FIBERS PROCESSES PRODUCTS VECTRAN® LIQUID CRYSTAL POLYMER WHY VECTRAN® LIQUID CRYSTAL POLYMER? Molecular Structure Chemical Name Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP). They also add important characteristics, such as SWELLCOAT® water-blocking, water repellence, adhe- sion, color, and wear and UV-resistance to these and many other applications.

The need for better PC color solutions has never been greater. This solution offers better color consistency and better color dispersion in transparent PC resins, helping to retain transparent properties and preventing contamination by keeping production lines clean. KEY CHARACTERISTICS • More accurate dosage on a small-scale leading to better color consistency • Better color dispersion in transparent PC resin compared to pigments, helping to retain transparent properties • Prevents contamination by keeping cleanliness in production lines often found with powders • Lower inventory, easier supply chain management • Better cost effectiveness with lower dosage • Prevents undesirable yellowness/greenness in PC chips • Supports sustainability through improved color and material changeover time • Liquid solution reduces dosage compared to alternatives PRODUCT BULLETIN www.avient.com Copyright © 2021, Avient Corporation.

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LIQUID DARK BLUE LIQUID DARK GRAY LIQUID BLACK

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Liquid and Solid COLORANTS Performance and Processing ADDITIVES INNOVATIVE AND SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS FOR PLASTIC At Avient, our mission is to help you bring innovation to the look, feel and performance of your products. BRAND-DEFINING COLORANTS. SOLID COLOR MASTERBATCHES • Customizable color solutions for a wide range of industries and uses, including high temperature applications • Special effect colors and finishes, such as metallic, pearlescent or granite • Sustainable choices, such as bio-colorants or super concentrates LIQUID COLOR CONCENTRATES • Rapid and sustainable color development that adds value and versatility to the production process • Able to combine with a variety of performance additives for multi-functional formulations PERFORMANCE AND PROCESSING ADDITIVES • Performance enhancing additives for UV protection, scratch resistance, anti-microbe formation, flame retardance and much more • Processing enhancement additives to improve efficiencies in any type of manufacturing process COLOR AND ADDITIVE COMBINATION MASTERBATCHES • Color and additive combination masterbatches that combine stock or custom colors with functional performance in a single solution • Special formulations are customized and optimized for specific needs, from paint replacement on metal to parts with the appearance of fabric Ready to learn more?

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PRODUCT BULLETIN ColorMatrix™ Optica™ PET Blue Toners & Colors For Enhanced Recyclability ColorMatrix™ Optica™ patented liquid blue toners and colors are formulated for improved heat stability and are designed for addition to PET preforms or rPET to correct and reduce yellowing that occurs during the recycling process. This process can lead to a degradation of the PET over time and a shift in color, often manifested as increased color variability or yellowing, which is undesirable in food and beverage packaging. THE SOLUTION When added to PET preforms or rPET, ColorMatrix Optica blue toners and color formulations work to correct any yellowing or color variation, resulting in packaging that maintains a neutral or blue color with improved quality and performance.

Coloring Therefore, they require less color concentrate to achieve a particular color and the colors produced are cleaner (less yellow) than other TPEs. Liquid colors can be used but the carrier should be a paraffin type mineral.

COLORANTS & ADDITIVES FOR HEALTHCARE Essential polymer solutions for critical healthcare applications WHEN MATERIAL EXPERTISE IS CRITICAL AESTHETIC APPEAL Regulatory compliant and approved masterbatch colors use custom polymer colorants to achieve any shade SPECIAL EFFECTS Enhance your brand and stand apart with pearlescent, metallic, iridescent, fluorescent or thermo-chromatic effects SOLID TO LIQUID SOLUTIONS Choose from a full range of available color solutions, from liquid color to solid product forms ANTIMICROBIALS Efficacy performance and regulatory requirements are met in a wide range of resins compatible with Withstand™ antimicrobial technology SURFACE ENERGY MODIFICATION Additive technologies such as low retention, hydrophobic, lubricious, light diffusion, or anti-stat provide desired surface manipulation Materials used for today’s medical devices, parts and pharmaceutical packaging contribute significantly to performance and, in turn, to a patient’s health and well-being. Select from an already approved range of color concentrates, or let us develop custom formulations based on your needs. Combine your OnColor HC colorants and OnCap HC additives into a single Smartbatch™ formulation.