In fact, you may have found yourself swimming in plastics alphabet soup and unsure where to start. TPEs can also be made from post-consumer recycling like ocean plastic (e.g., fishing nets) and turned into material for other goods. Most thermoplastic elastomer products are also recyclable under Plastic Recycling Code 7.

NYSE: AVNT) continues to launch material solutions that are meeting the challenge. Barrier technologies that preserve the shelf-life and quality of food, beverages, medicine and other perishable goods through high-performance materials that require less plastic Plastic Waste

The company adds value to global customers and improves sustainability through formulating materials, such as: Barrier technologies that preserve the shelf-life and quality of food, beverages, medicine and other perishable goods through high-performance materials that require less plastic PolyOne employs approximately 6,900 associates, is certified ACC Responsible Care® and Great Place to Work®, and is a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste. 

There are a variety of GLS™ soft touch TPEs designed to have excellent adhesion to a number of rigid plastic substrates. Material Flow Behavior     

High contrast, permanent markings of silicone materials Cesa™ Laser Additives allow manufacturers to optimize the use of laser technology to create markings or assemble plastic parts.  

Designed for use in automotive air and oil filters, our Filter Adhesives provide strong adhesion to a number of endcap materials, including steel, aluminum and polyester. Our Laminating Adhesives are suitable for use with multiple substrates, including fabric, paper and plastic films, to support applications such as tarps, tents, wall coverings and shades.

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Cesa™ Mix Additives can improve homogeneity when otherwise incompatible resin chemistries, fillers and reinforcing materials need to be blended. Improve process efficiency and enhance performance with additives for rubbers and plastics

As part of our evolution as a company, we articulated a new Purpose: to be an innovator of materials solutions to help our customers succeed, while enabling a sustainable world. See how Avient opens up possibilities for the world through plastics

These materials are commonly used in injection molding, blow molding, film extrusion and other plastics processes.