https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/lawn-and-garden-maker-adds-appeal-profitability?ind[]=21537
However, the original TPE that the company selected caused issues during 2K molding.
The company had the opportunity to conduct molding trials to ensure ideal temperature and pressure parameters.
With its enhanced processability, the OnFlex-S thermoplastic elastomer enabled the company to solve its 2K molding issues and reduce system costs.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/lawn-and-garden-maker-adds-appeal-profitability
However, the original TPE that the company selected caused issues during 2K molding.
The company had the opportunity to conduct molding trials to ensure ideal temperature and pressure parameters.
With its enhanced processability, the OnFlex-S thermoplastic elastomer enabled the company to solve its 2K molding issues and reduce system costs.
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/solid-color-masterbatches/rejoin-pcr-colorants
Rejoin™ PCR Colorants
CAI Detectable Black for PCR
Rejoin PCR Colorants
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/FAQs%2520for%2520PolyOne%2520GHS%2520Requirements%2520Ver%252006%2520April%25202015.pdf
OSHA has stated that it will not implement enforcement of the new
labeling requirements in the U.S. until December 2015 to allow the logistics of implementing new color
labeling.
As June 2015 approaches,
pictograms where necessary will display in color on both SDSs and product labels.
Q11: Carbon Black and Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) show up as carcinogenic hazards on some of our SDSs, and
not on others.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-04/avient-brasil-board-of-commerce-jucesp.pdf
AVINENT COLORANTS BRASIL
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/avoid-these-three-mistakes-get-most-color
Coloring polymers in any process gives a degree of freedom and flexibility that’s not possible with pre-colored polymers.
Assuming that the choice between solid and liquid colorants is a black and white decision
There’s actually also a third potential pitfall here: A processor who purchases one type of equipment (liquid-color dosing or solid-color feeders) may wrongly believe their operation cannot accommodate the other type of color technology.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/why-three-party-collaboration-leads-bottle-manufacturing-success?rtype[]=1164
The brand or blow molder must stipulate the importance of using a blow molding process aid.
Typically, energy savings alone is sufficient to advance to the production blow molding stage.
When brands and preform manufacturers incorporate blow molding process aids, however, they can see several significant benefits:
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/why-three-party-collaboration-leads-bottle-manufacturing-success?sust[]=1133
The brand or blow molder must stipulate the importance of using a blow molding process aid.
Typically, energy savings alone is sufficient to advance to the production blow molding stage.
When brands and preform manufacturers incorporate blow molding process aids, however, they can see several significant benefits:
https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/gls-tpes-antimicrobial-technologies
The antimicrobial technologies, tested in compliance with JIS Z2801 and ASTM G21-15 standards, actively inhibit the growth of bacteria, fungus, and mold that cause odor and detrimental aesthetic and mechanical property changes to the finished, molded part.
Specialty TPE with imbedded antimicrobial additives to help protect the finished part; suitable for injection molding and overmolding onto PP
TPE formulated with antimicrobial additives for automotive applications, suitable for injection molding and overmolding to PP
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/flame-retardant-formulations/maxxam-fr-flame-retardant-formulations-and-maxxam-nhfr-non-halogen-flame-retardant-formulations
Can be injection molded or extruded
Colorable
Maxxam™ FR Injection Molding