For high impact risks, ERM risk owners are assigned to actively manage the risk. In the near- and medium-term future, the probability of this risk impacting Avient is low. In 2022, Avient also modified the approach of Enterprise Risk Management process to include and assess site-level physical climate-related risks assessment at high-value facilities (facilities which may have financial material impact to Avient’s business).

They also offer over 2x higher impact properties than short fiber reinforced solutions, while maintaining impact properties in cold and demanding environments. KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Chemical resistance • Maintaining high impact performance at low temperatures • Low moisture uptake • Dimensional stability comparable to nylon • Higher impact resistance than short fiber alternatives • Eco-conscious alternative to nylons • More cost-effective solution than specialty nylons • Available in non-PFAS* formulations to achieve UL 94 V-0 flame rating at 1.5 mm MARKETS & APPLICATIONS These materials are for use in applications traditionally made of metal requiring moisture, chemical and cold impact performance requirements, including: • Industrial – pipes, tubing, fluid management • Electrical & Electronics – connectors, battery components, battery housings • Transportation – under-the-hood fuel/ chemical contact components, non-structural interior components • Oil & Gas – fuel pump components, fuel doors PRODUCT BULLETIN * Non-PFAS flame-retardant (FR) grades are manufactured without intentionally added PFAS-based raw materials. ■ Notched 23C ■ Unnotched 23C ■ Unnotched -30C■ Notched -30C 0 5 10 15 20 25 Complēt LGF30-PKE NAT Complēt LGF40-PKE NAT Complēt LGF50-PKE NAT Izod Impact Notched ASTM D256/Unnotched ASTM D4812 4.1 4.7 5.4 18.9 19.5 19.919.1 19.8 20.1 4.0 4.6 5.0 (1) Data based on single lot of lab generated samples.

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Impact High impact strength Durable, lightweight and impact-resistant engineered composite panels for marine applications

There is more to measuring the sustainability of a company than just the physical impacts on the environment from manufacturing its products. Typically, environmental metrics are focused on the operational risk of raw material suppliers and polymer manufacturers – and the impact those products have on the planet. Avient focuses on ESG metrics that ensure employee safety, support a growing sustainable solutions portfolio, and positively impact our environment by reducing waste and energy consumption. 

LFTs can maintain strength and stiffness across a broad temperature range and exhibit superior impact resistance and fatigue resistance compared to short fiber variants.  Specifically, LFTs demonstrate excellent impact performance even at high levels of stiffness, and these materials exhibit low creep compared to their short-fiber counterparts. In terms of impact resistance, at equivalent levels of reinforcement and using the same matrix material, an LFT formulation is typically about 70 percent higher than that of a short-fiber formulation, and it also has greater stiffness.

It has good tensile, thermal, flex, and impact properties like nylon (PA), while maintaining the excellent wear, chemical resistance, and dimensional stability of acetal (POM). Polyketone is considered “eco-conscious” due to the reduced environmental impact of this base resin during the production process compared to PA6, PA66, and POM. A noticeable difference here is impact properties, which are improved for nylons since water plasticizes nylon and makes them more impact resistant.

Video: Improving Impact Resistance Polystrand™ aPET thermoplastic composite tri-ply laminate solution replaced metal and provided an impact resistant and corrosion-proof composite material to prevent dents and rust. Polystrand Reinforcement: Impact Resistance - Video

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This diversion of waste offers a positive environmental impact. Additionally, longer filaments of fiber provide more stiffness and strength to support weight loads and exceptional impact and fatigue resistance to endure rigorous usage environments. Post-Consumer Recycled Resin 0% 50% 100% Long Glass Fiber 50% 50% 50% Tensile Strength 35,000 psi 241 MPa 34,000 psi 234 MPa 31,500 psi 217 MPa Tensile Modulus 2,300 ksi 2,250 ksi 15,517 MPa 2,200 ksi 15,172 MPa Flexural Strength 52,000 psi 359 MPa 51,500 psi 355 MPa 51,500 psi 355 MPa Flexural Modulus 2,200 ksi 15,172 MPa 2,150 ksi 14,828 MPa 2,100 ksi 14,483 MPa Izod Notched Impact 5.5 ft-lb/in 4.5 ft-lb/in 240 J/m 4.0 ft-lb/in 214 J/m Izod Un-Notched Impact 25.0 ft-lb/in 1,335 J/m 23.0 ft-lb/in 1,228 J/m 20.5 ft-lb/in 1,095 J/m Post-Industrial Recycled Resin 0% 50% 100% Long Glass Fiber 50% 50% 50% Tensile Strength 36,000 psi 248 MPa 34,500 psi 238 MPa 34,000 psi 234 MPa Tensile Modulus 2,500 ksi 17,241 MPa 2,400 ksi 16,552 MPa 2,300 ksi Flexural Strength 54,000 psi 372 MPa 52,000 psi 359 MPa 51,000 psi 352 MPa Flexural Modulus 2,500 ksi 17,240 MPa 2,400 ksi 16,552 MPa 2,300 ksi Izod Notched Impact 5.5 ft-lb/in 4.0 ft-lb/in 214 J/m 3.5 ft-lb/in 187 J/m Izod Un-Notched Impact 22.5 ft-lb/in 1,202 J/m 19.5 ft-lb/in 1,041 J/m 19.0 ft-lb/in 1,015 J/m COMPLĒT REC PIR TPU COMPARISON Complēt REC PIR TPU materials are available in black or natural.