https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-02/Gravi-Tech BIO Bio-Based Formulations Product Bulletin.pdf
Gravi-Tech™ BIO Bio-Based Formulations
Gravi-Tech™ BIO bio-based formulations are density
modified engineered polymers that contain partially
bio-based resin from renewable plant sources.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Customized density offering a wide range of
specific gravities (1.5–11 gm/cm3)
• Formulated with partially bio-based resin from
renewable plant sources
• Broad modulus range, from very flexible to very
rigid grades
• Corrosion resistance that withstands oxidization
for long-term use and benefit
• Chemical resistance that can be adapted
depending on base resin as required
• Provides visual surface effects, aesthetics and
cool touch
• Design flexibility and processing ease
• Food contact compliance available
MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS
Applications in packaging and consumer goods in
which a more sustainable solution is preferred:
• Cosmetic caps and closures
• Perfume caps
• Spirit bottle caps
• Luxury boxes
• Handles and knobs
SUSTAINABILITY BENEFITS
• Formulated with partially bio-based resin
from renewable plant sources
• Reduces waste and supports the circular
economy
• Reduces carbon footprint compared to
fossil feedstock alternatives
• Simplifies manufacturing and lowers cost
versus metal
PRODUCT BULLETIN
CHARACTERISTICS UNITS
Gravi-Tech BIO
GT5200-5077
FD Natural
Gravi-Tech BIO
RS5200-5001
RS FD Natural
Gravi-Tech BIO
RS5200-5001 RS
FD Natural X1
Gravi-Tech BIO
GT5200-5003
Gravi-Tech BIO
GT5200-5004
Gravi-Tech BIO
GT5200-5002
Base Resin Bio-based PP Bio-based PP Bio-based PP Bio-based PP Bio-based PP Bio-based PP
Recycled Content/Filler g/cm Mineral Mineral Mineral Metallic Metallic Metallic
Density (ISO 1183) g/ccm 1.90 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.5 3.0
AVAILABLE GRADES
Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-03/Nymax BIO Bio-based Polyamide Solutions Product Bulletin.pdf
These bio-derived and
glass fiber-reinforced formulations utilize 16–47%
natural filler from renewable plant sources,
including corn, straw, and wheat.
Renewable,
plant-based raw materials, have been shown to
offer significantly lower product carbon footprint
values than typical petroleum-based feedstock.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-04/Sustainable Material Answers_ Circular Economy 2022.pdf
For example, a plant
grows, a worm eats the plant, a bird eats the worm, then the bird eventually dies
and its nutrients are absorbed by the soil—where a plant grows again.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-08/Maxxam BIO Bio-Based Polyolefin Formulations Product Bulletin.pdf
Maxxam™ BIO Bio-Based Polyolefin Formulations
Maxxam™ BIO polyolefins are formulated with
bio-based polyolefin resin and/or 10–50% natural
filler from renewable plant sources, including olive
seed based powder and cellulose fiber.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
Formulated with bio-based resin and/or
10–50% filler from renewable plant sources,
Maxxam BIO formulations:
• Reduce product carbon footprint
• Achieve equivalent performance to standard
polyolefin formulations
• Provide good stiffness, durability, impact
resistance and UV stability
• Deliver good surface finish and are easy to color
• Enable customized performance characteristics
depending on application need
• Offer food contact compliance
MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS
Maxxam BIO formulations are suitable for use across
many industries and applications where traditional
polyolefin materials are used, including:
• Transportation Interior Applications -
Decorative profiles, trunk side liners, pillars,
T-cup
• Industrial - Structural parts, furniture
• Consumer - Household goods, personal care
items, packaging, office supplies, food contact
applications
• Electrical and Electronic – Housings, buttons,
junction boxes
SUSTAINABILITY BENEFITS
• Formulated with bio-based resin and/or
10–50% natural filler
• Utilize natural filler from renewable plant
sources including olive seed based powder
and cellulose fiber
• Offer a lower product carbon footprint
compared to traditional petroleum-based
feedstock
• Can be recycled at end of life
PRODUCT BULLETIN
CHARACTERISTICS UNITS
Maxxam BIO
MX5200-5036
Natural FD
Maxxam BIO
MX5200-5030
Natural FD
Maxxam BIO
MX5200-5030
Natural FD X1
Maxxam BIO
MX5200-5001
Maxxam BIO
MX5200-5033
Maxxam BIO
MX5200-5034
Maxxam BIO
MX5200-5035
Filler/Reinforcement Unfilled Unfilled Unfilled 30%
Glass Fiber
10%
20%
30%
Density
(ISO 1183) g/cm 0.90 0.90 0.90 1.12 0.96 1.03 1.12
Tensile Modulus
(ISO 527-1) @ 23°C MPa 1500 1000 1000 6400 1350 1650 2100
Tensile Stress
(ISO 527-2) @ 23°C MPa 27.0 20.0 20.0 75.0 13.0 14.0 15.0
Tensile Strain
at Break
% 5 50 50 3.0 50 37 18
Charpy Notched
(ISO 179) kJ/m 5 20 25 10 12 10 10
CHARACTERISTICS UNITS
Maxxam BIO
MX5200-5023
RS HS HI
Natural 70
Maxxam BIO
MX5200-5025
RS HS
Natural 70
Maxxam BIO
MX5200-5004
RS HS
Maxxam BIO
MX5200-5003
RS
Maxxam BIO
MX5200-5009
RS HS Natural
70
Maxxam BIO
MX5200-5024
RS HS
Maxxam BIO
MX5200-5022
RS HS
Filler/Reinforcement
15%
Olive Seed
Based
25%
Olive Seed
Based
30%
Olive Seed
10%
35%
Olive Seed
5%
15%
Olive Seed
17%
Glass Fiber/
20%
Olive Seed
20% Glass/
10%
Olive Seed
20%
Density
(ISO 1183) g/ccm 1.00 1.15 1.10 1.07 1.09 1.25 1.10
Tensile Modulus
(ISO 527-1) @ 23°C MPa 1750 2000 2700 2500 3800 3500 4100
Tensile Stress
at Break
MPa 21.0 20.0 30.0 20.0 40.0 35.0 42.0
Tensile Strain
at Break
% 24 5 3 5 3 4 2
Notched Izod
(ISO 180) kJ/m 15 7 3 2 5 15 7
MAXXAM BIO POLYOLEFINS – BIO-BASED RESIN – TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE
MAXXAM BIO POLYOLEFINS – OLIVE SEED BASED FILLER – TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE
CHARACTERISTICS UNITS
Maxxam BIO
MX5200-5029 NF HI
UV Black X1
Maxxam BIO
MX5200-5032 NFS
UV Natural
Maxxam BIO
MX5200-5020 NF/NFS
UV Natural X1
Maxxam BIO
MX5200-5016 NF
Natural
Filler/Reinforcement 10% Cellulose Fiber 20% Cellulose Fiber 30% Cellulose Fiber 40% Cellulose Fiber
Density
(ISO 1183) g/ccm 0.95 1.00 1.02 1.07
Tensile Modulus
ISO 527-1) @ 23°C MPa 1550 1750 2640 3600
Tensile Stress at Break
(ISO 527-2) @ 23°C MPa 33 30 48 55
Tensile Strain at Break
(ISO 527-2) @ 23°C % 8 12 9 4
Charpy Notched Impact
Strength (ISO 179/1eA) kJ/m2 5 6 5 5
Charpy Unnotched Impact
Strength (ISO 179/1eU) kJ/m2 33 49 38 30
MAXXAM BIO POLYOLEFINS – CELLULOSE FIBER FILLER – TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE
Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/holgerkronimus_0.pdf
Kronimus served as international controller and finance
director as well as other positions of financial, commercial and plant management in Avient’s
Color, Additives & Ink business unit.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-03/in-house-plastisol-program-bulletin.pdf
PLASTISOL PRODUCTION CAN BE MESSY
AND DUSTY
• Plastisol is a liquid and when you use liquid,
you risk spills on your plant floor.
Unless
you have a proper air filtration system and/
or protective equipment, it can be inhaled by
anyone in the plant, which can potentially create
health concerns.
https://www.avient.com/company/sustainability/sustainability-report/products/product-stewardship-and-product-safety
It facilitates communication internally with our associates in manufacturing plants and along the value chain between Avient and our key stakeholders, such as raw material suppliers and customers.
https://www.avient.com/company/sustainability/planet/environmental-stewardship
A key part of our management systems are internal audit and review programs, which periodically examine plant operations and develop recommendations to enhance performance.
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-launches-new-density-modified-polymers-recycled-and-bio-based-content
The second, Gravi-Tech™ BIO Bio-based Formulations, contains bio-based resin from renewable plant sources.
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-accelerates-design-freedom-dairy-brands-novapet-pet-light-blocker
With three PET production plants, the Company manufactures over 260,000 tons of PET resin annually and more than one billion preforms for food and beverage containers.