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EUROPEAN CABLE
MANUFACTURER
G E L - F I L L E D C E N T R A L L O O S E
T U B E C A B L E S
• Fire performance: CPR classification Cca-s1, d0, a1
• Resistance to chemicals and filling compounds
• Rigidity close to PBT
• Melting point higher than 100°C
• Developed a custom formulation to reach
required rigidity
• Eliminated hydrolysis experienced with
previous PBT material
• Provided expertise in process improvement
to help the customer achieve a more
competitive processing speed
ECCOH™ PF 4142 Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
CRUSH RESISTANCE + FIRE PERFORMANCE
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EDWARDS DESIGN
& FABRICATION
M O D U L A R M I L I T A R Y
B A L L I S T I C S H E L T E R S
• Blast and bullet resistance to protect soldiers and military
assets in mortar pits, shelters, and guard towers
• Lightweight for portability and quick deployment without
heavy equipment
• Specific colors required to provide visual cover in the field
• Provided UL 752 Level 3 ballistic resistance,
additional protection by layering panels
• Reduced weight by 75% compared to steel,
improved portability over concrete or
sandbags
• Enabled easy installation with common
carpentry tools
• Customized color formulations to meet
needed camouflage without painting
GlasArmor™ Ballistic Resistant Composite
Panels
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
LIGHTWEIGHT BALLISTIC PROTECTION
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Entry door 1-page case study
EXTERIOR DOORS
R E S I D E N T I A L & C O M M E R C I A L
Reinforcement of steel to reduce weight and provide:
• Corrosion resistance
• Improved dent resistance to withstand windborne debris
• Structural performance to meet regional wind load
requirements
• Improved resistance to corrosion and
moisture degradation
• Increased dent resistance up to 60% vs.
unreinforced metal
• Enabled reduction in thickness of sheet
metal while maintaining structural
performance
Polystrand™ PETG continuous fiber
reinforced composite laminate thermally
bonded to steel door skin
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
DENT REDUCTION + CORROSION RESISTANCE
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GILMOUR®
A Q U A A R M O R T M L I G H T W E I G H T
H O S E
• Lightweight
• Improved kink resistance and flexibility
• Soft yet durable solution for consumer appeal
• Shelf differentiation
• Drinking water safe
• Met all requirements with a custom TPE
solution, enabling Gilmour to produce a more
compact hose about 50% lighter than standard
PVC hoses
• Incorporated custom colorants for brand
consistency, and specialty additives for
enhanced UV and abrasion resistance
• Delivered a single-material solution for easier
manufacturing, and supplied materials locally to
align with customer’s “Made in the USA” brand
• Provided regulatory and technical support to
product development
Customized Versaflex™ TPE
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
LIGHTWEIGHT + KINK RESISTANT
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Versaflex - Philips Avent Bottle - Spanish
PHILIPS AVENT
S E L L O P A R A B I B E R O N E S
• Normatividad de contacto con alimentos grasos de la
FDA, la Unión Europea y China
• Sellado hermético a temperaturas elevadas para
esterilización
• Satisfacer la necesidad de refrigeración repetida
• Uso de la experiencia en materiales para el
desarrollo de un producto que cumple con
las normas de contacto con alimentos
grasos y ofrece rendimiento de sellado
seguro
• Permitió a las madres convertir sus
biberones Philips AVENT en envases de
almacenamiento de leche materna
Versaflex™ FFC2882-87
REQUERIMIENTOS CLAVE
SOLUCIÓN AVIENT
CUMPLIMIENTO NORMATIVO
MÁS INFORMACIÓN
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POR QUÉ AVIENT?
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WOOD PLASTIC
COMPOSITE (WPC) MFG
S H E E T A N D D E C K I N G
• Lightweighting solution offering energy savings and manufacturing
efficiencies
• Reduced downtime associated with poor quality rejections
• Consistent and uniform cell structure in decking material
• Compatibility with mono-core extrusion formula (rice hull bio-filler
and virgin PVC) when used with a chemical foaming additive
• Density control of 0.60-0.65 g/cc in production
• Provided a CFA solution that offered energy
savings, process optimization, and extended
manufacturing run times
• Enabled improved performance results and
enhanced process control
• Allowed tighter tolerance control with uniform cell
structure, eliminating voids and surpassing
density target ($100K savings)
• Increased productivity and aesthetic finish with
secondary operations (sanding)
KEY REQUIREMENTS
Excelite™ Chemical Foaming Additives (CFA)
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
LIGHTWEIGHTING + IMPROVED QUALITY
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Material needs to:
• Pass ampere test at 10A and 16A conditions
• Pass glow wire test at 750°C at 1.5mm thickness
• Have a lubrication effect and dimensional stability at an elevated
temperature of 110°C
• Meet test criteria of 250K cycles switch on/off without failure or
dimensional changes
• Reduced risk of shock by replacing brass with polymer
formulation that met all key electrical and functional
performance criteria
• Eliminated the need for secondary lubricant due to self-
lubricating properties of LubriOne materials
• Enabled in-house molding which removed reliance on
external part supplier and allowed direct management
of global inventory levels
LubriOne™ Internally Lubricated Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
LOW FRICTION + WEAR RESISTANT
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TIER 2 MOLDER
P A N E L F O R C O N S T R U C T I O N
V E H I C L E S
• Transition from painting extruded sheet (3-5mm) to
molded-in color for two different thermoplastics
• UV stability
• Good appearance for visible part
• Expedited approved solution that delivered
the appearance and performance of a
painted part
• Developed formulations for two materials-
PMMA and ABS
• Offered aluminum appearance and required
UV stability
SmartBatch™ FX for Paint Replacement
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
PAINT REPLACEMENT
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Tier 2 molder
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Ext Building Products OEM Application Snapshot
EXTERIOR BUILDING
PRODUCTS OEM
S H E E T / P R O F I L E E X T R U S I O N
• Source a cost competitive and effective chemical foaming
additive (CFA) with prompt availability
• Incorporate a CFA lightweighting solution with consistent
cell structure and density for better overall operational
performance
• Improve material usage while manufacturing on both
single and twin screw processing equipment
• Met customer needs and timing with
effective and efficient CFA solutions
• Provided formulations that improved the
dispersion and efficacy for optimized
performance and control in manufacturing
• Offered application and processing
expertise focused on specific customer
manufacturing assets and operations,
allowing improved material usage and
reduced operational costs
Hydrocerol™ and Excelite™ CFAs
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
LIGHTWEIGHTING + PERFORMANCE
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LEADING WASTE
MANAGEMENT OEM
I N D U S T R I A L C O N T A I N E R S
• Eliminate shrinkage and warpage, and control dimensional
aspects of finished parts
• Improve quality assurance metrics and reduce downtime
associated with quality rejections
• Reduce process parameter changes and maintain
consistency when running multiple colors
• Lightweighting solution offering energy savings, process
optimization & extended manufacturing run times
• Preserved industrial waste container quality
while maintaining functional performance and
application dimensional stability
• Provided xpertise in process optimization and
polymer formulation, where material & mold
flow, reducing cycle times, and color harmony
between diverse polymers matter most
• Accelerated speed to market by several weeks
with versatile agnostic product forms (solid and
liquid) coupled with technical service
Hydrocerol™ and Excelite™ Chemical Foaming
Agents (CFA)
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
DIMENSIONAL CONTROL + QUALITY
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