Hydrocerol plays a critical role in an Avient-wide program to support a sustainable plastics industry.

Hydrocerol plays a critical role in an Avient-wide program to support a sustainable plastics industry.

Hydrocerol plays a critical role in an Avient-wide program to support a sustainable plastics industry.

PET packaging can be easily recycled, yet plastic packaging waste in landfills and oceans is increasing worldwide.

A supplier of plastic compounds now has an invaluable competitive edge in one of its primary markets, thanks to an in-depth research and color-finding project recently completed in partnership with Avient ColorWorks™.

In addition to the lighter weight requirement, the material needed to resist warpage after molding, a common issue for thin walled plastic parts.

In addition to the lighter weight requirement, the material needed to resist warpage after molding, a common issue for thin walled plastic parts.

PET packaging can be easily recycled, yet plastic packaging waste in landfills and oceans is increasing worldwide.

There are a variety of GLS™ soft touch TPEs designed to have excellent adhesion to a number of rigid plastic substrates.

It also includes mating plastic threads formed during assembly. This helps to reduce added compressive loads or pressures on the plastic. The heat will melt the plastic around FIGURE 9 - Proper boss design FIGURE 10 - Boss design guidelines ESCR Design Guide 4 it, allowing the plastic to relax, reflow, and solidify.