Gravi-Tech Density Modified Formulations - Design Guide for Luxury Closures

Impact modified polyketone (PK) formulations provide excellent chemical resistance, low moisture uptake, and outstanding high impact performance and abrasion resistance

Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulations PROCESSING GUIDE 2 Gravi-Tech GRAVI-TECH™ Density Modified Formulations Gravi-Tech™ polymer-metal composites are high-density materials developed as thermoplastic-based alternatives to lead and other traditional metals. Full-round runners or a modified trapezoid runner are the best designs.

SPECIALTY PACKAGING SOLUTIONS ADD WEIGHT AND AESTHETICS TO YOUR LUXURY PACKAGING CLOSURE DESIGNS WITH DENSITY MODIFIED FORMULATIONS Consumers of luxury cosmetics and spirits tend to perceive added value from packaging that incorporates weight, aesthetics, and visual surface effects into the design. Injection-moldable Gravi-Tech™ density modified formulations can help you achieve the evenly distributed weight, complex designs, and visual surface effects of metal without the extra costs and steps associated with die cast mold tooling or secondary assembly operations.

If the simulation fails, parameters can be modified – enter a new material, modify the design, augment manufacturing, etc. – to yield the desired results.

Available in a wide range of customizable colors, these impact-modified nylon formulations eliminate secondary painting processes—unlike traditional materials such as painted plastics or metals—providing the added manufacturing and sustainability benefits of reducing energy use and removing VOC emissions. TECHNICAL BULLETIN Characteristics Artisan™ Nylon Solution Painted Metal Painted Plastic Traditional Molded-in Color Impact Modified Nylon PA Ionomer Alloy Aesthetic Very Good Excellent Excellent Good Very Good Very Good Scratch Appearance Excellent Poor Poor Good Excellent Excellent Scratch & Mar Resistance Very Good Excellent Excellent Poor Very Good Excellent Color Customization Good Excellent Excellent Very Good Good Good Stress Whitening Excellent Fair Fair Poor Excellent Excellent Weatherability Good Excellent Excellent Very Good Good Very Good Temperature Performance Good Excellent Fair Fair Fair Good Corrosion Resistance Excellent Fair Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Processability One Step Multi Step Multi Step One Step One Step Complex One Step Total Production Cost $$$ $$$$$ $$$$ $$ $$$ $$$$ Order Quantity Restrictions Some Some Some None More More COMPARISON OF NYLON, METAL, AND PLASTIC Properties Test Method Artisan™ AR6000-0007 HI UV* Gloss Level** Gloss reading at 60 degrees 80-93 Molding Shrinkage – Across Flow ASTM D955 0.009 to 0.013 in/in Tensile Strength (Yield) ASTM D638 7300 psi Tensile Strength (Break) ASTM D638 5300 psi Tensile Elongation (Yield) ASTM D638 6.0% Flexural Modulus ASTM D790 270500 psi Flexural Strength (Yield) ASTM D790 9950 psi Notched Izod Impact ASTM D256 -4°F (-20°C) 5 ft-lb/in 73°F (23°C) 11 ft-lb/in Unnotched Izod Impact ASTM D256 -4°F (-20°C) 29 ft-lb/in 73°F (23°C) 30 ft-lb/in Color & Aesthetics*** Green, medium blue, dark blue, red, orange, white, gray, black Color customization available based on specific needs KEY PROPERTIES Features: high-gloss finish, UV stability, scratch resistance, chemical/corrosion resistance, cold temperature impact resistance, heat resistance * Reflects average of several colors, properties shift slightly depending on color ** Gloss level varies based on tooling temperature *** UV data available upon request Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.

CAP PRODUCER L U X U R Y B O T T L E C A P • A density modified solution - ABS filled 2.2g/cm3 • Incorporates post-consumer recycled ABS content • Ability to be metallized comparable to prime materials • Continuity of supply • Formulated a custom material with post- consumer recycled ABS content • Provided a more sustainable solution while keeping comparable performance characteristics to the prime grade previously used • Enabled customer to produce bottle top with weight, look and touch of metal, denoting luxury Gravi-Tech™ REC Recycled Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

PACKAGING COMPONENT MANUFACTURER P E R F U M E C A P • A density modified formulation - PP filled, 1,2g/cm3 • Needs to contain recycled PP PIR content • Electroplatable - comparable to prime materials • Provide continuity of supply • Utilized formulation expertise to develop a custom material with post-industrial recycled PP content • Provided a more sustainable solution with 60% recycled content while maintaining the performance characteristics of prime PP • Expedited speed to market, delivering material in three weeks Gravi-Tech™ REC Recycled Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

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