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C A S T A N D B L O W N F I L M L E A D I N G PAC K AG I N G F I L M S U P P L I E R • Improve quality, limiting melt fracture and die built up • Increase productivity, reducing cleaning frequency • More sustainable manufacturing process • Regulatory compliance HIFORMER™ Liquid Polymer Processing Aid AV I E N T S O L U T I O N • Increased processing efficiency and overall productivity with low let down ratio • Delivered significant improvement in melt fracture and die build up • Sustainability benefits provided, including possibility for longer production runs, reduced energy consumption and less waste W H Y AV I E N T K E Y R E Q U I R E M E N T S P R O D U C T I V I T Y + S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y L E A R N M O R E
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continuous lifting of 55 lbs. bags) and eliminate transport of raw material up stairs or on to mezzanine to reduce potential for injuries during material handling • Provide a dust-free raw material handling and manufacturing environment • Alleviate employee health concerns by providing a cleaner production floor and lower levels of airborne TiO2 dust • Maintain an OSHA compliant facility • Automated a raw material handling solution that included no lifting, cutting, or tearing of raw material packaging • Eliminated fine TiO2 and pigment-related particles, providing cleaner air in manufacturing areas • Provided a safe and sustainable environment by helping reduce workplace dust exposure • Enabled employee redeployment to other activities, optimizing use of labor ColorMatrix™ Liquid Colorant and Dosing Equipment KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
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WIR E & CABLE OEM P V D F E X T R U S I O N • Improve extrusion line speed • Minimize defects, optimize coefficient of friction (CoF), control extrusion pressure, and eliminate die drool • Prevent melt fracture (sharkskin) • Reduce energy use in processing to achieve cost savings • Delivered a polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) solution that improved extrusion production times • Provided application specialists with deep knowledge of PVDF processing windows (melt and degradation temperatures) to help boost overall processing performance • Enhanced surface aesthetics by reducing friction and improving flow stability • Gained a reduction in energy use and offered added savings for other PVDF applications such as wire jacketing or tube and pipe extrusion Colorant Chromatics PVDF Processing Aid KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
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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. HDPE, PP, POM Fast acting new generation nucleant for PE and PP; improved dimensional stability, thermal and mechanical properties Protection from moisture for improved barrier Reduced Moisture Vapor Transmission Rate (MVTR) HDPE ready-to-use formulation; moisture absorbing concentrates Protection from oxygen scavenging in PET Reduced transmission of oxygen vacuum loss in BCT (blood collection tubes) and protect reagents from oxygen degradation Protection from UV in transparent containers (PP, PE, PETG, COP) UV blocking in 290–450nm with no impact on clarity; protection of light sensitive reagents Copyright © 2022, Avient Corporation.
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This photo-oxidation reduces product nutritional value and diminishes sensory properties. Monolayer PET is one of the lightest weight packaging options reducing raw material requirements and carbon emissions during transportation. Consequentially many brand owners are already looking to reduce the inorganic content in their packaging to
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Good dimensional stability, reduced shrinking and warpage. Good dimensional stability, reduced shrinking and warpage. Good dimensional stability, reduced shrinking and warpage.
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ColorMatrix™ Amosorb™ Oxygen Scavenger for PET OnCap™ Multi-Purge Additives Reduced Energy Use Reduces energy consumption (e.g., reduces re-heat energy requirements, enables faster cycle times). These additives also helped to reduce odor, reduce staining, reduce discoloration, and improve mechanical properties. It helped them reduce their carbon footprint by reducing evaporation.
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ColorMatrix™ Amosorb™ Oxygen Scavenger for PET OnCap™ Multi-Purge Additives Reduced Energy Use Reduces energy consumption (e.g., reduces re-heat energy requirements, enables faster cycle times). These additives also helped to reduce odor, reduce staining, reduce discoloration, and improve mechanical properties. It helped them reduce their carbon footprint by reducing evaporation.
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Van Hulle Page 53 United States 33% Europe 47% Canada Asia 12% Latin America Eastern Europe 2% 2011 Revenue: $0.7 Billion*2011 Revenue: $0.7 Billion* SolutionsSolutions At a Glance Global Color, Additives, and Inks Building & Construction 11% Wire & Cable 15% Consumer 6% Packaging 36% Industrial 10% Misc. 7% HealthCare 3% Transportation 6% Textiles 6% Canada 1% Latin America 5% 2011 Revenue by Industry Segment*2011 Revenue by Industry Segment* *Pro forma for the acquisition of ColorMatrix Expanding ProfitsExpanding Profits 1.7% 4.6% 5.1% 5.5% 7.1% 9.6% 12-16% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011PF 2015 Operating Income % of Sales Target Page 54 Value Proposition • GCAI is a global leader enabling OEMs and converters to profitably expand their business with customized color and additive solutions Transformation Highlights • Mix improvement and value-based selling has Value Proposition and Transformation Highlights Global Color, Additives, and Inks • Mix improvement and value-based selling has driven nearly 800 basis points increase in operating margin since 2006 • 2011 acquisition of ColorMatrix accelerates innovation pipeline and expansion into new markets > $12B Addressable Market Page 55 • Unbiased, solution-based culture selling value � Customer-centric approach � Economic value impact documented for customers • Complete package, product range and service offering � Custom solutions for customers’ unique requirements Key Differentiators Global Color, Additives, and Inks � Custom solutions for customers’ unique requirements � Industry-leading service offering • Coordinated global infrastructure � Consistency in product and customer service � Supply-chain reliability Page 56 From Volume Commodity white dominated mix To Value Focus on specialty color Global Film Customer Volume Revenue Gross Margin $ Mix Transformation – Executing the Strategy Global Color, Additives, and Inks 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 Page 57 Global Packaging Customer Volume Sales Gross Margin $ From Volume Commodity white dominated mix To Value Focus on specialty color Mix Transformation – Executing the Strategy Global Color, Additives, and Inks 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 Page 58 • OnColor™ HC Plus � Applications: Medical devices � Customer benefits: Brand enhancement, expanded market opportunities, speed-to-market • WithStand™ Antimicrobial Solutions � Applications: Healthcare devices, appliances, kitchen utensils Key Innovations Global Color, Additives, and Inks � Applications: Healthcare devices, appliances, kitchen utensils and surfaces, children’s toys � Customer benefits: Expanded market opportunities, extended product life • OnCap™ Antifog � Applications: Food packaging � Customer benefits: Extended shelf life, improved product aesthetics, production efficiencies Page 59 • $1.5 billion attractive, growing market • Additives improve performance and reduce cost through light-weighting, reduced waste, faster cycle times, and extended shelf life of finished product • Aligned with megatrend of protecting the environment Market Opportunity Shelf-life extension Greater product consistency Weight reduction Performance Additives Global Color, Additives, and Inks the environment Leading Global Supplier of Additives In Fast Growing PET Market consistency Recyclability and reduced carbon footprint Color and special effects Enhanced product aesthetics High heat resistance 4% 4% 8% 9% 9% 10% 11% 14% Western Europe North America South America MEA Easter Europe Asia Pacific China India PET 2008-13P CAGR Page 60 HyGuardTM Oxygen Barrier System • Applications: Beverage containers, food packaging • Function: Active scavenging system for ColorMatrix Innovation Global Color, Additives, and Inks • Function: Active scavenging system for oxygen-barrier improvement • Customer benefits: Extended shelf-life, light-weight, recyclable Page 61 ColorMatrix Innovation Global Color, Additives, and Inks ExceliteTM Foaming Agent • Applications: Vinyl sheet for digital printing • Function: Chemical foaming agent for weight reduction • Customer benefits: Increased product quality, operational efficiencies Page 62 Joule RHBTM Advanced Reheat Technology • Applications: PET containers • Function: Infra-red absorber for improved ColorMatrix Innovation Global Color, Additives, and Inks • Function: Infra-red absorber for improved • Customer benefits: Sustainability, operational and energy savings reheating efficiency Page 63 • Accelerate customer development pipeline with OnColor™ HC Plus • Provide solutions addressing infection concerns in healthcare facilities Areas of Focus Global Color, Additives, and Inks $8.7 $20.0 Healthcare 2006 2011PFconcerns in healthcare facilities • Help customers expand into new markets with HyGuard™ technology • Extend food shelf life and consumer appeal with OnCap™ Anti-Fog $130.2 $268.0 2006 2011PF Packaging 2006 2011PF (Revenue in $ millions) 2006 2011PF 2006 2011PF Page 64 Critical Imperatives and 2015 Goal Global Color, Additives, and Inks Critical Imperatives • Integrate and leverage ColorMatrix technology and customer relationships • Identify and focus on specialty applications within our target markets • Accelerate global expansion and profitability improvements in emerging markets, leveraging success in U.S. and Europe 2015 Goal • 12 - 16% return on sales Page 65 Page 66
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KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Allows entry into new markets due to compliance • Supports growth in new applications • Ensures compliance of packaging portfolios • Helps to streamline portfolios and reduce complexity • Contributes to a positive image in the market by: - Responding to consumer preferences that have a positive impact on climate change - Driving transparency across the supply chain MARKETS & APPLICATIONS • Flexible food packaging • Polyolefins and biopolymers • Lidding films, laminate films and bags AVIENT CAN PROVIDE THE RESPECTIVE SOLUTIONS AS PART OF THE FOLLOWING PORTFOLIO: Cesa™ Slip Additives Cesa Slip lubricants improve the flow characteristics of plastics during processing. They also reduce the frictional resistance of end-product surfaces, enhancing both appearance and function. Cesa™ & OnCap™ Anti-blocking Additives In order to prevent self-adhesion of plastic films or sheets, anti-blocking additives reduce the surface coefficient of friction by creating a slightly rougher or smoother surface.