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NORBERT MERKLEIN Vice President and General Manager EMEA, Color, Additives and Inks Norbert Merklein serves as vice president and general manager for the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region of Color, Additive and Inks at Avient Corporation, a premier provider of specialized and sustainable material solutions and services. Merklein joined Avient in July of 2020 through the acquisition of the Clariant Masterbatch business. Avient Corporation • 33587 Walker Road • Avon Lake, Ohio 44012 • 440.930.1000 • www.avient.com https://www.avient.com/
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-01/Dynaflex-Disposable syringe tip cap-Application snapshot.pdf
SYRINGE MANUFACTURING D I S P O S A B L E S Y R I N G E T I P C A P • Excellent sealing and resealing performance • No DEHP or natural rubber latex added during processing • Can be sterilized by EtO • Compliance with ISO 10993-4&5, USP Class VI Dynaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomer KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION COMPLIANCE + EASY PROCESSING Copyright © 2022, Avient Corporation. Formulated a solution that met rigorous medical application requirements • Leveraged global footprint to ensure supply continuity • Increased process efficiency by replacing previous thermoset material with TPE LEARN MORE https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/dynaflex-thermoplastic-elastomers
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H E A LT H C A R E D E V I C E M A N U FAC T U R E R W E B K N E E B R A C E • Good bonding to polypropylene (PP) • Flexible and soft-touch feel • Skin contact, general FDA compliance • Good tensile strength and resilience • Excellent colorability • Offered material that passed the required FDA regulations • Provided high elasticity memory and ultra soft tactile finish to meet the comfort and pleasant surface feeling requirements • Delivered TPE with easy and stable processing and colorability DynaflexTM Thermoplastics Elastomer KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION COMPLIANCE + SOFT TOUCH LEARN MORE Copyright © 2021, Avient Corporation.
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FAMOUS UNDERWEAR BRAND U N D E R W I R E • Formulated a 40% bio-derived material to help meet customer’s sustainable goals with good rigidity and supporting strength • Improved comfort and softness compared to a normal steel underwire design • Passed ISO 105-X18 textile test with good chemical resistance, durability, and wash fastness Customized reSound™ BIO TPE WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION COMFORT + BIO DERIVED CONTENT • Easy to process • Comply with skin touch regulations • Pass the washability test at 40℃ for 25 cycles • Heat resistance for 180℃ / 20-second hot press KEY REQUIREMENTS Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.
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FOOD PACKAGING MANUFACTURER C A N N I N G L I D S E A L S • Meet regulatory requirements for the application • Provide technical support including specific color, processing and molding recommendations • Deliver a high retort formulation to help preserve food quality and extend shelf life • Developed an FDA-compliant bio-derived plastisol to meet necessary regulatory specifications and help gain market share • Provided technical expertise throughout the design and manufacturing process • Offered a high retort solution with material strength and durability CORE™ Bio-based Vinyl Plastisols KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION COMPLIANCE + TECHNICAL SUPPORT LEARN MORE Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.
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BIC S O L E I L C L I C K 5 W O M E N ’ S R A Z O R H A N D L E • Recycled material • Good colorability • Soft, grippy feel for razor handle • Overmolds on to ABS • Comparable performance to traditional TPE • Collaborated with BIC to develop a custom thermoplastic elastomer grade with 62% recycled content • Enabled BIC to work towards its sustainability commitment to use 50% non-virgin petroleum plastic by 2030 • Increased overall recycled content in the Soleil Click 5 Women’s Razor to 40% Custom reSound™ REC Recycled Content TPE KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION SUSTAINABILITY + COLORABILITY LEARN MORE Copyright © 2021, Avient Corporation.
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PHONE CASE MANUFACTURER P H O N E C A S E • Formulated TPE with 43% bio-based content plus favorable UV resistance and vibration damping performance compared to standard TPE • Received radiocarbon (C14) international certificate for bio-based content • Provided excellent bonding ability with good aesthetics • Matched design specs with an easily colored material using traditional TPE colorants reSoundTM OM TPEs WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION SUSTAINABILITY + COLORABILITY LEARN MORECopyright © 2021, Avient Corporation.
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Dynaflex G - Chair Lumbar Support LEADING SEATING MANUFACTURER C H A I R L U M B A R S U P P O R T • Superior tensile strength to minimize stretching • Good aesthetics including look, feel and color consistency • Ability to meet aggressive customer timeline • Engaged technical service teams early to review material and application requirements, expediting lead time • Conducted in-person technical support and coaching during mold trials and production in Tijuana, Mexico • Enabled customer to achieve consistent product appearance by determining the ideal let down ratios for the existing color concentrate Dynaflex™ G KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION TENSILE STRENGTH + LOCAL SUPPORT LEARN MORE Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.
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NEBULIZER DEVICE OEM S E A L I N G O F N E B U L I Z E R L I D • Easy-to-mold, excellent durability • Good self-lubrication with low coefficient of friction • Excellent overmolding performance on ABS • Delivered self-lubricating materials which enabled the lid to open easily • Passed durability test with good wear resistance • Provided TPE to support an easy injection molding process Versaflex™ Overmolding TPE KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION WEAR RESISTANCE + EASY PROCESSING LEARN MORE Copyright © 2022, Avient Corporation.
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COLORABILITY + SLIP RESISTANCE AVIENT SOLUTION VAC U U M C L E A N E R M A N U FAC T U R E R V A C U U M C L E A N E R W H E E L • Excellent slip resistance and wet grip • Easy processing • Easy coloring • Offered an easy processing TPE suitable for coloring with masterbatch to meet customer preference • Provided material solution ideal for meeting critical tire performance needs for slip resistance and grip during operation Versaflex™ D3226N KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? LEARN MORE Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.