Barrel Temperatures °F (°C) PP Mineral-Filled PP Glass-Filled PP HDPE LDPE Rear Zone 360–390 (182–200) 400–420 (204–216) 400–420 (204–216) 370–390 (188–199) Center Zone 370–400 (188–204) 410–430 (210–221) 425–445 (218–229) 410–430 (210–221) 380–400 (193–204) Front Zone 390–410 (200–210) 420–440 (216–227) 435–455 (224–235) 420–440 (216–227) 390–410 (199–210) Nozzle 400–425 400–425 Melt Temperature 400–425 400 - 425 Mold Temperature °F (°C) 60–120 (16–49) Pack & Hold Pressure 50–75% of injection pressure Injection Velocity (in/s) 1.0–3.0 Back Pressure (psi) 50–100 Screw Speed (rpm) 30–100 Drying Parameters Hours @ °F (°C) Not typically required. Drying non-halogenated materials is suggested. 2 hours @ 100 (38) Moisture Range (%) Not required Follow up by purging machine with general purpose PP • Residence time should not exceed 5 minutes for Maxxam FR products • General ventilation is suggested Shut Down • Purge the equipment with a general purpose PP • All tooling and equipment must be free of any residual Maxxam FR upon shut down • Continue generating parts made from the natural PP until clear • Wipe down tool steel with mold cleaner • When using a hot runner system, care must be taken to remove residual product from the manifold MOLD DESIGN RECOMMENDATIONS Cold Slug Wells • Place cold slug wells at the base of the sprue to capture the cold material first emerging from the nozzle • Place cold slug wells at every 90° bend in the runner system • Well depths approximately 2–3 times the diameter of the runner provide best results Draft Angle • Draft angle should be 1/2°–1° per side.

Avient Emphasizes Commitment to Sustainability at Plastics Recycling LATAM Conference Avient showcases polymer recycling solutions including Cesa™ Nox A4R Additives for Enhanced Recycling and ColorMatrix™ SmartHeat™ liquid di New Polymer Colorants Derived from Recycled Content Available from Avient

This cutting-edge packaging solution addresses the challenges associated with increased recycled PET (rPET) content by offering improved recyclability and enhancing bottle quality.   ColorMatrix AAnchor technology provides a comprehensive solution to improve the recyclability and quality of PET packaging. Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy

It enables greater recycled content in PET bottles to reduce carbon emissions and support sustainability by improving the thermal stability of PET throughout the recycling process.   Walter Ripple, vice president of sustainability at PolyOne, remarked “This additive changes the game for PET recycling and rPET use. Breakthrough technologies that minimize wastewater and improve the recyclability of materials and packaging across a spectrum of end uses.

Improved PET Recycling Recycling Recycle friendly, APR accredited

Adding this technology to bottle preforms enables improved recyclability and reduces energy consumption by up to 30% compared with reheat-free PET resin for substantial production cost savings.  Environmental and raw material gains can be achieved throughout the packaging lifecycle, including the recycling stream. Inherent blue toning properties help reduce the appearance of yellowing to maintain clarity, while the additive also retains its reheat capability even after long-term recycling.

Made with post-consumer recycled (PCR) polyolefin as a carrier resin, Rejoin PCR Masterbatch can enable a bottle or part to be manufactured from 100 percent PCR.  This means that at typical let-down ratios, the finished product would contain 3 to 5 percent non-recycled plastic. It can be added during production using standard equipment with little to no impact on processing, and allows for full recyclability of the end product.

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.

Remafin™ Fiber Colorants for PP One way clothing and footwear producers are working to address these priorities is by using more recycled raw materials, such as recycled polyester from polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles, within their synthetic fibers. Masterbatches for Spun-Dyed PP: Remafin™ Fiber Colorants

Remafin™ Fiber Colorants for PP One way clothing and footwear producers are working to address these priorities is by using more recycled raw materials, such as recycled polyester from polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles, within their synthetic fibers. Masterbatches for Spun-Dyed PP: Remafin™ Fiber Colorants