https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-11/Cesa Clean Processing Usage Guide.pdf
GUIDELINES FOR USING CESA CLEAN ADDITIVES
• Cesa Clean works best when molded maintaining normal (injection)
pressure/shear
• For best results, Avient recommends a “Running Color Change”
which eliminates breaks in the molding cycle
• Since the Cesa Clean concentrate will expand, it is recommended
to reduce the shot size by 20%
• It is designed for use at a let-down ratio (LDR) of 3.0% or (33:1); however,
use rate can vary depending on the severity of the contamination but
typically is 2.0–4.0% (a use rate higher than 6.0% may not have any
positive affect on the cleaning performance)
• Using Cesa Clean as a routine part of your color change rotation will
allow faster changes and consume a minimal amount of raw material
- Note: If the manifold is not cleaned routinely, this process may be
more time consuming and additional material will be required
• It is best to process at your normal polymer processing temperatures
- For best performance, stock temperature should be at least 400°F
- If 400°F is achieved during the purging process, no additional
activation will occur during the reprocessing of regrind
- All parts produced during the “Running Purge Cycle” should be
captured as regrind, resulting in a scrap-free color change
- If using sequential gates, open and close all gates at the same time
while purging the tool
- If contamination appears to be coming from one gate, open and
close first, and for an extended period of time, to force more material
through this location
- When cleaning in this manner, pay close attention to shot size
- Parts containing the previous or new color plus any Cesa Clean
can be used as regrind
INTRODUCING CESA CLEAN TO YOUR PROCESS
Hand Blend
• Hand weigh enough of the Cesa Clean and
natural resin mix to equate to 3–5 times the
barrel capacity
• Use rate should be 3.0% or 33:1 for routine
cleaning
• For difficult-to-clean tooling, or tooling which
is not routinely cleaned, start at 4.0% or 25:1
• Note: Do not attempt to vacuum load more than
15 feet from source as stratification/separation
may occur
Volumetric Feeder
• Calibrate feeder to dispense 3.0% or 33:1 for
routine cleaning
• For difficult-to-clean tooling, or tooling which
is not routinely cleaned, start at 4.0% or 25:1
• This style of feeder is highly recommended for
at-the-throat metering of Cesa Clean
Blending Units
Most blenders have an extra bin for an additive
• Fill the additive bin with Cesa Clean
• Set blender to introduce the Cesa Clean at
2.0 to 4.0%
• Note: Do not air convey any further than 15 feet
as Cesa Clean has a high density and may separate
from the mix.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/auto-injector-application-study.pdf
Requirements:
High density injection molded
plastic for weighting and balancing
and noise isolation from spring
mechanism
Solution:
Trilliant™ Gravi-Tech™ Density
Modified Formulations
7
Soft
touch grip
8
Weighted
shell
Color, Material & Finish
Differentiate the same base injector
for multiple price points, medications,
or even licensing opportunities with
body and grip material, color and
texture
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/AvientRY 2021 CDP Verification Opinion Declaration_07-26-22r%5B96%5D.pdf
Apex has implemented a Code of Ethics across the business to maintain high ethical standards among staff in their
day-to-day business activities.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-07/Avient_RY 2022 CDP Verification Opinion Declaration_07-24-23%5B30%5D.pdf
Apex has implemented a Code of Ethics across the business to maintain high ethical standards among staff in their
day-to-day business activities.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/Hexagon and digimat case study.pdf
Product engineers and designers face the ongoing
challenge of optimising both design and material
selection to deliver parts for high-performing
applications.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-06/Omnicolor Brochure.pdf
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.
The formulations used
to create Omnicolor combine the
high tinting strength of organic
pigments with the opacity of
inorganics.
FLAME RETARDANT
POLYMERS
It is possible to use Omnicolor in
flame retardant materials, but due
to their high additive content only
a limited range of colors such as gray
or beige is possible.
https://www.avient.com/investors/governance/board-directors
Each of our directors also has the following personal characteristics, which are required attributes for all board members: high ethical standards, integrity, judgment and an ability to devote sufficient time to the affairs of our Company.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-03/avient-antitrust-2021-update-english.pdf
Production Restrictions—Agreements with
competitors to limit or restrict production to keep
supplies limited and prices high
This is a particular concern if there is
monopoly power or a high market share in the relevant
product market.
5.
Avient’s Legal Department should also be consulted
if you are working with any of the following high
risk situations:
• Price Discrimination—Charging competing customers
different prices for the same product
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-03/Luxury Closures Application Bulletin_Online.pdf
Please contact Avient for additional information
HOW GRAVI-TECH MAKES THE DIFFERENCE FOR PACKAGING CLOSURES
IN THE LUXURY COSMETICS AND SPIRITS MARKETS
FOR BRAND OWNERS
Create a weighted closure for a luxury brand
product – Gravi-Tech is a high density, injection
moldable material which can be as lightweight as
plastic or up to four times as heavy as aluminum.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-04/Advanced simulation captures part performance for fibre reinforced thermoplastics_Case_Study.pdf
Product engineers and designers face the ongoing
challenge of optimising both design and material
selection to deliver parts for high-performing
applications.