https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-03/CESA Slip Product Selector Guide.pdf
POLYMER FAMILY MATERIAL PRODUCT NAME DOSAGE
Polyolefin PEAN698411 CESA Slip SS-PE-nf 0.5–6.0%
Polyolefin PEASAF CESA Slip 6103 0.5–2.0%
Polypropylene PPA0820052 CESA Slip PPA0820052 0.25–1.0%
Polyamide ABA0698523 CESA Slip 78523 0.5–1.5%
Polyester NBA0698495 CESA Slip 58495 1.0–2.0%
Polycarbonate NCA0698440 CESA Slip 98440 0.5–2.5%
Styrenic SLA0820006 CESA Slip SLA0820026 1.0–5.0%
TPU RUA0820027 CESA Slip RUA0820027 1.0–3.0%
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/lubrione-processing-guide.pdf
BASE
RESIN PPA PC PSU PES PPS
CO-
POLYMER
ACETAL
PEEK PA
Barrel Temperatures* °F (°C)
Rear Zone 550–580
(288–305)
520–560
(271–293)
600–640
(316–338)
630–660
(332–338)
550–580
(288–304)
350–370
(177–188)
660–700
(349–371)
440–490
(227–254)
Center Zone 560–600
(293–316)
530–570
(277–299)
620–670
(327–354)
650–680
(343–360)
560–615
(293–324)
380–390
(193–200)
700–730
(371–388)
470–510
(243–266)
Front Zone 580–620
(304–327)
550–580
(288–305)
630–680
(332–360)
670–730
(354–388)
590–630
(310–332)
390–430
(200–221)
720–750
(382–400)
490–540
(254–282)
Nozzle 575–615
(302–324)
550–600
(288–316)
630–680
(332–360)
680–700
(360–371)
600–625
(316–330)
380–415
(193–213)
720–750
(382–400)
520–570
(271–300)
Melt
Temperature
575–615
(302–324)
560–600
(293–316)
625–675
(330–358)
650–710
(343–377)
600–625
(316–330)
370–410
(188–210)
670–740
(354–393)
520–570
(271–300)
Mold
Temperature
250–300
(121–150)
175–240
(80–116)
190–300
(88–150)
225–325
(107–164)
250–325
(121–164)
150–225
(66–107)
290–375
(143–190)
150–200
(66–93)
Pack & Hold
Pressure
50%–75%
of Injection Pressure
Injection
Velocity
in/s
1.0–3.0
Back Pressure
psi 50
Screw Speed
rpm 50–90
Drying
Parameters
°F (°C)
6 hrs @ 175
(80)
4 hrs @ 250
(121)
4 hrs @ 275
(135)
4 hrs @ 300
(150)
4 hrs @ 250
(121)
2 hrs @ 200
(93)
3 hrs @ 300
(150)
4 hrs @ 180
(82)
Allowable
Moisture
%
< 0.05 < 0.02 < 0.02 < 0.04 < 0.02 0.15–0.20 < 0.02 0.10–0.20
Cushion
in 0.125–0.250
Screw
Compression
Ratio
2.5:1–3.5:1 2.0:1–2.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1
Nozzle
Type
General
General
General
General
General
General
General
Reverse
Taper
Clamp
Pressure 5–6 Tons/in2 of projected area of cavities and runner system
* Barrel temperatures should be elevated for compounds designed for electrical insulative properties.
Cut vent depths to:
- PPA Compounds: 0.0015"–0.0025" depth and 0.250" width
- PC Compounds: 0.002"–0.004" depth and 0.250" width
- PSU Compounds: 0.003"–0.004" depth and 0.250" width
- PES Compounds: 0.003"–0.004" depth and 0.250" width
- PPS Compounds: 0.002"–0.003" depth and 0.250" width
- Acetal Compounds: 0.0015" minimum depth and 0.250" width
- PEEK Compounds: 0.002"–0.004" depth and 0.250" width
- Nylon Compounds: 0.002" minimum depth and 0.250" width
• Increase vent depth to 0.060" (1.5mm) at 0.250" (4.0mm) away from the cavity
and vent to atmosphere.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/edgetek-processing-guide.pdf
Base Resin PPA PC PSU PES PPS
Co-
polymer
Acetal
PEEK PA
Barrel Temperatures* °F (°C)
Rear Zone 550–580
(288–305)
550–590
(288–310)
600–640
(316–338)
630–660
(332–338)
550–580
(288–304)
350–370
(177–188)
660–700
(349–371)
440–490
(227–254)
Center Zone 560–600
(293–316)
570–600
(300–316)
620–670
(327–354)
650–680
(343–360)
560–615
(293–324)
380–390
(193–200)
700–730
(371–388)
470–510
(243–266)
Front Zone 580–620
(304–327)
580–630
(304–322)
630–680
(332–360)
670–730
(354–388)
590–630
(310–332)
390–430
(200–221)
720–750
(382–400)
490–540
(254–282)
Nozzle 575–615
(302–324)
580–630
(304–322)
630–680
(332–360)
680–700
(360–371)
600–625
(316–330)
380–415
(193–213)
720–750
(382–400)
520–570
(271–300)
Melt
Temperature
575–615
(302–324)
580–625
(304–330)
625–675
(330–358)
650–710
(343–377)
600–625
(316–330)
370–410
(188–210)
670–740
(354–393)
520–570
(271–300)
Mold
Temperature
250–300
(121–150)
175–240
(80–116)
190–300
(88–150)
225–325
(107–164)
250–325
(121–164)
190–250
(88–121)
290–375
(143–190)
150–200
(66–93)
Pack & Hold
Pressure
50%–75%
of Injection Pressure
Injection
Velocity
in/s
1.0–3.0
Back Pressure
psi 50
Screw Speed
rpm 50–90
Drying
Parameters
°F (°C)
6 hrs @ 175
(80)
4 hrs @ 250
(121)
4 hrs @ 275
(135)
4 hrs @ 250
(121)
3 hrs @ 300
(150)
2 hrs @ 200
(93)
3 hrs @ 275
(135)
4 hrs @ 180
(82)
Cushion
in 0.125–0.250
Screw
Compression
Ratio
2.5:1–3.5:1 2.0:1–2.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1
Nozzle
Type
General
General
General
General
General
General
General
Reverse
Taper
Clamp
Pressure 5–6 Tons/in2 of projected area of cavities and runner system
* Barrel temperatures should be elevated for compounds designed for electrical insulative properties.
Cut vent depths to:
- PPA Compounds: 0.0015"–0.0025" depth and 0.250" width
- PC Compounds: 0.002"–0.004" depth and 0.250" width
- PSU Compounds: 0.003"–0.004" depth and 0.250" width
- PES Compounds: 0.003"–0.004" depth and 0.250" width
- PPS Compounds: 0.002"–0.003" depth and 0.250" width
- Acetal Compounds: 0.0015" minimum depth and 0.250" width
- PEEK Compounds: 0.002"–0.004" depth and 0.250" width
- Nylon Compounds: 0.002" minimum depth and 0.250" width
• Increase vent depth to 0.060" (1.5mm) at 0.250" (4.0mm) away from the cavity
and vent to atmosphere.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-08/Textile _ Fabric OnColor REC Snapshot.pdf
FIBER
MANUFACTURER
T E X T I L E S & F A B R I C S
• Provide a Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) calculation to align
with ISO 14067:2018 and to help in meeting sustainability
goals
• Procure feedstock from renewable resources
• Maintain comparative performance to conventional carbon
black
• Achieve color stability under xenon arc and TUV testing
• Offer solutions for rPET, PP, PE, PBT, and PA6 where a
desire for environmentally responsible products exists
• Offered sustainable platform approach supported by
extensive fiber expertise
• Helped meet sustainability targets while attaining all
design and engineering goals
• Supplied necessary PCF calculation certified by
TÜV Rheinland and aligning with ISO 14067
requirements
• Provided effective alternative to virgin carbon black
• Achieved reductions in CO2e emissions vs.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-09/Colorant Chromatics Brochure_2024.pdf
High-temperature polymers (HTP) processed
include: LCP, PEEK, PAEK, PEKEKK, PEI, PES, PSU,
PPSU, and PPS
FLUOROPOLYMERS
Colorant Chromatics has extensive experience in
selecting the best pigments and additives for optimal
performance under demanding circumstances.
FP compounds for: PFA, FEP, ECA, ETFE, ECTFE, PTFE,
and PVDF
HTP compounds for: PEI, PES, PSU, PPSU, PPS, LCP,
PEEK, PAEK, and PEKEKK
Colorant Chromatics specialty compounds offer
property enhancements such as:
• Mechanical strength
• Static dissipation
• X-ray opacity
• Electrical performance
• Low dielectric performance
• Mold release
• Laser marking
• Transcend™ Premier Healthcare Colorants
(biocompatible)
ADDITIVE
CONCENTRATE
FORMULATIONS
Colorant Chromatics additive solutions
can provide your solutions with additional
functionality such as:
• Improved lubricity
• Lightweighting through foaming, by both
physical and chemical foaming
• Heat reduction through �SiteCool™
infra-red absorption technologies for
roofing applications
• Laser marking solutions or other
added value properties
NON-PFAS MOLD RELEASE ADDITIVES
Colorant Chromatics™ Evoluscend™ is a non-PFAS*
high-temperature polymer mold release additive
developed to boost production efficiency and
product quality for manufacturers.
Evoluscend is effective across a range of high-
temperature polymers, including PEEK, PPSU, PES,
PSU, PEI, LCP, and PPS, with a maximum service
temperature exceeding 150°C
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/2020-gravi-tech-processing-guide.pdf
Base Resin ABS PA PBT PC PE PEEK PP PPS
Barrel Temperatures °F (°C)
Rear Zone 400–475
(200–250)
480–540
(248–282)
480–520
(250–270)
480–570
(250–300)
400–445
(200–230)
660–700
(350–475)
400–440
(200–225)
520–600
(270–300)
Center Zone 410–480
(205–253)
490–550
(254–287)
485–525
(251–273)
500–580
(260–305)
410–455
(207–237)
670–710
(357–385)
410–450
(205–230)
550–610
(285–310)
Front Zone 420–490
(210–257)
500–560
(260–293)
490–530
(254–276)
515–590
(267–310)
420–465
(213–243)
680–720
(363–400)
420–455
(215–235)
570–620
(300–320)
Nozzle 425–500
(215–260)
530–600
(275–315)
700–730
(370–395)
430–460
(220–240)
610–620
(320–325)
Melt Temperature 425–515
(215–270)
530–615
(275–325)
430–495
(220–260)
700–725
(370–385)
610–635
(320–335)
Mold Temperature 140–200
(60–90)
150–300
(65–148)
140–280
(60–137)
160–240
(70–115)
300–400
(150–200)
190–300
(90–150)
Drying Parameters
190 (90)
2–4 Hours
0.01%–0.15%
180 (82)
4–5 Hours
0.10%–0.20%
275 (135)
0.02%–0.04%
250 (125)
0.02%
300 (150)
0.10%
280 (135)
2–3 Hours
0.01%–0.20%
Nozzle Type General Purpose Nylon or
Reverse Taper General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose
Injection Velocity1 2–5 in/sec; 50–127 mm/sec
Injection Pressure Medium to high (may range from 1,000–4,000 psi; 7-28 Mpa)
Back Pressure 50–100 psi; 0.3–0.7 Mpa
Screw Speed 25–75 RPM
Cushion 0.125–0.250 in; 3–6 mm
Screw Compression Ratio2 2.0:1–2.5:1
Processing Guide 3
Base Resin ABS PA PBT PC PE PEEK PP PPS
Barrel Temperatures °F (°C)
Rear Zone 400–475
(200–250)
480–540
(248–282)
480–520
(250–270)
480–570
(250–300)
400–445
(200–230)
660–700
(350–475)
400–440
(200–225)
520–600
(270–300)
Center Zone 410–480
(205–253)
490–550
(254–287)
485–525
(251–273)
500–580
(260–305)
410–455
(207–237)
670–710
(357–385)
410–450
(205–230)
550–610
(285–310)
Front Zone 420–490
(210–257)
500–560
(260–293)
490–530
(254–276)
515–590
(267–310)
420–465
(213–243)
680–720
(363–400)
420–455
(215–235)
570–620
(300–320)
Nozzle 425–500
(215–260)
530–600
(275–315)
700–730
(370–395)
430–460
(220–240)
610–620
(320–325)
Melt Temperature 425–515
(215–270)
530–615
(275–325)
430–495
(220–260)
700–725
(370–385)
610–635
(320–335)
Mold Temperature 140–200
(60–90)
150–300
(65–148)
140–280
(60–137)
160–240
(70–115)
300–400
(150–200)
190–300
(90–150)
Drying Parameters
190 (90)
2–4 Hours
0.01%–0.15%
180 (82)
4–5 Hours
0.10%–0.20%
275 (135)
0.02%–0.04%
250 (125)
0.02%
300 (150)
0.10%
280 (135)
2–3 Hours
0.01%–0.20%
Nozzle Type General Purpose Nylon or
Reverse Taper General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose
Injection Velocity1 2–5 in/sec; 50–127 mm/sec
Injection Pressure Medium to high (may range from 1,000–4,000 psi; 7-28 Mpa)
Back Pressure 50–100 psi; 0.3–0.7 Mpa
Screw Speed 25–75 RPM
Cushion 0.125–0.250 in; 3–6 mm
Screw Compression Ratio2 2.0:1–2.5:1
Comments
1.
PC Compounds: 0.001"–0.002" depth and 0.250" width
PC/PSU Compounds: 0.002"–0.003" depth and 0.250" width
PES Compounds: 0.003"–0.004” depth and 0.250" width
PEI Compounds: 0.001"–0.003” depth and 0.250" width
PP Compounds: 0.001"–0.002” depth and 0.250" width
ABS Compounds: 0.0015"–0.0025” depth and 0.250" width
PEEK Compounds: 0.002"–0.004” depth and 0.250" width
Nylon Compounds: 0.002" min. depth and 0.250" width
Increase vent depth to 1.0mm (0.040") at 4.0mm (0.250") away
from the cavity and vent to atmosphere.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/edgetek-et8900-cr-technical-bulletin.pdf
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS RESISTANCE RATING
Clorox® Disinfecting Wipes 5813-79 Quaternary ammonium +++++ +++++ +++++ ++ +++ ++++
Formula 409®
Heavy Duty Degreaser N/A Lauramine oxide,
ethanolamine +++++ +++++ +++++ + ++ +++
Lysol® All-Purpose Cleaner 777-66 Quaternary ammonium +++++ +++++ +++++ + + ++
$$$ $$$ $$$$ $ $$$ $
MATERIAL COMPARISON WITH COMMON CONSUMER DISINFECTANTS
P
AB
S
P
PE
T
P
PB
T
E
90
0
CR
E
90
0
H
I C
R
E
92
0
C
RCRITERIA FOR RESISTANCE RATING
+ strength and elongation at yield retention between 90-110%
+ strength and elongation at yield retention between 75-125%
+ no statistically significant reduction in elongation at break (p < 0.05)
+ visual observation score of 4 or better (minor/no crazing, no cracks)
+ samples survived disinfectant exposure in strain jig
Lysol® is a trademark of Reckitt Benckiser LLC
Formula 409® is a trademark of The Clorox Company
Clorox® is a trademark of The Clorox Company
An independent, A2LA-accredited lab tested the following polymers with various disinfectants to help
customers choose the material suitable for their specific application requirements.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-06/Cesa LM Additives Product Bulletin.pdf
Cesa laser marking solutions can be used with a variety
of thermoplastics including, but not limited to:
• PP
• PC/ABS
• Polyamide
• Polyacetal (POM)
Applications include:
• Traceability, UPC, Branding
• Food Packaging Lot Codes
• Industrial Safety Tags & Equipment
• Wire & Cable Part Numbers & Gauge Size
• Automotive Components
• PE
• PET
• PMMA
• Polyolefins
PRODUCT BULLETIN
WHY LASER MARKING?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-12/Cesa Light Additives for Injection Molding Product Bulletin.pdf
BENEFITS
• High additive loading for optimal UV
stabilization
• Solutions available for a large number of
injection molded polymers including PP, PE,
PS, HIPS, ABS, SAN, PA (nylon), PBT, Co-PET, PC,
POM and TPU
• Can be combined with colors and other
additives in Smartbatch™ solutions
• Formulations can be customized to meet
specific regulatory compliance, e.g., EU and US
food contact, toy, UL 94 recognition
PRODUCT BULLETIN
Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/versaflex-pf-technical-bulletin-sept-2020.pdf
TAILORING TACK BY BLENDING VERSAFLEX PF
Film Thickness:
39 micron LDPE/13 micron Versaflex PF
F = Final tack after 7 days @ 25° C i = Initial tack after 20 mins @ 25° C
Pe
S
tr
en
gt
h
on
S
te
, N
/2
5m
m
Pe
S
tr
en
gt
h
on
S
te
, N
/2
5m
m
PEEL STRENGTH ON STAINLESS STEEL
Film Thickness:
51 micron LDPE/25 micron Versaflex PF
www.avient.com
Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.