https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-11/Cesa_ Slip Additives-baby diaper -Case Study Snapshot-CNSHA3OLH90098.pdf
Baby diaper manufactureR B A B Y D I A P E R M A N U FA C T U R E R P P N O N W O V E N M U L T I L A Y E R S • Provide slip additives with high concentrated content • Offer products meeting customer FDA requirements • Shorten supply lead time and reduce cost compared with importing from EU • Offered additives with high concentrated content, which is unachievable for competitors • Provided regulatory support, significant cost and time savings • Compressed the timeline through on-site color visualization, exploration, and formulation of new colors by the expert designer Cesa Slip Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-11/Cesa_ WithStand_ Antimicrobial Additives-Medical Gown-Case study snapshot.pdf
Medical gown manufacturer M E D I C A L G OW N M A N U FAC T U R E R P P N O N W O V E N M U L T I L A Y E R S • Excellent anti-microbial and anti-virus performance • Pass JIS Test • Provide technical support including specific specs, processing and molding recommendations • Customized anti-virus solutions designed to support performance standards for materials used in the surgical environment • Provided technical support for material selection, part & tool design, and process development to accelerate commercialization • Supported customer’s products pass the JIS test Cesa WithStand Antimicrobial Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/Siding_Cladding Hydrocerol Case Study Snapshot.pdf
S I D IN G & C LA D D I N G M A N U FAC T U R E R P R O F I L E E X T R U S I O N • Achieve consistent distribution and uniform cell structure • Avoid adverse chemical reactions caused by material incompatibility with PVC formulations • Maintain impact resistance and durability • Attain thermally-stable chemical foaming agent (CFA) and gas decomposition temperatures to avoid manufacturing downtime • Ensure the integrity of color, finish, and aesthetics • Validated performance and compatibility during formulation and testing to confirm material compatibility and consistency • Established processing parameters for real- time precision in temperature, pressure, and extrusion speed • Optimized CFA and process to balance weight reduction and retain mechanical properties and aesthetics Hydrocerol Chemical Foaming Agents KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-06/Omnicolor Brochure.pdf
Care should be used when processing Omnicolor where melt temperatures may exceed 600°F (316°C). For polymer drying in excess of 225°F (107°C), add the colorant after the drying process, or alternatively contact Avient’s technical staff for availability of high-temperature grades. Calculate using Let Down Percentage: Cost/lb of Concentrate x (Let Down Percentage/100) = Coloring Cost Calculate using Let Down Ratio: Cost/lb of Concentrate – Cost/lb of Resin Let Down Ratio +1 = Coloring Cost TWO WAYS TO CALCULATE COLORING COSTS OMNICOLOR™ TROUBLESHOOTING TWO WAYS TO CALCULATE COLORING COSTS SYMPTOM CAUSE REMEDY Color Variation Shot-to-Shot Poor Omnicolor preblending Pigment has insufficient thermal stability More thorough blending Ensure correct machine temperature control Screw Slip Premature melting of Omnicolor Excessive addition rate Reduce heat in feed zone Check addition rate and reduce if necessary Overall Good Distributive Mixing With Streaks or Dots of Another Color Poor pigment dispersion in concentrate Return concentrate for replacement Black Streaks or Splotches Degraded polymer in barrel Clean screw and barrel Poor Distributive Mixing (Streaking) Insufficient plastification See processing instructions Loss of Color Pigment has insufficient thermal stability Change to more heat stable colorant Ensure correct machine temperature control OMNICOLOR™ PROCESSING TEMPERATURES RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM PROCESSING TEMPERATURES FOR OMNICOLOR IN SELECTED POLYMERS IN °C UK COLOR NO.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-11/Seat Buckle System Application Snapshot.pdf
TIER 1 SUPPLIER S E A T B U C K L E S Y S T E M • Rapid development of 3 colors for global OEM platform, for 3 materials (POM, SAN, PP) • Help Tier 1 transition from printing to laser marking of buckles • Develop formulation that offers laser marking solution plus color • Quick reaction to develop three colors for this global vehicle launch • Smartbatch™ color + laser marking formulation met requirements for critical safety components Smartbatch™ Combination Colorants & Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-12/case-study-versaflex-ce-antimicrobial-phone-case-1.pdf
PHONE CASE BRAND P H O N E C A S E S • Compatible with antimicrobial additives • Good stain resistance • Non-yellowing • Delivered enhanced solution that included antimicrobial properties and stain resistance • Collaborated with OEM and the foremost supplier of antimicrobials to comply with key bacterial growth requirements Versaflex™ CE 3320-80 TPE KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-05/Mevopur-Surgical Gown-Case study snapshot_0520.pdf
Medical textile manufacturer LEARN MORE MEDICAL TEXTILE MANUFACTURER S U R G I C A L D R A P E S & G O W N S • Pre-tested for ISO 10993 biocompatibility standard • Available in standard blue or other customized colors • Compatible with ETO sterilization • Suitable for use in non-woven SMS spunbond layer • Offered standard blue and custom colors such as green • Pre-tested raw materials for biocompatibility ISO10993 standard • Manufactured under ISO 13485 certified medical sites with change control in place MevopurTM Healthcare Colorants and Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-03/Railcar Door_Case Study Snapshot.pdf
R A I L C A R M A N U FAC T U R E R D O O R P A N E L • High stiffness-to-weight ratio and improved thermal insulation to incumbent materials • Efficient manufacturing process to ensure quality panel construction and standards • Domestic supply and manufacturing to ensure timely delivery • Reduced component complexity compared to metal • Custom-engineered panel with varying core materials and thicknesses to meet performance requirements • Reliable material supply with product manufactured in United States CRTM™ Composite Sandwich Panels KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT AVIENT SOLUTION CORROSION & IMPACT RESISTANT LEARN MORE Copyright © 2024, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-05/Oncolor Polymer Colorants-Sign board protive tape-case study snapshot_0520.pdf
EXTRUSION FILM MANUFACTURER S I G N B O A R D P R O T E C T I V E T A P E • Film application with a high concentration of TIO2 (>80%) • Good performance on light fastness and anti-yellowing OnColor Polymer Colorants KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?