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What we do: Materials Science
Avient’s vision is to create specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world.
Starting with raw materials, we source only the best polymers, additives, modifiers, fillers, reinforcers, colorants and pigments.
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Find the perfect choice for every consumer market, customized with colorants and additives
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SPORTS BRAND
S N O R K E L M O U T H P I E C E
• Replace PVC with alternative materials such as TPE or
silicone
• Skin contact safety and UV resistance
• Soft texture with a non-sticky feel
• Translucent color to help children use it properly and
safely
• Customized a soft (Shore A) TPE solution that
passed strict tests, including thermal
deformation (80°C for 2 hours), UV resistance,
and assembly resistance
• Providing a 40% more cost-effective system
than silicone due to the high production
efficiencies of TPEs
• Provided cross-regional cooperation and prompt
response to help customers achieve fast
commercialization in both Europe and China
Versaflex Thermoplastic Elastomers
UV RESISTANT + TRANSLUCENT
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AVIENT SOLUTION
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/how-lightweight-automotive-components?rtype[]=1164
For stiffness or strength requirements, consider leveraging long fiber thermoplastics technologies.
How Avient Can Help With Your Transition
Avient offers expertise in formulations, engineering services, and global technical and manufacturing support to address your unique challenges.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/how-lightweight-automotive-components?sust[]=1165
For stiffness or strength requirements, consider leveraging long fiber thermoplastics technologies.
How Avient Can Help With Your Transition
Avient offers expertise in formulations, engineering services, and global technical and manufacturing support to address your unique challenges.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/how-lightweight-automotive-components
For stiffness or strength requirements, consider leveraging long fiber thermoplastics technologies.
How Avient Can Help With Your Transition
Avient offers expertise in formulations, engineering services, and global technical and manufacturing support to address your unique challenges.