Hiformer™ Liquid Additives for Polyolefins: offer significant reduction of melt fracture and die build-up for polyolefin film applications to improve processing efficiency and save machine start-up time. reSound™ BIO Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs): formulated with 35 to 75 percent bio-renewable feedstock without compromising property retention, adhesion strength in overmolding applications, or colorability. Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified PP-Based Formulations: new, high-impact metallization grades developed to replace die-cast or machined metals while delivering the look and weighted feel of metal in premium brand applications.

Our engineered thermoplastics have exceptional mechanical, fire and electrical characteristics ideal for replacing thermoset plastics in circuit breakers and other applications. Agriculture Film Thermoplastic Elastomers

One approach is to substitute metals with reinforced thermoplastics. This bulletin will focus specifically on explaining the difference between die casting and injection molding, and highlight the differences in using long fiber reinforced thermoplastics (LFTs) versus aluminum. Primary die casting materials are zinc, aluminum, and magnesium.

PREPERM™ Low Loss Dielectric Thermoplastics Films, sheet, filaments They are typically used in films, sheet, filaments or applications that need extensive bending.

FireCon™ Thermoplastic CPE-A (Spanish) Extruder information and processing guidelines for Syncure™ XLPE including temperature, flame at die tip, line speed, screw cooling and purge compound (English language version) FireCon™ Thermoplastic CPE-A (English)

FireCon™ Thermoplastic CPE-A (Spanish) Extruder information and processing guidelines for Syncure™ XLPE including temperature, flame at die tip, line speed, screw cooling and purge compound (English language version) FireCon™ Thermoplastic CPE-A (English)

Versaflex - CPAP tubing film CPAP TUBING C O R R U G A T E D T U B I N G F I L M • Replacement for polyolefins • Good spring-back • Bondable cuffs • Clear & clean look • Minimize humidity and condensation within the tube • No noticeable odor • FDA, ISO 10993 & USP VI compatible • Provided TPE solution to meet market expectations for improved user comfort & aesthetics • Reduced tube noise and improved drape compliance with new material solution versus polyolefins • Offered solution with improved thermal properties to combat humidity Versaflex™ CL2250 KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/versaflex-thermoplastic-elastomers

C A S T A N D B L O W N F I L M LEADING PACKAGING FILM SUPPLIER • Improve quality, limiting melt fracture and die built up • Increase productivity, reducing cleaning frequency • More sustainable manufacturing process • Regulatory compliance HIFORMER™ Liquid Polymer Processing Aid AVIENT SOLUTION • Increased processing efficiency and overall productivity with low let down ratio • Delivered significant improvement in melt fracture and die build up • Sustainability benefits provided, including possibility for longer production runs, reduced energy consumption and less waste WHY AVIENT K E Y RE Q U I RE M E N T S P R O D U C T I V I T Y + S U S TA I N A B I L I T Y LEARN MORE

Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) FAQs Until as recently as 1996, the six primary TPE types could be categorized into two generic classes, block copolymers (styrenics, copolyesters, polyurethanes and polyamides) or thermoplastic/elastomer blends & alloys (thermoplastic polyolefins and thermoplastic vulcanizates). The results of advancements in polymerization catalyst technology, these materials were originally developed to improve flexible packaging film characteristics.

These non-PFAS process aids work by migrating to the metal surface and reducing friction in the extruder and at the die. The performance of both Cesa solid and Hiformer liquid additives is effective at low concentrations in eliminating melt fracture (shark skin) and die buildup (die drool). KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Reduces melt fracture leading to fast time to clear • Reduces die buildup • Improves process efficiency • Retains ability to seal and print • Available in both solid and liquid • Offers low concentration efficiency • Reduces power requirements • Does not interact with other additives APPLICATIONS • Blown film • Profile extrusion • Tubing and pipe extrusion • Wire and cable applications • Extruded sheet • Applications in both virgin resin and PCR Copyright © 2024, Avient Corporation.