BLUE PBT MR CMPD 092BU2010 BLUE PBT

GRIS 243 (PBT + PC) GRIS 243 PBT

029GN2011 GREEN PBT 092BN2003 BROWN PBT

BLUE BI-COLOR SEM ORANGE 151C PBT PINK BI-COLOR

New Colorant Chromatics™ Metallic Effect Pre-Colored Sulfone Formulations Launched by Avient at Fakuma 2024 NEW Colorant Chromatics™ Metallic Effect Pre-Colored Sulfone Formulations: new pre-colored sulfone solutions with metallic effects, including gold, bronze, and silver, developed to emulate finishes that use metal without the weight and secondary processing but have the benefits of sulfone polymers, including ultra-high temperature and chemical resistance. They are available across multiple polymer systems, including PA6, PA66, PC, POM, PBT, PPS, and PK, and provide comparable performance to conventional internally lubricated grades (link to full press release here).

This is primarily related to certain PFAS with PBT characteristics (persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic). Learn more about our solid solution, Cesa™ Non-PFAS Process Aid for Extrusion, and our Colorant Chromatics™ Evoluscend™ Non-PFAS High-Temperature Mold Release Additive. Colorant Chromatics™ Evoluscend™ Non-PFAS High-Temperature Mold Release Additive

Besides pre-colored options and application-specific surface effects, the new Gravi-Tech materials are available in several special grades for vacuum metallization.   Moreover, molded-in colors eliminate the release of potentially hazardous volatile organic compounds (VOC) associated with painting. Avient’s portfolio of Gravi-Tech materials combine the aesthetics of metals with the superior processability of polypropylene (PP), acrylic butadiene styrene (ABS), polyamide (PA), polybutylene terephthalate (PBT), polyphenylene sulfide (PPS), and other thermoplastic materials.

Lysol® is a trademark of Reckitt Benckiser LLC; Formula 409® is a trademark of The Clorox Company; Clorox® is a trademark of The Clorox Company. 5© 2021 Avient Corporation, 33587 Walker Road, Avon Lake, Ohio USA 44012 For the materials tested, a variety of flame-retardant (FR) polycarbonate (PC) alloys, including blends with acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), and polybutylene terephthalate (PBT), were benchmarked against FR copolyester and the chemically resistant (CR) aliphatic polyketone (PK) blends of the Trilliant HC8900 and Edgetek ET8900 series. Due to the higher cost position of copolyester, it was substituted for PC/PBT in the consumer disinfectant testing. With regards to PC alloys, the general trend of increasing chemical resistance was observed in order of PC/ABS < PC/PET < PC/PBT, which was expected based on previous research and the marketing literature of PC blend manufacturers.4 However, the Edgetek ET8900 series clearly demonstrated the best ESCR performance against the household cleaners.

Developed to meet these challenges, Edgetek ET8900 CR thermoplastics show improved chemical resistance to common consumer disinfectants compared to PC/ABS, PC/PET and PC/PBT. Improved Chemical Resistance $$$$ $$$ $$ $ FR PC/ABS FR PC/PET FR PC/PBT FR Edgetek™ CR

Seat Ventilation Tube Case Study Snapshot LEADING LUXURY CAR MANUFACTURER S E A T V E N T I L A T I O N T U B E • Reliable sealing performance • Good bonding ASA+PBT • Excellent chemical resistance and good flexibility • Provided a TPE with good flexibility to maintain a tight seal within the ventilation system, preventing air leaks and ensuring efficient airflow • Formulated a durable and chemically resistant grade to help withstand the various stresses and environmental conditions that the ducts may encounter • Offered quick technical support to fix the leak problem for customer Versaflex Thermoplastic Elastomers KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?