https://www.avient.com/news/plastpol-2024-include-sustainable-technologies-avient
The Additives for Recycling (A4R) portfolio, including Cesa™ Unify™ A4R and Cesa™ Nox A4R – with formulations that play a crucial role in aiding compatibilization and protecting post-consumer polyolefins against oxidation, which can lead to defects like black spots, gels, and discoloration.
By incorporating such additives early in the recycling process or blending them with virgin resin, the degradation of material can be significantly reduced, ensuring the quality and performance of recycled plastics.
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone’s-new-bergamid-polyamide-improves-weld-strength-and-aesthetics-laser-welded-parts
With well-controlled laser transmission rates, multiple color choices and customized performance options, this new addition to the Bergamid portfolio allows manufacturers to produce high-performance parts with durable welds and smooth surfaces.
In addition, laser absorption can be controlled by adjusting the type of pigments.
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-launches-new-acetaldehyde-process-aid-enhance-rpet-processability
CLEVELAND – June 23, 2020 – PolyOne today launched ColorMatrix™ AAzure™ Acetaldehyde Control Additive, a process aid for PET and recycled PET (rPET) preforms with added acetaldehyde (AA) control capabilities.
ColorMatrix AAzure Acetaldehyde Control Additive is commercially available in major global markets, and meets direct food contact regulatory requirements.
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-joins-uk-plastics-pact-advance-circular-economy-goals
Our sustainability efforts are focused on the four cornerstones of People, Product, Planet and Performance, and signing the UK Plastic Pact is one additional way for us to advance the Planet component,” said Walter Ripple, vice president, Sustainability at PolyOne.
For additional information, see The UK Plastics Pact Report (2018/19).
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-launches-automotive-specific-grades-within-its-resound-rec-recycled-content-tpes-portfolio
CLEVELAND – July 19, 2023 – Today, Avient Corporation announces the addition of two reSound™ REC Recycled Content Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs).
Additional colors are also possible.
https://www.avient.com/news/new-magiq-non-woven-electret-plus-supports-increased-face-mask-production
SHANGHAI, China – May 15, 2020 – PolyOne today launched a new functional additive for protective face masks as part of its Fiber Solutions portfolio.
To add better particle blocking capabilities to this layer, fibers can be modified with an additive during extrusion before undergoing an electret charging process.
https://www.avient.com/news/move-over-metal-polyone-launches-surround-emi/rfi-shielding-formulations
In addition to minimizing cross talk between electronic components, Surround material is lighter weight and easier to process than traditional materials such as aluminum or copper.
It is also well positioned for additional shielding applications, including camera housings and connectors beyond the automotive market.
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-features-innovative-packaging-technologies-and-inspiration-pack-expo-2015
Additional PolyOne technologies being featured include:
ColorMatrix™ light and gas barrier additives for food, beverage and personal care products
https://www.avient.com/news/new-polyone-technology-improves-brand-protection-and-combats-counterfeiting-consumer-electronics
These solutions enable companies to readily identify counterfeit products with easy-to-use methods based on additives and unique identifiers called taggants.
In addition, a private sector 2013 study (Canon Study) indicated that a significant percentage of U.S. consumers lack a full understanding of the possible safety risks and the true long-term costs of counterfeit electronics.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/pain-therapy-device-stands-out-peers
In addition to a version for clinicians, the company offers the BiowavePRO® non-invasive neuromodulation system designed for individual use by athletes to reduce pain and enhance rehabilitation.
In addition to durability, these bumpers needed resilience for a comfortable feel and the ability to incorporate membrane switches.