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Super Tough Nylon Formulations Added to Avient’s Recycled Content Portfolio
Avient launches new Nymax™ REC recycled content super tough nylon grades with 76-78% PIR content at NPE 2024.
Avient launches new Cesa™ Non-PFAS Process Aid for PE and PP extrusion applications at NPE 2024, enabling processing performance, productivity, and
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-s-taiwan-site-gains-grs-40-accreditation-extending-list-environmentally-certified-sites
Earning the GRS 4.0 accreditation allows for the traceability of recycled content, and helps make it easier for customers to increase the amount of recycled material up to 100% in end products.
The Global Recycled Standard (GRS) is an international, voluntary, full-product standard that sets requirements for third-party certification of recycled content, chain of custody, social and environmental practices, and chemical restrictions.
Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy
https://www.avient.com/idea/balancing-beauty-and-sustainability-tpes
Using recycled content
There are two types of recycled content: post-consumer recycled (PCR) or post-industrial recycled (PIR).
Recycled content streams vary from lot to lot based on raw material sources
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-02/Gravi-Tech REC Recycled Formulations Product Bulletin.pdf
Gravi-Tech™ REC Recycled Formulations
Gravi-Tech™ REC recycled formulations are density
modified engineered polymers based on recycled
resin and/or recycled filler from post-industrial
recycled (PIR) and/or post-consumer recycled (PCR)
sources.
Gravi-Tech REC recycled grades enable visual
surface effects and aesthetics including metallic
finish, cool touch and color variation, suitable for
applications in packaging and consumer goods such
as cosmetic caps and closures, perfume caps, spirit
bottle caps and luxury boxes.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Customized density offering a wide range of
specific gravities (1.2–11 gm/cm3)
• Based on recycled resin from PIR and PCR
sources
• Broad modulus range, from very flexible to very
rigid grades
• Corrosion resistance that withstands oxidization
for long-term use and benefit
• Chemical resistance can be adapted depending
on base resin as required
• Provides visual surface effects, aesthetics, and
cool touch
• Design flexibility and processing ease
MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS
Applications in packaging and consumer goods in
which a more sustainable solution is preferred:
• Cosmetic caps and closures
• Perfume caps
• Spirit bottle caps
• Luxury boxes
• Handles and knobs
SUSTAINABILITY BENEFITS
• Formulated with recycled resin from
post-industrial recycled (PIR) and/or
post-consumer recycled (PCR) sources including
ocean bound plastic waste
• Reduces waste and supports the circular
economy
• Reduces carbon footprint compared to fossil
feedstock alternatives
• Simplifies manufacturing and lowers costs
versus metal
PRODUCT BULLETIN
CHARACTERISTICS UNITS
Gravi-Tech REC-CI
GT5200-5089 PT
Natural
Gravi-Tech REC
GT5200-5075
Black X2
Gravi-Tech REC
GT5200-5078
Gravi-Tech REC
GT5200-5079
Gravi-Tech REC
GT5200-5060
Gravi-Tech REC
GT5200-5057
Base Resin Ocean Bound
rPP rPP rPP rPP rPP rPP
Recycled Content/Filler g/cm >98% PIR+PCR 60% PIR/Mineral >95%
PIR/Mineral
>95%
PIR+PCR/Mineral 30% PIR/Mineral 30% PIR/Mineral
Density (ISO 1183) g/ccm 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.9 2.0
CHARACTERISTICS UNITS
Gravi-Tech REC
GT7300-5034 X2 FD
Natural
Gravi-Tech REC
GT7300-5036
Gravi-Tech REC
GT7300-5025
Gravi-Tech REC
GT6000-5032
GT6000-5031
Base Resin ABS rABS/ABS rABS rPA6 rPA6
Recycled Content/Filler g/cm 50% PIR/Mineral 65% PIR/Mineral 10% PIR/Mineral 20% PIR/Mineral 20% PIR/Mineral
Density (ISO 1183) g/ccm 1.5 1.5 2.2 2.7 2.8
AVAILABLE GRADES
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-01/Maxxam REC Recycled Polyolefin Formulations Product Bulletin.pdf
Maxxam™ REC Recycled Polyolefin Formulations
Maxxam™ REC Recycled Polyolefins are formulated
with 25–100% recycled resin from post-industrial
recycled (PIR) and post-consumer recycled (PCR)
sources.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Formulated with 25–100% recycled resin
from PIR & PCR sources
• Reduces waste and supports the circular
economy
• Achieves equivalent performance to
standard polyolefin formulations
• Can be recycled at end of life
• Provides good stiffness, durability,
impact resistance and UV stability
• Enables customized performance
characteristics depending on
application need
MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS
Maxxam REC Polyolefins are suitable for use across
many industries and applications where traditional
polyolefin materials are used, including:
• Transportation - HVAC systems, engine guards,
battery housings, flame retardant applications
• Industrial - Structural parts, furniture
• Consumer - Household appliances,
personal care items, packaging, office supplies,
food contact applications
• Electrical and Electronic – Housings, buttons,
junction boxes
SUSTAINABILITY BENEFITS
• Formulated with 25–100% recycled resin
from PIR and/or PCR sources
• Reduces waste and supports the circular
economy
• Reduces carbon footprint
• Can be recycled at end of life
PRODUCT BULLETIN
CHARACTERISTICS UNITS
Maxxam REC
RS5200-5029 C
BLACK X2
Maxxam REC
MX5200-5036
HS I BLACK
Maxxam REC
MX5200-5037
Maxxam REC
MX5200-5038
Maxxam REC
MX5200-5039
Filler/
Reinforcement – Unfilled Unfilled 20% Mineral 40% Mineral 30% Glass Fiber
Recycled
Content – 95% PCR 97% PIR 75% PIR 55% PIR 65% PIR
Density
(ISO 1183) g/ccm 0.93 0.95 1.09 1.28 1.15
Tensile Modulus
(ISO 527-1) MPa 1250 950 1500 2150 4250
Tensile Stress
(ISO 527-2) MPa 25 175 10 15 50
Tensile Strain Break (ISO
527-2) % >20 >80 >30 17 4.5
Charpy Notched
(ISO 179) kJ/m 3 8 5 4 11
TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE
CHARACTERISTICS UNITS
Maxxam REC
RS5200-5026
RS NHFR
BLACK 70
Maxxam REC
FR H8 V2
BLACK RG 70
Maxxam REC
L6 GF/30 H
BLACK T RG
70
Maxxam REC
MX5200-5027
RS HS
BLACK RG
Maxxam REC
MX5200-5028
RS HS
BLACK RG
Maxxam REC
C10 H-UV AS
EP RG
BLACK 70
Filler/
Reinforcement – 30% Glass Fiber Unfilled 30% Glass Fiber 30% Glass Fiber 40% Talcum Unfilled
Recycled Content – 37% PIR 90% PIR 55% PIR 35% PIR 50% PIR 25% PIR
Density
(ISO 1183) g/ccm 1.42 0.950 1.13 1.15 1.23 1.03
Tensile Modulus
(ISO 527-1) MPa 8250 1300 6100 6400 – 700
Tensile Stress
(ISO 527-2) MPa 71.0 30.0 70.0 70.0 28.0 15.0
Notched Izod
(ISO 180) kJ/m – 4.0 10 5.8 2.7 No Break
Flame Rating
@ 1.6mm thickness
(UL 94)
– V-0 V-2 HB HB HB HB
TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE
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https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/fiber-additives/cesa-fiber-additives
Remafin™ Fiber Colorants for PP
Chain Extenders for Recycled PET Fibers - Product Bulletin
Benefits and applications for chain extenders for recycled PET fibers
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-11/Polystrand R Recycled Polyester Composite Tape and Laminates Product Bulletin.pdf
Polystrand™ R continuous fiber-reinforced
thermoplastic composites are made with a resin
matrix of greater than 95% post-consumer recycled
PET (rPET).
Now, with new recycled-content
composites, Avient further supports a circular
economy and helps manufacturers lessen their
environmental footprint.
KEY
CHARACTERISTICS
GRADE
NAME
AREAL
WEIGHT
lb/ft2
NOMINAL
THICKNESS
in
TENSILE
MODULUS
ksi
FLEXURAL
STRENGTH
ksi
COMMENTS
> 95% PCR*
recycled
PET resin,
58% glass fiber
Polystrand™ R
5840B 0.0903 0.09 4400 ~80
Equivalent to
standard PETG,
APET; Black
* Resin source is 100% Post Consumer Recycled (PCR) content, but overall recycled content may vary based on color, additives, etc.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-03/ColorMatrix Optica PET Recycle Blue Toners Product Bulletin.pdf
PRODUCT BULLETIN
ColorMatrix™ Optica™
PET Blue Toners & Colors For Enhanced Recyclability
ColorMatrix™ Optica™ patented liquid blue toners
and colors are formulated for improved heat
stability and are designed for addition to PET
preforms or rPET to correct and reduce yellowing
that occurs during the recycling process.
THE CHALLENGE
When PET is recycled it goes through multiple
heat cycles, referred to as melt heat histories.
THE INDUSTRY REQUIREMENT
Changing legislation, brand responsibility, and
a desire to support the circular economy are all
driving factors pushing the need for increased
packaging recycling.
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/solid-color-masterbatches/oncolor-nir-sortable-colorants
Enable Black and Dark Packaging to be Detected and Sorted for Recycling
Recycle Solutions
Recycle Value Chain - Black IR Sortable Packaging
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-features-sustainable-composite-materials-jec-world-2022
Avient introduces recycled-content composite materials and showcases advanced composites and engineered fibers at JEC World 2022 in Paris.
This is the first offering in a planned larger long-fiber composite portfolio based on recycled resin.
Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy