https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-11/Remafin_ Fiber Colorants for PP-Hygiene Nonwoven-case study snapshot.pdf
Hygiene fiber manufacturer
HYGIENE FIBER
MANUFACTURER
P P N O N W O V E N M U L T I L A Y E R S
• Meet FDA requirements specified by the customer
• Provide technical support including specific color,
processing and molding recommendations
• Deliver the brighter white colorants to make the final
product look whiter and cleaner
• Developed an FDA colorant to meet
customer regulatory specifications
• Provided technical expertise throughout the
design and manufacturing process
• Offered a brighter white color for the final
product
Remafin Fiber Colorants for PP
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
COMPLIANCE + TECHNICAL SUPPORT
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AUTOMOTIVE OEM
C E N T R A L C O N S O L E P A R T
• Metallic aspect
• Good surface appearance
• UV resistance
• Cost effective alternative to paint
• Offered a paint replacement solution with a
molded-in-color metallic effect
• Provided color matching expertise
• Utilized simulation tools to predict part
aspect and suggest the best injection point
for process and mold optimization
• Optimized formulation for metallic effects
Smartbatch Combination Colorants &
Additives
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
METALLIC EFFECT + PAINT REPLACEMENT
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-08/Cesa Non-PFAS Blown Film Snapshot.pdf
FILM
MANUFACTURER
B L O W N F I L M
• Maintain comparable performance to PFAS additives
• Meet regulatory compliance
• Eliminate melt fracture and reduce die buildup
• Increase productivity by reducing product changeover time
• Provided a non-PFAS formulation that met
all performance and regulatory requirements
and did not interact with other additives
• Helped eliminate melt fracture with a quick
time to clear of under forty minutes
• Delivered technical support, including
comprehensive testing on various
chemistries and polymers
• Attained high throughput with a minimal
amount of additive
Cesa™ Non-PFAS Process Aid for Extrusion
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
HUMAN SAFETY + PERFORMANCE
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-12/Norbert - Bio 2024.pdf
NORBERT MERKLEIN
Vice President and General Manager EMEA of Color, Additives & Inks
Norbert Merklein serves as Vice President and General Manager for the Europe, Middle
East, and Africa (EMEA) region of Color, Additives & Inks at Avient Corporation, an innovator of
materials solutions that help customers succeed while enabling a sustainable world.
Merklein joined Avient in July of 2020 through the acquisition of the Clariant
Masterbatch business.
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/ColorMatrix LQ_Corrugated sheet _Case study snapshot.pdf
U-PVC WALL
CEILING PRODUCER
C O R R U G A T E D S H E E T
• Achieved the beige color target with a
uniform coloring process, ensuring a high-
quality sheet appearance
• Adjusted color strength in sheet production
using online controls at the pump controller
• Maintained a clean operation by eliminating
powdery pigments in the workplace
ColorMatrix Liquid Color Concentrates
WHY AVIENT
AVIENT SOLUTION
PRODUCTIVITY + SAFETY
LIQUID COLOR CONCENTRATES AND
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• Reduces particulates from TiO2 bulk pigment use in the
workplace
• Color consistency and good surface finish
• Maintain good mechanical properties and shore hardness
of the extruded sheet
• Compliance with heavy metal-free and RoHS regulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-12/Oncolor bio colorant -smartwatch housing -case study snapshot.pdf
FITNESS
SMARTWATCH
BRAND
S M A R T W A T C H H O U S I N G
• Reduce carbon footprint at least 30% by using bio-based
material
• Meet physical properties requirements such as impact
strength, UV resistance, and thermal resistance
• Provide small lot quantity for various colors
• Offered bio-based colorants to support
carbon footprint reduction
• Maintained over 80% of mechanical
properties of materials and passed QSUN &
QUV test
• Offered supply flexibilities in low volume for
a high mix of colors
OnColor Bio Colorants
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
SUSTAINABILITY + BIO-BASED MATERIAL
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/MAXXAM Power Tool Manufacturer Application Snapshot.pdf
POWER TOOL
MANUFACTURER
P O W E R T O O L B A T T E R Y P A C K
• Non-Halogen to industry standards
• Increased thermal conductivity
• Good impact properties
• Easy to process
• Corporate color
• Provided a non-halogenated solution for
Bosch while increasing the thermal
conductivity
• Supported with regulatory and technical
knowledge
• Helped to source a UL-listed material from
the EU for production in China with identical
quality
Maxxam NHFR Non-Halogen Flame
Retardant Polyolefin Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
NON-HALOGEN FLAME RETARDANT
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-04/MAXXAM NHFR Push Buttons Case Study Snapshot.pdf
Appliance Manufacturer
APPLIANCE
MANUFACTURER
P U S H B U T T O N S
• Non-halogen to industry standards
• Lower density
• Good impact properties
• Easy to process
• High aesthetics
• Provided a non-halogenated solution while
improving the performance of the formerly used
halogenated grade
• Supported the project with various expertise in
design, regulatory and technical support
• Helped to reduce the system cost and make our
customer more competitive in the market
Maxxam NHFR Non-Halogen Flame
Retardant Polyolefin Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
NON-HALOGEN FLAME RETARDANT
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-04/CCG PVDF Monofilament Case Study Snapshot.pdf
MONOFILAMENT
MANUFACTURER
P V D F F I L A M E N T E X T R U S I O N
• Reduce or eradicate die build-up
• Improve predictive and final part quality
• Optimize PVDF extrusion for the desired coefficient of
friction (CoF)
• Reduce energy consumption
• Boosted overall production efficiency by
minimizing die build-up through use of a
PVDF-specific processing aid
• Achieved a flawless surface by reducing
friction and improving flow for enhanced
final part quality
• Controlled extrusion pressure to reduce
energy required in processing
Colorant Chromatics PVDF Processing Aid
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
EFFICIENCY + QUALITY
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AUTOMOTIVE OEM
C E N T R A L C O N S O L E P A R T
• Metallic aspect
• Good surface appearance
• UV resistance
• Cost effective alternative to paint
• Offered a paint replacement solution with a
molded-in-color metallic effect
• Provided color matching expertise
• Utilized simulation tools to predict part
aspect and suggest the best injection point
for process and mold optimization
• Optimized formulation for metallic effects
Smartbatch™ Combination Colorants &
Additives
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
METALLIC EFFECT + PAINT REPLACEMENT
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