https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/thermoplastic-elastomer-tpe-faqs
Definitions of regulatory terms
Molding Conditions
Molding conditions can dramatically affect the amount and nature of shrinkage.
https://www.avient.com/industries/healthcare/remote-monitoring-wearables
From fitness trackers, smartwatches, and glucose monitors to blood pressure and cholesterol home testing kits, these intelligent devices help patients share valuable data with healthcare providers and allow greater independence in managing health conditions.
Medically compliant, biocompatible solutions from Avient offer the comfort and durability required.
Learn more about how Avient's medical-grade polymers, colorants and additives can enhance effectiveness and safety.
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Formulated compatibility to individual fiber substrates or processing conditions
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-11/smart-colorants-infographic.pdf
COMPLEMENTARY SOLUTIONS
SMART COLORANTS:
MAKING THE MOST OF COLOR
SOLID COLORANTS LIQUID COLORANTS
Available based on many
different carrier resins
Clean, easy handling + feeding
Designed + engineered for
compatible polymer matrix
More effective for
low letdown ratios
Highly accurate dispensing
Can be processed
at lower temperatures
COLOR
STRATEGY
BEST
PRACTICES
EXPANDING
COLORANT OPTIONS
Avoid limiting yourself to either
solid or liquid forms, and focus
on the requirements of the end
application instead
• Widen your materials and
applications possibilities
• Achieve the desired
effect for each part
• Optimize productivity
and system costs by
matching the right colorant
type to the project
ADDING SPECIAL EFFECTS
Further differentiate and add value to your products
• Examples include: metallic, pearlescent, chrome look,
edge glow, sparkle/glitter, neon/fluorescent look,
woodgrain/stone/camouflage
SELECTING + SIZING
COLORANT EQUIPMENT
Both liquid and solid
colorants can be used in
the same production facility
• Use the right colorant
to significantly impact
production and offer
improvements in terms
of efficiency and quality
$37.5B
projected global colorants
market size by 2025**
84.7%
of consumers cite colors as
the primary reason they buy
a particular product*
U
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To learn more about polymer colorants and how
you can improve your current color strategy,
visit avientdistribution.com or call +1.844.4AVIENT
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-10/Edgetek Toughened PPA Technical Bulletin.pdf
The PPA-based formulations offer decreased
moisture absorption compared to nylon 66
(PA66), helping to improve durability and long-
term performance.
Processing conditions can cause material properties to shift from the values stated in the information.
Avient makes no warranties or
guarantees respecting suitability of either Avient’s products or the information for your process or end-use application.
https://www.avient.com/industries/consumer/consumer-staples/home-office
Long fiber reinforced nylon 6 or 66 thermoplastics formulated for more consistent performance in moisture-rich conditions.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/demystifing-cmf-brochure.pdf
COLOR, MATERIAL & FINISH DESIGN SERVICE
FIVE WAYS TO BRING CLARITY TO COLOR, MATERIAL
& FINISH SELECTION
D E M Y S T I F Y I N G C M F
FINDING THE RIGHT BALANCE BETWEEN LOOK,
FEEL AND FUNCTION IS IMPORTANT
BUT CHALLENGING
NEARLY 90% OF ALL PURCHASE DECISIONS ARE MADE SUBCONSCIOUSLY.
Processing conditions can cause material properties to shift from the values stated in the information.
Avient makes no warranties or
guarantees respecting suitability of either Avient’s products or the information for your process or end-use application.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/auto-injector-application-study.pdf
Global manufacturing and product
stewardship support help mitigate risk
WHY AVIENT?
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-11/Smarter Materials High Performance Thermoplastics.pdf
Continuous Service Temperature: Maximum temperature at which
a material can perform reliably in a long-term application.
3.
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Processing conditions can cause material properties to shift from the values stated in the information.
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/processing-enhancement-additives/cesa-raise-heat-stability-modifier-apet-packaging
Offers consistent performance and quality, even under high-temperature conditions
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