Styrenic block copolymer (SBC) elastomers are some of the most versatile and easily processed materials in the plastics industry. Most plastics exhibit this characteristic to some extent, but the effects on SEBS/SEPS and SBS/SIS TPEs are more pronounced.

Styrenic block copolymer (SBC) elastomers are some of the most versatile and easily processed materials in the plastics industry. Most plastics exhibit this characteristic to some extent, but the effects on SEBS/SEPS and SBS/SIS TPEs are more pronounced.

Eco-conscious packaging compositions are preferred by customers, pushing convertors and brand owners to use sustainable materials—perhaps partially based on renewable or bio-derived sources—that also ensure food contact compliance. Cesa™ Nox Additives Cesa Nox antioxidant solutions help plastics maintain shine and transparency while preventing yellowing, surface cracking, and odors often caused by oxidation and heat aging. Processing conditions can cause material properties to shift from the values stated in the information.

Bio-polymers are already used with success in different plastic products, notably in packaging, but to be used in healthcare applications, they need to be evaluated to the relevant protocols to support regulatory compliance of the end article. Avient provides pre-tested color and additive concentrates based on bio-polymers to minimize the risk of non-compliance and support a more sustainable profile for plastic products used in the healthcare industry. Processing conditions can cause material properties to shift from the values stated in the information.

PRODUCTS APPLICATIONS DESCRIPTION/BENEFITS EXCELITE PF-1 PVC sheet for digital print or trimboard; Fine cell structure able to target low density: improves consistency and control over foaming process FOAM ADDITIVE-54 PVC sheet for digital print or trimboard; Finer cell structure than PF-1 promotes ultra smooth surface finish; improves consistency and control over foaming process PF-1E & FA-54E ADDITIVES PVC sheet for digital print or trimboard; Enhanced run time formulation reduces die lip build-up in PVC processes, leading to longer production run times FOAM ADDITIVE-33 CaZN formulations for PVC sheet, profile, or trimboard Promotes finer cell structure, higher cell density, and surface quality in CaZN PVC dryblends FOAM ADDITIVE-77 HDPE sheet & plastic lumber Industry-leading cell structure and cell density; achieves lower density without sacrificing quality; self-nucleating and able to increase extruder output rates up to 15% FOAM ADDITIVE-85 Endothermic foam or nucleating additive for olefin and styrene polymers; plastic lumber, sheet applications and food packaging products Can be used as a CFA or nucleating additive; nucleating capabilities promote fine cell structure and high cell density; achieves greater density reductions with more consistency and control FOAM ADDITIVE-37 HDPE sheet & plastic lumber Good cell structure and cell density in HDPE lumber; greater consistency and control over foaming process EXCELITE CAN IMPROVE PRODUCTION EFFICIENCY • The process operator has full control of density • Minimizes product rejection due to unnecessarily high/low density • Production should consistently target the bottom of the density specification • Enables control over the reintroduction of regrind or reprocessed materials as a feedstock • Enables the consistent foaming of products using higher percentages of regrind • Carrier selection can promote longer run times, enabling increased line productivity through less plate-out or material build-up on die lips EXCELITE CAN IMPROVE SURFACE FINISH Excelite additives creates a fine, consistent cell structure within the extruded polymer, which determine the surface roughness. EXCELITE VS POWDER • Enables a greater level of density control, through consistent distribution in the polymer • Simplifies and optimizes resin compounding capabilities (PVC dry blends) • Enables greater control over foaming and expands processing window when re-introducing regrind • Clean and highly accurate dosing process, with fewer of the health and safety concerns that can become apparent with powder CFAs EXCELITE VS PELLET • Being significantly more concentrated, Excelite additive enables lower total cost to foam • Can achieve lower density, less carrier influence • Finer and tighter cell structure through better additive distribution • Improved linear consistency of cell structure as ColorMatrix pumps continually meter output, giving greater stability over material dosing • Improved plant working capital as lower let down ratios means less material is consumed and reduces inventory holdings TECHNICAL SUPPORT • Avient has a market leading service team which understands foaming processes, we assist customers to deliver performance and production efficiencies with Excelite™ technology • Please contact your local Avient representative for additional information on our line of foaming additives www.avient.com Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation. Processing conditions can cause material properties to shift from the values stated in the information.

Ezcabarte calle H Nº3 Oricain, Navarra 31194 Facility: Avient Corporation - Phan Thong 700/848 Moo 1,Tambol Phan Thong Amata City Chonburi Industrial Estate Phan Thong, Chonburi 20160 Thailand Activity: Manufacture of Masterbatches, Additives, ECCOH, and Compounds for Pigmenting Thermoplastic Activity: Design and Manufacture of Colorants and Additives for Plastics Facility: Avient Corporation - Pogliano, Italy Via Lainate 26 20005, Pogliano Milanese, Milano Facility: Avient Corporation - Randburg, South Africa 329 Tungsten Rd, Strydompark Randburg, Gauteng 2194 South Africa Activity: Design and Manufacture of Colour and Additive Concentrates, Activity: Manufacture of Masterbatches Facility: NEU Specialty Engineered Materials, LLC 15 Corporate Drive North Haven, CT 06473 Facility: Avient Corporation - Norwalk, OH 80 North West Street Norwalk, OH 44857 Activity: Compound, Supply, and Prototyping Services of Thermoplastics Activity: Design and Manufacture of Colorants and Additives for Plastics Page 8 of 10 Facility: Avient Corporation - Sant Andreu, Spain Crta. WA-06, Kalyan-Padgha Road Vashere, Maharashtra 421302 Activity: Design and Manufacture of Colorants and Additives for Plastics Activity: Design & Manufacture of Color, Additive Concentrate & Specialty Facility: Avient Corporation - Suzano, Brasil Av. Jorge Bei Maluf, 2.165, Vila Theodoro Suzano, SP 08686-000 Brasil Facility: Avient Corporation - Suzhou, China 77 Shenggang Street Suzhou Industrial Park Suzhou, Jiangsu Province 215024 Activity: Design and Manufacture of Colorants and Additives Concentrates Activity: Design and Manufacture of Plastics Compounding Material and Thermoplastic Elastomers Page 10 of 10 Facility: Avient Corporation - Vonore, TN 245 Avecor Drive Vonore, TN 37885 Facility: 225 Industrial Drive Vonore, TN 37885 Activity: Manufacture of Colorants and Additives for Plastics Activity: Warehouse

Ezcabarte calle H Nº3 Oricain, Navarra 31194 Facility: Avient Corporation - Phan Thong 700/848 Moo 1,Tambol Phan Thong Amata City Chonburi Industrial Estate Phan Thong, Chonburi 20160 Thailand Activity: Manufacture of Masterbatches, Additives, ECCOH, and Compounds for Pigmenting Thermoplastic Activity: Design and Manufacture of Colorants and Additives for Plastics Facility: Avient Corporation - Pogliano, Italy Via Lainate 26 20005, Pogliano Milanese, Milano Facility: Avient Corporation - Randburg, South Africa 329 Tungsten Rd, Strydompark Randburg, Gauteng 2194 South Africa Activity: Manufacture of Colour and Additive Concentrates, Thermoplastic Resins and Specialty Compounds Activity: Manufacture of Masterbatches Facility: NEU Specialty Engineered Materials, LLC 15 Corporate Drive North Haven, CT 06473 Facility: Avient Corporation - Norwalk, OH 80 North West Street Norwalk, OH 44857 Activity: Compound, Supply, and Prototyping Services of Thermoplastics Activity: Design and Manufacture of Colorants and Additives for Plastics Page 8 of 10 Facility: Avient Corporation - Sant Andreu, Spain Crta. WA-06, Kalyan-Padgha Road Vashere, Maharashtra 421302 Activity: Design and Manufacture of Colorants and Additives for Plastics Activity: Design & Manufacture of Color, Additive Concentrate & Specialty Facility: Avient Corporation - Suzano, Brasil Av. Jorge Bei Maluf, 2.165, Vila Theodoro Suzano, SP 08686-000 Brasil Facility: Avient Corporation - Suzhou, China 77 Shenggang Street Suzhou Industrial Park Suzhou, Jiangsu Province 215024 Activity: Design and Manufacture of Colorants and Additives Concentrates Activity: Design and Manufacture of Plastics Compounding Material and Thermoplastic Elastomers Page 10 of 10 Facility: Avient Corporation - Vonore, TN 245 Avecor Drive Vonore, TN 37885 Facility: Avient Corporation - Vonore Warehouse 225 Industrial Drive Vonore, TN 37885 Activity: Manufacture of Colorants and Additives for Plastics Activity: Warehouse

Thus, a complete understanding of the TPEs, engineering plastics, and associated details about molding these materials is essential to produce high-quality finished products. 32 Overmolding Overmolding is the injection molding process where one material (usually a TPE) is molded onto a second material (typically a rigid plastic). Primary Runner Top View Plastic A D A Plastic Section A-A 30˚ Reference Angle Gate Dia. 0.04 – 0.125" Typical 2D Figure 13. Primary Runner Top View Plastic A D A Plastic Section A-A 30˚ Reference Angle Gate Dia. 0.04 – 0.125" Typical 2D Figure 13.

CLEVELAND, Feb. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), a premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and sol PolyOne Appoints Walter Ripple as Vice President, Sustainability, Joins Alliance to End Plastic Waste as Founding Member CLEVELAND, Jan. 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), a premier global provider of specialized polymer materials, servi

Find out how and where these game-changing materials are being used Tubing made from thermoplastic elastomers  traditional medical tubing materials. Our Versaflex™ HC TPEs deliver exceptional extrusion rates in high clarity grades without plasticizers, and are also available in formulations that withstand high service temperatures.