The design team reached out to long-term supplier Avient GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers to help develop a customized solution. Teams from both companies worked closely to understand the specific property needs, and then searched for an impact modifier solution that the manufacturer could readily blend into polypropylene at the molding machine.

When PolyCase Ammunition was getting ready to produce its new line of high performance ammunition, the project team knew they needed a material that would be easily enable them to produce their patent-pending, injection molded projectile designs that function as well or better than conventional lead-core projectiles.  The Avient team used their extensive knowledge and experience working with high-density polymers to develop a specialized Gravi-Tech™ high-density polymer composite that met PolyCase’s needs and fit the profile of their proprietary injection molding process.

The design team reached out to long-term supplier Avient GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers to help develop a customized solution. Teams from both companies worked closely to understand the specific property needs, and then searched for an impact modifier solution that the manufacturer could readily blend into polypropylene at the molding machine.

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Color & Additive Formulations for Biodegradable Resins & Blends Using a selected list of pigments and additives, Avient color experts know how to enhance biodegradable starch blends or PLA without affecting degradability of the resins. Industry Standards ADDITIVE PRODUCT CODE PROCESS BENEFITS Anti Block CC10128310BG PLA Film Improve Separation Slip Agent CC10144939BG PLA Fibers Aids Process/ Stickiness Reduction Slip Agent CC10299977BG BOPLA Film Stickiness Reduction (End Products) Anti Block/Slip Agent CC10272954BG PLA Film Improve Separation/ Opening of the Bags Anti Block/Slip Agent BLA0050104 Injection Improve Overall Process for Ejection Anti Block/Slip Agent CC10178477BG BOPLA Film Stickiness Reduction/ High Transparency Metal Release CC10312144BG Extrusion Coating Good Chill Roll Release Melt Enhancer BLA0025041 PLA Sheet Melt Stabilizer for Thermoform Sheet COLOR PRODUCT CODE MB CARRIER COMMENTS Black CC10253380BG Blend 30% Carbon Black Black CC10085911BG PLA 30% Carbon Black Black CC10324006BG PBAT 40% Carbon Black White BL00050101 PLA 60% TiO2 White CC10245763BG Blend 60% TiO2 + Blue Undertone White CC10194583BG PBAT 70% TiO2 ONCAP™ BIO & CESA™ ADDITIVES – FOR FLEXIBLE FILM APPLICATIONS ONCOLOR™ BIO & RENOL™ COLORANTS – FOR INDUSTRIAL, AGRICULTURAL & HORTICULTURAL APPLICATIONS See the World in Color The coloration of biodegradable polymers—such as PLA, PHA, PBAT or blends—requires a careful selection of pigments that must comply with strict environmental standards.

WHAT IS FOGGING AND HOW CAN WE PREVENT IT? Consumers perceive the packaged food as poor in quality • Moisture accumulation can lead to spoilage • Consumers are unlikely to purchase foods they cannot see Consumers want to see what they are buying, and that is especially true for fresh foods. 3© 2020 Avient Corporation, 33587 Walker Road, Avon Lake, Ohio USA 44012 food packaging is not only a problem of aesthetics, but also hygiene.

How one supplier optimized properties, processing with UV-stable materials The team chose a grade that includes UV stabilization for improved weathering performance. According to project manager Steffen Burdorf, the chosen elastomer helped his team at Jäger deliver results on several fronts: appearance and quality improvements; productivity enhancements and manufacturing cost reductions; and added product longevity due to UV stabilization.

How one supplier optimized properties, processing with UV-stable materials The team chose a grade that includes UV stabilization for improved weathering performance. According to project manager Steffen Burdorf, the chosen elastomer helped his team at Jäger deliver results on several fronts: appearance and quality improvements; productivity enhancements and manufacturing cost reductions; and added product longevity due to UV stabilization.

Occasionally, technicians from the equipment manufacturers are used to establish the ‘entitlement’ performance of a particular machine and most major manufacturers have technical service teams to help with this activity. Such advice, for example how to set up blow molding machines, is not equipment specific and therefore ColorMatrix would always recommend using local or expert technicians in addition to following best practice points listed below; • Preforms should be conditioned for minimum 24 hours prior to blowing • Preforms should always be used in a FIFO manner (First In, First Out) • Octabins of preforms should be segregated and blown per resin type, i.e. not mixed with other resins • A preform traceability system should be in place such that any process upsets can be quickly followed up and corrected • Enhanced QC preform checking resources for bottle distribution, aesthetics and integrity should be on-hand during the performance optimization trials • Prior to any process optimization, the blowing machine performance should be verified as being within normal i.e. accepted standard ranges and all important components and control features are working satisfactorily.

These narratives are translated into aesthetic concepts using the expertise of a global team of color, material, and finish (CMF) and industry specialists. Coincidently, yet unsurprisingly, all the trends identified by the global team for this anniversary edition focus on the attempt of society to rechart itself post-pandemic, exploring different and unfamiliar ideas." These recent developments prompted Avient's ColorForward team to develop the following four societal trends: