https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-04/bergamid-electronic-connectors-case-study.pdf
Avient’s development team went back
to work and quickly developed a flame-retardant grade that
meets UL requirements for a V0 rating.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-04/Versaflex XP Wet Grip Product Bulletin_NEW.pdf
Versaflex XP 2850
Hardness, Shore A 53
Specific Gravity 0.89
Color Natural
Tensile Strength (psi) 616.4
Elongation at Break (%) 541.4
Viscosity @ 11170/sec (Pa s) 10.9
Dry Kinetic COF 1.256
Wet Kinetic COF 2.463
Increase in COF* (%) 96.1
Abrasion Loss** (mg/cycle) 0.014
Bondability*** PP, PE
TECHNICAL PROPERTIES OF VERSAFLEX XP WET GRIP MATERIAL
* Pull time = 5 sec; Sled Weight = 203 grams; Rate = 30cm/min
** Weight = 1000 grams; Cycles = 500; Wheel = H-18
*** For bonding to other substrates, please contact Avient
COMPARING VERSAFLEX XP 2850 WITH COMMONLY USED WET GRIP MATERIALS
3.00
2.50
2.00
1.50
1.00
0.50
0.00
1.26
2.46
0.85
0.52
0.40
1.20
0.52 0.50 0.52 0.500.50 0.49
Wax Rubber EVA Foam Rubberized
Vinyl
Versaflex
XP 2850
PVC
DRY WET
Wet/Dry COF Performance
*Prepared to standard ASTM D1141-98R21
ps
i
Du
ro
m
et
er
(S
ho
re
A
)
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-01/ColorMatrix AAnchor Brochure_A4.pdf
Recycle
Loop
AAnchor
Mg/kg
Anthranilamide
Mg/kg
Virgin
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-03/ColorMatrix Optica PET Recycle Blue Toners Product Bulletin.pdf
SmartHeat™ RHC AAzure™ Optica™ Ultimate™ UV390R
APPLICATION PET process aid Acetaldehyde
scavenger
Heat stable, enhanced
recyclability toners
and colors
Light barrier
for PET
FORMULATION Liquid dispersion
Stand alone
Triple A™ with
SmartHeat RHC
Heat stable dyes and
carrier system with
SmartHeat RHC
USER Converters and
rPET producers Converters (water) Converters and
rPET producers Converters
COLOR Colorless
Slight blue tint or
can be colored as
required with the
addition of
Optica toners
A range of blue colors
and toners, also
custom color solutions
Green and amber
colors also available
Colorless
RECYCLING
APPLICATIONS APR accredited N/A N/A APR accredited
COLORMATRIX ENHANCED RECYCLABILITY PORTFOLIO
KEY BENEFITS
• Corrects yellowing and balances color variation
in PET preforms, bottles and rPET
• Improves heat stability through the recycling
process
• Improves the quality and performance of rPET
• Achieves improved mechanical strength in the
bottle
• Improves productivity, reduced blowouts,
downtime and scrap rates in bottle blowing
and filling
• Reduces energy consumption
• Supports the circular economy
TARGET MARKET & APPLICATIONS
PET preforms and rPET resin
REGULATORY
• EU - ✓
• FDA - ✓
• Mercosur - approved for use in Brazil with
applicable use limitations
Detailed information regarding food contact
clearances available on request.
1.844.4AVIENT
www.avient.com
Copyright © 2025, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-03/ColorMatrix Smartheat RHC Technical Bulletin.pdf
Melt processing of SmartHeat RHC is carried out at
typical PET processing conditions at recommended
dose rates, which range from .02% to .075%.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-11/syncure-xlpe-processing-guide.pdf
EXTRUDER
Screw 1½" to 6" Polyethylene type—Maddock; 3:1 compression ratio
Tooling Pressure type
Die On size with 1/8" or less land
L/D 24:1 or higher
Screen Pack 20/60/60/20 Mesh
Cooling Trough Hot 120–150° F (50–65° C)
Feeder Gravimetric type—3 compartment (for color)
Drying Conditions, Catalyst Only Desiccant type, 4 hours at 140° F (60° C)
PROCESSING
Temperature
Wire Preheat 180–250° F (110–120° C)
Feed Zones 330° F (165° C)
Transition 340° F (170° C)
Metering 350° F (177° C)
Head/ Die 360° F (182° C)
Target Melt 350–380° F (177–190°C)
Flame at Die Tip Yes
Line Speed Higher line speed improves mixing and surface smoothness
Purge Compound HDPE
To learn more about Syncure XLPE wire and cable solutions, contact us
at +1.844.4AVIENT (1-844.428.4368)
www.avient.com
Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Investor%2520Day%2520-%2520May%25202012%2520-%2520Performance%2520Products%2520and%2520Solutions.pdf
HealthCare
Transportation
8%
Textiles
Target
Page 85
• Trend toward more
affordable housing
favors our product
1.5
2.0
2.5
Housing Starts
(in million units)
50 year average
Market Dynamics
• Ultimate housing
recovery presents
substantial upside to
already record-
setting results
Source: Historical Data from the US Census Bureau,
2012 estimate is a PolyOne projection.
0.0
0.5
1.0
'87 '89 '91 '94 '96 '98 '00 '02 '04 '06 '08 '10 '12
Page 86
Value Proposition
• Premier provider of specialized vinyl and supply chain solutions, leading
the industry in innovation and service
Transformation Highlights
• Management upgrades ensure that each PP&S business
Value Proposition and Transformation Highlights
• Management upgrades ensure that each PP&S business
maximizes performance
• Asset realignment and Lean Six Sigma reduce costs
• Strengthened relationship with winning customers
• Increased differentiation in all business units
> $12B Addressable Market
Page 87
Key Differentiators
• Providing application design, material design
and / or process design assistance not available
from competitors
• Capability to improve joint value streams
• We are the best innovator in our space • We are the best innovator in our space
• Expanding customers’ opportunities
by providing innovative materials
and marketing ideas
• We provide world-class customer
service and delivery performance
Page 88
13.7% 14.3%
15.5%
9.9%
6.2%
5.4%
WC % of Sales
• Best-in-class working
capital management and
delivery performance
• Improved raw material
Areas of Focus – Operational Excellence
89.1%
92.0%
94.2%
93.4% 93.4% 94.0%
On-Time Delivery
• Improved raw material
positions, sourcing savings
• PolyOne pilot site for many
LSS and manufacturing
excellence programs
*As measured to customer request date
*
Page 89
• reFlexTM Bioplasticizers
Applications: Wide variety of flexible vinyl-based products
• GeonTM HC for Healthcare
� Applications: Medical device housings, specialty tubing
� Customer benefits: Withstand aggressive antiseptics
Key Innovations
� Applications: Wide variety of flexible vinyl-based products
� Customer benefits: Lower carbon footprint,
improved productivity
• GeonTM SF Super Flow
� Applications: Large appliance parts, molded siding panels
� Customer benefits: Flame retardancy, detergent resistance
Page 90
Critical Imperatives and 2015 Goal
Critical Imperatives
• Accelerate innovation - grow in new applications not
historically served with vinyl
• Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing and
working capital efficienciesworking capital efficiencies
• Selectively leverage construction recovery
2015 Goal
• 9 - 12% return on sales
Page 91
Page 92
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-11/eccoh-processing-guide.pdf
EXTRUDER
Screw 3/4" to 6" Polyethylene type—Single flight, no mixing section, 1.5–2:1 compression ratio
Tooling Semi-Pressure type: 30°–40° angle
Die On size with 1/8" or less land
L/D 24:1 recommended
Screen Pack No screen pack (Optional depending on pressure)
Cooling Trough 120–150°F (50–65°C) recommended
Feeder Gravimetric type preferred—3 compartment for cross-linked
Dryer Desiccant type, 4 hours at 160°F (70°C) For ECCOH™ compound only; never put
Dry Silane in Dryers
PROCESSING
Temperature ECCOH 5000 Series ECCOH 6000 Series
Wire Preheat 180–250°F (80–120°C) 180–250°F (80–120°C)
Feed Zones 200°F (93°C) 275°F (135°C)
Transition 275°F (135°C) 325°F (163°C)
Metering 300°F (150°C) 375°F (190°C)
Head/Die 330°F (165°C) 420°F (215°C)
Target Melt 330–340°F (165–170°C) 420–440°F (215–225°C)
Flame at Die Tip Yes—as needed
Line Speed Shear sensitive: Observe Melt Temperature, Motor Amperage, and Pressure
Purge Compound HDPE
Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Investor%2520Day%2520-%2520May%25202012%2520-%2520Global%2520Engineered%2520Materials.pdf
Nikrant
Page 67
United
States
36%
Europe
36%
Canada
2%
Asia
20%
Latin
America
2011 Revenue: $0.6 Billion2011 Revenue: $0.6 Billion SolutionsSolutions
At a Glance
Appliance
6% Building &
Construction
3%
Wire & Cable
14%
Electrical &
Electronics
14%Consumer
21%
Packaging
5%
Industrial
8%
Misc.
3%
HealthCare
5%
Transportation
21%
America
6%
2011 Revenue by Industry Segment2011 Revenue by Industry Segment
1.1% 1.3%
3.4%
5.1%
9.6%
8.0%
12-16%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2015
Operating Income % of Sales
Target
Expanding ProfitsExpanding Profits
Page 68
Value Proposition
• GSEM is a global leader providing complete specialty solutions encompassing
innovative technologies and services to enable customer success
Transformation Highlights
• Dramatic turnaround of the Engineered Materials business through mix
improvement and specialty focus
Value Proposition and Transformation Highlights
improvement and specialty focus
• GLS acquisition successfully integrated, having more than
doubled earnings in 3 years
• PolyOne culture and strategy now engrained worldwide
• Expansion into healthcare with dedicated resources
> $15B Addressable Market
Page 69
• Polymer design, formulation and service expertise
• Broad, global technology base and regional centers
of excellence
• Ten innovation centers around the world
Key Differentiators
• Ten innovation centers around the world
• Specialty brand leadership with
PolyOne, GLS, NEU and ECCOH
• Ability to leverage global key
account team
Page 70
From Volume
Commodity-driven product portfolio
To Value
Specialty technology and solutions
EM North America Transformation
Volume Sales Gross Margin $
Mix Transformation – Executing the Strategy
2006 2011 2006 2011 2006 2011
Page 71
$12
$29
Operating Income
($ in millions)
• Provided access to new customers
in specialized, high-growth markets
such as healthcare and consumer
• Strategic partner to many of the
world’s best-known companies
GLS Integration Success
16.9%
8.2%
2007 2011
2007 2011
Working Capital % of Sales
• Complementary global footprint
provided additional cross-selling
opportunities
• Opportunity to expand margins
and drive working capital
improvement while remaining
customer-focused
Page 72
$1.3
$27.6
2006 2011
Healthcare Revenue
• Investment in dedicated
healthcare team to drive
penetration and growth
• Leverage product portfolio
globally & win specialty business
Areas of Focus
$10.5
$117.9
2006 2011
Consumer Revenue
2006 2011globally & win specialty business
in targeted markets
• Aggressively commercialize
specialty innovation platforms
• Utilize our innovation centers to
influence OEM design
(Revenue in $ millions)
Page 73
• Carbon Nanotube Formulations
� Applications: Semiconductor equipment, hard drives
� Customer benefits: Scrap cost reduction and
clean conductivity
• Thermally Conductive Solutions
Applications: Sockets and bulb holders for LED lighting
Key Innovations
� Applications: Sockets and bulb holders for LED lighting
� Customer benefits: Cost reduction, energy saving, and
design flexibility
• FDA-Regulated TPEs
� Applications: Food packaging seals, intravenous delivery
systems, medical stoppers, prefilled syringes
� Customer benefits: Clean and safe elastomers for highly
regulated applications
Page 74
Critical Imperatives and 2015 Goal
Critical Imperatives
• Commercialize critical new technology platforms
• Manage the mix as we continue to drive
the transformation
• Global translation of commercial successes
2015 Goal
• 12 - 16% return on sales
Page 75
Page 76
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-06/Cesa_ Stat Antistatic Additives for Automotive - Application Bulletin.pdf
APPLICATION BULLETIN
PRODUCT NAME SUITABLE FOR APPLICATION LDR
Cesa™ Stat OCA0025695 PP Permanent reduction
of dust attraction in interior From 5%
Cesa™ Stat OCA0025609 PC/ABS, PA6, PC/ASA Permanent reduction
of dust attraction in interior From 8%
Cesa™ Stat OCA0025603 LDPE, TPE Permanent reduction
of dust attraction in interior From 7%
The graph shows the measurement
of the charge decay time at 23°C/50%
r.H. on 80x80x2mm IM plaques.