PolyOne Expands Specialty Color and Additives Expertise with Acquisition of IQAP Masterbatch

The auto parts maker reached out to Avient, which was already was providing it with specialty materials. After making the switch to OnColor FX Smartbatch color and additive concentrates, the supplier achieved a number of significant benefits: In addition, equipment costs showed a quick return on investment (ROI) because of the material savings.

In addition, Avient is expanding its polyamide portfolio to include reSound R ND with post-consumer content. These new additions to our reSound portfolio are an excellent example of the way we continue to invest in and expand these sustainable solutions.”In addition to advancing material science solutions to enable customers’ sustainability goals, Avient joined the Alliance to End Plastics Waste as a founding member in 2019 in support of its commitment to invest $1.5B over five years in projects that end plastic waste in the environment.

The materials can also be customized with radiopacifiers, colors, and other additives to meet specific application requirements.  In addition, the material can be overmolded on various substrates such as TPU and Nylon to allow for the creation of complex medical devices. About Avient

Image: ISCC, Avient PR043) Avient is experiencing a significant surge in demand for sustainable materials solutions, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region,” said Derrick Chan, General Manager of Color & Additives Southeast Asia at Avient. Our expanding portfolio of offerings includes colorants, advanced composites, functional additives, engineered materials, and Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™.

Additional iterations are in development for other high-performance resins, including polyethersulfone (PES) and polysulfone (PSU).   They are tested to ISO 10993 standards and can be customized with the addition of functional additives to enhance product performance. About Avient  

In addition, a low coefficient of friction and low stiction are ideal for dynamic seals.

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