The bars were then evaluated each day for visual changes.

Drop all heating sections 50°F–100°F during extended downtime, die changes, etc. or keep bleeding if possible.

The product properties may be changed without notice.

The product properties may be changed without notice.

Consider these solutions: • Anti-stat to prevent dust build up • UV blockers or stabilizers to protect package contents • Anti-microbials for limiting microbe development • Scratch and mar technology to preserve surface finishes • Impact modifiers that increase flexibility and durability Reduce Risk with Regulatory Support We know that regulatory compliance requirements are constantly changing.

THE INDUSTRY REQUIREMENT Changing legislation, brand responsibility, and a desire to support the circular economy are all driving factors pushing the need for increased packaging recycling.

KEY BENEFITS OF USING COLORMATRIX LIQUID COLOR TECHNOLOGIES • Preapproved NSL and UL formulations assure regulatory compliance • Processing flexibility minimizes manufacturing disruptions • Precision dosing and ease of color change reduce downtime and increase quality output • Exceptional dispersion and color distribution improve aesthetics • Enhanced control eliminates color variability and provides batch-to-batch consistency • Cleaner, safer work area lessens employee stress and reduces risk • Global footprint alleviates concerns of material and technical service availability • Certified product development labs fully support material formulation, qualification and testing • A sustainability focus optimizes raw material usage and operational efficiencies, while providing energy reduction and lower overall use of TiO2 COMPARISON OF SOLID COLORANT VS LIQUID COLORANT COMPARISON OF DRY VS.

CAUSE AND EFFECT DIAGRAM Methods Machines Materials Manpower Variable energy saving during SBM Maintenance instructions Operating instructions Faulty Operator Job spec NIR Lamps SBM Type/Design vPET reheat content vPET formulation rPET blend/quality Temperature recording Temperature measurement probe External temperature Faulty Incomplete Inappropriate Incomplete Incomplete Different Different Different Manual Different Variable Variable Variable Training New Faulty Alignment Same Throughput Too many tasks Time conflict Age/intensity variable Set up conditions Configuration - When starting to process a new resin, first run through new preforms for 15 minutes at ‘standard’ conditions to establish steady state conditions prior to any process optimization - Slowly start to reduce preform blowing temperatures until failures are present (visible pearl internal wall or pearl feet) - Increase blowing temperatures until defects are eliminated - QC check bottle quality for acceptance versus established tolerances - Change the power consumption profile in the ovens for early heat and longer sink times but ensure overall temperatures do not exceed cold crystallization temperature - Repeat temperature reduction stage and then defect elimination stage to test if further optimization is possible - Recheck QC bottle quality for acceptance versus established tolerances - Log all process parameters and create new specific ‘recipe’ for future use

In addition to meeting EZR’s material needs, Avient helped improve EZR’s sustainability by changing how CORE plastisols are delivered.

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