The new line was installed at Avient’s Asia regional headquarters in Shanghai to help meet the increased demand for composite materials in applications that require excellent impact strength, elastic modulus, and material strength.

The need for more sustainable alternatives to existing materials are driven by a range of factors from increased performance requirements, to meeting consumer preferences, to addressing evolving legislation. Avient has developed technologies to address these needs, including composites that lightweight to decrease carbon emissions, specialty additive alternatives that enable more recyclable products, and biobased solutions that lower product carbon footprint.

To help address these needs in North America and globally, Avient offers a broad portfolio of specialty formulations including UL 94 recognized colorants, flame retardants, antimicrobial technology, special visual effects, and more.   Avient materials can address key EVSE performance, function, and design areas including outdoor durability, impact resistance, thermal management, and fire safety.

This makes reducing water use, wastewater, and energy/CO₂ the most urgent priorities to address in the textile value chain. One way clothing and footwear producers are working to address these priorities is by using more recycled raw materials, such as recycled polyester from polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles, within their synthetic fibers.

The newer IVDR included changes meant to strengthen the effectiveness of the legislation and better address IVD safety. With a broad portfolio of healthcare polymer technologies under the Mevopur™ brand, Avient can assist in addressing many of these challenges.

One key change is that eight extractable elements have been taken out of USP 661.1 as these heavy metal testing requirements are addressed in another regulation, USP 232. For assistance in addressing your questions or challenges, contact one of our experts for support.

This solution addresses challenges associated with increased recycled PET (rPET) content, focusing on improving recyclability and enhancing bottle quality. This technology addresses challenges associated with recycling incompatible polymers like polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE) by forming a homogenous polymer mixture, increasing mechanical properties, and bridging the gap between virgin and recycled polymers. Sustainability experts from Avient will be on site to discuss the latest innovative solutions and help address recycling challenges.

To address this, advancements in recycling technologies and the use of performance additives are crucial. The journey towards a more circular economy for PET involves addressing several challenges, from process optimization and enhancing the consumer experience to generating quality rPET feedstock and creating value for rPET and PET producers. Avient offers solutions that address many of these challenges, helping to enhance the circularity of PET and promote a more sustainable packaging industry.

We can also help you navigate the regulatory environment for your industry, and you can take advantage of our expertise in polymer science, colorants and design to address emerging trends for market share gains.

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