They offer a more sustainable alternative than density-modified grades based on prime or virgin polymers. The new grade, Gravi-Tech REC GT5200-5089 C I natural, is based on up to 60% Social Plastic® polymer resin material from Plastic Bank, a social enterprise that collects and recycles ocean-bound plastic waste. They are a social enterprise based in Vancouver, Canada, empowering a Social Recycling movement.

It helps bring incompatible polymers, such as PP and PE, together by forming them into a homogenous polymer mixture that increases mechanical properties based on polymer modification (link to full press release above). The colored grades feature BASF’s Ultrason® polyarylethersulfones (PAES) as a high-quality base polymer combined with Avient’s Colorant Chromatics™ high-temperature color formulation expertise for color concentrates and pre-colored solutions. Sustainable Solutions Portfolio – Avient has a range of sustainable solutions that can help customers meet sustainability goals, including recycled and bio-based polymers, colorants for recycled materials, a color prediction service that helps increase the use of PCR content, and additives that can help to enhance the recycling process.

This process can help reduce cycle times and boost productivity by reducing demolding times and protecting the mold and the manufactured plastic parts while utilizing an alternative to PFAS-based additives. Boosting Productivity: By easing demolding times, Evoluscend™ additive benefits the overall cycle time of injection molding machines, improving throughput without use of PFAS-based additives Pre-tested to both FDA food contact requirements and ISO10993 (subparts 4, 5, 10, 11)requirements for healthcare applications, the new Evoluscend™ mold release additive for high-temperature polymers is available to manufacturers globally, helping to set new benchmarks in production efficiency without PFAS-based additives.

GOBIE overmolds GLS Versaflex™ TPE material on the bottle’s patented FlexFlo™ squeeze grip, non-slip base and finger-loop to deliver a comfortable non-slip grip, attractive aesthetics and a strong bond for durability. GOBIE H2O is a socially responsible, product-based brand focused on developing innovative alternatives to the inconsiderate consumption and disposal of single-use water bottles. Caption: The GOBIE® H2O drinking bottle uses GLS Versaflex™ TPE material and specialty colorants from PolyOne for its patented FlexFlo™ squeeze grip, nonslip base, and finger loop.

We also conduct 360 assessments to help individuals assess their individual development and progression based on feedback from key stakeholders. Avient hosts nomination-based leadership development programs, such as NextGen and Elevate, as well as CORE Leadership, an open-enrollment program for leaders of people globally. Sustainability Knowledge Base

This portfolio includes the recent addition of Mevopur bio-based polymer solutions, which are color and additive masterbatches based on bio-polyethylene resins that have up to 95 percent bio-based content.

TPE Knowledge Base Typical shrinkage values for SEBS-based TPEs are 1.3% - 2.5%, whereas those for SBS based TPEs are 0.3% - 0.5 %.

COMPTEK™ High Temperature Formulations: Eighteen months ago, PolyOne acquired COMPTEK (Diez, Germany), a specialist in formulations based on extreme-heat polymeric materials such as PEEK, PES, PEI, PPS, PSU and PPSU. Properties that can be achieved with these materials include transparency, even for formulations based on polysulfone, electrical and/or thermal conductivity, laser marking, and X-ray opacity. FireCon™ CPE: based on chlorinated polyethylene (CPE), this flame-retardant material resists acids, alkalis, oils, fuels, chemical solvents, extreme temperatures, and weather.

Avient expands the launch of its new Cesa™ Non-PFAS Process Aid for polyolefin extrusion and film formulations to Asia, enabling processability, productivity, and stability comparable to traditional fluoropolymer-based processing aids. Avient’s new Cesa Non-PFAS Process Aid delivers performance characteristics similar to traditional fluoropolymer-based options, reducing friction between the polymer and the metal, allowing the polymer to be more easily extruded. In addition, Cesa Non-PFAS Process Aid can deliver these performance benefits at the same dosage levels as traditional fluoropolymer-based additives while meeting Greater China GB 9685-2016, U.S.

While most batteries are traditionally metal-based, there are significant advantages to using polymers (plastics) instead, especially with recent advancements in polymer science that make using these materials in electric vehicle batteries possible. Furthermore, the lighter weight of polymer-based batteries contributes to improved energy efficiency, reducing greenhouse gas emissions during vehicle operation.  Using engineered polymers in electric vehicle batteries presents numerous advantages over traditional metal-based materials.