Avient Launches ColorMatrix™ Optica™ Specialty Toners for Enhanced Polycarbonate Clarity at Chinaplas 2021

The focus for this study was to develop thermoplastic elastomer compounds that would overmold onto substrates made from Nylon (PA), Polycarbonate (PC), Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS), and PC/ABS alloys

Polycarbonate

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Ultimately, the company selected a Versaflex™ OM overmolding grade that bonded tightly to the polycarbonate (PC) substrate of the grips without the need for adhesives.

KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Available for polyethylene, polypropylene, ABS, polycarbonate and styrenics • Bio-content of resin carrier varies from 70% to 100% depending on polymer—calculated to ASTM D6866 standard • Manufactured at four ISO 13485 certified sites, providing global consistency and security of supply • Documented change control beyond CAS number, reducing risk of change • Drop-in solutions that can be processed like fossil-based grades on common injection molding and extrusion machines • Can be provided as ready-to-use pre-colored or additive formulation REGULATORY SUPPORT • Raw materials tested to: - ISO 10993-1 - USP and (incl. class VI) - European Pharmacopeia, monograph 3.1.3/ 3.1.5 (polyolefin packaging materials) - USP (polyethylene) - Elemental impurities as per ICH Q3D • Registered Drug Master File (Type III) and/or Device Master File • Food contact according to US FDA and APPLICATION BULLETIN Sustainability Spotlight Bio-polymers Healthcare use limitations apply—see below.

Cesa Stat Antistatic Additives - Standard Portfolio POLYMER FAMILY MATERIAL PRODUCT NAME DOSAGE Polyolefin PEATEC Cesa Stat PEATEC 1.0–4.0% Polypropylene PPA0820051 Cesa Stat PPA0820051 1.0–4.0% Polyamide ABAN698400 Cesa Stat 99027 5.0–15.0% Polyester NBAN698440 Cesa Stat 3526 2.5–10.0% Polycarbonate NCA0820011 Cesa Stat NCA0820011 5.0–8.0% Styrenic SLAN698401 Cesa Stat 3301 3.0–7.5% TPU RUA0820024 Cesa Stat RUA0820024 2.0–4.0% Polyester FPA1660283 Hiformer™ liquid additives for polyolefins 0.10–0.50% Cesa Stat Antistatic Additives can be used in combination with other Cesa masterbatches, and formulations can be customized for most applications.

Flat or round profiles, or cored braids for added strength

OnColor™ Edgeglo™ Bright Edge Transparence Colorants are formulated fluorescent concentrates that cause the edges, embossing and reliefs on a part to glow brighter than the flat surfaces.