https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-11/glasforms-improved-adhesion-product-bulletin.pdf
MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS
Infrastructure Reinforcement
• Concrete reinforcement
• Rebar
Industrial
• Containers
• Support structures
Electrical & Energy
• Insulator rods with overmolded
silicone jacketing
• Wind energy applications
Transportation
• Trailer reinforcement
• Support structures
FORMULATION LAP SHEAR - ASTM D3167-07
Polyester + Glass, epoxy adhesive 3,600 PSI
Vinyl Ester + Glass, epoxy adhesive 3,800 PSI
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/core-vinyl-plastisols-product-bulletin.pdf
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Ease of conversion from liquid plastisol
to fused thermoplastic solid
• Available in a range of hardness and colors
• Used in molding, casting and dip coating,
including hot and cold dipping
• Customizable formulations for automotive,
healthcare, industrial and other specialty
applications to comply with regulatory
requirements including FDA, RoHS, REACH,
Prop-65, CPSIA and CONEG
• Non-phthalate formulations available for
healthcare, playground equipment, outdoor
furniture and other high-touch applications
MARKET AND APPLICATIONS
CORE™ Vinyl Plastisols are available for a wide
variety of uses, including:
• Automotive air filters
• Tool handles, grips
• Outdoor furniture and playground equipment
• Fencing, wire grates
• Industrial textiles
• Healthcare masks, molds, medical tape,
manikins and stethoscopes
• Medical cannula
• Sound barriers
• Seals/barriers for food packaging
• Construction coatings
• Electrical insulators
• Protective caps
• Antistatic flooring and mats
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https://www.avient.com/company/sustainability/planet/environmental-stewardship/agency-support
The Plastics Pipe Institute
The Plastics Pipe Institute (PPI) is a major trade association representing all segments of the plastics piping industry.
PPI promotes contemporary use of plastics piping for water and gas distribution, sewer and wastewater, oil and gas production, industrial and mining uses, power and communications, duct and irrigation.
https://www.avient.com/news/colorforward-predicts-2024-trends-more-harmonious-colors-splash-exuberance
MILAN, Italy – December 14, 2022 – Avient Corporation today announced the release of ColorForward™ 2024, the annual color forecasting guide for the plastic industry developed by its ColorWorks™ team.
This guide is created annually to help plastic product designers, brand managers, and marketing professionals make more informed color choices.
Avient is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work®.
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-launches-new-technologies-highlights-design-services-and-3d-printing-npe-2015
In addition, five exceptional new technologies will be unveiled at NPE, widely recognized as the premier global showcase for the plastics industry.
SPI Business of Plastics Conference
Roger Avakian, PolyOne: “A Formulator’s Perspective on Meeting Needs in the Plastics Marketplace”
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-s-new-recycled-tpe-grades-support-greater-use-recycled-materials-automotive-vehicles
It is estimated that over 80% of the plastic parts used in automotive applications end up in landfills or incinerators* after reaching end-of-life.
Source: EuRIC applauds Commission for including a post-consumer recycled content target of 25% for plastics in new cars - EuRIC
Avient is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work®.
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-colorforward-experts-predict-pandemic-likely-influence-color-preferences-even-2022
This 16th edition of the annual color forecasting guide for the plastics industry marks its debut within Avient, which was formed this year from legacy businesses PolyOne and Clariant Masterbatch.
Developed by a global team, many of whom work in the four Avient ColorWorks™ design and technology centers around the world, this unique tool has become invaluable to plastic product designers and marketing professionals seeking help in making more informed color choices for new products and packaging.
Avient employs approximately 9,100 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care® and a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste.
https://www.avient.com/news/showcasing-commitment-sustainability-avient-set-impress-france-innovation-plasturgie
LYON, France – May 30, 2024 – Avient Corporation will showcase its portfolio of specialized and sustainable materials solutions and services, including recycled and bio-based thermoplastics and elastomers, next week at France Innovation Plasturgie (FIP), the industry-leading trade show for plastics, composites, and rubber in Lyon, France.
They support automotive customers looking to adhere to the targets proposed as part of the End-of-Life Vehicles Directive, which stipulate that 25% of the plastics used in vehicles sold from 2030 must be from recycled plastics, and of that, 25% must be from closed-loop sources.
Avient is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work®.
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/liquid-color-concentrates/hiformer-liquid-masterbatches
Co-Create: Customizing Your Product
During the second phase, the brand owner and the plastics processor work together to develop customized solutions for the specific needs of the application.
HiFormer™ Liquid Technology for Plastic Coloration - Video
HiFormer™ liquid masterbatch technology can help brand owners and plastic converters optimize the coloration of plastics used in applications ranging from personal care, food and beverage, appliances to construction and toys
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/processing-enhancement-additives/cesa-stat-antistatic-additives
Static charges that build up on the surface of plastic products can attract dust and dirt, cause sheet and film to cling, and cause stacked products to stick together.
Dust-free Plastic Surfaces for Automotive Interiors
Looking for a solution to prevent dust settling on plastic surfaces in automotive interiors?