Avient’s transportation portfolio includes sustainable technologies that offer lightweight structural alternatives to metals, while delivering comparable or improved performance; reduce volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions to improve interior air quality; specialty colors & effects enable paint replacement technologies. In 2022, we expanded our portfolio of sustainable solutions, including: Complet™ REC solutions provide long fiber-reinforced composites are now available in recycled nylon and TPU formulations Polystrand™ R continuous fiber thermoplastic composites enables lighter weight reinforcement with recycled PET Edgetek™ PKE NHFR formulations are polyketone grades with non-halogen flame retardants specifically designed for electric vehicle components, including connectors Paint replacement technologies, including Artisan™ ABS portfolio and Molded-In Color Metallic Hydrocerol™ Chemical Foaming Agents enable reduced part weight without compromising performance Automotive OEM Lowers Carbon Footprint With Avient An automotive OEM was looking to increase the use of sustainable materials for various vehicle parts in order to make progress towards achieving their sustainability goals and net zero emissions targets. By utilizing a combination of Avient’s OnColor™ Colorants, Hydrocerol™ Chemical Foaming Agents, and Smartbatch™ Combination Colorants & Additives, we enabled the OEM to reduce weight and carbon emissions in panel doors, increase UV resistance in instrument panels and replace traditional paint processes in central consoles.

5G Hybrid Cable ECCOH provides fire performance and regulatory compliance for 5G Hybrid Cable

Thermoplastic Elastomers Versaflex™ HC Thermoplastic Elastomers Trilliant™ HC Healthcare Thermoplastics

The Edgetek™ portfolio consists of a broad range of specialty thermoplastics using a spectrum of engineering resins. Edgetek™ Glass-Filled Thermoplastics provided toughness and stiffness to fishing rod handle Formulated a specialty Edgetek™ thermoplastic that retained physical properties and dimensional stability under various testing conditions 

Thermoplastic Elastomers Versaflex™ HC Thermoplastic Elastomers Versalloy™ Thermoplastic Elastomers

Thermoplastic Elastomers Dynaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers Versaflex™ HC Thermoplastic Elastomers

Provide durable, reliable, and easy-to-use at-home pulse oximeters and ECG monitors with chemically resistant, medically compliant thermoplastics and elastomers from Avient. With Avient’s medical-grade thermoplastic elastomers, colorants, and functional additives, you can design with the latest on-trend colors in mind and optimize material performance. Our portfolio of thermoplastics, color solutions, and functional additives helps make your IVD devices safe and easy to use.

Thermoplastic Elastomers Dynalloy™ Thermoplastic Elastomers Dynaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers

Thermoplastic Composites: Fiber-Line™ fiber-reinforced thermoplastic unidirectional tapes, pultruded rods, and custom extrusion-coated rods and fibers   Thermoplastic recycled-content composites can further support a circular economy and help customers lessen their environmental impact.  

OnFlex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers With its enhanced processability, the OnFlex-S thermoplastic elastomer enabled the company to solve its 2K molding issues and reduce system costs. Discover more about OnFlex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers