Reducing melt fracture, also known as sharkskin, has the additional benefit of improving optical properties and providing a higher-quality product appearance.   Our new Cesa processing aid helps to improve productivity and process stability for film or sheet extrusion, pipe extrusion, or extrusion blow molding,” said Mayendran Pillay, Marketing Director, Color & Additives North America at Avient. At the show, Sean Bernhardt, Senior Research and Development Manager, Color, Additives, & Inks, Americas at Avient, is presenting “PFAS Alternatives: 2024  and Beyond,” including the Cesa Non-PFAS Process Aid, on May 7 at 3 p.m. and May 8 at 1 p.m.

POMMERLOCH, LUXEMBOURG – August 5, 2025 – Avient Corporation, an innovator of materials solutions, announces additional grades in its portfolio of recycled-content polycarbonate (PC) and PC blends developed to meet the growing demand for materials that support sustainability in the electrical and electronics (E&E) industry to the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) regions. This is in addition to 20% to 70% recycled content in previously launched grades, all delivering mechanical properties comparable to virgin PC. Our expanding portfolio of offerings includes colorants, advanced composites, functional additives, engineered materials, and Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™.

Fernando Sanchez, director, global marketing, PolyOne Global Color and Additives, commented, “Color Inspiration 2015 provides an additional dimension that helps facilitate the creative process. Morag Girdwood Marketing Communications Manager PolyOne Global Color and Additives +44(0) 7890 563137 morag.girdwood@avient.com

Overview of Avient's stain-resistant additive masterbatches for polyester fibers used in automotive textiles, home and office furnishings, and carpets and rugs. Cesa™ WithStand SX Low Haze Antimicrobial Additives Low haze antimicrobial additives provide visual clarity in recycled material

Laser-marking additive, an authentication additive, and colorant— bundled into a single Smartbatch™ concentrate  Learn more about Silcosperse Laser Marking additives are laser absorbing silicone dispersions that use UV, YAG or fiber laser technologies

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In addition, these grades can be associated with color and additive concentrates that include, for example, UV stabilizers to meet outdoor applications needs. Low smoke & fume, non-halogen formulations with additional performance benefits. Laser Marking Additives

Some common requirements for which documentation or additional expertise during development can help include:  However, properties can be modified with fillers and/or additives. However, properties can be modified easily with fillers and/or additives. 

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