https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-11/Smarter Materials High Performance Thermoplastics.pdf
Pigments can also affect the food contact
compliance or biocompatibility of the material.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-03/polyone-2019-annual-report.pdf
You can be confident that, in
formulating and manufacturing
our materials, we use
sustainable practices to provide
long-term product viability
and sound environmental
stewardship
• You can expect that the
materials we produce contain
only ingredients that conform to
accepted legal and regulatory
compliance guidelines
• You can trust that PolyOne
materials meet the rigorous
quality and safety management
standards required across
the globe
• You can be certain that
PolyOne meets or exceeds the
material safety data reporting
requirements of your country
or region
• When you choose PolyOne, you
can be confident our products
will help you meet or exceed
today’s stringent compliance
standards
FROM PRODUCTS INTRODUCED
IN THE LAST 5 YEARS
37% of specialty
sales
Photos: Last year PolyOne broke ground on a new manufacturing and R&D
facility in Chuzhou, China.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-09/Avient Sustainability Day 2023 - Website %289.19%29.pdf
CAFE: Corporate Average Fuel Economy
>50% Improvement
REDUCE – TAKEAWAY
Reducing Energy Consumption and Dependence on Fossil Fuels Drives Growth Projections
Examples
Covered
45%
Other
Applications
2022PF
$310M
38
46
CAFE1 Miles Per Gallon Proposed Requirements
HOW WE ENABLE SUSTAINABILITY
Preserve
Woon Keat Moh
Senior Vice President, President of Color, Additives and Inks –
Americas and Asia
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PRESERVE
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• Preserving Key Natural Resources - Companies are being challenged to
mitigate high environmental impact processes such as water-intensive textile dyeing or
food spoilage
• Incorporating Renewable Materials - Adoption of bio-based raw materials
requires design and formulation expertise to overcome performance shortcomings of
neat resins
• Increasing Healthcare Regulations - Utilizing sustainable materials in
healthcare applications requires considerable support in navigating complex regulatory
requirements
• Increasing Regulatory Compliance - Non-Intentionally Added Substances
(NIAS) need to be controlled in sensitive applications
• Enabling Faster and More Reliable Connectivity – Substantial investments
in 5G infrastructure are required to unlock the potential of the Internet of Things
Solutions to preserve and
protect natural resources &
human life
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Spin Dyed Precolor Textile Yarn
Renol™ Spin Dyeing Colorants
• Replaces water-based dye processes to reduce
waste creation
• Conserves water and energy
LESS WATER
PROTECTIVE DENIM
Dyneema® Workwear Solutions
• Improves tear resistance 50-100%
• More protective than competitive alternatives
• Enables the amount of protective fiber to be
reduced without sacrificing performance
600%
IMPROVED ABRASION RESISTANCE
Clothing & Textiles
2022 Revenue: $49M
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Low Cure Textile Inks
Avient Specialty Inks™ Low Cure Inks
• Decreases energy consumption
• Reduces scrap due to heat-related defects
SAVES ENERGY
Clothing & Textiles
2022 Revenue: $40M
BIO-BASED
FORMULATIONS
Water Based Textile Inks
Zodiac™ Aquarius™ Specialty Inks
• Incorporates bio-based materials
• Non-formaldehyde solutions available
• Reduces waste by enabling high open screen time
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Mosquito Netting
Cesa™ Fiber Anti-Mosquito Additives
• Helps control malaria
• Protects consistently using a controlled
release of insecticide
• Expands access to healthcare
breakthroughs to global communities
ANNUAL NEW MALARIA CASES
200 Million
Antimicrobial Protection
Cesa™ WithStand™ Antimicrobial Additives
• Reduces microbial / mold growth
• Helps reduce odor, staining, discoloration
• Excellent comfort and wearability
• Chemical resistance - will not discolor
or degrade
REDUCES MICROBES
2022 Revenue: $5M
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Cut-Resistant Gloves
Dyneema® Solutions
• Incorporates bio-based materials
• Reduces carbon emissions
• Excellent wearability / comfort
WORK INJURIES
REDUCES
Rescue Rope
Dyneema® Solutions
• Superior strength-to-weight ratio
• High break load
• Extraordinary reliability
SAVES LIVES
2022 Revenue: $106M
Body Armor
Dyneema® Protective Solutions
• Exceptional trauma protection
• Excellent wearability
LIGHTER
THAN ARAMID FIBER
35%
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BIO-DERIVED
Pharmaceutical Tubing
Versaflex™ Healthcare Pharma Tubing Formulations
NEU™ Specialty Engineered Materials
• Facilitates incorporation of sustainable materials
with healthcare device manufacturers
• Eliminates vulcanization processes
Medical
2022 Revenue: $40M
NON-PHTHALATE
Respiratory Conduit
Versaflex™ Healthcare Corrugated
Tubing Formulations
• Non-Phthalate
• ISO 10993 & USP Class VI compliant
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UP TO
BIO-BASED CARRIER
Medical Devices
Mevopur™ Bio-Based Colorants
• Minimizes risk through pre-testing
• Provides vital regulatory compliance
• Minimizes global supply chain risk with
validated backup supply
Continuous Glucose Monitoring
and Auto Injectors
Trilliant™ Healthcare Polymer Solutions
• Impact performance
• Chemical resistance
ENABLES HOME CARE
Medical
2022 Revenue: $16M
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Fiber Optic Cable and Jacketing
Fiber-Line™ Optical Fiber Cable Components
• Reduction in weight & energy usage
• Thermal and abrasion resistant
• Extends product life
ENABLES CONNECTIVITY
Cable Micromodules
ECCOH™ Low Smoke Formulations
• Non-halogen
• Low smoke and toxicity
SUPPORTS SUSTAINABLE
INFRASTRUCTURE
Base Station Components
Edgetek™ Low-Density Formulations
• Low density – lighter weight
• Low warpage & thermal conductivity
EXTENDS PRODUCT LIFE
Antenna Components
PREPERM™ Low Loss
Dielectric Formulations
• Replaces costly ceramics
• Consistent and efficient antenna performance
ENHANCES
PERFORMANCE
5G Infrastructure
2022 Revenue: $39M
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“Nike has partnered with Avient extensively over the years because of their leadership in
eco-friendly screen printing inks.”
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/luxury-closures-gravi-tech-design-guide-2.0-application-specific.pdf
Use non-formaldehyde materials – Gravi-Tech
materials are FDA compliant* and based on
a non-formaldehyde formulation.
CHAPTER 1 | APPLICATION SUMMARY
Design Guide 5
GT5200-0013
GT6000-0004
GT7300-0006
GT5200-5003
GT6000-5002
GT7300-5007
Specific
Gravity* 2.0 3.0 2.0 2.5 2.6 2.2
Color
Options* Various Various Black to Grey Black Various Various
Electroplating No Possibly Yes Possibly Possibly Yes
Base
Resin PP PA6 ABS PP PA6 ABS
FDA
Compliant* Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes
Region
Produced
North
America
North
America
North
America Europe Europe Europe
Full
Name
X GT5200-0013
PT White
X GT6000-0004
PT White
X GT7300-0006
PT Black
GT7300-5003
Black FD
GT6000-5002
EI White 1
GT7300-5007
X2 White FD
*Please contact Avient for additional information
6 Gravi-Tech
CHAPTER 2 | PROCESS SETTINGS
Density Modified Formulations
Gravi-Tech™ polymer-metal composites are high-density materials developed as thermoplastic-
based alternatives to metals.
https://www.avient.com/investor-center/news/avient-announces-second-quarter-2020-results
Cash dividends declared per share of common stock
https://www.avient.com/investor-center/news/polyone-announces-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2016-results
Cash dividends declared per share of common stock
https://www.avient.com/investor-center/news/polyone-announces-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2017-results
Cash dividends declared per share of common stock
https://www.avient.com/investor-center/news/avient-announces-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2020-results-and-provides-guidance-2021
Cash dividends declared per share of common stock
https://www.avient.com/investor-center/news/polyone-announces-first-quarter-2020-results
Cash dividends declared per share of common stock
https://www.avient.com/investor-center/news/polyone-announces-first-quarter-2017-results
Cash dividends declared per share of common stock