https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-03/Edgetek PKE High Impact Formulations Technical Bulletin.pdf
TECHNICAL PROPERTIES(1) TEST METHOD Edgetek™ ET8900-0011 HI UV NAT Edgetek™ ET8900-0012 HI UV White Edgetek™ ET8900-0013 HI UV Black Physical Density/Specific Gravity ASTM D792 1.13 g/cm3 1.15 g/cm3 1.13 g/cm3 Molding Shrinkage - Flow ASTM D955 1.4–2% 1.4–2% 1.4–2% Mechanical Tensile Strength (Yield) ASTM D638 5,900 psi 5,800 psi 5,800 psi Tensile Modulus(2) ASTM D638 169,000 psi 161,087 psi 176,000 psi Flexural Modulus(3) ASTM D790 187,000 psi 190,985 psi 188,000 psi Impact Notched Izod Impact 73°F (23°C), 0.125 in ASTM D256A 17.3 ft-lb/in 16.5 ft-lb/in 16.5 ft-lb/in Notched Izod Impact -22°F (-30°C), 0.125 in ASTM D256A 3.2 ft-lb/in 3.0 ft-lb/in 3.3 ft-lb/in Thermal (HDT) 66 psi (0.45 MPa), 0.125 in ASTM D648 121°C 135°C 129°C NORTH AMERICA GRADES (1) Data based on single lot of lab generated samples.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-07/ISO IEC 17025 Mechanical Avon Lake.pdf
No. 0514.01) 12/11/2023 Page 1 of 1 SCOPE OF ACCREDITATION TO ISO/IEC 17025:2017 AVIENT CORPORATION – ANALYTICAL SOLUTIONS 33587 Walker Road Avon Lake, OH 44012 Stephanie Mims Phone: 440 930 3499 MECHANICAL Valid To: September 30, 2025 Certificate Number: 0514.01 In recognition of the successful completion of the A2LA evaluation process, accreditation is granted to this laboratory to perform the following rubber and plastics tests: Test Description Test Method or Standard Brittleness Temperature (Impact) ASTM D746; ISO 812 Charpy Impact ISO 179-1 Color Determination by Spectrophotometer ASTM D2244, E1331; ISO 7724 Conditioning of Plastics for Testing ASTM D618; ISO 291 Deflection Temperature Under Flexural Load ASTM D648; ISO 75-1, -2 Durometer Hardness (Shore A and D) ASTM D2240; ISO 7619-1 Flexural Properties ASTM D790; ISO 178 Flow Rate (Extrusion Plastometer) ASTM D1238 (Procedures A and B); ISO 1133 Impact Resistance (Izod) ASTM D256; ISO 180 Instrumented Impact ASTM D3763; ISO 6603-2 Specific Gravity/Density ASTM D792 (Method A); ISO 1183-1 Specular Gloss ASTM D523; ISO 2813 Tackiness of Interior Materials BO 061-01 Tear Resistance ASTM D624, D1004; ISO 34 Tensile Properties ASTM D412 (Method A), D638, D882; ISO 37, 527-1, -2, -3, -4, -5 Xenon-Arc Exposure Testing ASTM D2565, G155; SAE J1885 (Withdrawn January 2008), J1960 (Withdrawn January 2008), J2412, J2527; BO-116-01 For the tests to which this accreditation applies, please refer to the laboratory’s Mechanical Scope of Accreditation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-02/versaflex-non-blooming-solution-technical-bulletin.pdf
TECHNICAL BULLETIN 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com PROPERTY TEST METHOD UNITS VERSAFLEX™ CE 3130-80N VERSAFLEX™ CE 3130-70N Shore Hardness ASTM D2240 Shore A 79 69 Specific Gravity ASTM D792 g/cm3 1.08 1.04 Tensile Strength ASTM D412 psi 2,484 2,222 Melting Flow Index (190°C, 21.6kg) ASTM D1238 g/10min 5.2 4.4 Elongation ASTM D412 % 864 667 Flexural Modulus @ 300% ASTM D790 psi 975 855 Viscosity @ 11,170 sec, 200°C ASTM D3835 Pa.s 30.6 22.2 Abrasion (Mass Lost) ASTM D3389 mg 1.1 2.6 UV Resistance 0.68W/m2 45°C 168hours — Good Good Stain Resistance *Condition 1 *Condition 2 — Excellent Excellent Blooming 85% RH 30°C,168 hours — Non Non Processing (Demold) — — Excellent Good Cycle Time — — Short Middle Overmold Substrate — — PC/ABS PC/ABS KEY PROPERTIES AND OVERMOLD PERFORMANCE Copyright © 2021, Avient Corporation.
UV Resistance Test - 0.68W/m2 @ 45°C expose 168 hours Anti-abrasion Test - H18 wheel load 1kg @ 500 cycles Surface/Non-blooming - Visual observation Touch Feel - Hand touch Mechanical Properties - Refer to hardness, gravity, tensile strength, elongation, MFI, and flexural modulus, which are tested using ASTM methods Processing - Demold speed & cycle time TEST RESULTS Comprehensively, the Versaflex CE 3130 non-blooming series performed better than competitive materials in balancing functional properties and processing.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-02/US_OH_North Baltimore_ ISO_IEC 17025.pdf
No. 0562.01) Revised 05/31/2022 Page 1 of 1 SCOPE OF ACCREDITATION TO ISO/IEC 17025:2017 AVIENT CORPORATION 733 East Water Street North Baltimore, OH 45872 Claire Holman Phone: (419) 257-1327 MECHANICAL Valid To: October 31, 2023 Certificate Number: 0562.01 In recognition of the successful completion of the A2LA evaluation process, accreditation is granted to this laboratory to perform the following automotive plastics tests: Test Method: Test Name: ASTM D412 Tensile ASTM D523 Specular Gloss ASTM D618 (A) Conditioning of Plastics ASTM D624 (Die C) Tear Strength ASTM D638 Tensile Properties ASTM D792 (A) Density and Specific Gravity by Displacement ASTM D1004 Initial Tear Resistance ASTM D1203 (A) Volatile Loss ASTM D1895 (A) Apparent Density, Bulk Factor, Pourability ASTM D1921 Particle Size (Sieve Analysis) ASTM D2240 Durometer Hardness (Shore A and D) ASTM E1331 Color by Spectrophotometry Using Hemispherical Geometry FMVSS 571.302 Flammability FORD BN-102-01 (A) Low Temperature Flexibility FORD BO-131-03 Interior Odor ISO 3795 Determination of Burning Behavior of Interior Materials SAE J323 (A) Cold Cracking (Mandrel Bend) SAE J1351 Hot Odor for Insulation Materials SAE J1545 Instrumental Color Difference Measurement SAE J1756 Fogging Characteristics of Interior Automotive Materials (Photometric Only) DOC-058151 Angle of Repose 1 Laboratory Developed Method For the tests to which this accreditation applies, please refer to the laboratory’s Mechanical Scope of Accreditation.
https://www.avient.com/news/advanced-edgetek-chemically-resistant-materials-avient-protect-against-‘new-normal’-disinfection
Formulations were tested using an adapted ASTM D543 method for environmental stress cracking resistance (ESCR).
https://www.avient.com/news/avient’s-newest-trilliant-hc-materials-stand-disinfectants-better-alternative-fr-polymers
Using a method adapted from ASTM D543 for ESCR (environmental stress cracking resistance), results versus alternative FR materials demonstrate superior mechanical and aesthetic property retention, and prevention of cracks and crazing after exposure to leading healthcare disinfectants* such as Virex® Tb, CaviCide™, Vesphene® IIse and Super Sani-Cloth®¹.
https://www.avient.com/news/new-rutland-evolve-bio-plastisol-inks-avient-feature-over-50-bio-derived-content-sustainable-screen-printing
Created with 56-59% bio-derived content and tested to ASTM D6866, Rutland Evolve Bio Plastisol Inks can reduce screen printers’ reliance on fossil fuel-based inks while seamlessly introducing more sustainable practices to plastisol screen printing shops.
https://www.avient.com/resource-center/knowledge-base/case-study/led-manufacturer-innovates-and-saves-polymer-heat-sinks
The company’s product engineers developed specifications that included thermal conductivity in plane from 4 to 21 W/m.K (in compliance with ASTM E1461); glow wire resistance of 850°C/0.8mm (IEC 606095-2-12); and enough dimensional stability to allow it to be overmolded directly on LED components.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/trilliant-xr-product-bulletin.pdf
PRODUCT BULLETIN PROPERTY TEST METHOD TYPICAL VALUE (ENGLISH) TYPICAL VALUE (SI) Specific Gravity ASTM D-792 11.0 11.0 Tensile Modulus1 ASTM D-638 1.20E+6 psi 8270 MPa Tensile Strength1 (Yield) ASTM D-638 3,950 psi 27.2 MPa Flexural Modulus ASTM D-790 800,000 psi 5520 MPa Flexural Strength ASTM D-790 7,000 psi 48.3 MPa Notched Izod Impact2 ASTM D-256A 2.1 ft•lb/in 110 J/m Deflection Temperature Under Load 66 psi (0.45 MPa), Unannealed, 0.250 in (6.35mm) ASTM D-648 280°F 138°C Deflection Temperature Under Load 264 psi (1.8 MPa), Unannealed, 0.250 in (6.35mm) ASTM D-648 190°F 87.8°C TECHNICAL PROPERTIES 1 Type I, 0.20 in/min (5.1 mm/min) 2 73°F (23°C), 0.125 in (3.18 mm), Injection molded www.avient.com Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/Artisan Pre-colored Thermoplastics Technical Bulletin.pdf
TECHNICAL BULLETIN Characteristics Artisan™ Nylon Solution Painted Metal Painted Plastic Traditional Molded-in Color Impact Modified Nylon PA Ionomer Alloy Aesthetic Very Good Excellent Excellent Good Very Good Very Good Scratch Appearance Excellent Poor Poor Good Excellent Excellent Scratch & Mar Resistance Very Good Excellent Excellent Poor Very Good Excellent Color Customization Good Excellent Excellent Very Good Good Good Stress Whitening Excellent Fair Fair Poor Excellent Excellent Weatherability Good Excellent Excellent Very Good Good Very Good Temperature Performance Good Excellent Fair Fair Fair Good Corrosion Resistance Excellent Fair Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Processability One Step Multi Step Multi Step One Step One Step Complex One Step Total Production Cost $$$ $$$$$ $$$$ $$ $$$ $$$$ Order Quantity Restrictions Some Some Some None More More COMPARISON OF NYLON, METAL, AND PLASTIC Properties Test Method Artisan™ AR6000-0007 HI UV* Gloss Level** Gloss reading at 60 degrees 80-93 Molding Shrinkage – Across Flow ASTM D955 0.009 to 0.013 in/in Tensile Strength (Yield) ASTM D638 7300 psi Tensile Strength (Break) ASTM D638 5300 psi Tensile Elongation (Yield) ASTM D638 6.0% Flexural Modulus ASTM D790 270500 psi Flexural Strength (Yield) ASTM D790 9950 psi Notched Izod Impact ASTM D256 -4°F (-20°C) 5 ft-lb/in 73°F (23°C) 11 ft-lb/in Unnotched Izod Impact ASTM D256 -4°F (-20°C) 29 ft-lb/in 73°F (23°C) 30 ft-lb/in Color & Aesthetics*** Green, medium blue, dark blue, red, orange, white, gray, black Color customization available based on specific needs KEY PROPERTIES Features: high-gloss finish, UV stability, scratch resistance, chemical/corrosion resistance, cold temperature impact resistance, heat resistance * Reflects average of several colors, properties shift slightly depending on color ** Gloss level varies based on tooling temperature *** UV data available upon request Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.