https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-09/Waste Mgmt OEM Application Snapshot.pdf
L E A D I N G W A S T E
M A NAG E M E N T O E M
I N D U S T R I A L C O N T A I N E R S
• Eliminate shrinkage and warpage, and control dimensional
aspects of finished parts
• Improve quality assurance metrics and reduce downtime
associated with quality rejections
• Reduce process parameter changes and maintain
consistency when running multiple colors
• Lightweighting solution offering energy savings, process
optimization & extended manufacturing run times
• Preserved industrial waste container quality
while maintaining functional performance and
application dimensional stability
• Provided xpertise in process optimization and
polymer formulation, where material & mold
flow, reducing cycle times, and color harmony
between diverse polymers matter most
• Accelerated speed to market by several weeks
with versatile agnostic product forms (solid and
liquid) coupled with technical service
Hydrocerol™ and Excelite™ Chemical Foaming
Agents (CFA)
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-10/Potable Water Tanks Mini Case Study.pdf
W AT E R S TO R AG E
M A N U FAC T U R E R
P O T A B L E W A T E R T A N K S
• Diminish growth of microbials in water tanks to provide
differentiating feature for landmark product launch
• Prevent undesirable odor associated with bacteria and
fungal growth on the product’s polymer surface
• Meet FDA, NSF, and UL regulatory requirements
• Formulated a multi-polymer solution that
ensured microbial and fungal growth were
diminished while preserving polymer
performance
• Utilized antimicrobials to mitigate the causal
effect of undesirable tastes and odors
• Enabled customer to meet requirements
through Avient’s knowledge and expertise of
regulatory protocols
Cesa™ WithStand™ Antimicrobial Additives
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-01/SmartHeat RHC Application Snapshot.pdf
PACKAGING
CONVERTER
R P E T W A T E R B O T T L E S
• Provided the only reheat additive with APR
Critical Guidance & Bottle-to-Bottle Recognition
• Allowed increased use of rPET with no negative
impact to performance or aesthetics
• Enabled preforms to heat more quickly to
improve cycle times and reduce energy usage
• Set up onsite dosing equipment for customer at
multiple locations and provided technical support
nationally
ColorMatrix™ SmartHeat™ RHC
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-04/Gas Pipe Mfgr Application Snapshot.pdf
Gas Pipe Mfgr Application Snapshot
G A S D I S T R I BU T I O N
P I P E M A N U FAC T U R E R
P R O F I L E E X T R U S I O N
• Meet Plastic Pipe Institute (PPI) gas distribution pipe
approval requirements for ASTM D2513 and PE2708
MDPE
• Reduce the number of quality complaints through
enhanced color distribution and consistency
• Eliminate late notifications and poor communications with
a higher level of customer service from their supplier
• Provided a PPI-approved colorant as
required with the added benefit of additional
UL and NSF approvals
• Supplied improved solid colorant formulation
resulting in fewer customer complaints
• Offered a premier problem solving approach
with enhanced communications and
increased sense of urgency
OnColor™ Yellow Solid Colorant
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-05/Small Order Service Personal Care Application Snapshot.pdf
P E R S O NA L C A R E
P RO D U C T S
M A N U FAC T U R E R
B O T T L E S A N D C L O S U R E S
• Achieve a lower cost on low volume orders
• Accommodate a large number of custom designs with
rapid color development and matching
• Gain quick turnaround for colorant orders
• Offered flat pricing with a minimum order
quantity (MOQ) of 10 pounds
• Eliminated low-volume surcharges, driving
leaner inventory management
• Implemented shorter development lead
times to enable faster market access
• Provided 3-day order lead times
ColorMatrix™ Small Order Service
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-03/CCG Application Snapshot_Airline components manufacturer_Final.pdf
Airline components manufacturer
A I R L I N E C O M P O N E N T S
M A N U FAC T U R E R
C A B I N I N T E R I O R P A R T S
• Stable, consistent coloration of high temperature polymers
• Improved mechanical strength, superior impact performance and
resistance
• Robust chemical resistance from cleaning chemicals, oil, and fats
• Meet current environmental performance standards (temperatures
and user interface)
• Regulatory flame retardance performance
• Delivered consistent distribution and dispersion in
high-temperature polymers, resulting in improved
mechanical properties and performance
• Maintained efficient processing and waste reduction
with shorter lead times
• Offered regulatory support to help meet requirements
• Allowed minimum order quantities as low as 5kg
(10lbs) for custom color solutions requested by
specific airlines
KEY REQUIREMENTS
PERFORMANCE + EFFICIENCY
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-06/Omnicolor Brochure.pdf
Calculate using Let Down Percentage:
Cost/lb of Concentrate x (Let Down Percentage/100) = Coloring Cost
Calculate using Let Down Ratio:
Cost/lb of Concentrate – Cost/lb of Resin
Let Down Ratio +1
= Coloring Cost
TWO WAYS TO CALCULATE COLORING COSTS
OMNICOLOR™
TROUBLESHOOTING
TWO WAYS TO CALCULATE COLORING COSTS
SYMPTOM CAUSE REMEDY
Color Variation Shot-to-Shot
Poor Omnicolor preblending
Pigment has insufficient
thermal stability
More thorough blending
Ensure correct machine
temperature control
Screw Slip
Premature melting of Omnicolor
Excessive addition rate
Reduce heat in feed zone
Check addition rate and reduce
if necessary
Overall Good Distributive
Mixing With Streaks or Dots
of Another Color
Poor pigment dispersion in
concentrate
Return concentrate for
replacement
Black Streaks or Splotches Degraded polymer in barrel Clean screw and barrel
Poor Distributive Mixing
(Streaking)
Insufficient plastification See processing instructions
Loss of Color
Pigment has insufficient
thermal stability
Change to more heat stable
colorant
Ensure correct machine
temperature control
OMNICOLOR™
PROCESSING TEMPERATURES
RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM PROCESSING TEMPERATURES FOR OMNICOLOR IN SELECTED POLYMERS IN °C
UK
COLOR NO.
COLOR PVC PE/PP/PUR PS ABS ACETAL PBT NYLON PC/PES
OM77142 N/A Storm Grey 200+ 280 260+ 260+ 200+ 265 280+ 300+
OM77326 N/A Vapour 200+ 280+ 260+ 280+ 200+ 265 280+ 300+
OM77327 N/A Pigeon 200+ 280+ 260+ 280+ 200+ 265 280+ 300+
OM77330 N/A Shark 200+ 280+ 260+ 280+ 200+ 265 280+ 300+
OM8004 OC8SAH Chocolate Brown ** 200+ 280+ 260+ 280+ 200+ 300+ 280+ 300+
OM8005 OC8SAI Terracotta ** 200+ 280+ 260+ 280+ 200+ 300+ 280+ 300+
OM8018 OC8SAJ Light Brown ** 200+ 280+ 260+ 280+ 200+ 300+ 280+ 300+
OM8021 OC8SAK Mushroom ** 200+ 280+ 260+ 280+ 200+ 300+ 280+ 300+
OM8029 OC8SAL Mid Brown ** 200+ 280+ 260+ 280+ 200+ 300+ 280+ 300+
OM8142 OC8UFK Dark Brown ** 200+ 280+ 260+ 280+ 200+ 300+ 280+ 300+
OM8332 OC8ASM Mahogany ** 200+ 280+ 260+ 280+ 200+ 300+ 280+ 300+
OM8399 OC8SAN Rosewood ** 200+ 280+ 260+ 280+ 200+ 300+ 280+ 300+
OM88721 OC8SAP Toffee ** 200+ 280+ 260+ 280+ 200+ 300+ 280+ 300+
OM88723 OC8SAQ Honey Beige ** 200+ 280+ 260+ 280+ 200+ 300+ 280+ 300+
OM88726 OC8SAR Chestnut Brown **200+ 280 260 260 200+ 280+ 280+ 280+
OM88729 UN88729 Beige **200+ 280+ 260+ 260+ 200+ 300+ 280+ 300+
OM88820 N/A Fudge **200+ 280 260+ 260+ 200+ 265 280+ 300
OM88833 N/A Demerara **200+ 280 260 260 200+ 250+ NS 280
OM88942 N/A Sandstone 200+ 280+ 260+ 280+ 200+ 265 280+ 300+
OM0055 OC9UFA Deep Black 200+ 280+ 260+ 280+ 200+ 265 280+ 300+
OM0086 OC9SAD Ebony # *200+ NS 260 260 NS 300 NS 300
OM0093 N/A Onyx 200+ 280 260+ 260+ 200+ 260 280+ 300+
OM0174 N/A Pearl White 200+ 280+ 260+ 260+ 200+ 265 280+ 300
OM0448 N/A Satin Pearl 200+ 280+ 260+ 280+ 200+ 265 280+ 300+
OM1830 N/A Straw Pearl 200+ 280+ 260+ 280+ 200+ NS NS NS
OM33051 N/A Shrimp Pink 200+ 280+ 260+ 260 200+ NS NS NS
OM55483 N/A Azure Blue 200+ 280+ 260+ 280+ 200+ 265 280+ 300+
OM55495 N/A Arctic Pearl 200+ 280+ 260+ 280+ 200+ 265 280+ 300+
OM66297 N/A Mint Pearl 200+ 280+ 260+ 280+ 200+ 265 280+ 300+
OM0541 OC8SAD Gold NS 240 240 240 200+ NS NS NS
OM0548 OC8SAE Aztec Gold # *200+ NS 260 260 NS 300 NS 300
OM0567 OCCSAD Copper NS 240 240 240 200+ NS NS NS
OM0574 N/A Summer Bronze **200+ 280 260+ 260+ 200+ 265 280 300
OM0701 OC7UFA Silver 200+ 280+ 260+ 280+ 200+ 300+ 280+ 300+
OM0739 OC7SAD Pewter 200+ 280+ 260+ 280+ 200+ 300+ 280+ 300+
OM1268 OC1SAD FL Yellow *200+ NS 260+ 260+ NS 300 NS 300
OM2266 N/A FL Orange # *200+ NS 260+ 260+ NS 265 NS 300
OM3752 OC3SAG FL Pink # *200+ NS 260+ 260+ NS 300 NS 300
OM6941 OC6SAJ FL Green # *200+ NS 260+ 260+ NS 300 NS 300
OM1011TR N/A TR Yellow# *200+ NS 260+ 260+ NS 265 NS 300
OM1833TR N/A TR Lime # *200+ NS 260+ 260+ NS 265 NS 300
OM1846TR N/A Yellow Edge Glow # *200+ NS 260+ 260+ NS 265 NS 280
OM2034TR OC2SAD TR Amber # *200+ NS 260 280 NS 300 NS 300
OM2294TR N/A Orange Edge Glow # *200+ NS 260+ 260+ NS 265 NS 280
OM3012TR OC3SAD TR Red # *200+ NS 260+ 260 NS 300 NS 300
OM5016TR OC5SAE TR Blue # *200+ NS 260+ 260 NS 280 NS 280
OM6881TR OC6SAI TR Green # *200+ NS 260+ 260 NS 300 NS 300
OM7903TR OC9SAF TR Grey *200+ 280+ 260+ 280+ 200+ 300 280+ 300
OM33052TR N/A TR Claret # *200+ NS 260+ 260+ NS 265 NS 280
OM33055TR N/A Pink Edge Glow # *200+ NS 260+ 260+ NS NS NS 300
TEMPERATURE CONVERSION TABLE
°C 200 220 240 260 280 300
°F 392 428 464 500 536 572
RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM PROCESSING TEMPERATURES FOR OMNICOLOR IN SELECTED POLYMERS IN °C
UK
COLOR NO.
African Violet
UK OM55302
US Not Available
Olive Green
UK OM66100
US OC6SAH
Cloud Grey
UK OM77000 Stock
US OC7SAG
Toffee
UK OM88721
US OC8SAP
Mistral
UK OM55484
US Not Available
Pod Green
UK OM66159
US Not Available
Mink
UK OM77007
US OC9SAE
Honey Beige
UK OM88723 Stock
US OC8SAQ
Lavender
UK OM55497 Stock
US Not Available
Ocean Green
UK OM66161
US Not Available
Dusk
UK OM77013
US OC5SAA
Chestnut Brown
UK OM88726
US OC8SAR
Bluebell
UK OM55500
US Not Available
Dewdrop
UK OM66301
US Not Available
Putty
UK OM77140
US Not Available
Beige
UK OM88729 Stock
US OC8SAS
Lilac
UK OM55502
US Not Available
Grass Green
UK OM66303
US Not Available
Storm Grey
UK OM77142 Stock
US Not Available
Fudge
UK OM88820
US Not Available
Aqua
UK OM6037
US Not Available
Lettuce Green
UK OM66306
US Not Available
Vapour
UK OM77326
US Not Available
Demerara
UK OM88833 Stock
US Not Available
Alpine Green
UK OM6969 Stock
US OC6UFL
Apple Green
UK OM66307
US Not Available
Pigeon
UK OM77327
US Not Available
Sandstone
UK OM88942
US Not Available
Spearmint Green
UK OM6985 Stock
US OC6SAK
Light Grey
UK OM7002 Stock
US OC7SAE
Shark
UK OM77330
US Not Available
Deep Black
UK OM0055 Stock
US OC9UFA
Leaf Green
UK OM6994 Stock
US OC6UFN
Dark Grey
UK OM7020 Stock
US OC7UFD
Chocolate Brown
UK OM8004 Stock
US OC8SAH
Ebony
UK OM0086
US OC9SAD
Fern Green
UK OM66070 Stock
US OC6UFC
Ash Grey
UK OM7021 Stock
US OC7SAF
Terracotta
UK OM8005 Stock
US OC8SAI
Onyx
UK OM0093 Stock
US Not Available
Springtime
UK OM66072
US OC6SAD
Mid Grey
UK OM7053 Stock
US OC7UFF
Light Brown
UK OM8018 Stock
US OC8SAJ
Racing Green
UK OM66075 Stock
US OC6SAE
Dove Grey
UK OM7378 Stock
US OC7UFG
Mushroom
UK OM8021
US OC8SAK
Fresh Green
UK OM66083 Stock
US OC6SAF
Soft Grey
UK OM7759 Stock
US OC7UFJ
Mid Brown
UK OM8029 Stock
US OC8SAL
Sage Green
UK OM66087 Stock
US OC6UFG
Graphite
UK OM7994 Stock
US OC9SAG
Dark Brown
UK OM8142 Stock
US OC8UFK
Marine Blue
UK OM66088
US OC5UFQ
Moonstone
UK OM7996
US OC7SAH
Mahogany
UK OM8332 Stock
US OC8ASM
Lime Green
UK OM66099
US OC6SAG
Pebble
UK OM7999
US OC7UFN
Rosewood
UK OM8399
US OC8SAN
VALUE RANGE
US: Not Available
Value White
UK OM0038 Stock
Value Yellow
UK OM1339 Stock
Atlantic Pearl
UK OM55561
Bottle Green
UK OM66302 Stock
Stone Effect
UK OM0246
Value Blue
UK OM5972
Midnight Satin
UK OM55563
Arctic Moss
UK OM66344
Pearl
UK OM0299
Odyssey
UK OM9074 Stock
Frost Bite
UK OM55564
Grape
UK OM66345
Metallic Sand
UK OM0589
Spanish Earth
UK OM33074
Winter Wind
UK OM55565
Value Green
UK OM66380 Stock
Autumn Gold
UK OM0590
Sunset Pearl
UK OM33075
Mirage
UK OM55566
Value Grey
UK OM77450
Tropical Pearl
UK OM0592
Pink Sparkle
UK OM33100TR
Purple Silk
UK OM55567
Inca Gold
UK OM0593 Stock
Value Red
UK OM33111
Blue Sparkle
UK OM55666TR
Sparkle
UK OM0797TR
Soft Lilac
UK OM55559
Violet Sparkle
UK OM55700TR
PEARLESCENTS
US: Not Available
Pearl White
UK OM0174
Satin Pearl
UK OM0448
Straw Pearl
UK OM1830
Shrimp Pink
UK OM33051
Azure Blue
UK OM55483
Arctic Pearl
UK OM55495
Mint Pearl
UK OM66297
METALLICS
Gold
UK OM0541
US OC8SAD
Aztec Gold
UK OM0548 Stock
US OC8SAE
Copper
UK OM0567
US OCCSAD
Summer Bronze
UK OM0574
US Not Available
Silver
UK OM0701 Stock
US OC7UFA
Pewter
UK OM0739
US OC7SAD
FLUORESCENTS
Fluorescent Yellow
UK OM1268
US OC1SAD
Fluorescent Orange
UK OM2266
US Not Available
Fluorescent Pink
UK OM3752
US OC3SAG
Fluorescent Green
UK OM6941
US OC6SAJ
UN PLUS
US: Not Available
Diamond White
UK OM0279HT Stock
Claret
UK OM4217HT
Cumulus
UK OM0447HT
Lava
UK OM33049HT
Melon Yellow
UK OM1739HT Stock
Poinsettia
UK OM33050HT
Pineapple
UK OM1740HT
Mid Green
UK OM66148HT Stock
Hornet
UK OM1829HT Stock
Forest Green
UK OM66294HT Stock
Fresh Orange
UK OM2264HT Stock
Astro
UK OM66295HT Stock
Deep Red
UK OM3930HT Stock
Dolphin
UK OM77323HT
Sunset
UK OM3940HT Stock
Slate
UK OM77324HT
AVIENT IS A PREMIER PROVIDER
of specialized and sustainable
material solutions and services that
transform customer challenges into
opportunities.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-10/Final 2_Avient Semicondcutor Packaging Case Study Snapshot 2024.pdf
S E M I C O N D U C TO R
PAC K A G IN G O E M
S P E C I A L T Y , S T A T I C
D I S S I P A T I V E P A C K A G I N G
• Provide protection against electrostatic discharge (ESD) and environmental
variations
• Ensure highly specialized, clean manufacturing conditions
• Deliver stringent quality control of ionic and metal contamination
• Maintain availability of raw materials across a global supply chain
• Ability to translate production globally
• Protected critical electronics from ESD while providing
an environmental barrier
• Adhered to strict quality and cleanliness controls from
raw material handling through production to help
maintain high-purity standards, such as ultra-clean
feeders, deionized water, and specific HVAC systems,
supporting quality initiatives, including PCS reviews,
eCoA, and HA assessments
• Exceeded customer expectations for controlling ionic
and metal contamination down to parts per billion (PPB)
• Offered global capabilities with local support and material
supply to meet growing semiconductor industry needs
Stat-Tech Static Dissipative Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-05/Oncolor Polymer Colorants-Sign board protive tape-case study snapshot_0520.pdf
EXTRUSION FILM
MANUFACTURER
S I G N B O A R D P R O T E C T I V E
T A P E
• Film application with a high concentration of TIO2 (>80%)
• Good performance on light fastness and anti-yellowing
OnColor Polymer Colorants
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-10/Stat-Tech TPE - Anti-Static Bellow - Case Study Snapshot.pdf
RADIO CONTROL
SYSTEM PRODUCER
A N T I - S T A T I C B E L L O W
• Electrical resistivity of < E+6 Ω
• Soft grades between 40-50 Shore A
• Abrasion resistant
• Light weight material
• Designed to meet ATEX standards
• Replaced conductive EPDM thermoset
rubber enhancing processability and
enabled in-house injection molding
• Provided electrical resistivity at a low shore
hardness, improving joystick
maneuverability
• Enabled greater scrap re-use rate
Stat-Tech™ Thermoplastic Elastomer
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?