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Because advances in laser marking equipment and additive technologies enable high rates of output while still delivering an excellent marking contrast.

These water-based formulations can help achieve excellent marking on large diameter wires.

Reap the benefits of excellent pigment dispersion in your final polymer mix with Colorant Chromatics™ masterbatch formulations for FEP polymers.

ColorMatrix™ Amosorb™ 4020G Low-Haze offers excellent oxygen scavenging abilities with the added benefit of up to 50% improved clarity, resulting in premium, glossy packaging.

High-quality injection molded parts require extensive knowledge of the molding process, excellent trouble-shooting skills, careful attention to startup parameters, and consistent management of the process throughout the entire production run.

Formulated without plasticizers to increase clarity and flexibility, plus excellent odor and oxygen barrier performance Custom Versaflex™ formulation with excellent peel force performance to meet the sealing requirements Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers provided excellent sealing and overmolding for seat ventilation tube

TECHNICAL BULLETIN Characteristics Artisan™ Nylon Solution Painted Metal Painted Plastic Traditional Molded-in Color Impact Modified Nylon PA Ionomer Alloy Aesthetic Very Good Excellent Excellent Good Very Good Very Good Scratch Appearance Excellent Poor Poor Good Excellent Excellent Scratch & Mar Resistance Very Good Excellent Excellent Poor Very Good Excellent Color Customization Good Excellent Excellent Very Good Good Good Stress Whitening Excellent Fair Fair Poor Excellent Excellent Weatherability Good Excellent Excellent Very Good Good Very Good Temperature Performance Good Excellent Fair Fair Fair Good Corrosion Resistance Excellent Fair Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Processability One Step Multi Step Multi Step One Step One Step Complex One Step Total Production Cost $$$ $$$$$ $$$$ $$ $$$ $$$$ Order Quantity Restrictions Some Some Some None More More COMPARISON OF NYLON, METAL, AND PLASTIC Properties Test Method Artisan™ AR6000-0007 HI UV* Gloss Level** Gloss reading at 60 degrees 80-93 Molding Shrinkage – Across Flow ASTM D955 0.009 to 0.013 in/in Tensile Strength (Yield) ASTM D638 7300 psi Tensile Strength (Break) ASTM D638 5300 psi Tensile Elongation (Yield) ASTM D638 6.0% Flexural Modulus ASTM D790 270500 psi Flexural Strength (Yield) ASTM D790 9950 psi Notched Izod Impact ASTM D256 -4°F (-20°C) 5 ft-lb/in 73°F (23°C) 11 ft-lb/in Unnotched Izod Impact ASTM D256 -4°F (-20°C) 29 ft-lb/in 73°F (23°C) 30 ft-lb/in Color & Aesthetics*** Green, medium blue, dark blue, red, orange, white, gray, black Color customization available based on specific needs KEY PROPERTIES Features: high-gloss finish, UV stability, scratch resistance, chemical/corrosion resistance, cold temperature impact resistance, heat resistance * Reflects average of several colors, properties shift slightly depending on color ** Gloss level varies based on tooling temperature *** UV data available upon request Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.

The manufacturer worked with Avient to formulate a custom Versaflex™ TPE that featured a low durometer with excellent resistance to adhesion (sticking).

Excellent color consistency with concentrated pigment loadings that enable dosing as low as 0.5%