https://www.avient.com/products/advanced-composites/continuous-fiber-composite-panels/hammerhead-marine-composite-panels
And they are resistant to ultraviolet (UV) light, chemicals, moisture degradation, and rot to withstand harsh marine conditions.
Toughness and impact resistance for durability
https://www.avient.com/news/where-sustainability-matters-avient-highlight-its-latest-solutions-support-circular-economy-chinaplas-2023
Versaflex™ CE 3130 Series TPEs: a range of non-blooming thermoplastic elastomers for demanding consumer electronics, automotive, and appliance applications requiring premium surface finish, enhanced feel, and improved aesthetics with UV, stain, abrasion, and scratch resistance.
They are fully bio-compatible per ISO 10993 standards to provide ultra-high-heat resistance and performance without compromising safety.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-07/fiber-line-global-product-selection-guide.pdf
FIBER-LINE™
High Performance
Synthetic Fibers
PRODUCT SELECTION GUIDE
FIBER-LINE™ HIGH PERFORMANCE SYNTHETIC FIBERS
Kevlar® Para-Aramid Nomex®
Meta-Aramid Vectran® LCP Zylon® PBO Carbon
Fiber UHMWPE PET Polyester Fiberglass Novoloid Technora®
Filament Yarn
TECHNICAL PROPERTIES Standard
High
Modulus
Standard
Standard
High
Standard
High
Standard
Standard
High
High
Tenacity
Low
Shrink E-Glass S-Glass Standard
Standard
Breaking Tenacity (g/d) 23.0 23.6 5.0 23.0 30.0 42.0 42.0 23.0 28.0 38 9.3 8.4 6.0 - 7.3 6.7 - 9.4 1.5 28.0
Specific Gravity (Ratio) 1.44 1.44 1.38 1.40 1.40 1.54 1.56 1.80 0.97 0.97 1.38 1.38 2.58 2.48 1.27 1.39
Elongation at Break (%) 3.5 2.5 30.0 3.8 2.8 3.5 2.5 1.5 3.5 3.1 14.6 19.5 3.5 5.5 30.0 - 40.0 4.6
Tensile Modulus (g/d) 555 885 125 600 830 1200 1800 1480 850 1250 120 70 200–275 140–170 2.5–5.0 590
Equilibrium Moisture Regain
at 55% RH (%) 5.0 5.0 4.5
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/fl.a4.datasheet-technora.pdf
°C 500
CHEMICAL COMPATIBILITY
Chemical Resistance to Acid: Degrades in Formic, Hydrochloric and Sodium Hydroxide acid.
Chemical Resistance to Alkali: Strong alkalis will attack at high temperature or concentration.
Chemical Resistance to Organic Solvent: Degrades moderately in Carbon Tetrachloride and Ethylene Glycol / Water.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/PolyOne%25202012%2520Annual%2520Report.pdf
In the wire and cable industry, thermoplastics serve to protect by providing electrical
insulation, flame resistance, durability, water resistance, and color coding to wire coatings and
connectors.
In the transportation industry, plastic has proven to be durable, lightweight and corrosion
resistant while offering fuel savings, design flexibility and high performance.
We believe these contracts should assure the availability of adequate amounts of
PVC resin and VCM.
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-introduces-excelite-im-chemical-foaming-additives-injection-molding
As a complement to PolyOne’s liquid Excelite CFA portfolio for extrusion, new Excelite IM CFAs are engineered for a wide range of injection molded polymers, including olefins, PVC, polystyrene, PC/ABS, and high-heat materials.
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-introduces-new-water-based-digital-hybrid-printing-solution-accelerated-cure-time
MagnaPrint Hybrid Fusion Vibrant White is an exciting, PVC-free addition to the MagnaColours portfolio, offering a curing time that is half as long as the leading competitor’s water-based ink,” said Jake Ojeda, Global Marketing Director and Americas Sales Director, Color, Additives, and Inks at Avient.
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-expands-pre-certified-biocompatible-healthcare-portfolio
These expanded offerings add medical-grade LDPE, nylon, PEBA, PS and PVC to the globally available palette of specialty healthcare colorants, and are pre-certified to meet or exceed biocompatibility requirements for ISO 10993 and/or USP Class VI protocols.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/considering-house-plastisol-production?rtype[]=1164
Supply chain security: The supply for PVC dispersion resin can be volatile and, when supply gets tight, smaller plastisol producers are often affected the most.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-02/edwards-ballistic-panels-case-study.pdf
EDWARDS DESIGN
& FABRICATION
M O D U L A R M I L I T A R Y
B A L L I S T I C S H E L T E R S
• Blast and bullet resistance to protect soldiers and military
assets in mortar pits, shelters, and guard towers
• Lightweight for portability and quick deployment without
heavy equipment
• Specific colors required to provide visual cover in the field
• Provided UL 752 Level 3 ballistic resistance,
additional protection by layering panels
• Reduced weight by 75% compared to steel,
improved portability over concrete or
sandbags
• Enabled easy installation with common
carpentry tools
• Customized color formulations to meet
needed camouflage without painting
GlasArmor™ Ballistic Resistant Composite
Panels
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
Army Engineer Research and Development Center
https://www.avient.com/products/advanced-composites/continuous-fiber-composite-panels/glasarmor-ballistic-resistant-panels