In response, Avient developed GLS TPEs with antimicrobial additives, available as Versaflex™ and OnFlex™ grades. GLS TPEs with antimicrobial additives are commercially available in the United States and Asia.

They are available for protection up to UL 752 levels 1, 2, & 3 test standards for ballistic resistance. Customized solutions are also available to achieve additional levels of protection. 

CLEVELAND – July 12, 2021 – Avient today announced availability of a new series of nylon-based Complēt™ long fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites with enhanced moisture resistance and smooth surface aesthetics. Complēt moisture-resistant nylon 6 and 6/6 grades are globally available in several fiber loading levels (weight percentages) using long glass fiber, long carbon fiber, or hybrid combinations.

Colorant Chromatics™ Transcend™ Premier Healthcare Colorants are formulated to offer ultra-high heat resistance and performance specifically for medical applications, and are available in a range of vivid colors. Transcend Premier Healthcare Colorants are available globally.

CLEVELAND – PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), a premier global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, has announced that its Versaflex™ soft-touch materials for consumer electronics are now available in combination with its Percept™ Authentication Technologies. PolyOne’s newly available formulation of technologies can help companies combat counterfeiting and reduce the risks associated with fraudulent goods such as phone cases, smart watches, headphones, earbuds and other wearable electronics.

CLEVELAND – February 28, 2022 – Avient today announced the commercial availability of Complēt™ R long fiber-reinforced composites, which incorporate post-consumer recycled nylon 6 material reclaimed from end-of-life fishing nets.   Formulations are available globally in a standard black color at typical weight percentages of long glass fiber, long carbon fiber, or hybrid combinations.

Both Nymax PIR and reSound OM are well-known and proven solutions that have been available in the North America market for some time. We are pleased to be expanding their availability to Europe to further help our customers achieve their sustainability goals and to better support the circular economy,” said Holger Kronimus, general manager, Engineered Materials Europe at PolyOne.

CLEVELAND – August 5, 2019 – PolyOne today announced availability of ColorMatrix™ Excelite™ IM chemical foaming additives (CFAs), formulated specifically for injection molding applications. Specific grades are also available to meet food contact requirements.

These color and additive solutions are available as concentrates or ready-to-use pre-colored formulations in bio-based polypropylene, polyethylene, polycarbonate, styrenic resins and ABS. Detailed regulatory information is available from your Avient contact.

The service is available in North America for injection molding applications using polyolefin resins.   Available with quick turnaround for small volume delivery, overall results are faster speed to market, higher profitability, and less overall frustration.