https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-04/Heavy Duty Connectors Application Snapshot.pdf
ELECTRICAL PARTS
MANUFACTURER
H E A V Y D U T Y C O N N E C T O R S
A N D A C C E S S O R I E S
• Reduce material rematching and rejection through more
efficient pre-testing
• Improve processing efficiencies and color consistency in
highly FR-filled and high-temperature resins
• Achieve regulatory compliance across multiple resin
families
• Gain better supply chain control to manage scarcity of key
engineering resins and changing resin producers
• Offered eight UL 94-recognized sites in U.S.
and Canada that perform comprehensive
analytical, physical and mechanical testing
• Provided increased speed to market and
expedited design timelines for new products
using existing standardized and pre-
approved color palettes
• Ensured regulatory compliance and security
of supply
OnColor™ UL 94 Colorants
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT
AVIENT SOLUTION
QUALITY + SPEED TO MARKET
LEARN MORE
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https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/solid-color-masterbatches/oncolor-ul94-colorants
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-01/Stethoscope Dispersions Case Study Snapshot.pdf
MEDICAL DEVICE
MANUFACTURER
S T E T H O S C O P E S
• Provide a silicone paste colorant dispersion for liquid silicone
rubber (LSR) to use in stethoscope ear tips
• Create a custom-colored vinyl plastisol formulation for
stethoscope tubing
• Harmonize color across materials to meet specific process
and performance requirements
• Deliver effective communication and cross-functional
collaboration
• Offered dependable silicone paste colorants
that allowed for comfort and easy sterilization
• Provided a colored vinyl plastisol to reduce
tackiness and support product longevity
• Collaborated internally to align all materials and
provide color consistency across components
• Supported fast color changes and met quality
specifications through constant communication
and technical expertise
Silcopas Silicone Paste Colorants and
CORE Vinyl Plastisols for Healthcare
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTIONS
COLOR HARMONIZATION + DEPENDABILITY
LEARN MORE
Copyright © 2024, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/products/vinyl-formulations/vinyl-plastisols-organosols/core-vinyl-plastisols-healthcare
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/colorant-dispersions/colorants-liquid-silicone-rubber
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/oncolor-hc-product-bulletin-1.pdf
OnColor™ HC and OnColor™ HC Plus
Colorants for Healthcare
OnColor™ HC and HC Plus Colorants have been
specially formulated for the healthcare industry.
Prompt, precise, custom color
matching is also available.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Polymer colorants formulated specifically for
healthcare product applications
• Meets and exceeds various material
performance requirements including
FDA 21 CFR, ISO 10993 and USP Class VI
• HC Plus colorants certified for bio-compatibility
• Available as pre-color, concentrate,
masterbatch or Smartbatch™ combined
colorant/additive solution
• Wide range of colors, striking special effects
and custom color matching
MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS
OnColor™ HC and HC Plus Colorants are an
excellent choice for medical devices and parts,
pharmaceutical or cosmetic packaging, and many
other healthcare related polymer applications.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/demystifing-cmf-brochure.pdf
COLOR, MATERIAL & FINISH PLAY A CRUCIAL ROLE IN INFLUENCING
CONSUMER PERCEPTION.
WHAT COLORS AND MATERIALS ARE ‘IN’?
The lack of connection to emerging
color trends can be detrimental to success.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-09/65799-Certificate-26SEP2023%5B1%5D.pdf
Avient Colorants Indonesia
Gatot Subroto Km. 4, Jl.
Ltd.
30, Hsing Pang Road
Taoyuan 33068
Taiwan
Facility: Avient Colorants Thailand Ltd.
Strydom Park
329 Thungsten Road
Randburg 2194
South Africa
Facility: Avient Colorants Spain S.A.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/mulch-films-case-study.pdf
Mulch films case study
BIODEGRADABLE &
COMPOSTABLE
M U L C H F I L M S
• Compliance with European Standard EN17033 or OK
Compost
• Black and white color standards available
under different TÜV Austria certifications
(OK Compost and more)
• Full support for end-product certification for
both EN13432 and EN17033
• Formulated with pigments tested and
approved by certified body
OnColor™ Bio-Colorants
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/solid-color-masterbatches/oncolor-bio-colorants
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-12/AVNT 2021 Investor Day_0.pdf
Avient acquired the Clariant Color business on July 1, 2020 (the “Acquisition Date”).
To provide comparable financial results, the Company references “pro forma” financial metrics, which include the business results of
Clariant Color for periods prior to the Acquisition Date.
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2021 Expansion
Goals
With the Clariant Color business
acquisition and divestment of the
PP&S business, our exposure is now
concentrated in less-cyclical and
high-growth markets.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-11/Cesa Clean Processing Usage Guide.pdf
GUIDELINES FOR USING CESA CLEAN ADDITIVES
• Cesa Clean works best when molded maintaining normal (injection)
pressure/shear
• For best results, Avient recommends a “Running Color Change”
which eliminates breaks in the molding cycle
• Since the Cesa Clean concentrate will expand, it is recommended
to reduce the shot size by 20%
• It is designed for use at a let-down ratio (LDR) of 3.0% or (33:1); however,
use rate can vary depending on the severity of the contamination but
typically is 2.0–4.0% (a use rate higher than 6.0% may not have any
positive affect on the cleaning performance)
• Using Cesa Clean as a routine part of your color change rotation will
allow faster changes and consume a minimal amount of raw material
- Note: If the manifold is not cleaned routinely, this process may be
more time consuming and additional material will be required
• It is best to process at your normal polymer processing temperatures
- For best performance, stock temperature should be at least 400°F
- If 400°F is achieved during the purging process, no additional
activation will occur during the reprocessing of regrind
- All parts produced during the “Running Purge Cycle” should be
captured as regrind, resulting in a scrap-free color change
- If using sequential gates, open and close all gates at the same time
while purging the tool
- If contamination appears to be coming from one gate, open and
close first, and for an extended period of time, to force more material
through this location
- When cleaning in this manner, pay close attention to shot size
- Parts containing the previous or new color plus any Cesa Clean
can be used as regrind
INTRODUCING CESA CLEAN TO YOUR PROCESS
Hand Blend
• Hand weigh enough of the Cesa Clean and
natural resin mix to equate to 3–5 times the
barrel capacity
• Use rate should be 3.0% or 33:1 for routine
cleaning
• For difficult-to-clean tooling, or tooling which
is not routinely cleaned, start at 4.0% or 25:1
• Note: Do not attempt to vacuum load more than
15 feet from source as stratification/separation
may occur
Volumetric Feeder
• Calibrate feeder to dispense 3.0% or 33:1 for
routine cleaning
• For difficult-to-clean tooling, or tooling which
is not routinely cleaned, start at 4.0% or 25:1
• This style of feeder is highly recommended for
at-the-throat metering of Cesa Clean
Blending Units
Most blenders have an extra bin for an additive
• Fill the additive bin with Cesa Clean
• Set blender to introduce the Cesa Clean at
2.0 to 4.0%
• Note: Do not air convey any further than 15 feet
as Cesa Clean has a high density and may separate
from the mix.
GETTING STARTED
TIMING IS THE KEY TO A RUNNING
COLOR CHANGE
Hand Blend
• Have the purge blend ready to load
• If hopper contains a mixture of resin, color and/
or regrind, it should be run dry or drained before
beginning the color change, keeping the screw
full so press cycle continues
• Run the main resin hopper dry or shut off hopper
to hand feed at the throat
• Once press is clean, slide hopper in place
and proceed with next color-resin blend
• The next color can be added while Cesa Clean is
still in the barrel
• When splay is no longer visible in parts, reset shot
size, parts should be ready to pack
(Single) Volumetric/Gravimetric Metering Unit
at the Throat
• Empty and clean feeder while press continues
to run
• Add Cesa Clean to the feeder color hopper and
calibrate to a 3.0% use rate
• When press is clean, start next color
• When splay is no longer visible in parts, reset shot
• Note: If an open/unused secondary feeder is
installed, use it for the Cesa Clean concentrate
Central Blending Unit
• Thoroughly clean unit while continuing to mold
parts, keeping a resin feed to the press
• Using a clean open hopper or regrind hopper, add
the Cesa Clean concentrate
• Set blender for additive/color to 3.0%
• Once press is clean, drain hopper and/or central
blending unit while continuing to mold parts
• Begin new color and continue to mold parts
• When splay is no longer visible in parts, reset shot
Process Adjustments That Can Help
• Increase back pressure
• Increase screw speed
• Increase injection speed (in some tools maximum
injection speed can facilitate cleaning)
• Reduce mold close time (faster cycle)
• Always remember a stock temperature of 400°F
is essential
When press and tool are clean, return all settings to
standard production process profile.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-10/31307-Certificate-20SEP2023.pdf
Glendale, AZ 85307
Activity: Design and Manufacture of Colorants for Plastics Activity: Manufacture of Colorants for Plastics
Facility: Avient Corporation - Kennesaw, GA
8155 Cobb Center Drive
Kennesaw, GA 30152
Facility: Avient Corporation - LaPorte, IN
707 Boyd Blvd
LaPorte, IN 46350
Activity: Design and manufacture of specialty inks and specialty coatings.
Wischodnia 6
Kutno 99-300
Poland
Activity: Design and Manufacture of Color and Additive Concentrates and
Activity: Design and Manufacture of Color and Additive Concentrates and
Facility: Avient Corporation - Berea, OH
680 N.
Rocky River Drive
Berea, OH 44017
Facility: Avient Corporation - Assesse, Belgium (CAI & SEM)
2 Rue Melville Wilson
Assesse 5330
Belgium
Activity: Liquid Colorants and Additives for Plastics Activity: "Design of color concentrates, precolors, and compounds for
fluoropolymer and high temperature polymers, LSFOH (low
smoke and fume, zero halogen compounds), and Specialty
Compounds
Manufacture of Color and Additive Concentrates and Specialty
Compounds"
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Facility: Avient Corporation - Aland (Odkarby), Finland
Kroklundsvagen 346
Ödkarby AX-22320
Finland
Facility: Avient Corporation - Bethel, CT
19 Francis J Clark Circle
Bethel, CT 06801
Activity: Manufacture of colorants and compounds for fluoropolymer and
high temperature polymers
Activity: Design and Manufacture of colorants and compounds for
fluoropolymer and high temperature polymers.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/31307-Certificate-17JUL2024.pdf
Industrial Valle del Cinca
S/N Apartado E-22300
Barbastro Spain
Berea, OH
Liquid Colorants and Additives for Plastics , 680 N.
Ezcabarte calle H Nº3
31194 Oricain Spain
Toluca, Mexico
Design and manufacture of colorants for plastics AV.
The design and manufacture of Color & Additive Concentrates, Specialty Engineering Materials Plot No.