Discover advanced material solutions so you can solve tough challenges and leave the competition in your wake. 1.844.4AVIENT avient.com © 2025, All Rights Reserved Avient Corporation, 33587 Walker Road, Avon Lake, Ohio USA 44012 TACTILE EXPERIENCE Soft Touch Feel, Wet Grip, Durable Performance, Reduced Heat Transfer SOLUTION: Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs), UV Blocking Additives, “Cooler to the Touch” Colorants METAL REPLACEMENT High Impact Resistance, Durability, Vibration Damping Properties, Weight Reduction, Design Flexibility SOLUTION: Long Glass Fiber Reinforced Composites, Chemical Foaming Agents WOOD REPLACEMENT & WEIGHT REDUCTION Exceptional Strength-to-Weight Ratio, Resistance to Chemicals and Moisture Degradation, Strong Adhesive Properties for Simplified Installation SOLUTION: Composite Sandwich Panels, Chemical Foaming Agents, Wood Plastic Composite (WPC) Technology, Continuous Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Tape & Laminates, Pultruded Composite Profiles HIGH IMPACT DURABILITY High Strength Performance, Localized Reinforcement, Material Reduction SOLUTION: Continuous Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Tape & Laminates CORROSION & MOISTURE RESISTANCE Extended Performance, Low Moisture Uptake, Durability SOLUTION: Moisture-Resistant Long Fiber Reinforced Composites, Corrosion Resistant Additives, Composite Sandwich Panels AESTHETIC APPEAL Custom Color and Special Effects, Paint Replacement, Color Fade Protection SOLUTION: Custom Polymer Colorants, UV Blocking Additives, Antioxidant Additives, Molded-In-Color Metallics, Scratch & Mar Additives, Laser Marking Additives, Pre-Colored High-Gloss Thermoplastics http://www.avient.com https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/versaflex-thermoplastic-elastomers https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/uv-and-light-blocking-additives/cesa-light-additives https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/uv-and-light-blocking-additives/oncolor-wpc-capstock-technology https://www.avient.com/products/long-fiber-technology/complet-long-glass-fiber https://www.avient.com/products/long-fiber-technology/complet-long-glass-fiber https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/foaming-agents https://www.avient.com/products/advanced-composites/continuous-fiber-composite-panels/hammerhead-marine-composite-panels https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/foaming-agents https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/uv-and-light-blocking-additives/oncolor-wpc-capstock-technology https://www.avient.com/products/advanced-composites/continuous-fiber-composite-tape-laminates-and-barstock/polystrand-continuous-fiber-tapes-laminates https://www.avient.com/products/advanced-composites/continuous-fiber-composite-tape-laminates-and-barstock/polystrand-continuous-fiber-tapes-laminates https://www.avient.com/products/advanced-composites/pultrusion-and-continuous-filament-winding-technology/glasforms-pultruded-rods-tubes-custom-profiles https://www.avient.com/products/advanced-composites/continuous-fiber-composite-tape-laminates-and-barstock/polystrand-continuous-fiber-tapes-laminates https://www.avient.com/products/advanced-composites/continuous-fiber-composite-tape-laminates-and-barstock/polystrand-continuous-fiber-tapes-laminates https://www.avient.com/products/advanced-composites/continuous-fiber-composite-tape-laminates-and-barstock/polystrand-continuous-fiber-tapes-laminates https://www.avient.com/products/long-fiber-technology/complet-moisture-resistant-nylons https://www.avient.com/products/long-fiber-technology/complet-moisture-resistant-nylons https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/corrosion-resistant-additives/cesa-cor-additives https://www.avient.com/products/advanced-composites/continuous-fiber-composite-panels/hammerhead-marine-composite-panels https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/solid-color-masterbatches/oncolor-fx-special-effect-colorants https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/solid-color-masterbatches/oncolor-fx-special-effect-colorants https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/uv-and-light-blocking-additives/cesa-light-additives https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/antioxidant-additives https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/color-additive-combination-masterbatches/smartbatch-fx-paint-replacement-0 https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/visual-enhancement-effects/cesa-scratch-mar-resistance-additives https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/colorants-and-additives-wire-cable/cesa-laser-additives https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/general-engineered-formulations/artisan-pre-colored-thermoplastics-premium-finishes https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/general-engineered-formulations/artisan-pre-colored-thermoplastics-premium-finishes

From performance additives that focus on extending product life to special effect colorants that create stunning results, we have technologies that can help you address your challenges. DESIGN & PROCESSING Material flexibility and customization, extrusion and molding optimization techniques SOLUTION: Advanced polymer science, application development, technical service VISUAL AESTHETICS Custom colors, deep shades, special effects SOLUTION: Metallic colorants, granite & woodgrain effects DURABILITY Wind & impact resistance, chemical resistance, weatherability SOLUTION: Scratch & mar resistant or IR/UV resistant additives, dimensional stabilizers TECHNOLOGY DESCRIPTION TYPICAL APPLICATIONS Antimicrobial Additives Antimicrobial technology to limit microbe growth— reduces bacterial, mold and fungal growth on surface and through thickness, protecting finished part • Potable water equipment • Roofs & eaves • Decking, fencing & railings • High-touch surfaces • Bath surrounds, liners & inserts Scratch & Mar Resistance Additives For applications requiring resistance to daily surface abrasion, and management of surface energy • Exterior fencing, decking, railings & shutters • Outdoor furniture • Playground equipment Flame Retardant Additives Reduces spread of fire and heat release by creating a char to limit oxygen at the flame source • Wire & cable • Telecommunications • Decking, fencing & railings • Conduit • Exterior siding & cladding • Housings UV and Light Blocking Additives UV stabilizers help mitigate the harmful effects of UV radiation while light blocking additives protect products sensitive to light • Exterior siding & cladding • Trim & moldings • Roofing, shingles, tiles • Outdoor furniture • Fencing, decking, railings & shutters Anti-static and Conductive Additives Controls build-up of static charges to create static-dissipated parts while reducing related dust accumulation • Electrical connectors • Conduit or tubing • Junction boxes • Flooring • 5G enabling Chemical Foaming Agents Reduces weight and density without compromising mechanical properties • Exterior siding & cladding • Modular panels • Decking, fencing & railings Optimization Additives Cycle-time reducers that help optimize production while allowing improved dimensional stability and energy efficiency, among other processing benefits • Used in extrusion and injection molding processes to improve thermal conductivity, and lower processing temperatures and energy consumption Laser Marking Supports design and production flexibility and offers a new level of control in marking polymers with speed and clarity • Wire & cable • Outdoor furniture • Equipment & housings • Pipes & fittings Anti-counterfeiting Additives Customizable in-plastic authentication technologies that enable positive identification versus counterfeit products • Wire & cable jacketing • Pipes & fittings • Telecommunications • Potable water equipment Wood Plastic Composite (WPC) Capstock Technology Pair with traditional WPC materials as a substrate for a durable outer layer • Exterior siding & cladding • Outdoor furniture • Fencing, decking & railings Sustainable Colorants & Additives Color concentrates and additives carefully chosen to meet industry requirements and legislation, and designed to lower environmental impact while improving sustainability • Green building roofing • OSHA compliance • Sheet & profile extrusions • LEED building & material credits FX Special Effects Colorants Granite, marbling, woodgrain and other distinctive colorant technologies to provide special surface effects • Decorative molding • Chair or hand rails • Wallcovering • Blinds & shutters • Any surface or part demanding a distinctive look Pool Colorants Durable, long-lasting pigment formulations for finishes that hold up to pool water chemistries • Pool decks • Coping • In-ground swimming pools Metallic Flooring & Stain Colorants Colorants designed to give concrete floors and surfaces a distinctive appearance • Concrete flooring • Countertops • Decorative concrete • Walls While this listing represents many Avient solutions and addresses common applications, we can tackle many other building & construction needs. Our range of world-class services includes: Color Technology: Custom color design, saturated colors, and special effects to fill market niches and eliminate secondary operations Color & Design Services: Trend and color insights, and product development assistance to optimize design and gain speed to market Regulatory Coordination: Aid with new product approvals to reduce regulatory overhead and minimize risk Field Technical Service: Support for tool design, startup and production optimization to gain manufacturing efficiencies Sustainability: Innovative materials and solutions to help you meet your sustainability goals To learn more visit www.avient.com or call 1.844.4AVIENT (1.844.428.4368) B&C Industry Bulletin B&C Industry Bulletin_Single Pages

1)    Aesthetics Visual choices of parts are typically tailored to the type of raw material used to formulate the final product. Here are thoughts to consider when evaluating the visual opportunities of recycled raw materials: Depending on the application or industry, products can require more attention to their visual appearance to meet customer needs. 

1)    Aesthetics Visual choices of parts are typically tailored to the type of raw material used to formulate the final product. Here are thoughts to consider when evaluating the visual opportunities of recycled raw materials: Depending on the application or industry, products can require more attention to their visual appearance to meet customer needs. 

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New Colorant Chromatics™ Metallic Effect Pre-Colored Sulfone Formulations Launched by Avient Corporation at Fakuma 2024 Using Colorant Chromatics™ Metallic Effect Pre-Colored Sulfone Formulations, molders can produce parts with a brilliant metallic effect in gold, silver, and bronze without any secondary processing. For more information, please visit our Colorant Chromatics Metallic Effect Pre-Colored Sulfone Formulations website.

Homepage // News Center // Avient Launches New Global Range of Plastisol Special Effect Screen Printing Inks Encompassing the most popular effects and additives, this portfolio offers dazzling shimmers, glitters, gels, texture effects, and performance-enhancing modifiers.  Avient Specialty Inks special effect inks and additives are commercially available globally.

Homepage // News Center // Create Packaging That Gets Noticed with New Impress™ High Gloss Metallic Effect Colorants from PolyOne GUANGZHOU, China – PolyOne today announced the Asia launch of its new Impress™ High Gloss Metallic Effect Colorant at Chinaplas 2017. EDITORS: For a high-resolution image, please click here:Impress™ High Gloss Metallic Effect 

Homepage // News Center // Packaging That Dazzles Your Consumer: PolyOne Introduces Impress™ Color Concentrates with High Gloss Metallic Effect Impress metallic effect colorants add value to packaging made with semi-crystalline polymers such as PET. These high gloss metallic effect colorants offer our customers an easy-to-implement solution that creates out-of-this-world effects,” added Gary Fielding, global marketing director, Color & Additives at PolyOne.

ColorWorks™ Design & Technology Centers ColorWorks™ Design & Technology Centers are a connective network of inspiring meeting spaces that enable the collaborative design of high-impact color and effect concepts. Additional Services • Color consultation to select or develop quick color and effect concepts • Polymer technology consultation to find solutions for technical and material challenges • Prototyping and sampling to best visualize color and effect considering polymer type, shape, and texture • Brand color management to ensure global color consistency • Color education and training to impart plastic coloration knowledge to non-experts • ColorForward™ color trend forecasting tool to provide insights into the CMF concepts expected to trend in the coming years Capabilities Multi-disciplinary Expertise Experts in CMF, industrial and conceptual design, color trends, polymer and color technology, formulation Extensive Toolbox Extensive color libraries and trend books, mood board creation, physical/virtual prototyping, cost evaluation, technical feasibility evaluation, sampling Valuable Networking Internal networking with Avient departments such as Avient Design, marketing, product safety, color matching labs, technology, sustainability group and external networking with designers, color associations, consultants, raw material providers Strategic Locations Locations in Asia, EMEA, Latin America and the U.S. 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com Copyright © 2025, Avient Corporation.