A bluish undertone is often desirable for thermoplastic articles, particularly for polymers with a slightly yellow cast. Topical optical brighteners have been used to improve the surface whiteness of plastic articles and synthetic fibers.

We serve multiple industries from healthcare and transportation to packaging and beyond with colorants and additives for thermoplastics, TPEs, high temperature resins, and fluoropolymers along with dispersions for thermosets. Our incredibly diverse product portfolio of specialty formulated, high-performance polymer materials are manufactured using thermoplastic resins and elastomers combined with advanced polymer additives, reinforcements, fillers, colorants and/or bio-based materials.

Our expanding portfolio of offerings includes colorants, advanced composites, functional additives, engineered materials, and Dyneema®, the world's strongest fiber™.

added, "Driven by demand for composites, Specialty Engineered Materials delivered record third quarter operating income of Continuing operations Continuing operations

For the year, SEM grew operating income 13%, as demand for our composites technologies continues to strengthen," said Continuing operations Continuing operations

Acquired two specialty companies, IQAP and PlastiComp, and completed a third acquisition, Fiber-Line, in January of 2019 Continuing operations Continuing operations

Compared to our prior adjusted EPS expectations, raw material deflation as well as improving mix from composites and sustainable solutions positively impacted the quarter and more than offset weaker demand conditions.” 2 “Sequentially, we’ve seen modest improvement in Asia, but demand across other regions remains sluggish, particularly in Europe, as consumers remain cautious with continued inflation and rising interest rates,” Mr. We have remained consistent in our view all year that to the extent demand conditions weakened further, we would be able to offset that with strength in composites, improving margins and cost reductions.” Examples include: • Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™, enables unmatched levels of performance and protection for end-use applications, including ballistic personal protection, marine and sustainable infrastructure and outdoor sports • Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy • Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint • Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility Avient is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work®.

Gravi-Tech™ polymer-metal composites are high density materials developed as thermoplastic-based alternatives to lead and other traditional metals Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM) Advanced Mobility Composite Structures

Maxxam™ formulations are based on polypropylene and polyethylene resins and can be filled and reinforced to satisfy the required performance characteristic. High density polymer-metal composites are an ideal alternative to lead and other traditional metals

Glasforms™ Improved Adhesion Formulations Glasforms™ thermoset pultruded composites featuring improved adhesion resin formulations provide enhanced adhesive properties that enable exceptional bonding performance for end products. MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS Infrastructure Reinforcement • Concrete reinforcement • Rebar Industrial • Containers • Support structures Electrical & Energy • Insulator rods with overmolded silicone jacketing • Wind energy applications Transportation • Trailer reinforcement • Support structures FORMULATION LAP SHEAR - ASTM D3167-07 Polyester + Glass, epoxy adhesive 3,600 PSI Vinyl Ester + Glass, epoxy adhesive 3,800 PSI