Unlike chopped glass fibers, is a fine powder used to thicken resin. To prepare your equipment for metal-filled compounds, start with glass-filled material in the same base resin—it’s less expensive. Also, avoid allowing metallic filler to sit in the barrel at high temperatures for long periods of time—this could degrade the base resin.

Unlike chopped glass fibers, is a fine powder used to thicken resin. To prepare your equipment for metal-filled compounds, start with glass-filled material in the same base resin—it’s less expensive. Also, avoid allowing metallic filler to sit in the barrel at high temperatures for long periods of time—this could degrade the base resin.

Unlike chopped glass fibers, is a fine powder used to thicken resin. To prepare your equipment for metal-filled compounds, start with glass-filled material in the same base resin—it’s less expensive. Also, avoid allowing metallic filler to sit in the barrel at high temperatures for long periods of time—this could degrade the base resin.

Unlike chopped glass fibers, is a fine powder used to thicken resin. To prepare your equipment for metal-filled compounds, start with glass-filled material in the same base resin—it’s less expensive. Also, avoid allowing metallic filler to sit in the barrel at high temperatures for long periods of time—this could degrade the base resin.

Application Snapshot NIR _ REJOIN Final COSMETICS BRAND P E R S O N A L C A R E & C O S M E T I C S P A C K A G I N G • Excellent color performance in PCR resin • Combinable with functional additives • Parts manufactured with 100% PCR • Worked with customer to create circular packaging options with glamorous and striking special effects • Provided a solution that enabled added shine, ensuring the customer achieved beautiful packaging without compromising NIR detectability • Ensured the solution was available for many cosmetics packaging types, including bottles, make-up and caps OnColor™ NIR Black & Dark Sortable Colorants & Rejoin™ PCR Masterbatch for Polyolefins KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

AUTOMOTIVE OEM W A T E R P R O O F S E A L O N A C C E S S O R Y P A R T • FDA food contact compliance • Color match to OEM-specified gray • 70 Shore A durometer for overmolding to PP • Scratch and mar resistance • Provided material compliant with FDA 21 CFR 177.1210 • Supplied both the base resin and at-press colorant to meet OEM specifications • Offered TPV alloy grade that enabled easy processing and durable surface aesthetics • Specified material in North America with design engineers and supplied out of a facility in China to meet production needs Versalloy™ XL Thermoplastic Elastomer KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

L’ORÉAL R E D K E N S H A M P O O B O T T L E S • Ensure global color consistency across all Redken PCR packaging in order to launch in North America and Europe at the same time • Shorten time to launch by simplifying decision making process and avoiding lengthy lab trials • Ability to transition to high levels of PCR, and to facilitate transfer from one PCR to another • Solution that works with mixed grades of PCR, both rPET and polyolefins • Created a process with L’Oréal to overcome PCR coloring challenges and simplify recycled resin coloration for global consistency • Helped L’Oréal towards its objective to have 100% of packaging plastics to be either from recycled or bio-based sources • Achieved a perfect color match on the first try in 8 out of 10 cases PCR Color Prediction Service KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

Application Snapshot Smartbatch Frost SFX Final COSMETICS BRAND P E R S O N A L C A R E P E T & R P E T P A C K A G I N G • Solutions suitable for 100% rPET carrier colorants • Compatible with all ISBM molding machines • Should work with a wide variety of rPET grades • Worked with customer to provide a special effect solution that achieved a matte or frost- like effect in PET resin • Created a formulation that diffuses light and enhances bottle appearance, similar to edge- glass • Allowed the customer greater design freedom with a wide range of color options • Enabled customer to reduce VOC by eliminating bottle spraying SmartBatch™ Frost Collection KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

INJECTION MOLDER T O U C H S C R E E N S U R F A C E • Provide antimicrobial protection with strong log reduction (gram-negative / gram-positive efficacy) using globally available and cost-effective active ingredients • Incorporate a compatible recycled base resin • Utilize recyclate with no haze or discoloration (yellowing) of product, even with long-term heat aging • Maintain visual clarity while using antimicrobial raw materials with additional functional additives • Offered expertise in antimicrobial solutions, application development, and versatile product forms • Provided non-public health claims and reduced material use with recycled polycarbonate • Delivered strong efficacy >Log 2 against gram- negative and gram-positive bacteria • Supported a safe, hygienic environment while maintaining clarity and performance using a masterbatch with recycled content Cesa WithStand SX Low Haze Antimicrobial Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

These materials provide the benefits of proprietary conductive additive technologies and the performance of select engineering thermoplastic resins. Injection Molding Parameters Base Resin PPA PPS PA 6/6 PA 12 Barrel Temperatures °F (°C)* Rear Zone 550–580 (288–305) 550–580 (288–305) 440–490 (227–254) 440–480 (227–250) Center Zone 560–600 (293–316) 560–615 (293–324) 470–510 (243–266) 460–510 (238–266) Front Zone 580–620 (304–327) 590–630 (310–333) 490–540 (254–282) 480–520 (250–271) Nozzle 575–615 (302 –324) 600–625 (316–330) 520–570 (271–300) 500–530 (260–277) Melt Temperature °F (°C) 575–615 (302–324) 600–625 (316–330) 520–570 (271–300) 500–530 (260–277) Mold Temperature °F (°C) 250–300 (121–150) 250–300 (121–150) 150–200 (66–93) 150–200 (66–93) Pack and Hold Pressure 50–80% of Injection Pressure Injection Velocity 1.0–3.0 in/sec Back Pressure 25–100 psi Screw Speed 25–75 rpm Drying Parameters °F (°C) 6 hours @ 175 (80) 6 hours @ 300 (150) 3 hours @ 180 (82) 3 hours @ 180 (82) Cushion 0.125–0.250 in Screw Compression Ratio 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.0:1–2.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 Nozzle Type General Purpose General Purpose Reverse Taper Reverse Taper Clamp Pressure 4–5 tons/in2 of projected area of cavities and runner system * Barrel temperatures should be elevated for compounds designed for electrical insulative properties.