To better evaluate how to protect plastic parts from microbial attack, Avient conducted a study to screen a variety of plastic substrates for susceptibility using American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) G21 (fungi susceptibility), Japanese Industrial Standard (JIS) Z2801, and modified ASTM E1428-15a (bacterial susceptibility) test standards.

To better evaluate how to protect plastic parts from microbial attack, Avient conducted a study to screen a variety of plastic substrates for susceptibility using American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) G21 (fungi susceptibility), Japanese Industrial Standard (JIS) Z2801, and modified ASTM E1428-15a (bacterial susceptibility) test standards.

To better evaluate how to protect plastic parts from microbial attack, Avient conducted a study to screen a variety of plastic substrates for susceptibility using American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) G21 (fungi susceptibility), Japanese Industrial Standard (JIS) Z2801, and modified ASTM E1428-15a (bacterial susceptibility) test standards.

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Most thermoplastic molecular chains can be thought of as independent, intertwined strings resembling spaghetti (see the figure above). How to define processing How does shrinkage affect TPEs?

Most thermoplastic molecular chains can be thought of as independent, intertwined strings resembling spaghetti (see the figure above). How to define processing How does shrinkage affect TPEs?

THE SOLUTION The Avient technical team leveraged expertise in liquid formulations with the science of dispersion to develop Excelite™ IM, a CFA solution that targeted automotive injection molding applications and would help address the issues of this tier-1 molder. Quickly, Excelite IM demonstrated efficacy by creating a finer and smoother cell structure (see Fig. Excelite IM Chemical Foaming Additives: • The only patented liquid CFA in North America and Europe • Supported with customized dosing equipment and technical assistance • Typically contains 70% active CFA content, dispersed in proprietary liquid vehicles LIQUID CFAs PROVIDE A TOP TIER-1 MOLDER WITH A CONSISTENT SOLUTION © 2020, All Rights Reserved Avient Corporation, 33587 Walker Road, Avon Lake, Ohio USA 44012 Interested in learning about how Avient can help your business?

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Through a combination of seminar participation and peer company benchmarking, our team quickly began offering educational programming and awareness—for both LGBTQ associates and supporters. Not only are young professionals learning their jobs, technical skills and organizational savvy, many are also experiencing how to navigate personal finances, independent lifestyles and general life skills—all at the same time. How Our Products Enable Sustainability