibility standards.

Value added applicators can help differentiate your cosmetics with consumers More and more brand owners are discovering that value-added applicators are a way to differentiate their cosmetic products. Chemically resistant TPEs and anti-microbial additives for value-added applicators and dispensing

LIQUID FIBER PRODUCT FEATURES Multiple color production • Depending on the manufacturing set-up, several injection points can be added to enable multiple color production at the same time on a single extruder Batch size flexibility • Fiber producers can manufacture anything from a few kilograms to hundreds of tons using the same simple process Rapid color changes • No extruder contamination and easy color-on, color-off operation increases color change speed Waste reduction • Rapid color changes, precise metering and the ability to adjust color in-line reduces waste during color changeovers Continuous metering & long spin pack life • High pigment and dye concentrations mean fewer pack changes are required • Where color is running low for larger volume runs, low level metering sensors alert operators and packs can be changed without disrupting production In-line IV adjustment • Specialist additives are available to adjust Intrinsic Viscosity (IV) in-line for rPET applications • These additives are available as single products, or can be combined with color to create a multi-functional formulation Color design service • ColorMatrix offers a dedicated color design service to help shorten product development cycles and enhance market agility Liquid color processing • Formulations are stable at temperatures up to 60°C and retain good flow properties at temperatures as low as 10°C • These formulations can help lower yarn friction and abrasion, and there is no fuming or evaporation during production COLORMATRIX FLEXCART LIQUID DOSING SYSTEMS Designed to optimize the benefits of liquid colorant and additive technologies, each ColorMatrix™ FlexCart™ model is highly flexible, and offers high-level dosing accuracy and controllability for all injection molding and extrusion applications. The reliable low liquid level detection system alerts operators when product is running low; adding additional product does not require stopping the machine, so continuous production is possible without any loss of part color.

It enables: • Increased rPET content • Reduced CO2 emissions When added to PET preforms and bottles, ColorMatrix AAzure helps to: • Improve bottle quality - Reduced preform acetaldehyde by up to 80% - Improved mechanical strength - Lightweighting • Improve processability - Reduced bottle blowouts - Reduced scrap - Improved productivity • Reduce energy consumption during bottle blowing process ColorMatrix AAzure has a slight blue tint, which is useful for off-setting yellowing often associated with the use of rPET, and has minimal impact on final product color or aesthetics. IMPROVED BOTTLE QUALITY +2% in neck +3% in body -12% in base 8.5g 0.5L bottle, 60% rPET Re-optimization of Polymer Weight Distribution to Improve Bottle Strength Based on commercially produced water bottles, 51,000bph Mechanical Strength Based on PTI 14.4g 0.5L water bottles, Instron testing To p Lo ad (l bs Burst Pressure Based on 8.5g, 0.5L commercially produced water bottles Bu rs t P re ss ur e (B ar REDUCED CO2 EMISSIONS 25% reduction in energy consumed during the bottle blowing process, based on a commercial process producing 8.5g 0.5L water bottles at 51,000 bph En er gy k W Reduced Energy Consumption ColorMatrix AAzure increases the heat-up rate for preforms, enabling energy reductions for the heating lamps used during the bottle blowing process.

ColorMatrix™ Joule™ Reheat Additive - Added at the reactor stage to offer an inherent toning capability in addition to infrared (IR) absorption capacity; helps maintain clarity. ACETALDEHYDE SCAVENGERS Challenge: PET bottles produce acetaldehyde, adding an off-taste and odor that diminishes the consumer experience.

Patterson added, "We achieved the most significant growth in I expect Color and Engineered Materials to show momentum throughout the year as the increased commercial resources added last year gain traction.  Patterson added, "Our ability to innovate across our business segments and execute our strategy is what differentiates PolyOne. 

Our investments in sales, marketing and technology resources continue to drive our performance," added Mr. The company noted that in the first quarter, organic sales increased 6% and recent specialty acquisitions added 4%, while favorable foreign exchange added 3%. Patterson added.