https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-10/versaflex-top-cover-of-air-cushion-powder-case-study-one-pager.pdf
Cosmetic brands
COSMETIC BRANDS
C O V E R O F A I R C U S H I O N
P O W D E R C O M P A C T
• Low coefficient of friction (COF) to balance the opening
pressure and sealing performance
• General FDA compliance
• Good chemical resistance and barrier protection to water
and oxygen
• Overmold to PP with good compression set
• Delivered chemically resistant material with
excellent sealing properties and good
resilience to achieve requested
performance
• Provided onsite technical support to
improved injection speed and achieve good
bonding performance
• Offered a material solution that could be
leveraged across the customer’s global
cosmetic brands
Custom Versaflex™ TPE
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-07/ECCOH_ 5970 - Thin FTTH Cables - Application Snapshot.pdf
EUROPEAN CABLE
MANUFACTURER
J A C K E T F O R T H I N F T T H
C A B L E S
• FTTH jacket material for cables installed in premises
where no duct and little space is available
• Superior crush resistance for small diameter cables
• UV and chemical resistance including solvents, oil, acid
and bases
• Utilized formulation expertise to provide a solution
with the desired combination of performance
characteristics
• Provided superior UV and chemical resistance,
increasing cable lifetime
• Reduced attenuation loss due to better crush
resistance
• Enabled the required flexibility and reduced cable
weight
ECCOH™ 5970 Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-03/CCG Application Snapshot_Wire _ cable laser marking_Final.pdf
Wire & cable manufacturer
WIRE & CABLE
MANUFACTURER
A E R O N A U T I C D A T A
T R A N S M I S S I O N C A B L E S
• Permanent contrast marking meeting aerospace industry standards
SAE AS4373F and EN-3475-706
• Benign marking that, compared to infrared (IR) laser marking, will
not damage the jacket surface
• Elevated temperature performance in corrosive environments,
maintaining dielectric properties under continuous service
• No vital optical fiber or data transmission cable interference
• Demonstrated fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP)
application expertise incorporating laser marks
• Provided formulation expertise in PTFE alternatives
• Delivered a high-quality product with no clumping
during the extrusion process
• Offered a proven array of specific aeronautic colors
• Provided commercial, technical, and operational
support
KEY REQUIREMENTS
APPEARANCE + PERFORMANCE
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-08/versaflex-machine-cover-case-study-one-pager.pdf
RESPIRATORY
DEVICE
MANUFACTURER
C P A P M A C H I N E C O V E R
• Good aesthetics with high COF for grip functionality
• Chemically bondable to FR PC/ABS down to 1mm
• NCS S 9000-N color suitable for UV laser marking to white
• Good scratch and mar resistance
• Good chemical resistance to detergents, alcohols and bleach
• Pass VOCs & out-gassing in accordance to ISO 18562-3/2:2017
• Customized formulation to balance mar
resistance, flow, and laser marking
whiteness and clarity
• Collaborated on tooling improvements to
widen processing window and increase
yield rate
• Provided application development and on-
site technical support to manage short
shot, sink marks, burn marks and air trap
Customized VersaflexTM TPEs
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-07/Nymax REC - Battery Frame - Case Study Snapshot.pdf
BOS
B A T T E R Y S F R A M E
• Recycled materials where possible
• Non-halogen flame retardant performance to V0 rating
• BOS company color RAL9004 (on visible parts)
• Thermal performance for some parts
• High strength at low thickness for load-bearing parts
• Provided multiple polymer solutions for the battery frame
including recycled nylon, thermoplastic elastomers and
thermally conductive formulations
• Utilized recycled nylon with up to 35% glass fiber content
to provide high strength for load-bearing parts at a low
thickness to minimize weight
• Enabled customer to launch a new innovative battery
system with a modular design for use in multiple
applications – maximizing the working life of the battery
Nymax™ REC Recycled Nylon Formulations and
Therma-Tech™ Thermally Conductive Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-01/mevopur-laser-welding-for-ivd-case-study-brief.pdf
GENOMIC DIAGNOSTIC
DEVICE MANUFACTURER
I N - V I T R O D I AG N O S T I C ( I V D ) D E V I C E
MEVOPURTM Laser-Transmitting and Laser-Absorbing
Pre-color Solution
AVIENT SOLUTION
• Customized solutions - Quality-by-Design (QdB) approach
• Optimized pigment / additive selection – good distribution in
final part minimizes welding failure
• Mitigated contamination and extractable risk on incoming raw
material with control based on fingerprinting
• Ensured uninterrupted supply from multiple ISO13485-2016
certified sites
• Minimized risk of change with change control agreements
WHY AVIENT
KEY REQUIREM ENTS
P R O D U C T I V I T Y & Q UA L I T Y
• Good weldability, low rejection rate
• Solutions in wide range of polymers, colors and
transparency
• Pre-tested ingredients to biocompatibility and
extractable metals
LEARN MORE
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/performance-enhancement-additives/mevopur-functional-additives
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-11/Cargo Trailer Sidewalls Application Snapshot.pdf
TRACTOR TRAILER
OEM
C A R G O T R A I L E R S I D E W A L L S
• Suitable CFA design for PE sheet extrusion in layered,
metal-laminated inner sidewall panels
• Improved fuel economy and reduced trailer tare weight
• Uncompromised outdoor durability and part strength
• Reduced polymer usage while maintaining physical and
dimensional requirements
• Delivered significant 20% part weight reduction
with CFA solution
• Provided formulation to enhance throughput,
leading to a 43% overall cost reduction
• Created value beyond initial technical challenge
with a credible problem solving approach
• Enhanced performance with excellent sidewalls,
uniform foamed plastic core, superior flatness,
and rigidity
Hydrocerol™ Chemical Foaming Additives
(CFAs) and Cesa™ Nucleant Additives
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-05/BIO additives ABSL snapshot 2022 Final_NEW.pdf
Biodegradable & compostable
BIO FILM BAG
MANUFACTURER
F L E X I B L E P L A F I L M
• Easy film unwinding without optical impairments or
mechanical damage
• Excellent clarity and transparency in BOPLA applications
• Compliant with food contact applications*
• Provided a solution to minimize film-to-film
surface contact, decreasing the coefficient of
friction between layers lying on top of each other
• Created a customized formulation by mixing anti-
blocking additives and slip agents, maintaining
process speed without impacting performance or
film quality
• Improved handling of the PLA shopping bags,
making them easier to open
CESA™ & OnCap™ BIO ABSL additives
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-08/Silcopas Airbags Case Study Snapshot.pdf
TEXTILE
MANUFACTURER
A U T O M O T I V E A I R B A G C O A T E D
F A B R I C
• Rapid development of color-coated, high-performance
fabric for global OEM airbag system
• Custom-colored silicone paste dispersion for liquid silicone
rubber (LSR)
• Excellent dispersion with color consistency to meet
regulatory demands and monitor coating performance
• Offered specialized customer support to
provide materials quickly while working with
all stakeholders
• Provided customizable color-matching
helping to reinforce brand equity
• Delivered exceptional quality and regulatory
knowledge to adhere to industry safety
standards and track internal performance
Silcopas Silicone Paste Colorants
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/Siding_Cladding Hydrocerol Case Study Snapshot.pdf
SIDING & CLADDING
MANUFACTURER
P R O F I L E E X T R U S I O N
• Achieve consistent distribution and uniform cell structure
• Avoid adverse chemical reactions caused by material
incompatibility with PVC formulations
• Maintain impact resistance and durability
• Attain thermally-stable chemical foaming agent (CFA) and
gas decomposition temperatures to avoid manufacturing
downtime
• Ensure the integrity of color, finish, and aesthetics
• Validated performance and compatibility
during formulation and testing to confirm
material compatibility and consistency
• Established processing parameters for real-
time precision in temperature, pressure, and
extrusion speed
• Optimized CFA and process to balance weight
reduction and retain mechanical properties
and aesthetics
Hydrocerol Chemical Foaming Agents
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?