https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-02/Sustainability ESG Disclosures_Carbon Black.pdf
In plastics, paints, and inks carbon black is used as a color pigment.
USES AND APPLICATIONS
Colored printing inks, non-impact printing, coatings, paints and lacquers, plastics, spinning fibers, specials
applications; pigment, conductivity, reaction media, UV-filters.
Toxicity for Reproduction
PROPERTY DETAIL
Physical State Solid
Form Powder/ Beads
Color Black
Odor Odorless
Melting Point 3550°C
Boiling Point 500–600°C
Partition Coefficient:
N-octanol/Water Not Applicable
Bulk Density 1.7-1.8 g/cm3 (20°C)
Water Solubility Insoluble
Self-ignition Temperature >284°F
Flammability >45 s
Explosiveness 50 g/m3
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
EXPOSURE
HUMAN HEALTH SAFETY ASSESSMENT
Human Health
Carbon Black, when generally used as noted above is bound into a matrix.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-04/Versaflex XP Wet Grip Product Bulletin_NEW.pdf
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Excellent COF performance (both wet and dry)
• Outstanding abrasion and UV resistance
• Easily colorable
• Custom formulations available to achieve
specific performance properties
• Injection moldable (can be overmolded)
and extrudable
• Retains properties and performance when
immersed in salt water
MARKETS & APPLICATIONS
This grip-enhancing TPE is colorable and
customizable to meet the look and functional
requirements of a broad range of consumer
applications.
Versaflex XP 2850
Hardness, Shore A 53
Specific Gravity 0.89
Color Natural
Tensile Strength (psi) 616.4
Elongation at Break (%) 541.4
Viscosity @ 11170/sec (Pa s) 10.9
Dry Kinetic COF 1.256
Wet Kinetic COF 2.463
Increase in COF* (%) 96.1
Abrasion Loss** (mg/cycle) 0.014
Bondability*** PP, PE
TECHNICAL PROPERTIES OF VERSAFLEX XP WET GRIP MATERIAL
* Pull time = 5 sec; Sled Weight = 203 grams; Rate = 30cm/min
** Weight = 1000 grams; Cycles = 500; Wheel = H-18
*** For bonding to other substrates, please contact Avient
COMPARING VERSAFLEX XP 2850 WITH COMMONLY USED WET GRIP MATERIALS
3.00
2.50
2.00
1.50
1.00
0.50
0.00
1.26
2.46
0.85
0.52
0.40
1.20
0.52 0.50 0.52 0.500.50 0.49
Wax Rubber EVA Foam Rubberized
Vinyl
Versaflex
XP 2850
PVC
DRY WET
Wet/Dry COF Performance
*Prepared to standard ASTM D1141-98R21
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/2023 Paddlesports Application Bulletin.pdf
APPLICATION BULLETIN
STRENGTH & FLEX
Excellent Dimensional Stability,
High Stiffness, Impact Resistance
SOLUTION: Short & Long Fiber
Formulations, Continuous Fiber
Composite Tapes & Laminates
DURABILITY
Density, Stiffness, Strength
SOLUTION: Short & Long Fiber
Formulations
SURFACE PROTECTION
Performance Enhancements, Chemical Resistance
SOLUTION: Scratch & Mar Resistance,
UV Stable Additives
TACTILE EXPERIENCE
Soft Touch, Slip Resistance
SOLUTION: Thermoplastic
METAL REPLACEMENT
High Stiffness-to-Weight Ratio,
Lightweighting, Buoyancy
SOLUTION: Continuous Filament
Winding Technology
EXTREME
PERFORMANCE
Waterproof Seals
& Closures
SOLUTION: Thermoplastic
DYNAMIC COMFORT
Durability, Customization,
Shock Absorption
SOLUTION: Thermoplastic
Elastomers
COLOR RESILIENCE
Excellent Adhesion
to Substrates,
Weatherability
SOLUTION: Plastisol
Textile Inks
FUNCTIONALITY
High Stiffness, Structural Integrity,
Metal Replacement
SOLUTION: Short & Long Fiber
Formulations, Continuous Fiber Composite
Tapes & Laminates
AESTHETIC APPEAL
Custom Colors, Patterns
& Tones
SOLUTION: Custom Polymer
Colorants, Specialty Additives
RESILIENCE
Weatherability, Longevity
SOLUTION: Specialty
Engineered Polymer
Formulations
STEM TO STERN
OUTSTANDING FROM
Explore the many ways polymers can help you innovate to
meet evolving consumer demands and create thoughtfully
designed paddlesports products that set your brand apart.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-09/olefins-brochure.pdf
Increasing PCR
especially can be tricky, but here are some
considerations for achieving those higher
percentages:
• Using more PCR can affect the color of
your package as PCR streams can vary
from region to region.
Super concentrates
can give greater flexibility in coloring
higher levels of PCR than traditional
masterbatches, and can be used in a multi-
layer bottle construction
We will consider the type and percentage of
PCR you are using, and will also work with you on
your targeted let-down ratio (LDR) and the color or
special effect you want to attain.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-09/Avient Sustainability Day 2023 - Website %289.19%29.pdf
The Company acquired the Clariant Color business on July 1, 2020.
André Schuhmacher, Chief Quality Manager
“At L’Oréal, my job is to guarantee color consistency.
Avient’s PCR Color Prediction Service
helps me achieve this objective… The Redken launch would not have been possible
without this service.”
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-04/Avient Q1 2022 Earnings Release.pdf
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2022 2021
Sales:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 649.5 $ 609.3
Specialty Engineered Materials 244.7 216.5
Distribution 432.9 362.7
Corporate and eliminations (33.3) (26.2)
Sales $ 1,293.8 $ 1,162.3
Gross margin:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 192.1 $ 197.5
Specialty Engineered Materials 69.8 64.7
Distribution 39.3 39.3
Corporate and eliminations (7.5) 0.9
Gross margin $ 293.7 $ 302.4
Selling and administrative expense:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 97.6 $ 108.7
Specialty Engineered Materials 30.1 30.5
Distribution 15.1 15.3
Corporate and eliminations 22.3 27.5
Selling and administrative expense $ 165.1 $ 182.0
Operating income:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 94.5 $ 88.8
Specialty Engineered Materials 39.7 34.2
Distribution 24.2 24.0
Corporate and eliminations (29.8) (26.6)
Operating income $ 128.6 $ 120.4
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA):
Color, Additives and Inks $ 120.5 $ 116.2
Specialty Engineered Materials 47.5 42.0
Distribution 24.4 24.2
Corporate and eliminations (26.0) (24.9)
Other income, net (0.6) 1.5
EBITDA $ 165.8 $ 159.0
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Attachment 7
Avient Corporation
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited)
(In millions, except per share data)
Senior management uses gross margin before special items and operating income before special items to assess performance
and allocate resources because senior management believes that these measures are useful in understanding current profitability
levels and how it may serve as a basis for future performance.
Three Months Ended March 31,
2022 2021
GAAP
Results
Special
Items
Adjusted
Results
GAAP
Results
Special
Items
Adjusted
Results
$111.1 $ 7.7 $ 118.8 $102.6 $ 2.4 $ 105.0
Income tax expense - GAAP (26.6) — (26.6) (22.9) — (22.9)
Income tax impact of special items (Attachment 3) — (2.0) (2.0) — (0.9) (0.9)
Tax adjustments (Attachment 3) — 1.5 1.5 — 1.1 1.1
Income tax (expense) benefit $ (26.6) $ (0.5) $ (27.1) $ (22.9) $ 0.2 $ (22.7)
Effective Tax Rate(1) 23.9 % 22.8 % 22.3 % 21.6 %
(1) Rates may not recalculate from figures presented herein due to rounding
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Reconciliation of EBITDA by Segment Three Months Ended
March 31,
2022 2021
Operating income:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 94.5 $ 88.8
Specialty Engineered Materials 39.7 34.2
Distribution 24.2 24.0
Corporate and eliminations (29.8) (26.6)
Operating income $ 128.6 $ 120.4
Items below OI in Corporate:
Other income, net $ (0.6) $ 1.5
Depreciation & amortization:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 26.0 $ 27.4
Specialty Engineered Materials 7.8 7.8
Distribution 0.2 0.2
Corporate and eliminations 3.8 1.7
Depreciation & Amortization $ 37.8 $ 37.1
EBITDA:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 120.5 $ 116.2
Specialty Engineered Materials 47.5 42.0
Distribution 24.4 24.2
Corporate and eliminations (26.0) (24.9)
Other income, net (0.6) 1.5
EBITDA $ 165.8 $ 159.0
EBITDA as a % of Sales:
Color, Additives and Inks 18.6 % 19.1 %
Specialty Engineered Materials 19.4 % 19.4 %
Distribution 5.6 % 6.7 %
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Reconciliation to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA: 2022 2021
Net income from continuing operations – GAAP $ 84.5 $ 79.7
Income tax expense 26.6 22.9
Interest expense 16.9 19.3
Depreciation and amortization 37.8 37.1
EBITDA $ 165.8 $ 159.0
Special items, before tax 7.7 2.4
Depreciation and amortization included in special items (2.1) (0.5)
Adjusted EBITDA $ 171.4 $ 160.9
NEWS RELEASE
Attachment 1
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-03/Q4 2024 Avient Webcast Slides w Non-GAAP.pdf
EPS $0.49 (3.9%) (1.9%) (5.8%)
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2025 10
Color, Additives & Inks - Q4 2024 performance
459
468
84
82
EXCL.
Color, Additives & Inks
END MARKETS REGIONS
34%
21%
15%
11%
8%
Packaging
Telecom 1%Energy 1%
34%
US & Canada
Latin America
Europe, Middle East
Construction
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Three Months Ended December 31,
2024 2023
Reconciliation to Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income $ EPS(1) $ EPS(1)
Net income from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders $ 48.3 $ 0.52 $ 27.8 $ 0.30
Special items, after-tax (18.0) (0.20) 5.4 0.06
Amortization expense, after-tax 14.8 0.17 15.0 0.16
Adjusted net income / EPS $ 45.1 $ 0.49 $ 48.2 $ 0.52
Year Ended December 31,
2024 2023
Reconciliation to Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income $ EPS(1) $ EPS(1)
Net income from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders $ 169.5 $ 1.84 $ 75.8 $ 0.83
Special items, after-tax 15.9 0.17 79.3 0.86
Amortization expense, after-tax 59.5 0.65 61.5 0.67
Adjusted net income / EPS $ 244.9 $ 2.66 $ 216.6 $ 2.36
Three Months Ended
Year Ended
Reconciliation to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA: 2024 2023 2024 2023
Net income from continuing operations – GAAP $ 48.5 $ 27.6 $ 170.7 $ 76.3
Income tax expense (benefit) 14.8 (7.0) 54.1 11.0
Interest expense 25.5 26.8 105.6 115.3
Depreciation and amortization from continuing operations 45.4 44.2 179.7 188.8
EBITDA from continuing operations $ 134.2 $ 91.6 $ 510.1 $ 391.4
Special items, before tax (23.9) 22.4 20.1 114.6
Interest expense included in special items — (0.1) (2.3) (2.3)
Depreciation and amortization included in special items (0.3) — (1.5) (1.9)
Adjusted EBITDA $ 110.0 $ 113.9 $ 526.4 $ 501.8
Adjusted EBITDA as a percent of sales 14.7 % 15.8 % 16.2 % 16.0 %
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Three Months Ended
Year Ended
2024 2023 2024 2023
Sales:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 467.7 $ 459.4 $ 2,046.5 $ 2,007.4
Specialty Engineered Materials 279.7 259.8 1,196.8 1,138.2
Corporate (0.9) (0.2) (2.9) (2.8)
Sales $ 746.5 $ 719.0 $ 3,240.4 $ 3,142.8
Gross margin:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 152.6 $ 148.3 $ 681.1 $ 631.2
Specialty Engineered Materials 84.2 78.1 374.9 341.8
Corporate 22.7 (17.5) 0.7 (80.5)
Gross margin $ 259.5 $ 208.9 $ 1,056.7 $ 892.5
Selling and administrative expense:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 92.8 $ 86.5 $ 384.9 $ 371.3
Specialty Engineered Materials 49.6 48.7 207.7 199.3
Corporate 31.5 30.6 134.8 125.1
Selling and administrative expense $ 173.9 $ 165.8 $ 727.4 $ 695.7
Operating income:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 59.8 $ 61.8 $ 296.2 $ 259.9
Specialty Engineered Materials 34.6 29.4 167.2 142.5
Corporate (8.8) (48.1) (134.1) (205.6)
Operating income $ 85.6 $ 43.1 $ 329.3 $ 196.8
Depreciation and amortization:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 21.9 $ 22.2 $ 87.5 $ 98.3
Specialty Engineered Materials 21.0 19.8 82.1 81.5
Corporate 2.5 2.2 10.1 9.0
Depreciation and amortization $ 45.4 $ 44.2 $ 179.7 $ 188.8
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and
amortization (EBITDA):
Color, Additives and Inks $ 81.7 $ 84.0 $ 383.7 $ 358.2
Specialty Engineered Materials 55.6 49.2 249.3 224.0
Corporate (6.3) (45.9) (124.0) (196.6)
Other income, net 3.2 4.3 1.1 5.8
EBITDA from continuing operations $ 134.2 $ 91.6 $ 510.1 $ 391.4
Special items, before tax (23.9) 22.4 20.1 114.6
Interest expense included in special items — (0.1) (2.3) (2.3)
Depreciation and amortization included in special items (0.3) — (1.5) (1.9)
Adjusted EBITDA $ 110.0 $ 113.9 $ 526.4 $ 501.8
2
Year Ended December 31,
Adjusted Free Cash Flow Calculation 2024 2023
Cash provided by operating activities $ 256.8 $ 201.6
Taxes paid on gain on sale of business — 104.1
One-time payout associated with deferred compensation plans 20.8 —
Adjusted cash provided by operating activities $ 277.6 $ 305.7
Capital expenditures (121.9) (119.4)
Adjusted free cash flow $ 155.7 $ 186.3
Three Months Ended March 31, 2024
Reconciliation to Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income $ EPS(1)
Net income from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders $ 49.4 $ 0.54
Special items, after-tax 5.5 0.06
Amortization expense, after-tax 14.9 0.16
Adjusted net income / EPS $ 69.8 $ 0.76
3
AVNT Q4 2024 webcast slides_w_non-GAAP.pdf
AVNT Q4 2024 webcast slides_v16.pdf
Webcast slides w EPS fix.pdf
AVNT Q4 2024 webcast slides_w_non-GAAP
IR Deck - AVNT-2024.12.31 2.06.25 12PM.pdf
Attachment
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/tpe-overmold-design-guide.pdf
Coloring
When overmolding TPEs, care should be taken when considering color concentrates.
Coloring
When overmolding TPEs, care should be taken when considering color concentrates.
Problem: Non-uniform color
Poor dispersion
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Capital projects heavily focused on enabling
international growth
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�New TPE line in Brazil
�Joint venture with E.A.
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FLOATING SOLAR POWER STATIONS GET WEATHERING
PROTECTION FROM ANTI-UV COLOR CONCENTRATE
To learn more, contact Avient
at +86-21-28981188.
This manufacturer is using Avient’s Smartbatch™
Concentrates, an integrated colorant and anti-UV
solution.