Ultimate UV technology provides an effective UV barrier allowing less than 10% UV light transmission up to 395nm—the edge of the visible spectrum (see graph below). Handling Ultimate UV is supplied as a liquid dispersion which offers convenient, accurate and consistent dosing from minimal product addition. Processing conditions can cause material properties to shift from the values stated in the information.

From a management perspective, 60% of our CEO’s direct reports are female, racially or ethnically diverse, which we believe sets the right tone and expectation for diversity and inclusion within the company. With guidance and support from the Avient Board of Directors, we have been directing actions and programs to change how our organization views, values and uses diversity to create value for our stakeholders and customers. We created RAISE to build a community of parents and caregivers at Avient who support and learn from each other.

From the headlight to the taillight, your innovative automotive design and manufacturing ideas can come zooming to life with the right materials. From the Idea Center Rethinking Materials for Automotive Aftermarket Parts Making the Switch from Metal to Plastic Using Long Fiber Thermoplastics More Optimizing Automotive Structural Component Designs with Advanced Modeling Learn how virtual capabilities can improve performance.

Rubber and Plastics Industry Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Message from VP Sustainability How Our Products Enable Sustainability

Reducing consumption from non-renewable energy sources is a key part of Avient’s path to carbon neutrality by 2050. We set an interim 2030 goal to attain 60% of our electricity from renewable sources. We have been working with internal and external stakeholders to understand how we can achieve our goal to become carbon neutral in line with climate science. 

© 2019, All Right Reserved PolyOne Corporation, 33587 Walker Road, Avon Lake, Ohio USA 44012 AUTOMOTIVE PARTS MANUFACTURER P L A T E H E A T E X C H A N G E R • High thermal conductivity • Very good flow rate for thin walls • Chemical resistance to glycol • Good aging for both chemical & temperature resistance • Improved thermal performance by eliminating the effects of corrosion • Reduced overall part weight • Provided greater design freedom meaning a more complex part could be designed and molded • Enabled several heat exchangers to be consolidated into one, saving space in the vehicle and increasing efficiency Therma-Tech™ Thermally Conductive Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

The long glass fiber reinforcement within the hybrid solutions offers a significant boost in toughness to the formulation, protecting your application from impact failure. Hybrid materials range from 20-50% total long glass + long carbon fiber content (by weight) reinforcing a variety of resin systems including polyamides, rigid thermoplastic polyurethanes and polypropylene. Learn how long fiber composite pellets are made.

See our Q&A for insight into some of the points to consider when printing or marking applications manufactured from fluoropolymers.  From the Idea Center See how our specially formulated colorants can help differentiate your brand

To meet the stringent regulatory and application requirements of a dynamic wire & cable industry, it is vital to understand how material technologies contribute to performance, fire safety, connectivity, and durability. Some of the information arises from laboratory work with small-scale equipment which may not provide a reliable indication of performance or properties obtained or obtainable on larger-scale equipment. Processing conditions can cause material properties to shift from the values stated in the information.

ColorMatrix™ Lactra™ Four, One, Zero Sync design with manufacturability: Learn how Avient Design Labs can help with your next project Discover how injection overmolded Polystrand™ CFRTP adds strength and flexibility to this ultra-lightweight and ultra-cool binding