Home // A Guide to NIAS: Prioritizing Safety and Sustainability in Plastic Food Packaging Plastic packaging plays a vital role in our daily lives, providing both consumer convenience and product protection. The plastics industry faces the challenge of complying with several new regulations, such as the European Union's mandate for increased use of recycled materials in plastic packaging.

Homepage // News Center // PolyOne Highlights New Automotive Solutions at VDI Engineering Plastics Conference MANNHEIM, Germany – PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), a premier global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, is exhibiting its specialty portfolio of technologies to automotive designers and engineers this week at the 2014 VDI Plastics in Automotive Engineering conference.  The VDI Plastics in Automotive Engineering conference is being held this week in Mannheim, Germany.

POLYOLEFINS ALIGNING WITH SUSTAINABILITY GOALS POLYOLEFINS ARE EVERYWHERE Polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) are among the most popular plastics in the world. Super concentrates can give greater flexibility in coloring higher levels of PCR than traditional masterbatches, and can be used in a multi- layer bottle construction These may include: • Achieve a percentage of all packaging that is reusable, recyclable or compostable • Increase the use of post-consumer recycled (PCR) content, up to 100% • Use lightweighting or other solutions that will help reduce your carbon footprint • Replace petroleum-based materials with renewable materials such as bio-plastics Whatever your goals, we can help you achieve them with customized solutions based on a number of factors.

Mevopur™ Healthcare Functional Additives for Pharmaceutical Packaging Mevopur™ Healthcare Functional Additives help protect and enhance the performance of polymers used in pharmaceutical packaging products such as vials, bottles, closure systems, films and combination devices. Reduction in yellowing using Color Compensation Technology (CCT)   Reduced material consumption/cycle time/improved properties—nucleation Fast acting new generation nucleant for PE and PP; improved dimensional stability, thermal and mechanical properties    Laser marking replacing ink printing/labels Solvent-free, high-speed identification for Nd/YAG laser    Antiblock for PE/PP film Non-migrating additive system maintaining high gloss and printability  Antioxidants for PE, PP, TPE Thermal protection during converting/ downstream sterilization     Brand protection/ anticounterfeit Range of covert and non-covert systems    Volatiles/odor absorber for PE/PP Physical absorption of a wide range of molecules responsible for odor, VOC and potential extractables/ leachables in plastics   Healthcare use limitations apply—see below. Please be aware that there are certain applications Avient’s Mevopur products have not been designed for, nor are they promoted or intended for use in: including, but not limited to long-term or permanent implants, birth control devices, or plastic surgery.

SOLUTION BULLETIN Post Consumer Recycled (PCR) Color Prediction Service A Digital Tool to Support PCR Resin Coloration CHALLENGES IN COLORING PCR With rising EU-wide targets to incorporate greater quantities of recycled plastics in packaging items, solutions are required that improve the quality of the recyclate so that higher quantities of PCR can be utilized within a circular economy approach. KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Helps transition to high levels of PCR • Facilitates transfer from one PCR to another • Considers mixed grades of PCR • Works with transparent, translucent and opaque colors • Globally available with local expertise MARKETS & APPLICATIONS • Recycled PET and polyolefins • Packaging and consumer products • Injection molding • EBM (monolayer bottles) 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com Copyright © 2022, Avient Corporation.

PLASTIC INJECTION MOLDER V A R I O U S M A R K E T S & A P P L I C A T I O N S • Ability to use a color concentrate in multiple resins • Low let down ratio (LDR) • Color consistency over time • Offered versatile solution across resins and in various molding methods • Provided range of 1-3% LDRs in four standard colors • Achieved consistent color in a variety of products and markets for over 10 years Omnicolor™ Multipurpose Colorants KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

Yet it's also an irrefutable fact that plastic packaging is a major cause of global littering and pollution. We offer products that are specially designed to increase plastic recycling capabilities. More Three-Party Strategy for Bottle Manufacturing Driving improvements in efficiency, sustainability, and product quality.