To support the shift toward a circular economy, governments are legislating increased levels of recycled material in single-use packaging. For example, an EU directive for use of recycled PET (rPET) in beverage bottles will increase from 25 percent in 2025 to 30 percent in 2030. As a result, brand owners want to ensure the oxygen scavengers used in their PET bottles maintain efficacy with increasing levels of rPET.

As such, there’s a trend to reduce microbial populations on high-touch surfaces via the use of antimicrobials to protect material aesthetics and durability or to prevent the spread of pathogenic microorganisms. To better evaluate how to protect plastic parts from microbial attack, Avient conducted a study to screen a variety of plastic substrates for susceptibility using American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) G21 (fungi susceptibility), Japanese Industrial Standard (JIS) Z2801, and modified ASTM E1428-15a (bacterial susceptibility) test standards. Subsequent studies then assessed the use of an antimicrobial additive, zinc pyrithione (ZPT), for potential efficacy in a variety of TPE formulations for diverse applications.

Creative and effective use of polymer colorants can have an effect all along the value chain, from brand recognition to competitive differentiation and a greater emotional connection with the product. Choosing the best solution for your material, process, and end use application means evaluating different technologies against your particular requirements and goals, and then avoiding common pitfalls. We’ll also look at some end use cases and best practices.

We use this technology today for concepts, prototypes, and prototype tooling in conjunction with our design resources to help you evaluate multiple iterations faster and optimize your manufacturing process as well as your product’s performance and aesthetics. Information on the application and use of light shield additives to protect products from light damage Use promo code SPECIAL for a free expo pass & 20% off the conference.

You may see us use both terms, MSDS and SDS, as GHS becomes more familiar in all of our global market. NORTH AMERICA (Goods manufactured by Avient): Use the search boxes on the current page to use the online search for SDS for products manufactured by Avient. NORTH AMERICA (Goods manufactured by Avient): Use the search boxes on the current page to use the online search for SDS for products manufactured by Avient.

You may see us use both terms, MSDS and SDS, as GHS becomes more familiar in all of our global market. NORTH AMERICA (Goods manufactured by Avient): Use the search boxes on the current page to use the online search for SDS for products manufactured by Avient. NORTH AMERICA (Goods manufactured by Avient): Use the search boxes on the current page to use the online search for SDS for products manufactured by Avient.

You may see us use both terms, MSDS and SDS, as GHS becomes more familiar in all of our global market. NORTH AMERICA (Goods manufactured by Avient): Use the search boxes on the current page to use the online search for SDS for products manufactured by Avient. NORTH AMERICA (Goods manufactured by Avient): Use the search boxes on the current page to use the online search for SDS for products manufactured by Avient.

You may see us use both terms, MSDS and SDS, as GHS becomes more familiar in all of our global market. NORTH AMERICA (Goods manufactured by Avient): Use the search boxes on the current page to use the online search for SDS for products manufactured by Avient. NORTH AMERICA (Goods manufactured by Avient): Use the search boxes on the current page to use the online search for SDS for products manufactured by Avient.

You may see us use both terms, MSDS and SDS, as GHS becomes more familiar in all of our global market. NORTH AMERICA (Goods manufactured by Avient): Use the search boxes on the current page to use the online search for SDS for products manufactured by Avient. NORTH AMERICA (Goods manufactured by Avient): Use the search boxes on the current page to use the online search for SDS for products manufactured by Avient.

You may see us use both terms, MSDS and SDS, as GHS becomes more familiar in all of our global market. NORTH AMERICA (Goods manufactured by Avient): Use the search boxes on the current page to use the online search for SDS for products manufactured by Avient. NORTH AMERICA (Goods manufactured by Avient): Use the search boxes on the current page to use the online search for SDS for products manufactured by Avient.