PolyOne Expands Specialty Color and Additives Expertise with Acquisition of IQAP Masterbatch...

This masterbatch was necessary for the manufacture of melt-blown non-woven polypropylene used to make the protective face masks with long-lasting filtration properties.

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PolyOne Expands Specialty Color and Additives Expertise with Acquisition of IQAP Masterbatch

Acquisition-related costs primarily consist of inventory step-up and the financing commitment for the Clariant Masterbatch acquisition.  In addition, we are seeing very good early integration success with Clariant Masterbatch." The company noted that integration with the Clariant Masterbatch business continues to exceed expectations and confirmed its recently increased synergy estimate of

Avient is a TÜV Austria certified masterbatch supplier and can help support and secure the full certification process of a final part. Our current portfolio of pre-tested pigments offers: • A wide range of color masterbatch options • From opaque to transparent—depending on the blend or resin It is important to note that the final colors will depend on the percentage of use, the resin, the thickness, and the opacity.

KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Faster processing speeds (up to 1,000 m/min) at low wall thickness (100 µm) • Increased chemical resistance • Lower gel migration • ECCOH 6153 UV - optimized for Teroson • ECCOH 6154 UV - optimized for Unigel • High color rendition and compatibility with Avient masterbatch • High UV resistance • Very low shrinkage MARKET & APPLICATIONS Optical Fiber Cables including: • Stranded loose tubes – gel-filled/dry • Micro-modules • Tight buffer applications – gel-filled/dry STANDARD COMPLIANCE • IEC 60794 • NF XP C93-850-1-1:2020 • EN 50289-4-17:2016 • ISO 4892:2016 • ST/CNET/5843 (1998) PRODUCT BULLETIN GEL MIGRATION PERFORMANCE ECCOH LSFOH 6153/6154 UV grades offer greater gel migration performance compared to alternative ECCOH grades.

Super concentrates can give greater flexibility in coloring higher levels of PCR than traditional masterbatches, and can be used in a multi- layer bottle construction