SHANGHAI, China – May 15, 2020 – PolyOne today launched a new functional additive for protective face masks as part of its Fiber Solutions portfolio. This layer filters out aerosols and particulates containing bacteria and viruses to protect the wearer and those around them. With proper ingredient selection and processing, MagIQ Non-Woven Electret Plus helps the middle layer of protective masks to effectively trap particles as small as 0.3 microns,” explains  Say Eng Lee, VP and GM Color Asia at PolyOne.

A growing number of customers and commercial partners seek organizations that prioritize protecting the environment, ensuring the well-being of employees, and safeguarding the communities in which they operate,” said Chad Martinez, senior manager, Environmental, Health & Safety Management Systems at Avient. Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™, enables unmatched levels of performance and protection for end-use applications, including ballistic personal protection, marine and sustainable infrastructure, and outdoor sports  

Added Protection for Dairy Packaging ColorMatrix™ Lactra™ SX Light Blocking Additive in solid masterbatch form provides high-performance light blocking technology and protection for liquid dairy contents when added to monolayer PET bottles. Download our free app to discover how UV barrier technology adds protection to PET packaging

ColorMatrix™ SmartHeat™ RHC is an APR accredited, patent protected, liquid dispersion process aid, available to rPET producers and converters to help improve recycling and sustainability of PET bottles. Proprietary light barrier technology that protects your contents from the harmful effects of UV rays. Enhance product protection and extend shelf life.

Some customers want to reduce weight but maintain strength and function, while others need protection against UV light, harsh temperatures, and other elements that might diminish product life. These formulations help our customers make sustainable sporting equipment and protective gear. 

Dyneema®, the world's strongest fiber™, enables unmatched levels of performance and protection for end-use applications, including ballistic personal protection, marine and sustainable infrastructure and outdoor sports

Existing industry solutions failed to protect panels from outdoor exposure and harsh weather conditions. Smartbatch™ Color and Additive Concentrates offered unparalleled UV weathering protection color concentrates for our customer’s solar power stations.

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Existing industry solutions failed to protect panels from outdoor exposure and harsh weather conditions. Smartbatch™ Color and Additive Concentrates offered unparalleled UV weathering protection color concentrates for our customer’s solar power stations.