Avient subscribes to several third party management systems and standards at our 102 manufacturing facilities across the globe, including ISO and Responsible Care® to ensure continual improvement. For our sensitive applications we have implemented Good Manufacturing Processes (GMP) and ISO 13485. 100% of our facilities producing for the healthcare market are GMP or ISO audited within a 3–year period. There were no significant audit findings preventing manufacturing in this reporting period.

Inspired by our customers, we are featuring advanced solutions that help solve the toughest issues in material selection, distribution, manufacturing, colorants and design at this important event,” said Mark Crist, vice president of Asia and vice president of Global Key Accounts, PolyOne Corporation. With these solutions, manufacturers can reduce potential risks and loss of revenue from counterfeits in consumer goods, medical devices, packaging, and consumer electronics markets. Food-Safe TPE: Versaflex™ thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) enables consumer products manufacturers to replace a thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV) silicone material with a softer, child-friendly TPE material, while maintaining strict compliance with food contact regulations in Japan and China.

CLEVELAND – December 9, 2024 – Avient Corporation, a premier provider of specialty and sustainable materials solutions and services, announces the addition of flame-retardant (FR) grades manufactured without intentionally added PFAS-based raw materials to its portfolio of Complēt™ PKE Long Fiber Reinforced Polyketone Thermoplastics. Manufactured and commercially available in North America only, they provide a UL 94 flame rating and structural integrity to manufacturers seeking alternatives to metal or underperforming short-fiber solutions.

Gravi-Tech™ formulation replaced metal and enabled PVD metallization for a luxury closure manufacturer Versaflex™ CF 6668 formulation is specially developed for the manufacture of co-extruded surface protective films with low adhesion build-up (Chinese language version) Versaflex™ CF 6668 formulation is specially developed for the manufacture of co-extruded surface protective films with low adhesion build-up (English language version)

Blown Film Manufacturer Explore this use case for manufacturing blown film with a non-PFAS formulation that met customer requirements Polystrand™ Thermoplastic Composite Panels provided custom-formulated panels with UV stable laminates and improved the efficiency of the manufacturing process for OEM

Custom Versaflex™ formulation enhances contact lens container manufacturing productivity Carbonerro™ improves stand up paddle experience for mid-level riders with optimized material and manufacturing processes Cable manufacturer rebounds with specialized color and additive masterbatches by utilizing Colorant Chromatics™

easily manufactured Because producing TPEs is a very controlled and precise chemical and manufacturing process, you can make TPEs for different levels of risk and medical grades. Because of this, scrap materials during the manufacturing process can be reused.

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Whether it’s a large multi-national OEM, or a smaller product manufacturer launching a localized product, Avient is there to serve.