This laser enhancement additive works by converting visible, UV or IR laser light energy into thermal energy, creating surface marks that contrast the color of resin material. The additive technology can be custom formulated for specific resin and laser types.

PA6 GRADES RESIN TYPE GLASS FILLER Nymax/Bergamid (Prime Nylon) Nymax REC (Recycled Nylon) Unfilled 10%–60% Standard Grade ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Heat Stabilized Grades ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Mineral Reinforced Grades ✔ — ✔ ✔ Mineral/Glass Hybrids ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Flame Retardant Portfolio — — — — V0 ✔ — ✔ ✔ V2 ✔ — ✔ ✔ Impact Modified Grades ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ UV Stabilized ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ PA66 GRADES RESIN TYPE GLASS FILLER Standard Grade ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Heat Stabilized Grades ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Mineral Reinforced Grades ✔ — ✔ ✔ Mineral/Glass Hybrids ✔ — ✔ ✔ Flame Retardant Portfolio — — — — V0 ✔ — ✔ ✔ V2 ✔ — ✔ ✔ Impact Modified Grades ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ UV Stabilized ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ To learn more about our PA6 and PA66 solutions, contact Avient at +1.844.4AVIENT (1.844.428.4368).

THE IMPACT As tests and trials were conducted, it was shown that the Excelite dispersion interacted more intimately and consistently with PVC resin, essentially becoming part of the PVC resin matrix.

KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Multipurpose, multi-resin colorant concentrates • Formulated with high quality, heavy metal-free pigments • Carrier system designed for compatibility across different resin systems • Samples available with quick turnaround in small lots for customer evaluation • Available in a wide range of stock and standard colors* • Low LDRs—typically 1–3% • Low minimum order quantities for both stock and non-stock colors * Color availability dependent on region or country PRODUCT BULLETIN MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS Omnicolor Multipurpose Colorants can be used for injection molding, blow molding, or profile and sheet extrusion processes.

• Resin chemistry is optimized for process conditions, fiber adhesion, and end-use application of FRP. Resin impregnated fibers are chemically cured with thermal or ultraviolet energy to form a highly crosslinked thermoset matrix.

These materials have been formulated using select metallic fillers and engineered thermoplastic resins to have densities similar to actual metals, while also providing the design flexibility and processing ease of conventional thermoplastics. Base Resin ABS PA PBT PC PE PEEK PP PPS Barrel Temperatures °F (°C) Rear Zone 400–475 (200–250) 480–540 (248–282) 480–520 (250–270) 480–570 (250–300) 400–445 (200–230) 660–700 (350–475) 400–440 (200–225) 520–600 (270–300) Center Zone 410–480 (205–253) 490–550 (254–287) 485–525 (251–273) 500–580 (260–305) 410–455 (207–237) 670–710 (357–385) 410–450 (205–230) 550–610 (285–310) Front Zone 420–490 (210–257) 500–560 (260–293) 490–530 (254–276) 515–590 (267–310) 420–465 (213–243) 680–720 (363–400) 420–455 (215–235) 570–620 (300–320) Nozzle 425–500 (215–260) 530–600 (275–315) 700–730 (370–395) 430–460 (220–240) 610–620 (320–325) Melt Temperature 425–515 (215–270) 530–615 (275–325) 430–495 (220–260) 700–725 (370–385) 610–635 (320–335) Mold Temperature 140–200 (60–90) 150–300 (65–148) 140–280 (60–137) 160–240 (70–115) 300–400 (150–200) 190–300 (90–150) Drying Parameters 190 (90) 2–4 Hours 0.01%–0.15% 180 (82) 4–5 Hours 0.10%–0.20% 275 (135) 0.02%–0.04% 250 (125) 0.02% 300 (150) 0.10% 280 (135) 2–3 Hours 0.01%–0.20% Nozzle Type General Purpose Nylon or Reverse Taper General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose Injection Velocity1 2–5 in/sec; 50–127 mm/sec Injection Pressure Medium to high (may range from 1,000–4,000 psi; 7-28 Mpa) Back Pressure 50–100 psi; 0.3–0.7 Mpa Screw Speed 25–75 RPM Cushion 0.125–0.250 in; 3–6 mm Screw Compression Ratio2 2.0:1–2.5:1 Processing Guide 3 Base Resin ABS PA PBT PC PE PEEK PP PPS Barrel Temperatures °F (°C) Rear Zone 400–475 (200–250) 480–540 (248–282) 480–520 (250–270) 480–570 (250–300) 400–445 (200–230) 660–700 (350–475) 400–440 (200–225) 520–600 (270–300) Center Zone 410–480 (205–253) 490–550 (254–287) 485–525 (251–273) 500–580 (260–305) 410–455 (207–237) 670–710 (357–385) 410–450 (205–230) 550–610 (285–310) Front Zone 420–490 (210–257) 500–560 (260–293) 490–530 (254–276) 515–590 (267–310) 420–465 (213–243) 680–720 (363–400) 420–455 (215–235) 570–620 (300–320) Nozzle 425–500 (215–260) 530–600 (275–315) 700–730 (370–395) 430–460 (220–240) 610–620 (320–325) Melt Temperature 425–515 (215–270) 530–615 (275–325) 430–495 (220–260) 700–725 (370–385) 610–635 (320–335) Mold Temperature 140–200 (60–90) 150–300 (65–148) 140–280 (60–137) 160–240 (70–115) 300–400 (150–200) 190–300 (90–150) Drying Parameters 190 (90) 2–4 Hours 0.01%–0.15% 180 (82) 4–5 Hours 0.10%–0.20% 275 (135) 0.02%–0.04% 250 (125) 0.02% 300 (150) 0.10% 280 (135) 2–3 Hours 0.01%–0.20% Nozzle Type General Purpose Nylon or Reverse Taper General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose Injection Velocity1 2–5 in/sec; 50–127 mm/sec Injection Pressure Medium to high (may range from 1,000–4,000 psi; 7-28 Mpa) Back Pressure 50–100 psi; 0.3–0.7 Mpa Screw Speed 25–75 RPM Cushion 0.125–0.250 in; 3–6 mm Screw Compression Ratio2 2.0:1–2.5:1 Comments 1.

Key factors contributing to the fine cell structure are the particle size of the blowing agent, the dispersing capability of the molding machine, the decomposition rate of the foaming agent, the melt viscosity and the molecular structure of the thermoplastic resin itself. ADDITION LEVELS OF FOAMING AGENTS Both the foaming agent and the thermoplastic resins are metered into the injection molding machine. When processing Hydrocerol concentrates in powder form it is advantageous to add small amounts (0.1%) of adhesion promoters to avoid separation from the resin.

TEMPERATURE Material Rear Center Front Nozzle Melt Mold Nylon 6,6 540–570 530–560 530–560 540–570 540–570 200–300 (90–150) Nylon 6,6 30% SS 540–570 530–560 530–560 540–570 540–570 200–300 (90–150) PBT 510–410 (265–280) 490–540 (255–280) 480–530 480–530 480–530 150–250 (65–120) PC 14% NiCF 540–570 540–570 530–560 530–560 530–560 150–250 (65–120) ABS 470–520 460–520 460–520 460–530 (240–275) 460–530 (240–275) 100–200 (40–90) PP 440–480 (225–250) 440–480 (225–250) 430–470 (220–245) 420–460 (215–240) 420–460 (215–240) 125–175 (50–80) DRYING Material Temperature °F (°C) Time Minimum Moisture Maximum Moisture Nylon 6,6 14% NiCF 180 (80) 4–5 hours 0.05% 0.20% Nylon 6,6 30% SS 180 (80) 4–5 hours 0.05% 0.20% PBT 14% NiCF 250 (120) 6-8 hours 0.02% 0.03% PC 14% NiCF 250 (120) 3–4 hours 0.02% 0.02% ABS 14% NiCF 200 (90) 2–4 hours 0.05% 0.10% PP 14% NiCF 180 (80) 2–4 hours 0.20% 0.30% Equipment • Feed throats smaller than 2.5" may cause bridging due to pellet size - Larger feed throats will be more advantageous with long fiber EMI shielding resins • General purpose metering screw is recommended - Mixing/barrier screws are not recommended • L/D ratio - 18:1–20:1 (40% feed, 40% transition, 20% metering) • Low compression ratio - 2:1–3:1 • Deep flights recommended - Metering zone 3.5 mm - Feed zone 7.5 mm • Check ring - Three-piece, free-flowing check ring • General purpose nozzle (large nozzle tips are recommended) - Minimum orifice diameter of 7/32" - Tapered nozzles are not recommended for long fiber EMI shielding resins • Clamp tonnage: - 2.5–5 tons/in2 Gates • Large, free-flow gating recommended - 0.25" x 0.125" land length - 0.5" gate depth Runners • Full round gate design • No sharp corners • Minimum of 0.25" diameter • Hot runners can be used PROCESSING Screw Speed Slower screw speeds are recommended to protect fiber length Back Pressure Lower back pressure is recommended to protect fiber length Pack Pressure 60–80% of max injection pressure Hold Pressure 40–60% of max injection pressure Cool Time 10–30 seconds (depends on part geometry and dimensional stability) PROCESS CONSIDERATIONS Recommended – retain fiber length (maximize conductivity) • Low shear process • Low screw speed and screw RPM • Slow Injection speed • Fill to 99–100% on first stage of injection - Reduces potential nesting of fibers at gate location - Improves mechanical performance near gate location - Promotes ideal fiber orientation Resin Rich Surface • Achieved when using a hot mold temperature and longer cure times ≥ Max mold temperature recommendation • Improved surface aesthetic • Reduced surface conductivity • Could reduce attenuation performance in an assembly Fiber Rich Surface • Achieved when using a cold mold temperature and shorter cure times ≤ Minimum mold temperature recommendation • Improved surface aesthetic • Reduced surface conductivity • Could improve attenuation performance in an assembly www.avient.com Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.

BIO additives MR snapshot 2022 Final EXTRUSION CAST PROCESSOR T H I N P L A F I L M & B A G S • Non-stick performance during manufacturing • Excellent film quality with good aesthetics • Efficient and clean process performance • Compliant with food contact applications* • Provided a performance additive to prevent biodegradable resin from sticking to the chill-roll surface • Reduced the polymer friction factor on metal surfaces, resulting in a better film quality • Helped improve the manufacturing process with fewer cleaning steps CESA™ OnCap™ & BIO Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

FAMOUS TIER 2 COMPANY A U T O M O T I V E L I G H T I N G I R L E N S O F S E N S O R • High heat resistance up to 203°C • PESU base resin with high IR transmission • Visible light cannot pass through • Used rich experience with different IR transmission materials to support customer’s material design and test method • Customized color for IR transmittance, which allowed IR to pass through the plastic lamp without accumulating high heat Edgetek™ ET9400-8005 IR Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?