Mineral and fiber fillers can change the extent of expansion of a plastic, depending on loading levels and application requirements. Graphene is a flat, single layer of carbon atoms in sheet form that is significantly stronger than steel.3 It has a high surface area-to-volume ratio, high tensile strength (how much it can stretch before it breaks), and high electron mobility (the speed at which its electrons move when voltage is applied).4 Graphene is not a new material, but it recently became commercially available and is now being used as a polymer additive. Although carbon fibers are more expensive than glass fibers, new technologies are making carbon fibers more affordable1.

Mineral and fiber fillers can change the extent of expansion of a plastic, depending on loading levels and application requirements. Graphene is a flat, single layer of carbon atoms in sheet form that is significantly stronger than steel.3 It has a high surface area-to-volume ratio, high tensile strength (how much it can stretch before it breaks), and high electron mobility (the speed at which its electrons move when voltage is applied).4 Graphene is not a new material, but it recently became commercially available and is now being used as a polymer additive. Although carbon fibers are more expensive than glass fibers, new technologies are making carbon fibers more affordable1.

Mineral and fiber fillers can change the extent of expansion of a plastic, depending on loading levels and application requirements. Graphene is a flat, single layer of carbon atoms in sheet form that is significantly stronger than steel.3 It has a high surface area-to-volume ratio, high tensile strength (how much it can stretch before it breaks), and high electron mobility (the speed at which its electrons move when voltage is applied).4 Graphene is not a new material, but it recently became commercially available and is now being used as a polymer additive. Although carbon fibers are more expensive than glass fibers, new technologies are making carbon fibers more affordable1.

Mineral and fiber fillers can change the extent of expansion of a plastic, depending on loading levels and application requirements. Graphene is a flat, single layer of carbon atoms in sheet form that is significantly stronger than steel.3 It has a high surface area-to-volume ratio, high tensile strength (how much it can stretch before it breaks), and high electron mobility (the speed at which its electrons move when voltage is applied).4 Graphene is not a new material, but it recently became commercially available and is now being used as a polymer additive. Although carbon fibers are more expensive than glass fibers, new technologies are making carbon fibers more affordable1.

Mineral and fiber fillers can change the extent of expansion of a plastic, depending on loading levels and application requirements. Graphene is a flat, single layer of carbon atoms in sheet form that is significantly stronger than steel.3 It has a high surface area-to-volume ratio, high tensile strength (how much it can stretch before it breaks), and high electron mobility (the speed at which its electrons move when voltage is applied).4 Graphene is not a new material, but it recently became commercially available and is now being used as a polymer additive. Although carbon fibers are more expensive than glass fibers, new technologies are making carbon fibers more affordable1.

Although polyketone is a relatively new class of polymer, it is growing in popularity as application engineers seek high-performing alternatives to nylons and POM amid supply constraints and sustainability goals. In each comparison, polyketone thermoplastics offer product engineers and designers a new tool in the product development toolbox for engineering plastics. As mentioned earlier, polyketone is relatively new and not yet as common as traditional engineered resins like nylons or acetal.

LEADING PRODUCER OF CLOSURES FOR SPIRITS L U X U R Y C L O S U R E S • Replace metal while providing metallic look and feel • Customization of density and color • Easy processing • FDA compliance • Replaced metal with a weighted polymer solution to maintain high-quality perception • Minimized the appearance of chips from everyday wear better than metal by matching closure interior and metalized coating colors • Enabled the customer to introduce their luxury closures to a new market segment Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

CABLE MANUFACTURER J A C K E T F O R P O W E R C A B L E • High tear resistance > 11 N/mm • High ESCR performance • Cost efficient solution • Hot pressure resistance above 80°C • Provided a jacket solution that complies with the LTS1 requirement as per BS 7655-6.1 • Enabled use in armored cables operating at a maximum conductor temperature of 90°C • Supported customer to optimize processing of the new material ECCOH™ LSFOH 5983 Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

Versaflex - CPAP tubing film CPAP TUBING C O R R U G A T E D T U B I N G F I L M • Replacement for polyolefins • Good spring-back • Bondable cuffs • Clear & clean look • Minimize humidity and condensation within the tube • No noticeable odor • FDA, ISO 10993 & USP VI compatible • Provided TPE solution to meet market expectations for improved user comfort & aesthetics • Reduced tube noise and improved drape compliance with new material solution versus polyolefins • Offered solution with improved thermal properties to combat humidity Versaflex™ CL2250 KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

ITALIAN MOLDER & PART PRODUCER L U X U R Y T O O T H B R U S H B A S E • Density 4.0 SG • Low water absorption • Good mechanical performance • Chemical resistance to toothpaste and cleaning products • Worked in close collaboration with customer to fully understand material requirements • Provided an alternative to metal with the processing and recyclability benefits of a polymer • Enabled customer to launch innovative new product into the market winning Red Dot Design Award Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?