The Avient team used their extensive knowledge and experience working with high-density polymers to develop a specialized Gravi-Tech™ high-density polymer composite that met PolyCase’s needs and fit the profile of their proprietary injection molding process. Equally important, end users experience significantly reduced exposure and cleanup costs associated with using lead-core bullets in indoor and outdoor range facilities when hunting and shooting.

Our surface friction reducing process aid allows for higher levels of rPET to be used. Overview of ways to achieve sustainability using polyolefins

Our internal Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) guidelines govern the manufacture of intermediate products for our customer’s use in making food, drug and medical (FDM) final product applications. Find out which materials make sense for your products, no matter where they’re used

In addition to ensuring that their intellectual property is used in a disciplined fashion on all products, some manufacturers are also using available brand protection technologies to help identify fakes, forgeries, copies and counterfeits.

Using an advanced soft grip Versaflex™ TPE material in the bowl, cup and spoon, the manufacturer was able to meet critical food contact regulations in both Japan and China while simultaneously delivering an experience that reinforces their brand reputation. In addition, this TPE material uses existing molds, eliminating the cost of new molds and reducing development time, enabling the manufacturer to enjoy more cost-efficient production without delay while driving brand growth.

Breakthrough technologies that minimize wastewater and improve the recyclability of materials and packaging across a spectrum of end uses EDITORS: For a high-resolution image, please click here: FOR MEDIA USE ONLY

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.