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OUTDOOR
HIGH PERFORMANCE
SHOOTING SPORTS
PRODUCT SELECTION GUIDE
ENGINEERED POLYMER FORMULATIONS THERMOPLASTIC
ELASTOMERS COLORANTS ADDITIVES ADVANCED COMPOSITES
FIREARMS
Stocks, Frames,
Receivers, & Barrels
• Wood grain
• Warp reduction
• Weight reduction
• Anti-counterfeiting additive
• Ceramic/carbon fiber composites
Handguards, Forearms,
Picatinny Rails, Holsters,
& Magazine
• Specialty color, pre-colored material
• Wood grain
• Warp reduction
• Weight reduction
• Anti-counterfeiting additive
Recoil Pads • Vibration damping
• Ultra soft
Grips
• Overmolding-compatible polymers
• Vibration damping
ARCHERY
Limbs & Risers
• Laser marking • Carbon/glass composite
billets, bars, & laminates
Stabilizers &
Accessories
• Ultra soft
• Carbon/glass composite
bars, rods, & tubes
PROJECTILES
Bullets
• Lead replacement engineered formulations
• Density-modified formulations
• Thermoplastic urethanes • Ballistic tip fluorescent
Shotgun Shells,
Wads, & Buffers
• Polyethylene • Biodegradable custom colors • Performance improving
additives
Arrows • Structurally reinforced polymers • Soft touch • Pre-colored materials
• Carbon/glass composite
rods & tubes
SAFETY
Ballistic Panels • Composite ballistic
resistant panels
SHOOTING
SPORTS
Your customers want a product
that will help them hit the mark
every time.
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BUILDING &
CONSTRUCTION
INDUSTRY BULLETIN
SAFETY
Security and
prevention
SOLUTION: Flame
retardants, laser
marking additives,
electrical and thermal
additives
SURFACE FINISH
Low maintenance,
natural wood grain aesthetics
SOLUTION: Wood plastic composite
(WPC) capstock technology
PROTECTION
Potable water tanks, electrical
connectors, piping & tubing, insulation
SOLUTION: Antimicrobials, electrical
and thermal additives
LONGEVITY
Long service life, chemical resistance,
mold & mildew resistance
SOLUTION: Weatherable colorants,
impact modifiers, antimicrobial
additives
SUSTAINABILITY
LEED building & material credits, healthy building,
reduced energy use, lightweighting, eco-conscious
SOLUTION: Recycled materials, chemical foaming
agents, bio-derived colorants & additives
LANDSCAPE HARMONY
Concrete surfaces, patio coloring, stucco
SOLUTION: Pool colorants, metallic
flooring colorants, stains
The building and construction industry
is dynamic, with trends towards high-
performance buildings, elegant outdoor
areas, healthier living spaces, and
eco-friendly environments.
DESIGN & PROCESSING
Material flexibility and customization, extrusion
and molding optimization techniques
SOLUTION: Advanced polymer science,
application development, technical service
VISUAL AESTHETICS
Custom colors, deep shades,
special effects
SOLUTION: Metallic colorants,
granite & woodgrain effects
DURABILITY
Wind & impact resistance,
chemical resistance, weatherability
SOLUTION: Scratch & mar resistant
or IR/UV resistant additives,
dimensional stabilizers
TECHNOLOGY DESCRIPTION TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Antimicrobial
Antimicrobial technology to limit microbe growth—
reduces bacterial, mold and fungal growth on surface
and through thickness, protecting finished part
• Potable water equipment • Roofs & eaves
• Decking, fencing & railings • High-touch surfaces
• Bath surrounds, liners & inserts
Scratch & Mar Resistance
For applications requiring resistance to daily surface
abrasion, and management of surface energy
• Exterior fencing, decking, railings & shutters
• Outdoor furniture
• Playground equipment
Flame Retardant
Reduces spread of fire and heat release by creating
a char to limit oxygen at the flame source
• Wire & cable • Telecommunications
• Decking, fencing & railings • Conduit
• Exterior siding & cladding • Housings
UV and Light Blocking
UV stabilizers help mitigate the harmful effects of
UV radiation while light blocking additives protect
products sensitive to light
• Exterior siding & cladding • Trim & moldings
• Roofing, shingles, tiles • Outdoor furniture
• Fencing, decking, railings & shutters
Anti-static and Conductive
Controls build-up of static charges to create
static-dissipated parts while reducing related
dust accumulation
• Electrical connectors • Conduit or tubing
• Junction boxes • Flooring
• 5G enabling
Chemical Foaming
Agents
Reduces weight and density without compromising
mechanical properties
• Exterior siding & cladding • Modular panels
• Decking, fencing & railings
Optimization Additives
Cycle-time reducers that help optimize production
while allowing improved dimensional stability and
energy efficiency, among other processing benefits
• Used in extrusion and injection molding processes
to improve thermal conductivity, and lower
processing temperatures and energy consumption
Laser Marking
Supports design and production flexibility and offers
a new level of control in marking polymers with speed
and clarity
• Wire & cable • Outdoor furniture
• Equipment & housings • Pipes & fittings
Anti-counterfeiting
Customizable in-plastic authentication technologies
that enable positive identification versus counterfeit
products
• Wire & cable jacketing • Pipes & fittings
• Telecommunications • Potable water
equipment
Wood Plastic Composite (WPC)
Capstock Technology
Pair with traditional WPC materials as a substrate
for a durable outer layer
• Exterior siding & cladding • Outdoor furniture
• Fencing, decking & railings
Sustainable Colorants &
Color concentrates and additives carefully chosen
to meet industry requirements and legislation, and
designed to lower environmental impact while
improving sustainability
• Green building roofing • OSHA compliance
• Sheet & profile extrusions • LEED building &
material credits
FX Special Effects
Colorants
Granite, marbling, woodgrain and other distinctive
colorant technologies to provide special surface
effects
• Decorative molding • Chair or hand rails
• Wallcovering • Blinds & shutters
• Any surface or part demanding a distinctive look
Pool Colorants Durable, long-lasting pigment formulations for
finishes that hold up to pool water chemistries
• Pool decks • Coping
• In-ground swimming pools
Metallic Flooring &
Stain Colorants
Colorants designed to give concrete floors and
surfaces a distinctive appearance
• Concrete flooring • Countertops
• Decorative concrete • Walls
While this listing represents many Avient solutions and addresses common applications, we can tackle many other
building & construction needs.
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Wood,
gypsum, and steel have long been the mainstays, perceived as the familiar and
cost-effective choices.
Weighty Challenges
MATERIALS MATTER
COST CONSTRAINTS
Traditional interior wall materials—wood, gypsum, and steel—
are familiar.
These
panels can withstand moisture, chemicals, and other tough conditions
while remaining significantly lighter than wood, gypsum, or steel.