https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-09/OnColor Laundry Detergent Case Study Snapshot.pdf
LEADING HOUSEHOLD GOODS MANUFACTURER L A U N D R Y D E T E R G E N T B O T T L E • Increase post-consumer recycled (PCR) content to help meet state minimum standards • Improve color consistency to achieve global brand harmony and enhance on-shelf presence • Raised PCR level to 40% of the bottle weight, meeting sustainability goals and minimum PCR content regulations • Reduced thickness of outer bottle layer by 30% while increasing opacity, and removed colorant from middle layer • Delivered improved color consistency • Offered cost savings with a concentrated solution • Deployed on-site scale-up support at all converter locations OnColor™ Polymer Colorants – Super Concentrated Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-12/excelite-1-page-case-study-grab-handle.pdf
Excelite OnePager Grab Handle (2) TIER 1 MOLDER A U T O M O T I V E G R A B H A N D L E • Reduce production cycle times • Achieve processing consistency in chemical foaming additive (CFA) performance • Control dimensional stability and reduce production scrap rates • Lower conversion costs • Improved cycle time by 20% • Achieved additional 2% density reduction • Resulted in a finer cell structure with a higher cell density, significantly improving dispersion and dimensional stability • Maintained Class A finish • Reduced CFA use rate by 80% Excelite™ IM Chemical Foaming Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS* WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-04/versaflex-hc-3810-covid-19-containment-tube-screw-caps-case-study.pdf
DIAGNOSTICS MANUFACTURER C O V I D - 1 9 C O N T A I N M E N T T U B E S C R E W C A P S • Wide range of durometers with consistent raw materials • Processing consistencies across the durometer ranges for an easy transition between materials • Materials formulated without animal derivatives at a competitive cost • Offered a comprehensive range of solutions to accommodate specific application demands such as barrier, flexibility, and sealing performance • Provided materials manufactured in an ISO 13485 certified facility • Delivered a series of medical-grade TPEs that could be extruded and injection molded Versaflex™ HC 3810 Thermoplastic Elastomers KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-01/roofing-membranes-mini-case-study.pdf
BUILDING MATERIALS RETAILER R O O F I N G M E M B R A N E S • Improve marketing claims for product performance and polymer integrity • Prevent and improve field life, and protect product from the growth and appearance of flora, fungi and algae from outdoor environmental exposures • Ability to convert materials from liquid to solid in order to accommodate advanced manufacturing technique • Seeking OBPA alternative • Delivered a product differentiating solution that eliminated both polymer-degrading microbials and mitigated the flora and fungal accumulation that causes discoloration and staining • Enabled versatility with combined liquid and solid masterbatch solutions • Provided a cost-effective and environmentally friendly OBPA alternative WithStand™ Antimicrobial Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-01/SmartHeat RHC Application Snapshot.pdf
PACKAGING CONVERTER R P E T W A T E R B O T T L E S • Provided the only reheat additive with APR Critical Guidance & Bottle-to-Bottle Recognition • Allowed increased use of rPET with no negative impact to performance or aesthetics • Enabled preforms to heat more quickly to improve cycle times and reduce energy usage • Set up onsite dosing equipment for customer at multiple locations and provided technical support nationally ColorMatrix™ SmartHeat™ RHC WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-04/Fiber Line Vectran Application Snapshot.pdf
SATELLITE OEM B R A I D E D T E T H E R • Needs a small diameter strength member with specific tensile and geometric requirements that current product was not achieving • Requires a solution that is also black and UV resistant, as existing aramid yarns are not available in color (coating is not acceptable for the application due to off-gassing complications) • Withstands extreme, prolonged thermal cycling • Acts as a critical component for safe re-entry into earth’s atmosphere at the end of the satellite’s life cycle
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-08/Textile _ Fabric OnColor REC Snapshot.pdf
FIBER MANUFACTURER T E X T I L E S & F A B R I C S • Provide a Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) calculation to align with ISO 14067:2018 and to help in meeting sustainability goals • Procure feedstock from renewable resources • Maintain comparative performance to conventional carbon black • Achieve color stability under xenon arc and TUV testing • Offer solutions for rPET, PP, PE, PBT, and PA6 where a desire for environmentally responsible products exists • Offered sustainable platform approach supported by extensive fiber expertise • Helped meet sustainability targets while attaining all design and engineering goals • Supplied necessary PCF calculation certified by TÜV Rheinland and aligning with ISO 14067 requirements • Provided effective alternative to virgin carbon black • Achieved reductions in CO2e emissions vs.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-10/Complet LFT - Moisture Resistant Nylon - Snowmobile Running Board case study.pdf
SNOWMOBILE OEM R U N N I N G B O A R D • Strength and stiffness comparable to incumbent aluminum • Impact resistance at cold temperatures • Fatigue resistance • Extended mechanical performance, even with exposure to water (melted snow) • Good cosmetic finish with UV resistance • Tailored a formulation that maintained performance despite routine moisture exposure and met customer aesthetic standards to eliminate the need for decoration • Guided metal-to-composite conversion and design to redirect weld lines to non-critical structural areas, allowing complex geometric cutouts without post-operation requirements • Enabled cost reduction through assembly step simplification Complēt Moisture Resistant Long Fiber Reinforced Nylons KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT AVIENT SOLUTION RESIST MOISTURE + METAL CONVERSION LEARN MORE Copyright © 2024, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-03/CCG Application Snapshot_Airline components manufacturer_Final.pdf
Airline components manufacturer AIRLINE COMPONENTS MANUFACTURER C A B I N I N T E R I O R P A R T S • Stable, consistent coloration of high temperature polymers • Improved mechanical strength, superior impact performance and resistance • Robust chemical resistance from cleaning chemicals, oil, and fats • Meet current environmental performance standards (temperatures and user interface) • Regulatory flame retardance performance • Delivered consistent distribution and dispersion in high-temperature polymers, resulting in improved mechanical properties and performance • Maintained efficient processing and waste reduction with shorter lead times • Offered regulatory support to help meet requirements • Allowed minimum order quantities as low as 5kg (10lbs) for custom color solutions requested by specific airlines KEY REQUIREMENTS PERFORMANCE + EFFICIENCY WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/Edgetek FR_Server Cabinets Internal Hold - case study snapshot.pdf
SBD cordless power tool GLOBAL CLOUD SERVICE PROVIDER I N T E R N A L H O L D O F S E R V E R C A B I N E T S • PC-based solution with good impact strength • UL 94 V-0 certification • Dimensionally stable • Offered a 40% glass fiber-reinforced PC solution with high modulus and high impact strength • Achieved a UL 94 V-0 flammability rating at 3.0 mm • Provided pre-colored formulation that met specific white requirements and maintained good color stability even after long-term production at high temperatures • Ensured high flowability so the material could be injected with low pressure, avoiding damage to the metal frame Edgetek Engineered Polymer Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?