More Navigating Beyond PFAS Exploring concerns and challenges along the path to developing non-PFAS solutions.

Navigating Beyond PFAS Exploring concerns and challenges along the path to developing non-PFAS solutions.

Here’s a case in point: A leading manufacturer of medical devices in North America had established a great brand with excellent quality, but wanted to improve the resistance of its PC/ABS equipment housings to this new disinfection protocol.

TECHNICAL PROPERTIES(1) TEST METHOD Edgetek™ ET8900-0011 HI UV NAT Edgetek™ ET8900-0012 HI UV White Edgetek™ ET8900-0013 HI UV Black Physical Density/Specific Gravity ASTM D792 1.13 g/cm3 1.15 g/cm3 1.13 g/cm3 Molding Shrinkage - Flow ASTM D955 1.4–2% 1.4–2% 1.4–2% Mechanical Tensile Strength (Yield) ASTM D638 5,900 psi 5,800 psi 5,800 psi Tensile Modulus(2) ASTM D638 169,000 psi 161,087 psi 176,000 psi Flexural Modulus(3) ASTM D790 187,000 psi 190,985 psi 188,000 psi Impact Notched Izod Impact 73°F (23°C), 0.125 in ASTM D256A 17.3 ft-lb/in 16.5 ft-lb/in 16.5 ft-lb/in Notched Izod Impact -22°F (-30°C), 0.125 in ASTM D256A 3.2 ft-lb/in 3.0 ft-lb/in 3.3 ft-lb/in Thermal (HDT) 66 psi (0.45 MPa), 0.125 in ASTM D648 121°C 135°C 129°C NORTH AMERICA GRADES (1) Data based on single lot of lab generated samples.

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There is one ISO 9001 certificate whose scope covers 27 sites and support functions in North America. Yes – there is one quality manual for plants registered to ISO 9001 in North America. We feel confident in our current environmental management system and have no plans to obtain ISO 14001 third- party registration throughout the company in North America.

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LEADING CONSUMER GOODS COMPANY B O D Y W A S H C A P S • Lend guidance in using color trending intelligence to customize 20+ colors for product line rebranding • Provide fast turnaround on new designs to improve speed to market • Navigate development efforts with external design firms and label manufacturers to ensure visual consistency and brand identity • Receive technical support before and during processing • Delivered over 20 approved custom colors utilizing market and trend expertise • Employed both virtual and onsite co-collaboration sessions for quick turnaround on crucial color decisions • Worked with all necessary parties, including design firms, manufacturers, and internal engineering team to protect brand integrity • Provided technical support and expertise to converter ColorWorks™ Design & Technology Centers – West Chicago KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

Global Specialty Engineered Materials has manufacturing, sales and service facilities located throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and South America. Global Specialty Engineered Materials has plants, sales and service facilities located throughout North America, Europe, Asia and South America. Global Color, Additives and Inks has plants, sales and service facilities located throughout North America, Europe, Asia and South America.

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