They received a prestigious industrial design award for their hard work – a 2019 IDEA Gold award in the Social Impact Design category from the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA). To give some perspective, there were only 19 designated Gold winners from among the 101 design awards presented.

They received a prestigious industrial design award for their hard work – a 2019 IDEA Gold award in the Social Impact Design category from the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA). To give some perspective, there were only 19 designated Gold winners from among the 101 design awards presented.

A cost-effective, easy-to-use solution The Ultimate UV range is a liquid dispersion technology offering highly accurate and cost- effective dosing. Optimized product protection Ultimate UV technology used in combination with ColorMatrix liquid colors can offer enhanced light protection into the visible range, particularly relevant to vitamin enhanced products. Handling Ultimate UV is supplied as a liquid dispersion which offers convenient, accurate and consistent dosing from minimal product addition.

BUILDING MATERIALS RETAILER R O O F I N G M E M B R A N E S • Improve marketing claims for product performance and polymer integrity • Prevent and improve field life, and protect product from the growth and appearance of flora, fungi and algae from outdoor environmental exposures • Ability to convert materials from liquid to solid in order to accommodate advanced manufacturing technique • Seeking OBPA alternative • Delivered a product differentiating solution that eliminated both polymer-degrading microbials and mitigated the flora and fungal accumulation that causes discoloration and staining • Enabled versatility with combined liquid and solid masterbatch solutions • Provided a cost-effective and environmentally friendly OBPA alternative WithStand™ Antimicrobial Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

continuous lifting of 55 lbs. bags) and eliminate transport of raw material up stairs or on to mezzanine to reduce potential for injuries during material handling • Provide a dust-free raw material handling and manufacturing environment • Alleviate employee health concerns by providing a cleaner production floor and lower levels of airborne TiO2 dust • Maintain an OSHA compliant facility • Automated a raw material handling solution that included no lifting, cutting, or tearing of raw material packaging • Eliminated fine TiO2 and pigment-related particles, providing cleaner air in manufacturing areas • Provided a safe and sustainable environment by helping reduce workplace dust exposure • Enabled employee redeployment to other activities, optimizing use of labor ColorMatrix™ Liquid Colorant and Dosing Equipment KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? All Rights Reserved. https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/liquid-color-concentrates

MEDICAL DEVICE MANUFACTURER S T E T H O S C O P E S • Provide a silicone paste colorant dispersion for liquid silicone rubber (LSR) to use in stethoscope ear tips • Create a custom-colored vinyl plastisol formulation for stethoscope tubing • Harmonize color across materials to meet specific process and performance requirements • Deliver effective communication and cross-functional collaboration • Offered dependable silicone paste colorants that allowed for comfort and easy sterilization • Provided a colored vinyl plastisol to reduce tackiness and support product longevity • Collaborated internally to align all materials and provide color consistency across components • Supported fast color changes and met quality specifications through constant communication and technical expertise Silcopas Silicone Paste Colorants and CORE Vinyl Plastisols for Healthcare KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? All Rights Reserved. https://www.avient.com/products/vinyl-formulations/vinyl-plastisols-organosols/core-vinyl-plastisols-healthcare https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/colorant-dispersions/colorants-liquid-silicone-rubber Slide 1: Medical device manufacturer

MEVOPUR™ LQ Liquid Color & Additive Concentrates for Silicone Elastomers Silicones elastomers are materials of choice in a wide range of medical applications because of the combination of unique physical properties such as strength, durability, and flexibility combined with one of the most tested polymers in terms of biocompatibility and hypo-allergenic properties. The MEVOPUR™ LQ advanced range of liquid color & additive concentrates utilize the specific liquid carrier system designed for high compatibility with silicone elastomers.

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Liquid and solid masterbatch colorants differentiate exterior lights—often without adding enormous cost

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