https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/colorant-dispersions/stan-tone-vc-and-vcp-vinyl-dispersions
Eliminate problems with messy, hard to handle chemicals with these special dispersions
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/solid-color-masterbatches/remafin-concentrates-polyolefins
Under the Remafin™ brand name, color masterbatches (color concentrates) are specially formulated for use in polyolefin polymers, including high-density, low-density and linear low-density polyethylene (PE), and polypropylene (PP).
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/polycase-launches-revolutionary-polymer-based-ammunition
The Avient team used their extensive knowledge and experience working with high-density polymers to develop a specialized Gravi-Tech™ high-density polymer composite that met PolyCase’s needs and fit the profile of their proprietary injection molding process.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/polycase-launches-revolutionary-polymer-based-ammunition?rtype[]=1124
The Avient team used their extensive knowledge and experience working with high-density polymers to develop a specialized Gravi-Tech™ high-density polymer composite that met PolyCase’s needs and fit the profile of their proprietary injection molding process.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/polycase-launches-revolutionary-polymer-based-ammunition?ind[]=21537
The Avient team used their extensive knowledge and experience working with high-density polymers to develop a specialized Gravi-Tech™ high-density polymer composite that met PolyCase’s needs and fit the profile of their proprietary injection molding process.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/video-how-thermochromic-effects-add-functional-benefits
Specialized chemistries enable TPEs to adhere to many different plastic substrates, including PP, polycarbonate (PC), acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS), PC/ABS, copolyester, polyamide, and polystyrene.
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Discover Sparkling New Wilflex™ Special Effects Textile Printing Inks from PolyOne at ISS 2017
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ACTIVE INGREDIENTS RESISTANCE RATING
Clorox® Disinfecting Wipes 5813-79 Quaternary ammonium +++++ +++++ +++++ ++ +++ ++++
Formula 409®
Heavy Duty Degreaser N/A Lauramine oxide,
ethanolamine +++++ +++++ +++++ + ++ +++
Lysol® All-Purpose Cleaner 777-66 Quaternary ammonium +++++ +++++ +++++ + + ++
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MATERIAL COMPARISON WITH COMMON CONSUMER DISINFECTANTS
P
AB
S
P
PE
T
P
PB
T
E
90
0
CR
E
90
0
H
I C
R
E
92
0
C
RCRITERIA FOR RESISTANCE RATING
+ strength and elongation at yield retention between 90-110%
+ strength and elongation at yield retention between 75-125%
+ no statistically significant reduction in elongation at break (p < 0.05)
+ visual observation score of 4 or better (minor/no crazing, no cracks)
+ samples survived disinfectant exposure in strain jig
Lysol® is a trademark of Reckitt Benckiser LLC
Formula 409® is a trademark of The Clorox Company
Clorox® is a trademark of The Clorox Company
An independent, A2LA-accredited lab tested the following polymers with various disinfectants to help
customers choose the material suitable for their specific application requirements.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/swiss-army-knife-case-study.pdf
They also provided local
support during the sampling process, which helped
speed testing and development time for Victorinox.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-03/Edgetek PKE High Impact Formulations Technical Bulletin.pdf
TECHNICAL
PROPERTIES(1) TEST METHOD
Edgetek™
ET8900-0011
HI UV NAT
Edgetek™
ET8900-0012
HI UV White
Edgetek™
ET8900-0013
HI UV Black
Physical
Density/Specific Gravity ASTM D792 1.13 g/cm3 1.15 g/cm3 1.13 g/cm3
Molding Shrinkage - Flow ASTM D955 1.4–2% 1.4–2% 1.4–2%
Mechanical
Tensile Strength (Yield) ASTM D638 5,900 psi 5,800 psi 5,800 psi
Tensile Modulus(2) ASTM D638 169,000 psi 161,087 psi 176,000 psi
Flexural Modulus(3) ASTM D790 187,000 psi 190,985 psi 188,000 psi
Impact
Notched Izod Impact
73°F (23°C), 0.125 in ASTM D256A 17.3 ft-lb/in 16.5 ft-lb/in 16.5 ft-lb/in
Notched Izod Impact
-22°F (-30°C), 0.125 in ASTM D256A 3.2 ft-lb/in 3.0 ft-lb/in 3.3 ft-lb/in
Thermal (HDT)
66 psi (0.45 MPa), 0.125 in ASTM D648 121°C 135°C 129°C
NORTH AMERICA GRADES
(1) Data based on single lot of lab generated samples.