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Comptek, SilCoTec, Gordon Composites and Polystrand, including whether such businesses will be accretive, retain the management teams of acquired businesses, and retain relationships with customers of acquired businesses; disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that could adversely impact the availability of credit already arranged and the availability and cost of credit in the future; our ability to achieve new business gains; the effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs and other political, economic and regulatory risks; changes in polymer consumption growth rates and laws and regulations regarding the disposal of plastic in jurisdictions where we conduct business; changes in global industry capacity or in the rate at which anticipated changes in industry capacity come online; fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply and in energy prices and supply; production outages or material costs associated with scheduled or unscheduled maintenance programs; unanticipated developments that could occur with respect to contingencies such as litigation and environmental matters; an inability to achieve or delays in achieving or achievement of less than the anticipated financial benefit from initiatives related to working capital reductions, cost reductions and employee productivity goals; an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services; our ability to continue to pay cash dividends, including at the increasing rate, which will be subject to, among other factors, market conditions, our cash flow and cash requirements and restrictions contained in any of our debt agreements; and other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including, without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates and changes in the rate of inflation.
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TIER 2 SUPPLIER
H V A C F L A P
• Eliminate post treatment heating of parts
to achieve required odor level
(≤3.0 VDA 270)
• Lowest VOC / FOG performance (VDA 278) at the same
compression set as previous material
• Reduced processing steps and lowered
energy costs for the molder
• Achieved targeted odor levels and met VOC
/ FOG performance and compression set
standards
OnFlex™ LO Thermoplastic Elastomer
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AVIENT SOLUTION
MEETS VIAQ STANDARDS
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KEY REQUIREMENTS
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HYPODERMIC NEEDLE
MANUFACTURER
N E E D L E H U B , C O V E R A N D
S H I E L D
• Compliance to ISO 6009 color coding for single use hypodermic
needle
• Biocompatibility of all component materials
• Good mechanical and visual properties after sterilization (e.g.
ETO / Gamma radiation)
• Facilitated 510(k) submission with formulations
registered under Device Master File MAF 1833
• Pre-tested raw materials to biocompatibility
ISO10993, US and Eu Pharmacopeia, ICH-Q3D
extractable metals
• Enhanced stability with gamma stabilizing
package
• Minimized risk of change with change control
beyond CAS number level
• Ensured uninterrupted supply from multiple ISO
13485-2016 certified sites
• MEVOPURTM ISO 6009 Standard / Customized
Solutions
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
COMPLIANCE + QUALITY
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Stat-Tech™ Static Dissipative & Electrically Conductive Formulations
Therma-Tech™ Thermally Conductive Formulations
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PERSONAL CARE
DEVICES
P A T I E N T M O B I L I T Y
• Diminish the growth of harmful microbes on surfaces
without compromising product performance
• Achieve cohesive color across different polymeric
materials with the addition of antimicrobial ingredients
• Accelerate product development timeline
• Preserved polymer performance by
minimizing undesirable microbes
• Designed a masterbatch solution that
achieved color harmony between diverse
polymeric materials even with the addition of
antimicrobial ingredients
• Accelerated speed to market by several
weeks with Avient’s pre-tested material and
supplier expertise while reducing costs of lab
testing fees by up to $50,000
Cesa™ WithStand™ Antimicrobial Additives
with OnColor™ Colorants
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
SAFETY + PREVENTION
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AUTOMOTIVE
COMPONENTS
MANUFACTURER
O U T S I D E R E A R - V I E W M I R R O R
G A S K E T
• Black materials with hardness 60 and shore A
• UV Stabilized
• Overmouldable on to PP
• ROHS Compliant
• Customer specified material
• Utilized global reach to translate customer
approved solution from Europe to India
• Reduced development time as material was
already qualified in Europe
• Reduced import/export costs
• Enabled Indian business to specify Avient as a
preferred supplier
Custom GLS™ Thermoplastic Elastomer
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
UV RESISTANCE + PROCESSABILITY
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Material needs to:
• Pass ampere test at 10A and 16A conditions
• Pass glow wire test at 750°C at 1.5mm thickness
• Have a lubrication effect and dimensional stability at an elevated
temperature of 110°C
• Meet test criteria of 250K cycles switch on/off without failure or
dimensional changes
• Reduced risk of shock by replacing brass with polymer
formulation that met all key electrical and functional
performance criteria
• Eliminated the need for secondary lubricant due to self-
lubricating properties of LubriOne materials
• Enabled in-house molding which removed reliance on
external part supplier and allowed direct management
of global inventory levels
LubriOne™ Internally Lubricated Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
LOW FRICTION + WEAR RESISTANT
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Gas Pipe Mfgr Application Snapshot
GAS DISTRIBUTION
PIPE MANUFACTURER
P R O F I L E E X T R U S I O N
• Meet Plastic Pipe Institute (PPI) gas distribution pipe
approval requirements for ASTM D2513 and PE2708
MDPE
• Reduce the number of quality complaints through
enhanced color distribution and consistency
• Eliminate late notifications and poor communications with
a higher level of customer service from their supplier
• Provided a PPI-approved colorant as
required with the added benefit of additional
UL and NSF approvals
• Supplied improved solid colorant formulation
resulting in fewer customer complaints
• Offered a premier problem solving approach
with enhanced communications and
increased sense of urgency
OnColor™ Yellow Solid Colorant
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
PPI APPROVALS + IMPROVED QUALITY
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& European climates
for an extended period
• Maintain color stability and resist brittleness for a minimum
of 3 years
• Reliable supplier with good product quality and stable
supply
• Offered a UV stabilizer for PP multi-filament
yarn
• Delivered good light fastness
• Provided cost effectiveness by combining
colorant and UV additive solutions
• Had in-house Q-Lab UV (QUV) tester to meet
strict customer standards
Smartbatch Combination Colorants &
Additives
KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
DURABILITY + COST EFFECTIVENESS
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DENTAL PRODUCTS
MANUFACTURER
T O O T H B R U S H E S
• Achieve lower let-down ratios (LDRs)
• Maintain sufficient antimicrobial functionality
• Preserve clarity or retain opacity, depending on resin
• Shorten lead times to minimize inventory and production
bottlenecks
• Provided full antimicrobial functionality at
lower LDRs for 30% annual cost savings
• Designed universal carrier that enabled
additive use across a variety of resins
• Reduced lead time over previous supplier
by one week, enabling customer to better
manage inventory levels and increase
production efficiencies
WithStand™ Antimicrobial Additives
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
PERFORMANCE + VERSATILITY
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