Reducing consumption from non-renewable energy sources is a key part of Avient’s path to carbon neutrality by 2050. We have set a goal to reduce Scope 1 & 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 55% and achieve operational carbon neutrality by 2050. We know the path to achieving carbon neutrality will not be easy.

Avient Announces Industry-First Carbon Negative and Carbon Neutral Thermoplastic Elastomers   reSound™ Ultra-Low Carbon Footprint TPEs: These TPE formulations offer an industry-first cradle-to-gate negative, neutral, or near-zero product carbon footprint (PCF) while delivering comparable performance to traditional TPEs.  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 

Fiber reinforcements include long glass fiber, long carbon fiber and long hybrid (glass + carbon) fiber.   Synergistically combines long carbon and long glass fiber together in a unified material to optimize performance and cost Complēt™ long carbon fiber reinforced nylon composite replaced metal steering column supports and lowered weight by 50%

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Creating specialty materials that reduce carbon emissions at the beginning of the product life cycle is one way we can support customers in fulfilling sustainability commitments and maintain critical performance demands.”   In contrast, the bio-derived grade offers greenhouse gas emissions at 2.35 kg CO2e / kg product, a nearly 25 percent lower cradle-to-gate product carbon footprint (PCF) than Avient’s standard Versaflex HC BT218 grade. 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  

The automated pultrusion process fabricates continuous glass or carbon fiber-reinforced, constant cross-section profiles with consistent, uniform properties.  For the brace, Avient's engineering team developed and analyzed three options: a unidirectional, hybrid carbon and glass fiber profile; a unidirectional carbon fiber profile; and finally, a profile made with both a unidirectional carbon fiber and a transverse engineered fabric, which had the advantage of minimizing any potential cracks from propagating.

The automated pultrusion process fabricates continuous glass or carbon fiber-reinforced, constant cross-section profiles with consistent, uniform properties.  For the brace, Avient's engineering team developed and analyzed three options: a unidirectional, hybrid carbon and glass fiber profile; a unidirectional carbon fiber profile; and finally, a profile made with both a unidirectional carbon fiber and a transverse engineered fabric, which had the advantage of minimizing any potential cracks from propagating.

Avoid the use styrenic materials – Low shrinkage PP grades provide an ABS alternative. Utilize existing molds – Replace current ABS solutions with low shrinkage PP grades and utilize your existing molds GT5200- 0013 GT7300- 0006 GT7300- 0010 PVD 2.0 GT5200- 0016 PVD 3.0 GT5200- 5025 GT7300- 5020 NATURAL FD GT5200- 5009 BLACK SO FD GT5200- 5044 GT5200- 5016 X2 GT7300- 5007 X1 WHITE FD GT7300- 5003 GT5200- 5003 GRV PP- 030-IO 5068 X2 5009 X5 BLACK SO 5021 NATURAL FD 5003 BLACK FD  BLACK FD  GRV PP- 030-IO CI GT5200- 5089 NATURAL C GT5200- 5082 BLACK Specific Gravity* 2 2 2 3 1.25 1.6 1.85 2 2 2.2 2.5 2.5 3 1.20 1.90 2.2 2.50 2.50 3.0 1.20 1.20 Electroplating No Yes Possibly Possibly Possibly Yes Yes Yes No Possibly Possibly Yes No Yes Yes Yes Not tested Not tested Not tested Yes Yes Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD)/Vacuum Metallization Possibly Possibly Yes Yes Possibly Possibly Possibly Possibly Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Possibly Possibly Possibly Yes Yes Yes Possibly Possibly Base Resin PP ABS ABS PP PP ABS PP PP PP ABS ABS PP PP PP PP ABS ABS PP PP rPP (ocean bound) rPP (PCR) Base Color White Black Grey Black Natural Natural Black Beige Black White Black Black Black Black Black Natural/ Beige Black Black Black Natural Black FDA Compliant* Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Filled Mineral Mineral Mineral Metallic Mineral Mineral Mineral Mineral Metallic Mineral Metallic Metallic Metallic Mineral Mineral Mineral Metallic Metallic Metallic Mineral Mineral Region Produced North  America North  North  North America Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe Copyright © 2024, Avient Corporation.

reSound™ Ultra-Low Carbon Footprint TPEs are formulated to achieve a negative, neutral or low carbon footprint versus traditional TPEs. These formulations offer a unique balance of temperature, impact and cost performance, while reducing the carbon footprint from the onset of a product life cycle. 

Complēt™ long carbon fiber reinforced ETPU composite reduced weight 33% and performance analysis services confirmed metal-to-thermoplastic conversion success Complēt™ long carbon fiber reinforced ETPU composite along with product design and performance analysis services create industry-first integrated rail and riser assembly for Scorpyd Crossbow Injection molded Complēt™ long carbon fiber reinforced nylon composite delivered high stiffness and low weight while simplifying manufacturing