Manufacturers use diverse PCR sources with differing colors, darkness and opacity, while specific PCR grade availability can be unreliable. All color-related factors can vary within a brand, making a consistent coloration difficult, time-consuming and costly. Avient developed a Color Simulation Tool to calculate the final color of a PCR-based end article and that can be used to:

By increasing the rate of crystallization, Hiformer™ Clearview™ clarifiers can help improve part aesthetics and processing efficiency. Reduced cooling time and product shrinkage can help shorten cycle times and reduce scrap to increase productivity and help you succeed on the factory floor and the supermarket shelves. See how our specially formulated colorants can help differentiate your brand

However, the combinations of materials that make up the composites themselves can be as varied as the end-uses. A thermoplastic is not cross-linked, so it can be re-melted and re-formed, much like an ice cube that can melt and re-freeze.

An additive that provides broadband UV blocking can be used to meet content protection requirements no matter where your production is located. This can help brand owners meet the increasing global demand for healthier drinks with fewer preservatives and stabilizing compounds.  Where UV barrier addition rates are low, they can also offer cost and process efficiencies over opaque coloration or sleeve shrink wrapping. 

However, the combinations of materials that make up the composites themselves can be as varied as the end-uses. A thermoplastic is not cross-linked, so it can be re-melted and re-formed, much like an ice cube that can melt and re-freeze.

These factors can help determine which material best suits a particular application, based on processing and functional requirements. These products can operate at high temperatures and have strong mechanical properties. These parts can be molded with assembly features in place to reduce product fabrication and secondary operations.

These factors can help determine which material best suits a particular application, based on processing and functional requirements. These products can operate at high temperatures and have strong mechanical properties. These parts can be molded with assembly features in place to reduce product fabrication and secondary operations.

Each stage can result in material loss and degradation, impacting the overall yield. Advanced additives can play a role here as well.  This can be a deterrent for brand owners who prioritize the visual appeal of their packaging.

You can trust that Avient materials meet the rigorous quality and safety management standards required across the globe. You can be certain that Avient meets or exceeds the material safety data reporting requirements of your country or region. When you choose Avient, you can be confident our products will help you meet or exceed today’s stringent compliance standards

This can be especially true if you want smaller quantities, or need a wide range of colors. There are some things you can do to help minimize these challenges. Liquid color can provide up to a 50% reduction in changeover time compared to solid.