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And, robust technical support
from product design through production
provides even greater benefits throughout
your process.
DESIGN & PROCESSING
Material flexibility and customization, extrusion
and molding optimization techniques
SOLUTION: Advanced polymer science,
application development, technical service
VISUAL AESTHETICS
Custom colors, deep shades,
special effects
SOLUTION: Metallic colorants,
granite & woodgrain effects
DURABILITY
Wind & impact resistance,
chemical resistance, weatherability
SOLUTION: Scratch & mar resistant
or IR/UV resistant additives,
dimensional stabilizers
TECHNOLOGY DESCRIPTION TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Antimicrobial
Antimicrobial technology to limit microbe growth—
reduces bacterial, mold and fungal growth on surface
and through thickness, protecting finished part
• Potable water equipment • Roofs & eaves
• Decking, fencing & railings • High-touch surfaces
• Bath surrounds, liners & inserts
Scratch & Mar Resistance
For applications requiring resistance to daily surface
abrasion, and management of surface energy
• Exterior fencing, decking, railings & shutters
• Outdoor furniture
• Playground equipment
Flame Retardant
Reduces spread of fire and heat release by creating
a char to limit oxygen at the flame source
• Wire & cable • Telecommunications
• Decking, fencing & railings • Conduit
• Exterior siding & cladding • Housings
UV and Light Blocking
UV stabilizers help mitigate the harmful effects of
UV radiation while light blocking additives protect
products sensitive to light
• Exterior siding & cladding • Trim & moldings
• Roofing, shingles, tiles • Outdoor furniture
• Fencing, decking, railings & shutters
Anti-static and Conductive
Controls build-up of static charges to create
static-dissipated parts while reducing related
dust accumulation
• Electrical connectors • Conduit or tubing
• Junction boxes • Flooring
• 5G enabling
Chemical Foaming
Agents
Reduces weight and density without compromising
mechanical properties
• Exterior siding & cladding • Modular panels
• Decking, fencing & railings
Optimization Additives
Cycle-time reducers that help optimize production
while allowing improved dimensional stability and
energy efficiency, among other processing benefits
• Used in extrusion and injection molding processes
to improve thermal conductivity, and lower
processing temperatures and energy consumption
Laser Marking
Supports design and production flexibility and offers
a new level of control in marking polymers with speed
and clarity
• Wire & cable • Outdoor furniture
• Equipment & housings • Pipes & fittings
Anti-counterfeiting
Customizable in-plastic authentication technologies
that enable positive identification versus counterfeit
products
• Wire & cable jacketing • Pipes & fittings
• Telecommunications • Potable water
equipment
Wood Plastic Composite (WPC)
Capstock Technology
Pair with traditional WPC materials as a substrate
for a durable outer layer
• Exterior siding & cladding • Outdoor furniture
• Fencing, decking & railings
Sustainable Colorants &
Color concentrates and additives carefully chosen
to meet industry requirements and legislation, and
designed to lower environmental impact while
improving sustainability
• Green building roofing • OSHA compliance
• Sheet & profile extrusions • LEED building &
material credits
FX Special Effects
Colorants
Granite, marbling, woodgrain and other distinctive
colorant technologies to provide special surface
effects
• Decorative molding • Chair or hand rails
• Wallcovering • Blinds & shutters
• Any surface or part demanding a distinctive look
Pool Colorants Durable, long-lasting pigment formulations for
finishes that hold up to pool water chemistries
• Pool decks • Coping
• In-ground swimming pools
Metallic Flooring &
Stain Colorants
Colorants designed to give concrete floors and
surfaces a distinctive appearance
• Concrete flooring • Countertops
• Decorative concrete • Walls
While this listing represents many Avient solutions and addresses common applications, we can tackle many other
building & construction needs.
Our range of world-class services includes:
Color Technology: Custom color design, saturated
colors, and special effects to fill market niches and
eliminate secondary operations
Color & Design Services: Trend and color insights,
and product development assistance to optimize
design and gain speed to market
Regulatory Coordination: Aid with new product
approvals to reduce regulatory overhead and
minimize risk
Field Technical Service: Support for tool design,
startup and production optimization to gain
manufacturing efficiencies
Sustainability: Innovative materials and solutions
to help you meet your sustainability goals
To learn more visit www.avient.com or
call 1.844.4AVIENT (1.844.428.4368)
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B&C Industry Bulletin_Single Pages
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KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Manufactured at four ISO 13485 certified
manufacturing sites, providing global
consistency and increased security of supply
• Documented change control beyond CAS
number, reducing risk of change
• Non-phthalate and formulated without
animal-derived substances
• Available as concentrates or ready-to-use
formulations in a wide range of polymers
• Functionality and color can be combined in
one product for convenience
REGULATORY SUPPORT
• Raw materials tested to:
- ISO 10993-1 and USP biological
evaluation
- European Pharmacopeia 3.1.3/3.1.5
(polyolefin)
- USP (polyethylene)
- ICH Q3D elemental impurities
• Registered Drug Master File (Type III) and/or
Device Master File
• Documentation support for approval or
transition to comply with (new) regulations
such as IVDR
APPLICATION BULLETIN
Healthcare use limitations apply—see below.
FUNCTIONALITY TARGET APPLICATIONS BLOOD
COLLECTION
REAGENT
CONTAINERS/
KITS
PIPETTE/
LABWARE
SELF-TESTING/
POCT
INSTRUMENT/
ACCESSORIES
Colorants for coding
for lab automation/
identification
Wide range of colors in various polymers,
available in ready-to-use formulation or
concentrate adapted to your process
Colors –
low migration/
interference
Ready-to-use formulation to avoid
interference with analytical tests;
extractable metal data
Colors – biologically
evaluated
Reduced risk of non compliance to current
and proposed regulations such as IVDR
Color in PP, ABS, PC
and high temperature
polymers with
UL listings
Ready-to-use solutions/concentrates
supporting Underwriters Laboratory
requirements of electric enclosures
Antistatic for PP,
ABS, PC/ABS
Permanent/non-migrating ready-to-use
formulation; fast decay time independent
of % relative humidity
Clarifying PP Sorbitol-free, minimizing
potential migration
Laser marking for
UDI replacing ink
printing/labels
Activation of the polymer to laser energy
give high contrast solvent-free,
high speed identification
Laser welding for fast,
reliable assembly of
a range of polymers
Custom concentrates and ready-to-use
formulations for optically transparent
and opaque colors while allowing laser
transmission/absorption
Nucleation of
semicrystalline
polymers e.g.
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In support of advancing the circular economy, our design expertise and material science, helps our customers
reduce material usage, enable recyclability, increase recycle content, and improve physical performance
Net zero (1.5C) aligned policies related to procurement decisions, supplier and regulatory engagement, decarbonzation pathways, product pipeline have not fully been
established, but is something we are considering
· Further enhancement of policies to support the due diligence efforts of M&A opportunities that include climate-related criteria may benefit our decision-making
· In 2022, Avient instituted our first internal cost of carbon to better prioritize low-carbon investments
· We are constructing a detailed decarbonization pathway aligned to our existing 2030 goal.
Talent development and retention in expertise areas of emerging technologies that can be deployed within our operations and support clean electrification and evaluation of
resilient, diverse, and alternative energy generation models is ongoing
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-01/Maxxam REC Recycled Polyolefin Formulations Product Bulletin.pdf
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Formulated with 25–100% recycled resin
from PIR & PCR sources
• Reduces waste and supports the circular
economy
• Achieves equivalent performance to
standard polyolefin formulations
• Can be recycled at end of life
• Provides good stiffness, durability,
impact resistance and UV stability
• Enables customized performance
characteristics depending on
application need
MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS
Maxxam REC Polyolefins are suitable for use across
many industries and applications where traditional
polyolefin materials are used, including:
• Transportation - HVAC systems, engine guards,
battery housings, flame retardant applications
• Industrial - Structural parts, furniture
• Consumer - Household appliances,
personal care items, packaging, office supplies,
food contact applications
• Electrical and Electronic – Housings, buttons,
junction boxes
SUSTAINABILITY BENEFITS
• Formulated with 25–100% recycled resin
from PIR and/or PCR sources
• Reduces waste and supports the circular
economy
• Reduces carbon footprint
• Can be recycled at end of life
PRODUCT BULLETIN
CHARACTERISTICS UNITS
Maxxam REC
RS5200-5029 C
BLACK X2
Maxxam REC
MX5200-5036
HS I BLACK
Maxxam REC
MX5200-5037
Maxxam REC
MX5200-5038
Maxxam REC
MX5200-5039
Filler/
Reinforcement – Unfilled Unfilled 20% Mineral 40% Mineral 30% Glass Fiber
Recycled
Content – 95% PCR 97% PIR 75% PIR 55% PIR 65% PIR
Density
(ISO 1183) g/ccm 0.93 0.95 1.09 1.28 1.15
Tensile Modulus
(ISO 527-1) MPa 1250 950 1500 2150 4250
Tensile Stress
(ISO 527-2) MPa 25 175 10 15 50
Tensile Strain Break (ISO
527-2) % >20 >80 >30 17 4.5
Charpy Notched
(ISO 179) kJ/m 3 8 5 4 11
TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE
CHARACTERISTICS UNITS
Maxxam REC
RS5200-5026
RS NHFR
BLACK 70
Maxxam REC
FR H8 V2
BLACK RG 70
Maxxam REC
L6 GF/30 H
BLACK T RG
70
Maxxam REC
MX5200-5027
RS HS
BLACK RG
Maxxam REC
MX5200-5028
RS HS
BLACK RG
Maxxam REC
C10 H-UV AS
EP RG
BLACK 70
Filler/
Reinforcement – 30% Glass Fiber Unfilled 30% Glass Fiber 30% Glass Fiber 40% Talcum Unfilled
Recycled Content – 37% PIR 90% PIR 55% PIR 35% PIR 50% PIR 25% PIR
Density
(ISO 1183) g/ccm 1.42 0.950 1.13 1.15 1.23 1.03
Tensile Modulus
(ISO 527-1) MPa 8250 1300 6100 6400 – 700
Tensile Stress
(ISO 527-2) MPa 71.0 30.0 70.0 70.0 28.0 15.0
Notched Izod
(ISO 180) kJ/m – 4.0 10 5.8 2.7 No Break
Flame Rating
@ 1.6mm thickness
(UL 94)
– V-0 V-2 HB HB HB HB
TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE
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Avient can provide full trial, analysis,
and production support to optimize Amosorb™
technology used in a specific application.
Flexibility
The level of oxygen barrier required can be
easily tailored by assessing customer needs
(i.e product to be protected, bottle configuration,
shelf life, etc.), and with the support (if needed)
of a modeling service to maintain optimized
performance.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-02/Gravi-Tech BIO Bio-Based Formulations Product Bulletin.pdf
They help to reduce product carbon
footprint compared to fossil feedstock alternatives,
reduce waste, and support the circular economy.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Customized density offering a wide range of
specific gravities (1.5–11 gm/cm3)
• Formulated with partially bio-based resin from
renewable plant sources
• Broad modulus range, from very flexible to very
rigid grades
• Corrosion resistance that withstands oxidization
for long-term use and benefit
• Chemical resistance that can be adapted
depending on base resin as required
• Provides visual surface effects, aesthetics and
cool touch
• Design flexibility and processing ease
• Food contact compliance available
MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS
Applications in packaging and consumer goods in
which a more sustainable solution is preferred:
• Cosmetic caps and closures
• Perfume caps
• Spirit bottle caps
• Luxury boxes
• Handles and knobs
SUSTAINABILITY BENEFITS
• Formulated with partially bio-based resin
from renewable plant sources
• Reduces waste and supports the circular
economy
• Reduces carbon footprint compared to
fossil feedstock alternatives
• Simplifies manufacturing and lowers cost
versus metal
PRODUCT BULLETIN
CHARACTERISTICS UNITS
Gravi-Tech BIO
GT5200-5077
FD Natural
Gravi-Tech BIO
RS5200-5001
RS FD Natural
Gravi-Tech BIO
RS5200-5001 RS
FD Natural X1
Gravi-Tech BIO
GT5200-5003
Gravi-Tech BIO
GT5200-5004
Gravi-Tech BIO
GT5200-5002
Base Resin Bio-based PP Bio-based PP Bio-based PP Bio-based PP Bio-based PP Bio-based PP
Recycled Content/Filler g/cm Mineral Mineral Mineral Metallic Metallic Metallic
Density (ISO 1183) g/ccm 1.90 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.5 3.0
AVAILABLE GRADES
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VALUE BENEFITS OF USING THE FLEXCART
MICRO SYSTEM
The FlexCart Micro metering system is market leading:
• Robust and dependable system control
• Reliable yield (typically 95%+) and
sustainable packaging
• Capability of data networking and remote
internet support
• Small footprint & LN standard recyclable
delivery packaging
FLEXCART™
MICRO LIQUID
METERING SYSTEM
Combined with sustainable
delivery packaging
ATTRIBUTE FLEXCART
MICRO
Footprint (LxW cm) 60 x 35
Controller options 3000
5000
Typical max.
throughput (kg/hr) 250
Max. metering rate (cc/s) 10
Continuous use No
Transfer pumps N/A
Metering pumps PC/Peri
Interchangeable cassette Yes
Note: PC = Progressing Cavity Pump
Peri = Peristatic Pump
PLANETPAK™ CONTAINERS AND
LN PACKAGING OPTIONS
The FlexCart suite of metering systems is designed
to work with the standardized PolyOne range of
packaging typically achieving 99% reliable yield on
continuous operating systems, while at the same
time also achieving a sustainable packaging format
in terms of full recyclability.
PC PUMP RATE (cc/rev) 0.09 0.28 0.87 2.6 5.2
RECOMMENDED OUTPUT
RANGE (g/min) 0.9–9 2.8–28 8.7–87 26–260 53–520
MAX PUMP OUTPUT (g/min) 18 56 174 520 1040
Avient can provide support and assistance on every aspect of
liquid color and additive processing.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-09/colormatrix-flexcart-liquid-metering-system-flyer.pdf
VALUE BENEFITS OF USING FLEXCART™ AND
PLANETPAK™ COMPONENTS
FlexCart & PlanetPak components offer
a market leading metering technology:
• Robust and dependable system control
• Reliable yield (typically 99% using PlanetPak)
and sustainable packaging
• Data networking and remote Internet
support capabilities
• Simplified changeover with interchangeable
cassettes of color and additives
ATTRIBUTE FLEXCART
Footprint (LxW cm) 86 x 71
Controller options 3000/Flex G
5000/6000
Typical max.
throughput (kg/hr)
1000+
Max. metering rate (cc/s) 10
Continuous use Yes
Transfer pumps PC/Peri
Metering pumps PC/Peri
Interchangeable cassette Yes
Note: PC = Progressing Cavity Pump
Peri = Peristatic Pump
PLANETPAK™ CONTAINERS
The FlexCart system is designed to work with the standardized
PlanetPak container range of packaging, typically achieving
99% reliable yield while also achieving a sustainable packaging
format that is fully recyclable.
Avient can provide support and assistance on every aspect of
liquid color and additive processing.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/demystifing-cmf-brochure.pdf
If it looks great, but can’t be manufactured or costs
too much, development dies on the vine.
5 COMMON OBSTACLES
BRANDS FACE WITH EVERY CMF CHOICE
D E S I G NC
LLEN
ES
D E S I G N I L LU M I N AT E S
COMPARATIVE
STUDIES
HOW WE CAN HELP
OUR PR OCESS LEADS TO EDUCATED DESIGN CHOICES
TRENDS &
INSIGHTS
OPERATIONS
SUPPORT
DESIGN
SERVICES
POLYMER
INNOVATIONS
Avient Design works with you to find inspiration specific
to your product and your needs.
We follow the solution from our design centers
to your plant, supporting development trials and scale up,
and troubleshooting production issues as they arise.
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ONFLEX™ HT ONFLEX™ AF 7210 ONFLEX™ S KA ONFLEX™ S KG
Applications Fasteners/
Defining Characteristic
High temperature
sealing
Ambient
temperature sealing
High temperature
sealing
Ambient
temperature sealing
Density 1.00 g/ml 0.99 g/ml 1.10 g/ml 1.13 g/ml
Physical Properties
Tensile Strength 6.0–10.0 MPa 5.0–11.5 MPa 3.0–7.5 MPa 2.6–4.9 MPa
Tear Resistance 25.0–37.0 kN/m 21.0–43.0 kN/m 17.0–46.0 kN/m 16.0–29.0 kN/m
Compression Set
73°F (23°C) 72hrs 12–27% 16–32% 13–23% 31–35%
158°F (70°C) 22hrs 28–44% 32–43% 29–38% 62–66%
212°F (100°C) 22hrs 45–53% 56–60% 54–57% 80–85%
Hardness 40–80 Shore A 40–80 Shore A 40–80 Shore A 40–80 Shore A
Overmolding Substrate Polypropylene/
Polyethylene Polypropylene Polyamide Polyamide
Processing Injection Molding/
HOW GLS TPEs MAKE THE DIFFERENCE IN AUTOMOTIVE FASTENERS AND CLIPS
• Low compression set – coupled with good
stress relaxation, our automotive TPEs are
designed to maintain a good seal over time and
reduce noise generated by vibration
• High temperature performance – Avient
automotive TPEs provide good sealing
performance in temperatures up to
100°C/212°F
• Bonding performance - strong chemical bond
to polypropylene, polyethylene,
and polyamide
• Process flexibility - grades can be both
injection molded and extruded
• Easy to color - can be colored at the machine
• Reduced production steps - some grades do
not require pre-drying
• Low VOC/FOG - OnFlex HT™ has been externally
tested to VDA 278 and is proven to help satisfy
vehicle interior air quality (VIAQ) regulatory
requirements
• Single source supply – we can streamline your
supply chain with the ability to provide polymer
colorants, engineered thermoplastics, and
thermoplastic elastomers from a single source
• Global support - we provide production,
technical, and commercial support in locations
convenient to your operations, including North
America, Europe, and Asia
To learn more about GLS TPEs for automotive
applications, visit www.avient.com or call
+1.844.4AVIENT (1.844.428.4368).