https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-04/versaflex-computer-mouse-case-study.pdf
For the mouse feet, Avient formulated a special grade of
LubriOne™ filled acetal as an improvement over the neat
acetal found in traditional designs.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Replacing%2520Metal%2520with%2520Vinyl_0.pdf
Having experience in plastic injection molding,
Smart Hero knew the material also had to have
excellent flow characteristics to be able to fill
the complex geometry required for the light.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/Advanced Composites in Building _ Construction Application Guide.pdf
MATERIAL
SOLUTION DESCRIPTION KEY CHARACTERISTICS
POTENTIAL
APPLICATIONS
Hammerhead™ FR
Flame Retardant
Composite Panels
Industry-first flame retardant
thermoplastic composite panels
that meet ASTM E84 Class A
standards for flame spread and
smoke developed and passed
NFPA 286 corner room burn testing
• Excellent flame performance
• Moisture, UV, corrosion, impact,
and rot resistant
• Lightweight structural integrity
• Reduce labor cost and time
• Interior Wall, Floor &
Ceiling Panel Systems
• Garage Doors
• Interior & Entry Doors
• Exterior Sheathing
• Siding & Cladding
• Kitchen Cabinetry
Hammerhead™
and Polystrand™
Composite Panels
Thermoplastic composite
panels constructed with
Polystrand™ continuous fiber
laminates thermally bonded to
thermoplastic foam or
honeycomb cores
• Moisture, UV, corrosion, impact,
and rot resistant
• Lightweight structural integrity
• Reduce labor cost and time
• Garage Doors
• Interior Entry Doors
• Interior Wall, Floor &
Ceiling Panel Systems
• Exterior Sheathing
• Siding & Cladding
• Kitchen Cabinetry
Polystrand™
Continuous Fiber
Tapes & Laminates
High strength unidirectional
(UD) glass fibers combined with
thermoplastic resins available in
unidirectional tapes or multi-ply
laminates
• High strength and stiffness
• Enables impact resistance
• Formulations available to meet
ASTM E84 Class A and Class B
flame/smoke rating
• Composite Deckng
• Interior & Entry Doors
• Roofing Systems
GlasArmor™
Ballistic
Resistant Panels
Ballistic protection constructed
from layers of 0°/90° woven
E-glass fiber reinforcements
with a proprietary thermoset
resin system
• UL 752 Level 1–3 compliant
• Less than 25% the weight of
comparable steel panel
• 1-hr fire rating per ASTM E119*
• Safe/Panic Rooms
• Garage Doors
• Interior & Entry Doors
ThermoBallistic™
Thermoplastic
Panels
Industry-first thermoplastic
ballistic resistant panels thermally
formed with layers of 0°/90° UD
E-glass fiber reinforcements and
polyolefin-based resin systems
• UL 752 Level 3 compliant
• Extremely lightweight
• Moisture, UV, and corrosion
resistant
• Safe/Panic Rooms
• Garage Doors
• Interior & Entry Doors
* UL Level 3 panel was fire tested as part of a wall system with steel studs and drywall facesheet
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-09/Color _ Additive Masterbatches for E_E Application Bulletin_A4.pdf
OnColor™ UL 94 Colorants*
• More than 2,000 recognized concentrates
available worldwide in all color options
• HB rating for most of PP, PS, ABS, PC/ABS, PBT,
PA, PA-GF, TPU generic resins
• V-0, V-1, V-2 and 5VA/5VB ratings for more than
200 specific engineering resins
• Master file of recognized concentrates with
scope of use accessible in the UL product finder
• Development of custom products for specific
resins upon request
• Compliance Letters available for REACH and
RoHS
Cesa™ Flame Retardant Additives
for Glow Wire
• Fire performance in line with different levels of
Glow Wire temperatures (IEC 60695-2-12)
• Let-Down Ratio adjustable to reach different
levels of Glow Wire temperatures
• Non-halogen (in accordance with IEC 61249-
2-21) and non-HBCD** solutions
• Wide range of solutions adapted to different
polymers (PP, PS, PC)
• Color and flame retardants can be combined
in one product
• Compliance Letters available for REACH
and RoHS
APPLICATION BULLETIN
* Solutions also sold as Renol™ UL 94 Colorants
APPLICATION
POLYMER
GWFI
TEMPERATURE
TYPICAL
LET-DOWN RATIO CONTENT
HIPS 750–960°C 5–10%
Non-HBCD
flame retardant**
PC 850–960°C 2–4%
Non-halogen in accordance
with IEC 61249-2-21
PP homopolymer 850–960°C 4%
Non-halogen in accordance
with IEC 61249-2-21
PP copolymer 850–960°C 4–8%
Antioxidant - metal
deactivator
** Non-HBCD means that Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD) is neither used as starting material during the mixing phase of our products nor
intentionally added during production, but it cannot be excluded that it is not present at level of ubiquitous traces in any of the raw materials
used in manufacturing of our products.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-03/packaging-solutions-for-film-sheet-product-selection-guide.pdf
PACKAGING
SOLUTIONS
Film & Sheet
SELECTION GUIDE
PRODUCT NAME PROPERTIES & APPLICATIONS
Anti-block
BOPET application (PV back sheet, packaging film, industry film)
Sleeve application (PETG)
Anti-static Migrating anti-static system
Flame retardant Halogen free flame retardant system, transparent, UL94 VTM-0
Light stabilizer
Protection for outdoor application (UV 380nm)
Protection for screen application (UV 400nm)
Matting agent Matting agent
Pinning agent Increased conductivity
O
2
scavenger Content protection against oxygen
White masterbatch
Blue shade white
Standard white
Black masterbatch
Carbon black
Cool black system
BOPET STANDARD PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
PRODUCT NAME PROPERTIES & APPLICATIONS
Anti-block
Standard anti-block
Printable A/B/A PET sheet and film
High-transparent and low COF
Anti-static
A/B/A film or sheet (transparency)
A/B/A film or sheet (matte)
Impact modifier Improve sheet elongation at low temperature
Chain extender IV improver, EU food and FDA approved
White masterbatch Standard white
Matting agent Surface matting agent
APET SHEET PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
PRODUCT NAME PROPERTIES & APPLICATIONS
Slip agent Mainly used for multilayer PE/PP film and composite film
Anti-block
Pure anti-block can be used in transparent film
Contain both anti-block and slip agent for polyolefin film
Processing masterbatch Used in blowing and tape casting of PE/PP (liquid)
Anti-oxidant
Protection of film from degrading while processing
Increase reclaimed ingredients in the formula
Light stabilizer
Protection of content
Low precipitation, which is especially suitable for thinner
PE products, such as film and spinning
Anti-fog
Good resistance to cold and hot fog,
and suitable for thinner film
Anti-static Applicable to multilayer PE/PP film and composite film
PO SHEET PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
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KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Wide range of base resins are used for functional
additives including BOPET, APET, PE, PP and PA
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/polymer-services-frequency-asked-questions
Common examples are polypropylene (PP), nylon (PA), polyketone (PK), and thermoplastic elastomers (TPE).
Examples of semi-crystalline polymers are PP, polyethylene (PE), PA6, PA66, polyphthalamide (PPA), polybutylene/polyethylene terephthalate (PBT/PET), polyoxymethylene (POM) or acetal, polyphenylene sulfide (PPS), and polyether ether ketone (PEEK).
Mold Filling Simulation
Simulates how melted plastic flows during the injection molding process to validate part design & material solution.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-07/ECCOH_ 5806 - Gel filled Tight Buffer Aerial Cable - Application Snapshot.pdf
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-01/Marine OHP Application Graphic.pdf
Discover advanced
material solutions so you can solve tough challenges
and leave the competition in your wake.
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TACTILE EXPERIENCE
Soft Touch Feel, Wet Grip, Durable Performance,
Reduced Heat Transfer
SOLUTION: Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs),
UV Blocking Additives, “Cooler to the Touch” Colorants
METAL REPLACEMENT
High Impact Resistance, Durability,
Vibration Damping Properties,
Weight Reduction, Design Flexibility
SOLUTION: Long Glass Fiber Reinforced
Composites, Chemical Foaming Agents
WOOD REPLACEMENT & WEIGHT REDUCTION
Exceptional Strength-to-Weight Ratio, Resistance to Chemicals and Moisture
Degradation, Strong Adhesive Properties for Simplified Installation
SOLUTION: Composite Sandwich Panels, Chemical Foaming Agents,
Wood Plastic Composite (WPC) Technology, Continuous Fiber Reinforced
Thermoplastic Tape & Laminates, Pultruded Composite Profiles
HIGH IMPACT DURABILITY
High Strength Performance,
Localized Reinforcement,
Material Reduction
SOLUTION: Continuous Fiber
Reinforced Thermoplastic
Tape & Laminates
CORROSION &
MOISTURE RESISTANCE
Extended Performance,
Low Moisture Uptake, Durability
SOLUTION: Moisture-Resistant
Long Fiber Reinforced Composites,
Corrosion Resistant Additives,
Composite Sandwich Panels
AESTHETIC APPEAL
Custom Color and Special Effects,
Paint Replacement,
Color Fade Protection
SOLUTION: Custom Polymer
Colorants, UV Blocking Additives,
Antioxidant Additives,
Molded-In-Color Metallics,
Scratch & Mar Additives,
Laser Marking Additives,
Pre-Colored High-Gloss
Thermoplastics
https://www.avient.com
https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/versaflex-thermoplastic-elastomers
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/uv-and-light-blocking-additives/cesa-light-additives
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/uv-and-light-blocking-additives/oncolor-wpc-capstock-technology
https://www.avient.com/products/long-fiber-technology/complet-long-glass-fiber
https://www.avient.com/products/long-fiber-technology/complet-long-glass-fiber
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/foaming-agents
https://www.avient.com/products/advanced-composites/continuous-fiber-composite-panels/hammerhead-marine-composite-panels
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/foaming-agents
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/uv-and-light-blocking-additives/oncolor-wpc-capstock-technology
https://www.avient.com/products/advanced-composites/continuous-fiber-composite-tape-laminates-and-barstock/polystrand-continuous-fiber-tapes-laminates
https://www.avient.com/products/advanced-composites/continuous-fiber-composite-tape-laminates-and-barstock/polystrand-continuous-fiber-tapes-laminates
https://www.avient.com/products/advanced-composites/pultrusion-and-continuous-filament-winding-technology/glasforms-pultruded-rods-tubes-custom-profiles
https://www.avient.com/products/advanced-composites/continuous-fiber-composite-tape-laminates-and-barstock/polystrand-continuous-fiber-tapes-laminates
https://www.avient.com/products/advanced-composites/continuous-fiber-composite-tape-laminates-and-barstock/polystrand-continuous-fiber-tapes-laminates
https://www.avient.com/products/advanced-composites/continuous-fiber-composite-tape-laminates-and-barstock/polystrand-continuous-fiber-tapes-laminates
https://www.avient.com/products/long-fiber-technology/complet-moisture-resistant-nylons
https://www.avient.com/products/long-fiber-technology/complet-moisture-resistant-nylons
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/corrosion-resistant-additives/cesa-cor-additives
https://www.avient.com/products/advanced-composites/continuous-fiber-composite-panels/hammerhead-marine-composite-panels
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/solid-color-masterbatches/oncolor-fx-special-effect-colorants
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/solid-color-masterbatches/oncolor-fx-special-effect-colorants
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/uv-and-light-blocking-additives/cesa-light-additives
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/antioxidant-additives
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/color-additive-combination-masterbatches/smartbatch-fx-paint-replacement-0
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/visual-enhancement-effects/cesa-scratch-mar-resistance-additives
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/colorants-and-additives-wire-cable/cesa-laser-additives
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/general-engineered-formulations/artisan-pre-colored-thermoplastics-premium-finishes
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/general-engineered-formulations/artisan-pre-colored-thermoplastics-premium-finishes
https://www.avient.com/industries/packaging/beverage-packaging/caps-and-closures
TPE cap liners for hot fill teas and juices
https://www.avient.com/industries/packaging/beverage-packaging/rtd-teas-and-juices
TPE cap liners for hot fill teas and juices