https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-12/Norbert - Bio 2024.pdf
He has more than 35 years of experience in global leadership roles in the chemicals industry.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-07/CCG Application Snapshot Evoluscend Mold Release_Final.pdf
PowerPoint Presentation M E D I C A L C O N N E C T O R S • Ongoing production with no change to regular set up • Excellent processing and demolding performance • Color stability during processing • Excellent chemical and impact resistance • Enabled efficient ongoing production rates without changing any processing parameters • Safeguarded color stability and transparency during processing for optimal aesthetics • Ensured regulatory requirements for biocompatible ISO109931 and FDA were met • Provided a solution effective across a range of high-temperature polymers, including PEEK, PPSU, PES, PSU, PEI, LCP, and PPS Colorant Chromatics Evoluscend non- PFAS* high-temperature polymer mold release additive KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT AVIENT SOLUTION PRODUCTIVITY + REGULATORY LEARN MORE ELECTRICAL COMPONENT OEM (*) A non-PFAS additive manufactured without non-intentionally added (NIA) PFAS or PTFE. (*) manufactured without intentionally added PFAS and without PTFE (1) refers to sulfone products only https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/processing-enhancement-additives/colorant-chromatics-evoluscend-non-pfas-high-temperature-mold-release-additive Slide Number 1
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-12/2024 Avient Executive Bios_John Midea.pdf
He spent 12 years at Valspar Corporation with increasing roles of responsibility, including Vice President, where he was accountable for the North American segment of its liquid, powder, electrocoat and after market specialty chemical businesses.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-12/2024 Avient Executive Bios_Philip Clark.pdf
Clark joined Avient in 2024 from Nouryon, a global specialty chemicals organization where he served as Chief Technology Officer.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-11/Phil Clark Bio - 2024_0.pdf
Clark joined Avient in 2024 from Nouryon, a global specialty chemicals organization where he served as Chief Technology Officer.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-07/ECCOH_ 6151 Formulation - Semi-tigh Buffer Indoor Duplex Cable - Application Snapshot_0.pdf
EUROPEAN CABLE MANUFACTURER S E M I - T I G H T B U F F E R F O R I N D O O R D U P L E X C A B L E S • Low shrinkage for connectorization • Easy to strip for efficient installation • Good kink resistance • Resistance to chemicals and filling compounds • Provided an alternative solution, with improved performance, compared to PA12 and PBT materials on the market • Reduced shrinkage and improved strippability for easier installation • Reduced smoke production, improving overall fire performance • Increased processing speeds, reducing overall manufacturing cost ECCOH™ 6151 Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/case-study-one-pager-eccoh-6154-optical-fiber-cable.pdf
GLOBAL CABLE MANUFACTURER M I C R O M O D U L E S F O R O P T I C A L F I B E R C A B L E S Meet specific standards for stranded, loose tube, optical fiber cable performance and production, including: • High speed processing at a low wall thickness • Good colorability • Resistance to chemicals and filling compounds • UV ageing performance • Low shrinkage • Enabled faster processing speeds and manufacturing consistency with a reliable material, eliminating waste • Enabled easier installation with excellent colorability at low wall thickness • Provided technical support to transfer the product to multiple plants ECCOH LSFOH 6154 UV KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Polyolefins%2520Product%2520Selection%2520Guide.pdf
Offers a high level of stiffness and heat resistance as well as excellent impact resistance • Chemically coupled • UL approved • FDA certifiable • Natural, black or colors • High flow grades • Recycled content • Chemically coupled • UL approved • FDA certifiable • Natural, black or colors • High flow grades • UV stabilized INJECTION MOLDING POLYPROPYLENE Product Code - - - PP5410 B1 PP5420 B1 PP5430 B5 PP5440 B1 Reinforcement % - - - 10 20 30 40 Specific Gravity 73°F (23°C) - ASTM D792 0.96 1.05 1.14 1.23 ISO 1183 Tensile Strength Yield psi ASTM D638 8000 10000 11500 13000 MPa ISO 527 55 69 79 90 Tensile Elongation Break % ASTM D638 8 2 2 2 ISO 527 Flexural Modulus 73°F (23°C) psi ASTM D790 525,000 795,000 850,000 1,000,000 MPa ISO 178 3600 5450 5800 7550 Notched Izod Impact 73°F (23°C) ft-lb/in ASTM D256 1.10 1.30 1.50 1.60 kJ/m2 ISO 180 6.00 7.25 8.25 8.50 Heat Deflection 66 psi °F ASTM D648 280 305 310 315 °C ISO 75 138 152 154 157 264 psi °F ASTM D648 250 280 290 300 °C ISO 75 121 138 143 149 Linear Shrinkage Range 1/8 in wall % - 0.4–0.7 0.3–0.6 0.3–0.6 0.2–0.5 3.2 mm wall % - 0.4–0.7 0.3–0.6 0.3–0.6 0.2–0.5 Product Code - - - PP7410 A241 PP7420 B77 PP6430 A206-UV PP6435 B1 Reinforcement % - - - 10 20 30 35 Specific Gravity Yield - ASTM D792 0.98 1.05 1.14 1.17 ISO 1183 Tensile Strength Yield psi ASTM D638 5300 9200 9000 13300 MPa ISO 527 37 64 62 92 Tensile Elongation Break % ASTM D638 8 4 4 4 ISO 527 Flexural Modulus 73°F (23°C) psi ASTM D790 240,000 420,000 695,000 810,000 MPa ISO 178 1650 2900 4800 5600 Notched Izod Impact 73°F (23°C) ft-lb/in ASTM D256 5.0 1.60 1.60 2.50 kJ/m2 ISO 180 27.5 9.00 9.00 14.00 Heat Deflection 66 psi °F ASTM D648 298 313 297 300 °C ISO 75 144 156 152 149 264 psi °F ASTM D648 210 272 265 288 °C ISO 75 92 133 128 142 Linear Shrinkage Range 1/8 in wall % - 0.4–0.7 0.3–0.6 0.3–0.6 0.2–0.5 3.2 mm wall % - 0.4–0.7 0.3–0.6 0.3–0.6 0.2–0.5 Maxxam™ Glass Fiber Reinforced Homopolymer Polypropylene PROPERTY CONDITION UNITS METHOD PRODUCT EXAMPLES Maxxam™ Glass Fiber Reinforced Copolymer Polypropylene 71.866.POLYONE www.polyone.com INJECTION MOLDING POLYPROPYLENE Product Code - - - PP5312 B1 PP5320 A285 PP5330 A123 PP5340 B2 Reinforcement % - % - 12 20 30 40 Specific Gravity 73°F (23°C) - ASTM D792 0.99 1.05 1.15 1.24 ISO 1183 Tensile Strength Yield psi ASTM D638 4800 4400 3600 4900 MPa ISO 527 31 30 32 38 Tensile Elongation Yield % ASTM D638 5 4 4 3 ISO 527 Break % ASTM D638 20 15 20 10 ISO 527 Flexural Modulus 73°F (23°C) psi ASTM D790 285,000 380,000 355,000 460,000 MPa ISO 178 1950 2600 2450 3200 Notched Izod Impact 73°F (23°C) ft-lb/in ASTM D256 0.6 0.55 1.5 0.60 kJ/m2 ISO 180 3.30 3.00 8.25 3.30 Heat Deflection 66 psi °F ASTM D648 235 255 230 280 °C ISO 75 113 124 110 138 264 psi °F ASTM D648 135 156 150 180 °C ISO 75 57 69 66 82 Linear Shrinkage Range 1/8 in wall % - 1.4–1.9 1.0–1.4 1.1–1.5 0.6–1.0 3.2 mm wall % - 1.4–1.9 1.0–1.4 1.1–1.5 0.6–1.0 Offers improved stiffness and heat deflection as well as outstanding dimensional stability. • Chemically coupled • Natural or black • High flow grades • Recycled content Maxxam™ Mica Reinforced Polypropylene PROPERTY CONDITION UNITS METHOD PRODUCT EXAMPLES Maxxam™ Glass/Mineral Reinforced Polypropylene Offers a high level of stiffness and heat deflection as well as reduced warpage and increased dimensional stability. • Chemically coupled • Impact modified • Natural or black • High flow grades • Recycled content Product Code - - - PP5920 B10 PP5935 B1 PP5940 B131 PP5950 B10 Reinforcement Type - - - Glass/Mica Glass/Mica Glass/Mica Glass/Mica Reinforcement % - % - 20 35 40 50 Specific Gravity 73°F (23°C) - ASTM D792 1.05 1.17 1.25 1.34 ISO 1183 Tensile Strength Yield psi ASTM D638 7000 9000 10,000 12,800 MPa ISO 527 Tensile Elongation Break % ASTM D638 6 5 5 2 ISO 527 Flexural Modulus 73°F (23°C) psi ASTM D790 550,000 780,000 870,000 1,300,000 MPa ISO 178 3900 5500 5800 9000 Notched Izod Impact 73°F (23°C) ft-lb/in ASTM D256 0.7 0.9 1.3 1.5 kJ/m2 ISO 180 4.0 5.0 7.0 8.0 Heat Deflection 66 psi °F ASTM D648 304 315 310 315 °C ISO 75 151 157 154 157 264 psi °F ASTM D648 225 298 290 310 °C ISO 75 107 148 143 154 Maxxam™ XST Thermoplastic Olefins (TPO) Offers exceptional stiffness to impact balance including excellent cold temperature impact resistance. • Scratch & mar resistant • Natural, black or colors • High flow grades • UV stabilized Product Code - - - TP9000 A3 TP9110 A701-SM TP9120 B397 TP9120 A525-SM TP9130 A954 Reinforcement Type - - - Talc Talc Talc Talc Talc Reinforcement % - % - 5 11 18 20 30 Specific Gravity 73°F (23°C) - ASTM D792 0.94 0.97 1.01 1.04 1.12 ISO 1183 Tensile Strength Yield psi ASTM D638 2400 3000 2750 3600 3450 MPa ISO 527 18 22 19 25 24 Tensile Elongation Yield % ASTM D638 12 6 5 4 8 ISO 527 Break % ASTM D638 >400 100 170 30 250 ISO 527 Flexural Modulus 73°F (23°C) psi ASTM D790 140,000 260,000 235,000 300,000 325,000 MPa ISO 178 1100 1800 1620 2000 2250 Notched Izod Impact 73°F (23°C) ft-lb/in ASTM D256 No Break 6 10 2 2.2 kJ/m2 ISO 180 68.0 36.0 53.0 11.0 12.0 -30°C ft-lb/in ASTM D256 1.5 1.2 1.3 0.7 0.8 kJ/m2 ISO 180 8.5 6.0 7.0 3.9 4.0 Heat Deflection 66 psi °F ASTM D648 160 208 205 220 218 °C ISO 75 83 98 96 110 105 264 psi °F ASTM D648 100 143 140 160 160 °C ISO 75 50 62 57 70 71 Multiaxial Impact @ 6.6 m/s 0°C ASTM D3763 100% Ductile 100% Ductile 100% Ductile -30°C ASTM D3763 100% Ductile 100% Ductile PROPERTY CONDITION UNITS METHOD PRODUCT EXAMPLES INJECTION MOLDING POLYPROPYLENE 8 91.866.POLYONE www.polyone.com Maxxam™ HST Filled Polypropylene with High Strength and Stiffness Maxxam™ LO Low Odor Talc-Filled Polypropylene Reinforced grades that provide exceptional levels of strength and stiffness.
Formulated for underhood automotive HVAC use to minimize unwanted odor while reducing VOC emissions. • Chemically coupled • Natural or black • High flow grades • Provides heat stabilization • Excellent balance of properties • Natural, black or custom colors Product Code - - - PX5430 B1 PX5435 B1 PX5440 B1 PX5450 B1 Reinforcement Type - - - Glass Glass Glass Glass Reinforcement % - % - 30 35 40 50 Specific Gravity 73°F (23°C) - ISO 1183 1.13 1.18 1.23 1.35 Tensile Strength Yield MPa ISO 527 102 105 113 130 Flexural Modulus 73°F (23°C) MPa ISO 178 6500 8000 9400 11,500 Notched Izod Impact 73°F (23°C) kJ/m2 ISO 180 9.4 9.3 11.0 12.0 Heat Deflection 264 psi °C ISO 75 152 152 153 154 Product Code - - - PP5120 B270-LO MFR g/10 min ISO 1133 12 Tensile Modulus MPa ISO 527 3320 Tensile Stress Yield MPa ISO 527 32 Tensile Elongation Yield % ISO 527 4.6 Tensile Elongation Break % ISO 527 17 Flexural Modulus MPa ISO 178 3000 Charpy Impact 73°F (23°C) kJ/m2 ISO 179/1eU 38 Heat Aging 150°C h VW 44045 700 hr VOC µg/g VDA 278 23.5 Fog µg/g VDA 278 30.5 Carbon Emissions µgC/g VDA 277 18 Odor Grade VDA 270 B3 3 • High flow grades • UV stabilized PROPERTY CONDITION UNITS METHOD PRODUCT EXAMPLES INJECTION MOLDING POLYPROPYLENE PROPERTY CONDITION UNITS METHOD PRODUCT EXAMPLES 10 Maxxam™ Filled & Reinforced Polypropylene A range of melt flows to process well in sheet extrusion, thermoforming, profile extrusion and blow molding operations. • FDA certifiable • Scratch & mar resistant • Impact modified • Natural, black or colors • UV stabilized • Chemically coupled EXTRUSION & BLOW MOLDING POLYPROPYLENE Product Code - - - EP6713 B1 EP6130 B10 EP6430 B1 EP5240 B145 EP7920 B1 Reinforcement Type - - - Talc Mineral Glass CaCO3 Glass/ Mineral Reinforcement % - % - 13 30 30 40 20 Specific Gravity 73°F (23°C) - ASTM D792 0.99 1.12 1.12 1.25 1.05 ISO 1183 Tensile Strength Yield psi ASTM D638 4800 4200 10,000 3600 6500 MPa ISO 527 31 29 69 35 45 Tensile Elongation Yield % ASTM D638 6 8 2 5 6 ISO 527 Break % ASTM D638 100 110 5 70 100 ISO 527 Flexural Modulus 73°F (23°C) psi ASTM D790 325,000 360,000 850,000 350,000 400,000 MPa ISO 178 2250 2400 5800 2400 2750 Notched Izod Impact 73°F (23°C) ft-lb/in ASTM D256 4.0 1.5 4.3 1.1 2.4 kJ/m2 ISO 180 20.0 8.0 24.0 6.0 13.0 Heat Deflection 66 psi °F ASTM D648 230 242 315 240 293 °C ISO 75 110 115 157 116 145 264 psi °F ASTM D648 130 158 270 140 212 °C ISO 75 54 68 132 60 100 PROPERTY CONDITION UNITS METHOD PRODUCT EXAMPLES 111.866.POLYONE www.polyone.com EXTRUSION & BLOW MOLDING POLYPROPYLENE Maxxam™ Filled & Reinforced High Density Polyethylene Specifically designed for blow molding and sheet extrusion/thermoforming of structural parts.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-07/ECCOH_ PF 4142 - Gel Filled Central Loose Tube Cable - Application Snapshot.pdf
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?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-09/Waste Mgmt OEM Application Snapshot.pdf
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?