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Color Design
OnColor™ FX™ Special Effect Colorants
The auto parts maker reached out to Avient, which was already was providing it with specialty materials.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-10/Replacing Aluminum with Long Fiber Thermoplastics _LFT_ Application Bulletin.pdf
This method
is used for various polymers, including long fiber
reinforced thermoplastics (LFRT or LFT).
APPLICATION BULLETIN
MATERIAL COMPARISON
Long Fiber Reinforced
Thermoplastics A380 Aluminum
Specific Gravity (g/cc) 1.07–1.71 2.76
Impact Strength (ft/lbs) 2.8–3.6 2.95
Tensile Strength at Yield (psi) 14000–46000 23100
Temperature Resistance Good Excellent
Corrosion Resistance Inherent Requires Coating
Secondary Operations Limited Extensive
Design Freedom Extensive Limited
Sound Dampening Good Poor
Color Molded-in-Color options Requires painting
Material Cost Per Pound $$ $
Tooling Cost $$ $
Total Finished Assembly Cost $ $$
Selecting the right material for your application
should include careful evaluation of the material’s
technical data.
Avient makes no warranties or
guarantees respecting suitability of either Avient’s products or the information for your process or end-use application.
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Colorant Dispersions
An overview of our broad portfolio of color and additive silicone dispersions.
Browse and download our literature to learn more about Avient solutions and services.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-03/packaging-solutions-for-film-sheet-product-selection-guide.pdf
Avient makes no warranties or
guarantees respecting suitability of either Avient’s products or the information for your process or end-use application.
By providing
performance enhancements such as anti-block,
anti-fog and anti-oxidant, Avient is ready to help
customers improve processability and quality of
packaging film and sheet.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Wide range of base resins are used for functional
additives including BOPET, APET, PE, PP and PA.
• Available for different processings, such as film
blowing, tape casting, biaxial stretching and
sheet extrusion
• Suitable for different industries such as food,
beverages, consumer goods and industrial
• Addition rate depends on the specific
requirements and application
• Can be customized to meet customer
requirements for colors
BRANDS
• CESA™
• ColorMatrix™
• HIFORMER™
• OnCap™
• RENOL™
To learn more, please visit avient.com
or call +86 21 28981188
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-05/2021-colormatrix-quick-guide-to-liquid-color.pdf
Avient is able to service customers globally with a full range of solid masterbatch and liquid
colorant solutions to meet your product requirements.
available from Avient
POLYMERS
• PET
• Polyolefins
• PVC
COLOR TYPES*
• Tints
• Translucents
• Opaques
• Special effects
• Additive additions
(functional colors)
PROCESSES
• Injection Stretch
Blow Molding (ISBM)
• Injection molding
• Extrusion Blow
Molding (EBM)
• Extrusion
Sheet, Fiber, Film
Avient ColorMatrix has pioneered the development of liquid
color dispersions since the 1970s and is now considered the
leading global innovator and supplier of liquid colorants for
thermoplastic and silicone applications.
The Avient ColorMatrix Select online color
management system can help reduce development
time from weeks down to days.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-12/reSound Ultra Low Carbon Footprint TPE Product Bulletin_0.pdf
These sustainable materials are also customizable,
but changes to color or formulation to achieve
application-specific needs will require the product
carbon footprint to be recalculated.
PRODUCT BULLETIN
reSound RS0200-9001 80 reSound RS0200-9001 60
Manufacturing Plant Location Gaggenau McHenry Suzhou Gaggenau McHenry Suzhou
Cradle-to-Gate PCF* -0.46 -0.40 -0.40 -0.09 -0.03 -0.02
Hardness, Shore A 80 60
Overmold Substrate PP, PE PP, PE
TECHNICAL PROPERTIES
COMPARISON TO ALTERNATIVES
Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from cradle-to-gate production
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Avient makes no warranties or
guarantees respecting suitability of either Avient’s products or the information for your process or end-use application.
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Completed acquisition of Magenta Master Fibers, expanding solutions portfolio of colorant and additives technologies for fiber applications
Color, Additives and Inks
Color, Additives and Inks
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-01/Snowmobile OHP Powersports Application Graphic.pdf
For more on material solutions
for snowmobiles, visit avient.com
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EXTENDED PERFORMANCE
Minimize Moisture Uptake from Melted Snow
SOLUTION: Moisture-Resistant Long Fiber Reinforced Composites,
Corrosion-Resistant Additives
TACTILE EXPERIENCE
Soft Touch Feel, Durable Performance,
Lower Thermal Conductivity than Metals
SOLUTION: Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs),
Long Fiber Reinforced Composites
THERMAL MANAGEMENT & SAFETY
Heat Dissipation, Design Flexibility, Flame Retardancy
SOLUTION: Thermally Conductive Formulations,
Flame Retardant Additives
HIGH IMPACT DURABILITY
High Strength-To-Weight Ratio,
Elevated and Low Temperature Performance
SOLUTION: Long Carbon Fiber Reinforced Composites,
Continuous Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Tape & Laminates
COLD TEMPERATURE PERFORMANCE
Cold Temperature Flexibility and Toughness
SOLUTION: Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs),
Long Fiber Reinforced Composites, Impact Modifiers
WEIGHT REDUCTION
40–50% Lightweighting Compared to Metal,
Exceptional Structural Properties, Extremely High Stiffness
and Strength from -40° to 160°F
SOLUTION: Long Carbon Fiber Reinforced Composites,
Chemical Foaming Agents
AESTHETIC APPEAL
Custom Color and Special Effects, Paint Replacement,
Color Fade Protection
SOLUTION: Custom Polymer Colorants,
UV Blocking Additives, Antioxidant Additives,
Molded-In-Color Metallics, Scratch and Mar Performance,
Laser Marking, Pre-Colored High-Gloss Thermoplastics
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https://www.avient.com/investor-center/news/polyone-announces-acquisition-plasticomp
PlastiComp has steadily grown through its ability to replace metal and lightweight products with unique and complex long fiber technology (LFT) composite formulations.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/improving-performance-protective-face-masks?pname[]=17080
Fiber Additives
Avient helped one customer improve their protective masks to better satisfy global demands.