https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/avient-conflict-minerals-policy-10.2020.pdf
As an American Chemistry Council
ResponsibleCare® Company and a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste, we are further
committed through our landmark No Surprises PledgeSM and our Sustainability Promise.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/ColorMatrix LQ-Extrusion Pipe-Case study snapshot.pdf
U-PVC PIPE &
FITTING
PRODUCER
P I P E & F I T T I N G
• Meet the diverse coefficient of friction (CoF) requirements across
various film structures and compositions for a wide range of
applications
• Improve the speed of slip blooming and ensure consistent slip
performance post-film production
• Preserve excellent optical and mechanical properties
• Compliance with food regulations for end packaging in food
sealant applications
• Improved the customer’s workplace
environment by installing a new tote liquid
supply system
• Enhanced color consistency and reduced
production wastage from pigment speck and
streak issues
• Complied with strict regulatory controls for
potable pipe requirements
ColorMatrix Liquid Color Concentrates
KEY REQUIREMENT
WHY AVIENT
AVIENT SOLUTION
PRODUCTIVITY + COMPLIANCE
Avient Corporation 1
• Meet the diverse coefficient of friction (CoF) requirements across
various film structures and compositions for a wide range of
applications
• Improve the speed of slip blooming and ensure consistent slip
performance post-film production
• Preserve excellent optical and mechanical properties
• Compliance with food regulations for end packaging in food
sealant applications
KEY REQUIREMENT
• Standard colorant to apply for internal color matching in PVC
sheet applications
• Phthalate free plasticizer class as hazardous healthy control
requirement
• Good thermal stability and compatibility in PVC resin of color
index choices
• Compliance with Heavy metal free and RoHS regulation
KEY REQUIREMENT• Support the mass production capacity of white pipe
extrusion
• Reduces particulates from TiO2 bulk pigment use in the
workplace
• Ensure excellent pigment dispersion to meet mechanical
pipe properties over an extensive useful life
• Compliance with NSF and UL regulations for end
application requirements in the building and construction
industry
LIQUID COLOR CONCENTRATES AND
DOSING | AVIENTLEARN MORE
KEY REQUIREMENTS
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Representation based on position:
By the Chair of the Board and the Managing Director, each on their own, and by any two Board members
jointly
Persons
role surname, first name(s) /
company name
date of birth /
identity code
citizenship
Chair of the Board of
Merklein, Norbert 03.05.1964 Citizen of Germany
Norén, Jenny Eva Kristina 18.06.1975 Citizen of Sweden
Smeds, Jan-Håkan 22.03.1961 Citizen of Finland
Vetter, Alexander Helmut 04.07.1968 Citizen of Germany
Managing Director Norén, Jenny Eva Kristina 18.06.1975 Citizen of Sweden
Auditor PricewaterhouseCoopers Oy 0486406-8
Auditor with principal
responsibility
Grönroos, Maria Alice 19.02.1967 Citizen of Finland
Additional information
No details about beneficial owners have been registered for the company
Name history
Avient Finland Oy 01.12.2020 -
Clariant Plastics & Coatings (Finland) Oy 04.01.2016 - 01.12.2020
Clariant Masterbatches (Finland) Oy 31.03.2007 - 04.01.2016
Source of information: Finnish Patent and Registration Office
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-03/ColorMatrix LQ_Extrusion Sheet _ Strap_Case study snapshot.pdf
PVC EDGE
BANDING
MANUFACTURER
E X T R U S I O N S H E E T & S T R A P
• Meet the diverse coefficient of friction (CoF) requirements across
various film structures and compositions for a wide range of
• Improve the speed of slip blooming and ensure consistent slip
performance post-film production
• Preserve excellent optical and mechanical properties
• Compliance with food regulations for end packaging in food
sealant applications
• Achieved the optimal flowability of liquid white
and liquid orange, ensuring consistent color
through suitable mixing with other colorants
• Ensured lot-to-lot consistency with DE value of
less than 0.5
• Supported customers in achieving stable and
high-quality coloration during their PVC
processing
ColorMatrix Liquid Color Concentrates
KEY REQUIREMENT WHY AVIENT
AVIENT SOLUTION
FUNCTIONALITY + COMPLIANCE
Avient Corporation 1
• Meet the diverse coefficient of friction (CoF) requirements across
various film structures and compositions for a wide range of
• Improve the speed of slip blooming and ensure consistent slip
performance post-film production
• Preserve excellent optical and mechanical properties
• Compliance with food regulations for end packaging in food
sealant applications
KEY REQUIREMENT
• Standard colorant for internal color matching in PVC sheet
• Manufactured with phthalate-free plasticizer
• Good thermal stability and compatibility with PVC resin for a wide
rang of color index choices
• Compliance with heavy metal-free and RoHS regulations
LIQUID COLOR CONCENTRATES AND
DOSING | AVIENTLEARN MORE
KEY REQUIREMENTS
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Parameters NM5600-8002 RS NM5600-8004 RS
Drying Temperature 100–120°C 100–130°C
Drying Time 4–6 hours 4–6 hours
Barrel Temperature °C °C
Rear Zone 250–270 260–270
Central Zone 260–280 270–290
Front Zone 270–295 290–305
Nozzle 290–300 290–300
Mold Temperature 80–100 80–100
Screw Speed Moderate Moderate
Back Pressure 3–10bar 3–10bar
Cushion stroke 5–10% of plasticizing stroke 5–10% plasticizing of stroke
Injection Speed Medium Medium
Injection Pressure Medium–high Medium–high
Holding Pressure 30–50% of injection pressure 20–40% of injection pressure
Screw Type General purpose General purpose
Screw L/D 20:1 20:1
Screw Compression Ratio 2.5:1 2.5:1
Non-return Check Valve Free flow check ring Free flow check ring
Nozzle Type Reverse taper Reverse taper
Barrel Capacity 30–80% of barrel should be used
Processing Guide 2
Start Up & Shut Down Recommendations
Purge Compound 1. 2–3 melt flow PP or purging compound.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-06/AVIENT_TPEs and LSR eBook.pdf
PCF COMPARISON
https://www.carbon-minds.com/lca-database-for-chemicals-and-plastics/
https://www.silicones.eu/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/SIL_exec-summary_en.pdf
https://www.avient.com/idea/making-plastic-parts-more-sustainable
1http://www.ptonline.com/articles/getting-into-lsr--part-iv-how-lsr-tooling-is-different
Tooling Costs
In nearly every case, molds needed for LSR fabrication require more precision
and tooling expertise than those used to manufacture TPE parts.
A 2012 article in Plastics Technology1 notes silicone rubber molds need tighter
tolerances to prevent flash.
On the other hand, TPEs are most commonly processed using in-line, single-
screw injection equipment that has been routinely used in the plastics industry
for decades.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-12/AVNT Investor Day 2024 Presentation.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;
• 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;
• Our ability to achieve strategic objectives and successfully integrate acquisitions, including the implementation of a cloud-based enterprise resource planning system, S/4HANA;
• 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 and any recessionary conditions; and
• Other factors described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, under Item 1A, “Risk Factors.”
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Diverse
technology portfolio
Commercial excellence,
financial rigor & prudence
Culture of
safety and sustainability
FOUNDATIONAL
STRENGTHS
Unwavering customer focus
Global reach with a local touch
Innovation
Digital
for Operational Excellence
and Growth
Leadership, talent
STRATEGIC
DRIVERS
OUR
PURPOSE
Innovator of materials solutions to help our customers
succeed, while enabling a sustainable world
STRATEGIC
APPROACH
Intersecting high growth markets and
secular trends with our technologies to
create product platforms of scale
Catalyze the core
Build new platforms of scale
GROWING
AT GDP+
GROWING
AT 10% PLUS CAGR
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Redesigning organizations & compensation to drive strategy
Compensation
• Designed a new
compensation plan
directly to
our strategy execution
Colors,
and Inks
Specialty
R&D
Research and
Development
New business
development
& marketing excellence
• New SVP hired
• Reorganized under a single global leadership
eliminated structure and complexity
“play to win”
focused organizations for growth vectors
up front
• New CTO hired
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Strong and committed team leading the change
Leslie Sequeira
Chief Information Officer
SVP and
Chief Financial Officer
Joel Rathbun
SVP
Mergers & Acquisitions
SVP and President
Color, Additives and Inks
SVP and President
Specialty Engineered
Amy Sanders
SVP, General Counsel
and Secretary
Kyle Rose
VP, Corporate
Communications
John Midea
SVP, Global Ops and
Process Improvement
Kristen Gajewski
SVP and Chief
Human Resources
Officer
ALSO HERE
TODAY
Phil Clark
SVP and
Chief Technology Officer
ALSO HERE
TODAY
Mike Irwin
SVP, New Business
Development and
Marketing Excellence
Color,
Additives
and Inks
SEGMENT STRATEGIC REVIEW
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Solutions provider of
customized color and functionality
to enhance and improve polymers
Color, Additives and Inks – an overview
34%
37%21%
8%
US, Canada
Europe,
Middle East,
Africa
Latin
America
$2.0B
• Differentiate and enhanced aesthetic appeal
of our customers’ products
• Enable sustainability through our solutions
• Safeguard and preserve packaged contents
• Extend product shelf life
KEY E N D MARKETS
PACKAGING CONSUMER HEALTHCARE
BUILDING &
CONSTRUCTION
INDUSTRIAL TRANSPORTATION
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Our value
we know color
color designs
completed annually
400,000
color formulations
manufacturing footprint
in industry
550
commercial resources
globally serving locally
we are global we innovate
18,000
sustainable solutions
broadest portfolio in industry
14,500
additives solutions
and growing
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Portfolio of CAI solutions
Solid
Colorants
Liquid
Recycling solutions
Barrier enhancements
Surface modifiers
Plastisol
Water-based
Bio-based
Silicone dispersion
Vinyl formulations
Specialty coatings
Advanced dispersionsScreen printing inks
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CAI sales growth
faster response to
customer needs
tailored to local
needs...globally
enhance service
with digital tools
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Personalized, self-administered
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CAI PORTFOLIO
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• Regulatory compliance
• Reliable material quality and
uninterrupted supply
• Supply chain risk mitigation
• Global reach
$6B ADDRESSABLE MARKET
AVIENT VALUE PROPOSITION
• ISO 13485 accredited sites
• Globally approved raw material
portfolio
• Strict change management
• Global supply
Auto injectors Syringes Inhalers
OTHER
APPLICATONS
• In-vitro diagnostics
• Remote monitoring
• Pharma packaging
• Catheters
• Medical equipment
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• Reducing material and
energy usage
• Achieving sustainability goals
and objectives
• Improved product performance,
structural integrity
$5B ADDRESSABLE MARKET
AVIENT VALUE PROPOSITION
• Best-in-class additives for
a wide range of polymer
processing temperatures
• Design services to simulate
foaming and mold designs
TransportationWood plastic
composite decking
Bottles and
food packaging
Building and
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• Regulatory restrictions with the removal of PFAS in multiple end markets
• Major retailers requiring PFAS content declaration from suppliers
• Enhanced plastic properties, aesthetics and processability
• Specialized functionalities making plastics a safe option
in demanding applications
$8B ADDRESSABLE MARKET
OTHER
APPLICATONS
• Electrical connectors
• Labware
• Food contact
appliances
Flexible film Artificial turf Food storage,
oil containers
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Top line growth with
EBITDA margin expansion
Building the Avient
of the future
Incentive plans
aligned to strategy
...building upon our foundational strengths
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….while enabling a sustainable world
Enabling customers to advance
the circular economy
Solutions to increase recycled content
and minimize plastic waste
Shrinking carbon footprint and
decreasing emissions
Solutions to reduce weight and
energy consumption
Making our planet
a better place for all
Solutions to preserve and protect
natural resources and human life
ENABLERS AND OUTCOMES
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...and doing our part
INDUSTRY
SUSTAINABILITY
STANDARDS
ESG *
RATINGS
PERFORMANCE
17th
INDUSTRY
SUSTAINABILITY
STANDARDS
ESG *
RATINGS
PERFORMANCE
17th
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GDP +
1.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-04/Avient Announces Agreement to Acquire Dyneema_0.pdf
Examples include:
• Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content
to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy
• Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and
wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon
footprint
• Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy,
natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility
Avient employs approximately 8,700 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a
founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work®.
Factors that could cause
actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include,
but are not limited to: the time required to consummate the acquisition of the Dyneema business;
the satisfaction or waiver of conditions in the purchase agreement; completion of the consultation
process with the relevant Dutch works council; the ability to obtain required regulatory or other
third-party approvals and consents and otherwise consummate the proposed acquisition of the
Dyneema business; our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the
proposed acquisition of the Dyneema business and possible sale of the distribution business;
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; the current and potential future impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, results
of operations, financial position or cash flows; changes in polymer consumption growth rates and
laws and regulations regarding plastics in jurisdictions where we conduct business; fluctuations
in raw material prices, quality and supply, and in energy prices and supply; 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; an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services; information
systems failures and cyberattacks; and other factors affecting our business beyond our control,
including without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates and
changes in the rate of inflation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/specialty-dispersions-overview.pdf
COLORANT DISPERSIONS
RUBBER COLORANT DISPERSIONS
Stan-Tone™ MB/MC & EP
Stan-Tone™ MB/MC & EP are pigment dispersions
for rubber systems, available in customizable binder
systems suited for nitrile, EPR, EPDM, SBR, natural
rubber, CPE and EVA compounds
Applications: industrial goods, auto mats, rubber
flooring, sponge rubber, wire and cable
URETHANE COLORANT DISPERSIONS
Polyester Urethane Paste Colorants:
Stan-Tone™ PEP
Stan-Tone™ PEP colorants are reactive and
compatible with polyester systems, reacting to
become part of the final cured product
Applications: cast urethane wheels, industrial
rollers, rigid foams, adhesives, laminates, pultrusion,
glass reinforced composites, coated fabrics
Polyether Urethane Paste Colorants:
Stan-Tone™ ET
Stan-Tone™ ET colorants for urethane are compatible
with polyether systems, reacting to become part of
the final cured product
Applications: flexible foam, cast-able rolls
and wheels, adhesives and laminates
EPOXY COLORANT DISPERSIONS
Stan-Tone™ EPX
Stan-Tone™ EPX consists of selected pigments
dispersed in a Bisphenol A undiluted epoxy resin with
an epoxide equivalent of 185
Applications: protective coatings, adhesives, epoxy
flooring, electrical potting and laminates
VINYL COLORANT DISPERSIONS
Stan-Tone™ VC & VCP
Stan-Tone™ VC and VCP are products based on single
pigment or multi-pigment blends and are designed
for applications in which dispersion, uniformity,
compatibility and cleanliness are essential
Applications: profile extrusions, decking, outdoor
furniture, calendaring applications
Plasticizer-Based Colorants for Vinyl Paste:
Stan-Tone™ HCC
Stan-Tone™ HCC dispersions consist of selected
pigments dispersed in diisodecyl phthalate
plasticizer (DIDP) and are designed for applications
in which dispersion, uniformity, compatibility and
cleanliness are essential
Applications: coated fabric, vinyl sealants,
adhesives, wall coverings, toys and sporting goods
SILICONE COLORANT DISPERSIONS
Liquid Silicone Colorants:
Silcopas™
Stan-Tone™ SP or FSP (FDA-compliant)
Silcotec™ SL
Stan-Tone™ HC Plus LSR (class VI certified)
Silicone paste colorants are single pigment or custom-
made dispersions using a silicone carrier specially
developed for liquid silicone rubber (LSR) injection
molding applications
Applications: infant care, toys, seals, gaskets and
medical equipment
High Consistency Silicone Rubber Colorants:
Silcogum™
Silcotec™ S
Stan-Tone™ SMB
Stan-Tone™ HC Plus HCR (class VI certified)
Silicone rubber colorants are made with a silicone
elastomer gum binder resulting in cuttable
masterbatches or slabs for ease of handling, especially
for 2-roll, open-mill mixing
Applications: mechanical seals, keypads, gaskets, wire
and cable jacketing
Room Temperature Vulcanization Colorants:
Silcopas™ RTV and Stan-Tone™ SP
Silcopas™ RTV and Stan-Tone™ SP colorants
offer a standard line of single pigment or custom
made dispersions using a low viscosity dimethyl
fluid specially developed for room temperature
vulcanization (RTV) rubber
Applications: caulks, sealants, adhesives
WATER-BASED COLORANT DISPERSIONS
Water-Based Liquid Colorants:
Stan-Tone™ WDN
Stan-Tone™ WDN water dispersions are high-solids
organic or inorganic pigment dispersions designed to
help meet standards for dispersion including pH levels
and strength and shade
Applications: dipped latex balloons and gloves,
coatings and adhesive systems
ADDITIVE
AQUEOUS ADDITIVE DISPERSIONS
Aquamix™
Aquamix™ chemical dispersions are a full line of
dispersed and emulsified curatives, antioxidants,
fillers, vulcanizers, optical brighteners, flame
retardants, UV stabilizers and tackifiers
Applications: adhesives and latex compounding,
curatives
SILICONE ADDITIVE DISPERSIONS
Electrically Conductive Additives for Silicone:
Silcosperse™ EC
Silcosperse™ EC electrically conductive additives
provide high conductivity and lower filler loadings
Applications: resistors, printable electronics, flexible
electronics, insulator depolarizers
Laser Marking Additives for Silicone:
Silcosperse™ LM
Silcosperse™ LM laser marking additives are
dispersions that contain laser absorbers and color
formers that eliminate the need for secondary etching
Applications: medical device housings, electronic
device housings, wire and cable jacketing
Peroxide Additives for Silicone:
Silcocat™
Silcocat™ dispersions can improve silicone molding
process by stabilizing silicone peroxide compound levels
Applications: automotive hoses, seals, gaskets
Heat Stabilizer Additives for Silicone:
Silcosperse™
The Silcosperse™ family of heat stabilizing additives
provide a high quality dispersion into silicone
designed to enhance heat resistance of silicone
compounds
Mold Release Additives for Silicone:
Silcosperse™ IMR
Silcosperse™ IMR is an internal mold release
dispersion designed to be added to the silicone or
fluorosilicone compound to facilitate the de-molding
of finished parts
Acid Acceptor Additives for Silicone:
Silcosperse™ 180
Silcosperse™ 180 acid acceptor is a premium
dispersion used to neutralize acid by-products
generated by certain peroxides
Viscosity Modifiers for Silicone:
Silcosperse™ 237
Silcosperse™ 237 modifier dispersions are designed
to raise or control the viscosity without changing
solid content
SPECIALTY
PRODUCTS
DRY POWDER COLORANTS
Stan-Tone™ D and Stan-Tone™ DC
Stan-Tone™ D and Stan-Tone™ DC are dry powder
pigments available in a range of hues and
chemical types
WET OR DRY BLEND COLORANTS
Stan-Tone™ DB
Stan-Tone™ DB dry blend colorants provide
enhanced performance over dry colors, resulting
in uniform critical pigment weight ratios for
improved color control
SELF-BONDING SILICONE
Silcotec™ SCB
Silcotec™ SCB self-bonding silicone solutions
allow silicone to bond to various substrates
without prime coating
To learn more about our colorant & additive dispersions,
please contact us at +1.844.4AVIENT (1.844.428.4368) or
visit www.avient.com.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/whats-difference-tpes-vs-silicones
Sources: https://www.carbon-minds.com/lca-database-for-chemicals-and-plastics/
A 2012 article in Plastics Technology¹ notes silicone rubber molds need tighter tolerances to prevent flash.
On the other hand, TPEs are most commonly processed using in-line, single-screw injection equipment that has been routinely used in the plastics industry for decades.