https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-05/AVNT Q1 2025 Webcast Slides_w_non-GAAP.pdf
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:
• disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that could adversely impact the availability of credit already arranged and the availability and cost of credit in the future;
• the effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs and other political, economic and regulatory risks;
• disruptions or inefficiencies in our supply chain, logistics, or operations;
• changes in laws and regulations in jurisdictions where we conduct business, including with respect to plastics and climate change;
• fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply, and in energy prices and supply;
• demand for our products and services;
• production outages or material costs associated with scheduled or unscheduled maintenance programs;
• unanticipated developments that could occur with respect to contingencies such as litigation and environmental matters;
• our ability to pay regular quarterly cash dividends and the amounts and timing of any future dividends;
• information systems failures and cyberattacks;
• our ability to service our indebtedness and restrictions on our current and future operations due to our indebtedness;
• amounts for cash and non-cash charges related to restructuring plans that may differ from original estimates, including because of timing changes associated with the underlying actions;
• other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates, changes in the rate of inflation, geopolitical conflicts, tariffs, and any recessionary conditions; and
• other factors described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K under Item 1A, “Risk Factors.”
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-05/AVNT Q1 2025 webcast slides_v17.pdf
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:
• disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that could adversely impact the availability of credit already arranged and the availability and cost of credit in the future;
• the effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs and other political, economic and regulatory risks;
• disruptions or inefficiencies in our supply chain, logistics, or operations;
• changes in laws and regulations in jurisdictions where we conduct business, including with respect to plastics and climate change;
• fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply, and in energy prices and supply;
• demand for our products and services;
• production outages or material costs associated with scheduled or unscheduled maintenance programs;
• unanticipated developments that could occur with respect to contingencies such as litigation and environmental matters;
• our ability to pay regular quarterly cash dividends and the amounts and timing of any future dividends;
• information systems failures and cyberattacks;
• our ability to service our indebtedness and restrictions on our current and future operations due to our indebtedness;
• amounts for cash and non-cash charges related to restructuring plans that may differ from original estimates, including because of timing changes associated with the underlying actions;
• other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates, changes in the rate of inflation, geopolitical conflicts, tariffs, and any recessionary conditions; and
• other factors described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K under Item 1A, “Risk Factors.”
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/chemical-resistance-technical-bulletin.pdf
Fully fractured bars
were given the lowest rating.
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/2024-06/Cesa Flame Retardant Product Selection Guide %281%29.pdf
Halogenated flame
retardants generally have the lowest usage rate
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
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Du
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m
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(S
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-09/Smartbatch Blow Molding Brochure.pdf
Use processing additives to maintain
dimensional stability, reduce warpage and sink,
or improve scrap rate.
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/2023-06/OmnicolorU.S. Color Chart.pdf
The low usage rate, low minimum order quantities,
and pelletized form for easy handling and storage make
these concentrates a versatile and cost-effective choice.
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.
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