By focusing on our customers’ specific needs and market requirements, we are able to offer innovative, tailored solutions and high levels of service to help them gain a competitive advantage.”

PolyOne’s collection of specialty solutions help customers gain a competitive advantage by incorporating innovative, high performance technology.

We have customers who are taking this color development technology in-house to develop colors in minutes, allowing them to react quickly to market demands, achieve multi-regional consistency, and gain a competitive edge.

We have customers who are taking this color development technology in-house to develop colors in minutes, allowing them to react quickly to market demands, achieve multi-regional consistency, and gain a competitive edge.

Steven Chai, general manager for Asia, PolyOne ColorMatrix, said, “In today’s consumer-focused world, consistent product quality is fundamental to gaining consumer trust and brand loyalty.

How to avoid it: Take a serious look at what special effects are available and consider how they might be used to help OEM customers gain market share.

Formulations are heavy metal-free and manufactured using state-of-the- art pigment dispersion techniques that improve homogenization and color distribution.

The PolyChek valve gives API a critical competitive advantage today and into the future, as heavy metals such as lead become even more restricted.

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS RESISTANCE RATING Clorox® Disinfecting Wipes 5813-79 Quaternary ammonium +++++ +++++ +++++ ++ +++ ++++ Formula 409® Heavy Duty Degreaser N/A Lauramine oxide, ethanolamine +++++ +++++ +++++ + ++ +++ Lysol® All-Purpose Cleaner 777-66 Quaternary ammonium +++++ +++++ +++++ + + ++ $$$ $$$ $$$$ $ $$$ $ MATERIAL COMPARISON WITH COMMON CONSUMER DISINFECTANTS FR P C/ AB S FR P C/ PE T FR P C/ PB T Ed ge te k™ E T8 90 0 CR Ed ge te k™ E T8 90 0 H I C R Ed ge te k™ E T8 92 0 FR C RCRITERIA FOR RESISTANCE RATING + strength and elongation at yield retention between 90-110% + strength and elongation at yield retention between 75-125% + no statistically significant reduction in elongation at break (p < 0.05) + visual observation score of 4 or better (minor/no crazing, no cracks) + samples survived disinfectant exposure in strain jig Lysol® is a trademark of Reckitt Benckiser LLC Formula 409® is a trademark of The Clorox Company Clorox® is a trademark of The Clorox Company An independent, A2LA-accredited lab tested the following polymers with various disinfectants to help customers choose the material suitable for their specific application requirements.

HOW GLS TPES MAKE THE DIFFERENCE IN INFANT CARE APPLICATIONS • Safe to Use – Made without bisphenol A (BPA), phthalates, or heavy metals; select grades compliant with FDA, REACH and China GB4806 • Durable – Resists bites and tears; many are tested and safe to use in microwaves and dishwashers • Comfortable – Can be overmolded to provide a soft touch grip and customized to specific comfort requirements including vibration and noise reduction • Easy to Process – Can be injection molded and overmolded right onto a substrate including PP, ABS, etc. • Better Quality Control – Eliminate the need for many secondary operations required for other materials so that results are controlled and consistent To learn more about GLS TPEs for infant care, contact Avient at +1.844.4AVIENT.