As such, there’s a trend to reduce microbial populations on high-touch surfaces via the use of antimicrobials to protect material aesthetics and durability or to prevent the spread of pathogenic microorganisms. To better evaluate how to protect plastic parts from microbial attack, Avient conducted a study to screen a variety of plastic substrates for susceptibility using American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) G21 (fungi susceptibility), Japanese Industrial Standard (JIS) Z2801, and modified ASTM E1428-15a (bacterial susceptibility) test standards. Subsequent studies then assessed the use of an antimicrobial additive, zinc pyrithione (ZPT), for potential efficacy in a variety of TPE formulations for diverse applications.

As such, there’s a trend to reduce microbial populations on high-touch surfaces via the use of antimicrobials to protect material aesthetics and durability or to prevent the spread of pathogenic microorganisms. To better evaluate how to protect plastic parts from microbial attack, Avient conducted a study to screen a variety of plastic substrates for susceptibility using American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) G21 (fungi susceptibility), Japanese Industrial Standard (JIS) Z2801, and modified ASTM E1428-15a (bacterial susceptibility) test standards. Subsequent studies then assessed the use of an antimicrobial additive, zinc pyrithione (ZPT), for potential efficacy in a variety of TPE formulations for diverse applications.

To download a high-resolution image, please click here: FOR MEDIA USE ONLY Major textile brands are under pressure to show how they will implement sustainability strategies to reduce CO2 emissions, water use, and wastewater,” said Bob Lee, general manager of Greater China, Color & Additives at Avient. One of the keys to a successful fashion season for brands or retailers is to consistently come up with a fresh color range.

Contact us to learn about the latest technologies developed for fiber optic cables and how they can protect your technology in demanding industry applications. 

If the packaging you plan to use will protect your contents properly How to create superior package that will extend your product's shelf-life without compromising taste

If the packaging you plan to use will protect your contents properly How to create superior package that will extend your product's shelf-life without compromising taste

This guide will explore the industry impact of NIAS and how to ensure safety and sustainability in plastic food and beverage packaging.   Detection and confident identification are achieved through the use of high-resolution mass spectrometry. Contact us today to learn more about Avient's proactive approach to NIAS and how it can benefit your packaging practices. 

How can you make the most of color, from design through processing? Starting with the benefits of colors and effects for key markets and applications, this eBook dives into the details of liquid and solid colorants—how they work, their advantages, and drawbacks, and considerations for selection and processing. We’ll also look at some end use cases and best practices.

This video explores how the new Avient.com can help users explore new ideas and find just the right solution. Reasons for the occurrence of fog in food packaging and how to prevent it (Chinese language version) OnFlex-S™ used for overmolding handgrips onto ABS resin

Learn how a pipe liner helped a major equipment manufacturer and customer extend the longevity of a piping system and reduce exposure to unsafe chemicals. The customer chose to use a Fiber-Line™ custom fiber formulation by Avient to produce a pipe liner. Plus, using a pipe liner strategy itself resulted in a significant CO2 reduction compared to the potential impact of a new lay process.