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VERIFICATION OPINION DECLARATION
GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
To: The Stakeholders of Avient Corporation
Apex Companies, LLC (Apex) was engaged to conduct an independent verification of the greenhouse gas (GHG)
emissions reported by Avient Corporation (Avient) for the period stated below.
We conducted this verification independently and to our knowledge there has been no
conflict of interest.
The verification team has extensive experience in conducting assurance over environmental, social, ethical and health
and safety information, systems and processes, has over 20 years combined experience in this field and an excellent
understanding of Apex’s standard methodology for the verification of greenhouse gas emissions data.
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WATER RESOURCES • ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES • HEALTH & SAFETY • CLIMATE CHANGE
Apex Companies, LLC • (800) 733-2739 • www.apexcos.com
VERIFICATION OPINION DECLARATION
GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
To: The Stakeholders of Avient Corporation
Apex Companies, LLC (Apex) was engaged to conduct an independent verification of the greenhouse gas (GHG)
emissions reported by Avient Corporation (Avient) for the period stated below.
We conducted this verification independently and to our knowledge there has been no
conflict of interest.
The verification team has extensive experience in conducting assurance over environmental, social, ethical and health
and safety information, systems and processes, has over 20 years combined experience in this field and an excellent
understanding of Apex’s standard methodology for the verification of greenhouse gas emissions data.
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This Antitrust Policy supplements the Competition section
of Avient’s Code of Conduct.
Because it can be difficult to distinguish unlawful
conduct of this type from lawful conduct, you should
consult the Avient Legal Department before putting any
of these types of restraints in place.
4.
Examine your motives for engaging in
any particular course of conduct.
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Audits must be conducted during normal business hours
Ethics - Code of Conduct
Avient has its own ethics policy
– The Avient Code of Conduct
which establishes a clear set of
ethical and behavioral
standards for business conduct
by all Avient associates.
The
Avient code of conduct is
available here.
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Stat-Tech™
STATIC DISSIPATIVE &
ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE
FORMULATIONS
PROCESSING GUIDE
Stat-Tech™
Stat-Tech™ Static Dissipative and Electrically Conductive Formulations are specifically engineered to provide antistatic, ESD
and EMI/RFI shielding performance for critical electronic equipment applications.
Conductive properties are achieved with a silver or fibrous surface appearance.
You have the responsibility to conduct full-scale end-product performance testing
to determine suitability in your application, and you assume all risk and liability arising from your use of the information and/or use or handling of any product.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-10/2022 Automotive Industry Overview Brochure.pdf
Our global team is here to accelerate development and part
approvals, supporting you with:
• Materials that meet over 500 automotive polymer OEM
specifications
• More than 14,000 color and additive approvals for OEM
specifications, including more than 2,000 UL94-registered
concentrates and pre-colors
• Advanced design and color expertise
PORTFOLIO HIGHLIGHTS
Specialized polymers and composites
• Thermoplastic Elastomers
• Recycled and Bio-based Thermoplastic Elastomers
• Long Fiber Reinforced Formulations
• Thermally Conductive Formulations
• Static Dissipative, Electrically Conductive, and EMI/RFI
Shielding Formulations
• Pre-Colored Thermoplastics for Premium Finishes
• Engineered Polymer Formulations
• Continuous Fiber Tapes & Laminates
Colorants, additives, and plastisols
• Solid & Liquid Colorants (special effects & bio-based)
• Colorant and Additive Concentrates
• Functional and Performance Additives (UV, FR,
antimicrobial, and more)
• Liquid Additives
• Chemical Foaming and Nucleating Agents
• High-Temperature Concentrates
• Silicone Dispersions
• Vinyl Powders and Plastisols
Design & Color Services
• Avient Design
• ColorWorks™ Design & Technology Centers
UNDERHOOD
Air Management
Fuel Systems
Filters/Cleaners
Engines/Power train
Fans & Shrouds
Engine & Cam Covers
Fluid Reservoirs
Wire & Cable and Connectors
Battery Systems & Supports
EV Battery Systems
Sensors/Controls/Actuators
Turbo/Super Chargers
Control Modules/Valves
Gears & Hoses
HVAC Systems
Electrical Control Units
EXTERIOR
Move over metal... our material
and colorant solutions enable
you to replace metal and paint
while improving miles per gallon
or per charge.
UNDERHOOD
We offer a broad array
of polymers with unique
thermally conductive
and electrically
conductive properties.
You have the responsibility to conduct full-scale end-product performance testing
to determine suitability in your application, and you assume all risk and liability arising from your use of the information and/or use or handling of any product.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/surround-processing-guide-2020.pdf
These materials utilize long fiber
technology and exhibit enhanced shielding effectiveness versus standard short fiber conductive polymers.
TEMPERATURE
Material Rear
Center
Front
Nozzle
Melt
Mold
Nylon 6,6
540–570
530–560
530–560
540–570
540–570
200–300
(90–150)
Nylon 6,6
30% SS
540–570
530–560
530–560
540–570
540–570
200–300
(90–150)
PBT
510–410
(265–280)
490–540
(255–280)
480–530
480–530
480–530
150–250
(65–120)
PC
14% NiCF
540–570
540–570
530–560
530–560
530–560
150–250
(65–120)
ABS
470–520
460–520
460–520
460–530
(240–275)
460–530
(240–275)
100–200
(40–90)
PP
440–480
(225–250)
440–480
(225–250)
430–470
(220–245)
420–460
(215–240)
420–460
(215–240)
125–175
(50–80)
DRYING
Material Temperature
°F (°C) Time Minimum
Moisture
Maximum
Moisture
Nylon 6,6
14% NiCF 180 (80) 4–5 hours 0.05% 0.20%
Nylon 6,6
30% SS 180 (80) 4–5 hours 0.05% 0.20%
PBT
14% NiCF 250 (120) 6-8 hours 0.02% 0.03%
PC
14% NiCF 250 (120) 3–4 hours 0.02% 0.02%
ABS
14% NiCF 200 (90) 2–4 hours 0.05% 0.10%
PP
14% NiCF 180 (80) 2–4 hours 0.20% 0.30%
Equipment
• Feed throats smaller than 2.5" may cause bridging due to pellet size
- Larger feed throats will be more advantageous with long fiber EMI shielding resins
• General purpose metering screw is recommended
- Mixing/barrier screws are not recommended
• L/D ratio
- 18:1–20:1 (40% feed, 40% transition, 20% metering)
• Low compression ratio
- 2:1–3:1
• Deep flights recommended
- Metering zone 3.5 mm
- Feed zone 7.5 mm
• Check ring
- Three-piece, free-flowing check ring
• General purpose nozzle (large nozzle tips are recommended)
- Minimum orifice diameter of 7/32"
- Tapered nozzles are not recommended for long fiber EMI shielding resins
• Clamp tonnage:
- 2.5–5 tons/in2
Gates
• Large, free-flow gating recommended
- 0.25" x 0.125" land length
- 0.5" gate depth
Runners
• Full round gate design
• No sharp corners
• Minimum of 0.25" diameter
• Hot runners can be used
PROCESSING
Screw Speed Slower screw speeds are recommended to protect fiber length
Back Pressure Lower back pressure is recommended to protect fiber length
Pack Pressure 60–80% of max injection pressure
Hold Pressure 40–60% of max injection pressure
Cool Time 10–30 seconds (depends on part geometry and dimensional stability)
PROCESS CONSIDERATIONS
Recommended – retain fiber length (maximize conductivity)
• Low shear process
• Low screw speed and screw RPM
• Slow Injection speed
• Fill to 99–100% on first stage of injection
- Reduces potential nesting of fibers at gate location
- Improves mechanical performance near gate location
- Promotes ideal fiber orientation
Resin Rich Surface
• Achieved when using a hot mold temperature and longer cure times
≥ Max mold temperature recommendation
• Improved surface aesthetic
• Reduced surface conductivity
• Could reduce attenuation performance in an assembly
Fiber Rich Surface
• Achieved when using a cold mold temperature and shorter cure times
≤ Minimum mold temperature recommendation
• Improved surface aesthetic
• Reduced surface conductivity
• Could improve attenuation performance in an assembly
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AVIATION COMPONENTS
MANUFACTURER
S E A T B E L T C O V E R
• Paint-free, metallic look
• Reduced Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
• Lightweight
• Excellent mechanical performance
• Non-conductive solution
• Provided a non-conductive solution with reduced
VOCs and coexisting color and metallic effects
• Supplied a technology compatible with PPSU,
PES, and PSU
• Lowered density compared to virgin resin
• Reduced the need for secondary processing and
associated VOCs
• Supplied low minimum order quantity of gold,
silver and bronze colors
Colorant Chromatics Metallic Effect Pre-
colored Sulfone Colorants
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
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Avient has its own ethics policy
– The Avient Code of Conduct
which establishes a clear set of
ethical and behavioral
standards for business conduct
by all Avient associates.
The
Avient code of conduct is
available here.
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One of the first steps is to observe and document
the step-by-step use of the product by conducting
a thorough task analysis.
Further, material durability can be optimized by selecting polymer formulations with a high resistance
to environmental factors such as UV light, chemicals including salt water, acids and plasticizers,
temperature extremes from boiling, autoclaving and automatic dishwashing, and unintended storage
stresses like exposure to heat in a car trunk.