Closures are critical to the plastic packaging system because they can protect the contents of the package and provide safety aspects for the consumer. It can adversely affect quality and performance, impacting functionality and safety.

Eco Pure® Biodegradation Accelerator: an additive that accelerates the natural biodegradation of commodity types of plastic to meet the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and European Union (EU) Food Contact Safety Regulations. Avient Taoyuan site is recognized as bluesign® SYSTEM PARTNER: a well-known accreditation that certifies increased sustainable chemistry and high product safety in the textile industry.

Simple electronics are on the way out, and in-vehicle information platforms and advanced safety and electrical systems are moving in. Making these systems work together requires materials that both advance performance and improve safety and efficiency.

For electrical safety, flame retardant gaskets insulate the boxes to reduce the chance of fire caused by sparks or electrical overload. For years, manufacturers have used halogens to achieve the needed safety properties.

In order to prevent self-adhesion of plastic films or sheets, Cesa Anti-Block Additives reduce the surface’s coefficient of friction by creating a slightly rougher or smoother surface.

New PolyOne UltraTuf™ SG Chrome Sheet for Signage Combines Reflectivity with Toughness

Provides improved productivity and better process stability for film or sheet extrusion, pipe extrusion, or extrusion blow molding

executive vice president and chief financial officer, commented, "We continually seek opportunities to improve our financial position and strengthen our balance sheet to best support our growth initiatives. 

Laminate skin face-sheets are also available with continuous fiberglass and/or carbon fiber reinforced polyester, vinyl ester and epoxy or custom resins.

Both ABS laminate sheet and fiber-reinforced composites produce a strong, stiff hull that won’t flex in rough water or when fastened down to a roof rack.