https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-04/Smartbatch Color and Additives - Lower Bumper - Application Snapshot.pdf
AUTOMOTIVE OEM
L O W E R E X T E R I O R B U M P E R
• Develop a new color for molded-in-color plastics
• Create ‘Wow’ effect without chroming or paint
• Provide metallic aspect with good UV resistance for
exterior part
• Developed new “gris megalithe” color for PP
(AS1) utilizing Avient Design center
• Produced master plaques to showcase new color
• Accelerated testing to certify outstanding
weathering resistance
• Collaborated across the supply chain to optimize
metallic effect in the final part
Smartbatch™ Combination Colorants &
Additives
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/MAXXAM Living Wall Planter Application Snapshot.pdf
B&C COMPANY
L I V I N G W A L L P L A N T E R
• Non-halogen flame retardant formulation
• SBI fire test rating of B-S2-D0
• Good durability and UV stability
• Easy to process
• Good cost/performance
• Provided an optimal balance of fire safety
and durability
• Improved environmental responsibility for
construction application
• Supported the appealing design and surface
aesthetic
Maxxam NHFR Non-Halogen Flame
Retardant Polyolefin Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/Versaflex - Pallet Non-slip Strips- Application Snapshot.pdf
PA L L E T
M A N U FAC T U R E R
N O N - S L I P S T R I P S
• Improve top deck coefficient of friction
• Chemically bond to HDPE and extrude at lower
temperatures
• Durability to withstand 7-10 year product lifespan
• Provided onsite technical support to incorporate
a secondary material in the existing
manufacturing process
• Shortened the product development life cycle
by quickly providing a durable material within
our existing product portfolio that improved grip
• Ensured supply continuity to ease concerns
• Trusted provider of sustainable rigid, elastomer,
and color polymer solutions to enable product
innovation
Versaflex™ TPE Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=6769
GREEN HDPE
UV TRL GREEN DISC 375C PE
DEMO GRAY OUTER 102MC V3
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=5195
UV CONC
WHITE 1% UV HDPE
SAND WHITE W/ DK.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-12/artisan-thermoplastics-nylon-processing-guide.pdf
Outdoor consumer applications where superior aesthetics,
chemical resistance, UV stability, and high performance are critical, such as powersports, lawn and garden,
and marine body panels and housings, are suitable candidates for customized Artisan formulations.
HDPE is not recommended
for purging as it can cause delamination or lead to black specks.
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=7027
STAN-TONE HCC-108506 GRAY EF61
COASTAL CEDAR HDPE UV
SPANISH CEDAR HDPE UV
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=811
HDPE SILVER W/ LASER
AC722642DC GRAY
Euro Gray
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=2031
BLUE W/PEARL +30
PINK PEARL - HDPE 223
WARM GRAY 2C
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=1359
W770 WARM-GRAY
PG 63679.00 RD HDPE AS
BUSS BOX GRAY