https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-05/Edgetek Engineered Polymer Formulations - E-cigarette Housing-Case study snapshot.pdf
E-CIGARETTE
MANUFACTURER
H O U S I N G
• Special effect finish
• Halogen-free flame-retardant material
• High production efficiency
• Provided PC formulation with customized
speckle effect to meet specific color and
surface expectations
• Passed UL 94 V-0 flame retardant test at
1.0 mm
• Offered better impact strength than
competitor‘s PC material, and passed the
drop testing
• Eased processing with high-flow material
Edgetek Engineered Polymer Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
SPECKLE EFFECT+ FLAME RETARDANT
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-08/Smartbatch Combination MIC Color - Center Console - Application Snapshot.pdf
AUTOMOTIVE OEM
C E N T R A L C O N S O L E P A R T
• Metallic aspect
• Good surface appearance
• UV resistance
• Cost effective alternative to paint
• Offered a paint replacement solution with a
molded-in-color metallic effect
• Provided color matching expertise
• Utilized simulation tools to predict part
aspect and suggest the best injection point
for process and mold optimization
• Optimized formulation for metallic effects
Smartbatch Combination Colorants &
Additives
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
METALLIC EFFECT + PAINT REPLACEMENT
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-08/Cesa Non-PFAS Blown Film Snapshot.pdf
FILM
MANUFACTURER
B L O W N F I L M
• Maintain comparable performance to PFAS additives
• Meet regulatory compliance
• Eliminate melt fracture and reduce die buildup
• Increase productivity by reducing product changeover time
• Provided a non-PFAS formulation that met
all performance and regulatory requirements
and did not interact with other additives
• Helped eliminate melt fracture with a quick
time to clear of under forty minutes
• Delivered technical support, including
comprehensive testing on various
chemistries and polymers
• Attained high throughput with a minimal
amount of additive
Cesa™ Non-PFAS Process Aid for Extrusion
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
HUMAN SAFETY + PERFORMANCE
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HVAC Thumb Wheel and Vent
NEW ENERGY
VEHICLE OEM
H V A C T H U M B W H E E L & V E N T
• Reliable sealing performance
• Excellent abrasion resistance
• Good bonding with PA6
• Formulated a TPE with good sealing and
insulation for gaskets within the vent to
minimize air and moisture leaks, improving
the overall efficiency and performance of the
HVAC system
• Provided a solution that resisted wear,
abrasion, and impact to enhance the
longevity of components
Versaflex Thermoplastic Elastomers
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
RELIABLE SEALING + BONDING
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-10/Stan Tone HC Plus Menstrual Cups Snapshot.pdf
SILICONE PRODUCT
MANUFACTURER
M E N S T R U A L C U P S
• Biocompatible silicone pigment dispersion that meets
healthcare industry material requirements
• Custom-colored silicone paste colorant dispersion for
liquid silicone rubber (LSR)
• Offered a USP Class VI certified,
biocompatible silicone colorant dispersion
with necessary regulatory support to meet
the stringent demands of healthcare
product manufacturing
• Provided color customization options
through personalized communication and
high-level technical support
Stan-Tone HC Plus Silicone Dispersions
for Healthcare
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
CUSTOMIZATION + BIOCOMPATIBILITY
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July 2024
POSITION ON WATER STEWARDSHIP
Avient Corporation conducts its operations in an environmentally
responsible manner that is protective of the communities in which
we operate.
It is the responsibility of each person at Avient to ensure that all
operations in the company are carried out in accordance with this
policy.
It is Avient’s expectation that our external stakeholders be
committed to environmental responsibility.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-07/Versaflex TPE for Orthopedic Sole Insert - Application Snapshot.pdf
ORTHOPEDIC PARTS
MANUFACTURER
O R T H O P E D I C S O L E I N S E R T
• A super soft TPE (
AVIENT SOLUTION
HAPTICS + BIOCOMPATIBILITY
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-10/Versaflex TPEs - EEG headset- case study snapshot.pdf
artery tourniquet
EEG WEARABLE
MANUFACTURER
P A R T S O F E E G H E A D S E T
• Compliance with medical regulation USP Class VI
• Increase production efficiency with a simple injection
process
• High transparency with soft touch
KEY REQUIREMENTS
COMPLIANCE + SOFT TOUCH
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Satisfied USP Class VI regulatory
requirements for skin contact
• Delivered a series of soft-touch TPEs
capable of meeting the desired feel
• Eased production of buckle design with
injection moldable solutions
Versaflex CL TPEs
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-11/Remafin_ Fiber Colorants for PP-Hygiene Nonwoven-case study snapshot.pdf
Hygiene fiber manufacturer
HYGIENE FIBER
MANUFACTURER
P P N O N W O V E N M U L T I L A Y E R S
• Meet FDA requirements specified by the customer
• Provide technical support including specific color,
processing and molding recommendations
• Deliver the brighter white colorants to make the final
product look whiter and cleaner
• Developed an FDA colorant to meet
customer regulatory specifications
• Provided technical expertise throughout the
design and manufacturing process
• Offered a brighter white color for the final
product
Remafin Fiber Colorants for PP
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
COMPLIANCE + TECHNICAL SUPPORT
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NORBERT MERKLEIN
Vice President and General Manager EMEA of Color, Additives & Inks
Norbert Merklein serves as Vice President and General Manager for the Europe, Middle
East, and Africa (EMEA) region of Color, Additives & Inks at Avient Corporation, an innovator of
materials solutions that help customers succeed while enabling a sustainable world.
Merklein joined Avient in July of 2020 through the acquisition of the Clariant
Masterbatch business.
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