Some polymer grades on the plastic market are already manufactured using renewable sources such as corn, sugar cane, and vegetable oil. The bio-based content of the polymer can be between 70% and 100% depending on the polymer grade.

They offer comparable performance to virgin nylon grades, including high strength, durability, impact resistance, and weather resistance. Expanding production of these grades to Istanbul, using locally sourced recycled content, means we can offer Turkish and Middle Eastern countries these REACH-compliant solutions while helping to reduce the environmental impact of transporting these materials,” said Matt Mitchell, Director, Global Marketing of Specialty Engineered Materials at Avient.

Avient’s team recommended the use of overmolding (two-shot injection molding) to integrate the boot with the saw housing, and trialed several products before customizing a grade from its portfolio. The TPE grade surpassed the performance of the previous material and allowed the manufacturer to introduce a more efficient production process.

With TiO₂ content between 4% and 0%, ColorMatrix™ Lactra™ Four, One and Zero offers light blocking up to 99.9%, improved performance in thin wall sections, superior whiteness, and can be processed with standard PET grades and rPET. Process with standard PET grades and rPET

These bio-based nylon grades utilize up to 47 percent natural filler from renewable plant sources, including corn, straw and wheat, and reduce the carbon footprint value significantly at the beginning of the product lifecycle, improving overall lifecycle analysis. Explore more sustainable materials with nylon 66 and nylon 6 grades that contain post-industrial and post-consumer recycled content

Based on color science and proven by scientific data, the digital tool can decrease complexity where different grades of PCR are used and is able to help optimize the ratio of virgin resin to PCR, in order to achieve the best acceptable rendering.  Works with mixed grades of PCR, both rPET and polyolefins

Commercially available worldwide for over four years, the added production for OnFlex™ LO and OnFlex™ AF TPE grades offers improved lead times for automotive OEMs and molders in North America. Performance of these particular OnFlex™ grades enables automakers to innovate while complying with regulatory demands and sustainability concerns for vehicle interior air quality.

CHICAGO – May 8, 2018 – At Lightfair, the world’s largest architectural and commercial lighting trade show, PolyOne today unveiled two new rigid vinyl grades for LED lens applications within its Resilience™ LS family. PHOTO CAPTION: Resilience™ LS High Reflectance PVC, one of two new grades from PolyOne, offers higher light reflectance and other performance benefits than typical metalized PC

Versaflex™ HC Thermoplastic Elastomers: high-performance medical-grade formulations for demanding applications, including medical tubing, gaskets and stoppers, and bags, bottles and films. The portfolio also boasts the addition of Versaflex™ HC BT218, a new biopharmaceutical tubing grade developed in response to supply challenges and sterilization concerns for an array of medical devices

The Artisan nylon grade is globally available in a range of customizable colors. Additional paint replacement grades for other key industries are in development.