https://www.avient.com/news/avient-develops-new-magiq-nonwoven-electret-grades-hepa-filters
Using a specific masterbatch enables proper charging.
Together with the fiber denier, gram weight, and number of layers, this masterbatch ensures the middle layer of the filter can effectively trap smaller particles.
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_type=59&page=25
Color and Additive Masterbatches for the Electrical and Electronics Industry
UL94 compliant masterbatches and flame retardant solutions meet the latest UL94 and Glow Wire standards
https://www.avient.com/news/sizzling-new-oncolor-brilliant-metallic-colorants-polyone-create-ultimate-vibrance-and-reflectivity
CLEVELAND – October 31, 2017 – PolyOne today launched OnColor™ Brilliant Metallic Colorants, a striking new line of special effect masterbatches that finally meet the need for paint replacement and premium surface finish.
Our customers across multiple industries have been looking for a paint-free solution with no tradeoffs, which drove us to develop this new masterbatch.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/enabling-cleaner-and-safer-automotive-parts?rtype[]=1124
Lowered energy requirements versus painting and the reduction of VOCs also made this masterbatch a more environmentally sustainable solution.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-12/artisan-thermoplastics-nylon-processing-guide.pdf
HDPE is not recommended
for purging as it can cause delamination or lead to black specks.
Sink Marks
Melt too hot • Decrease nozzle and barrel temperatures
Insufficient
material volume
• Increase shot size
• Increase packing pressure
Part geometry
too thick
• Reduce wall thickness
• Reduce rib thickness
Processing Guide 5
Flash
Injection pressure
too high
• Decrease injection pressure
• Increase clamp pressure
• Increase transfer position
Excess
material volume
• Adjust transfer position
• Decrease pack pressure
• Decrease shot size
Melt or mold
too hot
• Decrease nozzle and barrel temperatures
• Decrease mold temperature
Loose clamp • Reset mold height
• Increase clamp tonnage
Shrink
Too much shrink • Increase cooling time
Too little shrink • Decrease cooling time
Burning
• Reduce decompression
Mold design • Clean, widen and increase number of vents
• Increase gate size to reduce shear
Wet material • Verify material is dried at proper condition
Nozzle Drool
Nozzle temperature
too hot
• Decrease nozzle temperature
• Decrease back pressure
• Increase screw decompression
• Verify material has been dried at proper conditions
Incorrect nozzle • Use reverse taper tip
Weld Lines
Melt front
temperatures are
too low
• Increase pack and hold pressure
Mold design
• Increase gate size
• Identify end of fill pattern and verify proper
vent location
• Add vents or increase vent width
• Move gate location
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Warp
• Increase melt temp
• Reduce injection speed
• Increase pack pressure
• Increase pack time
• Decrease mold temperature
• Increase cool time
Mold design • Non-uniform mold cooling
Part design • Non-uniform wall thickness
Thermolator incorrect
temperature
• Check settings
• Inspect thermocouple
Sticking in Mold
Overfilled cavity
• Decrease injection rate and pressure
• Decrease hold pressure
• Decrease cooling time
Part too hot
• Decrease barrel temperature
• Decrease mold temperature
• Increase cooling time
Mold design • Increase draft angle
• Polish cores in direction of ejection
Black Specks
Contamination • Purge machine
Degradation
• Reduce melt temperature
• Reduce screw speed
• Reduce back pressure
Machine related • Check for wear on screw, barrel or check ring
Delamination
• Increase melt temperature
• Decrease injection speed
• Purge barrel to eliminate material contamination
Mold design • Reduce sharp corners in material flow path
• Increase venting
Processing Guide 7
Discoloration
Oversheared
material
• Decrease melt temperature
• Decrease injection speed
• Reduce residence time
Mold design • Increase gate sizing
Dry material • Check moisture of material to ensure it is within the
recommended moisture percentage for molding
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Specific
Color
Heat
BROWN
83MB01 (c) Iron Oxide, Tan HR 60 1.78 PBr-11 1 I/O SBR
83MB02 (c) Iron Oxide, Light 68 2.1 PBr-6 2 C I/O SBR
83MB03 (c) Iron Oxide, Dark 60 1.83 PBr-6 2 C I/O SBR
83EP02 Iron Oxide, Light 69 1.98 PBr-6 2 C I/O EPDM
83EP03 Iron Oxide, Dark 69 1.98 PBr-6 2 C I/O EPDM
BLACK
90MB01 (c) Furnace N-330 31 1.2 PBk-7 1 I/O SBR
90MB05 (c) Iron Oxide 60 1.8 PBk-11 2 C I/O SBR
90EP01 Furnace Black 33 1.05 PBk-7 1 I/O EPDM
90EP05 Iron Oxide 55 1.56 PBk-11 2 C I/O EPDM
ALUMINUM
61MB01 Aluminum 70 1.5 PM-1 1 I/O SBR
61EP01 Aluminum 60 1.31 PM-1 1 I/O EPDM
RS = Red Shade
YS = Yellow Shade
VYS = Very Yellow Shade
BS = Blue Shade
VBS = Very Blue Shade
GS = Green Shade
NC = Non-Crystallizing
HR = Heat-Resistant
(a) = Potential Migration at Low Use Levels
(b) = Poor Alkali Resistance - Not Recommended
for Open Steam Cure
(c) = Six Month Shelf Life
LIGHTFASTNESS
I = Indoor Only
I/O = Indoor or Outdoor
Mass = Outdoor Masstone Application Only
C = Some Caution Advised
HEAT STABILITY
1 = Above 400°F
2 = 350°F–400°F
3 = Below 350°F
C = Some Caution Advised
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https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/solid-color-masterbatches/oncolor-sc-super-concentrate-technologies
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-01/roofing-membranes-mini-case-study.pdf
BUILDING MATERIALS
RETAILER
R O O F I N G M E M B R A N E S
• Improve marketing claims for product performance and
polymer integrity
• Prevent and improve field life, and protect product from the
growth and appearance of flora, fungi and algae from
outdoor environmental exposures
• Ability to convert materials from liquid to solid in order to
accommodate advanced manufacturing technique
• Seeking OBPA alternative
• Delivered a product differentiating solution
that eliminated both polymer-degrading
microbials and mitigated the flora and fungal
accumulation that causes discoloration and
staining
• Enabled versatility with combined liquid and
solid masterbatch solutions
• Provided a cost-effective and
environmentally friendly OBPA alternative
WithStand™ Antimicrobial Additives
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
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Certificate Number:
Certificate expiration date:
Effective date: 31-10-2022
30-10-2025
Expiry date of previous cycle: 30-10-2022
31-10-2016
ES133794
Scope of certification:
MANUFACTURING OF MASTERBATCHES, ADDITIVES
AND COMPOUNDS FOR PIGMENTING THERMOPLASTIC
MATERIALS USED IN FOOD INDUSTRY
ISO 22000:2018
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NAVARRA - ESPAÑA
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