https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/Siding_Cladding Hydrocerol Case Study Snapshot.pdf
SIDING & CLADDING
MANUFACTURER
P R O F I L E E X T R U S I O N
• Achieve consistent distribution and uniform cell structure
• Avoid adverse chemical reactions caused by material
incompatibility with PVC formulations
• Maintain impact resistance and durability
• Attain thermally-stable chemical foaming agent (CFA) and
gas decomposition temperatures to avoid manufacturing
downtime
• Ensure the integrity of color, finish, and aesthetics
• Validated performance and compatibility
during formulation and testing to confirm
material compatibility and consistency
• Established processing parameters for real-
time precision in temperature, pressure, and
extrusion speed
• Optimized CFA and process to balance weight
reduction and retain mechanical properties
and aesthetics
Hydrocerol Chemical Foaming Agents
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
LIGHTWEIGHTING + QUALITY
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SPORTS BRAND
S N O R K E L M O U T H P I E C E
• Replace PVC with alternative materials such as TPE or
silicone
• Skin contact safety and UV resistance
• Soft texture with a non-sticky feel
• Translucent color to help children use it properly and
safely
• Customized a soft (Shore A) TPE solution that
passed strict tests, including thermal
deformation (80°C for 2 hours), UV resistance,
and assembly resistance
• Providing a 40% more cost-effective system
than silicone due to the high production
efficiencies of TPEs
• Provided cross-regional cooperation and prompt
response to help customers achieve fast
commercialization in both Europe and China
Versaflex Thermoplastic Elastomers
UV RESISTANT + TRANSLUCENT
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KEY REQUIREMENTS
AVIENT SOLUTION
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-06/Cesa Anti-phenolic Yellowing Additive-TPEE TPU Film for Apperal and Shoes-case study snapshot.pdf
TPEE/TPU FILM
MANUFACTURER
T P E E / T P U F I L M F O R
A P P A R E L A N D S H O E S
• Avoid phenolic yellowing effect after a certain time of
storage
• Offer an anti-phenolic yellowing solution, which can be
applied on light color or translucent film for fabric
• Maintain the soft touch of the original TPEE / TPU film
• Contributed to final products, ensuring the
film passed grade 4 of the yellowing
standard (ISOx18 2007)
• Provided good transparency on 0.04-
0.05mm film
• Offered long-lasting protection without the
need for additional post-processing
Cesa Anti-phenolic Yellowing Additives
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
PERFORMANCE + ANTI-PHENOLIC YELLOWING
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Organisational structure
ColorMatrix Europe Limited are global innovators in advanced colorant, additive and dosing technologies that are engineered to
improve the performance, processing, aesthetics and sustainability of plastic products.
ColorMatrix is part of the Color, Additives and
Inks segment.
In the Avient Supplier Code of Conduct, which is applicable to the suppliers of ColorMatrix, Avient prescribes that its suppliers should
not use slavery or human trafficking in connection with any product supplied to Avient.
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Thermoplastic composites include these base resins, but are combined with a
structural filler such as glass, carbon or polymer fibers to enhance strength, rigidity and structure.
Our Business
specialty polymer formulations, color and additive systems, plastic sheet and packaging solutions and
enhancing additives, liquid colorants, and fluoropolymer and silicone colorants.
Glasforms),
a leading manufacturer of glass and carbon fiber reinforced polymers and advanced composite
products, with 2012 annual sales of $51.1 million.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-07/Lewiston 308872_en_13485_21%5B43%5D.pdf
Avient Colorants USA LLC
17 Foss Rd.
Lewiston, ME, 04240
United States of America
Scope
Avient CAI
Design and manufacture of colour and additive
concentrates and specialty compounds for
the Healthcare and Medical device market.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-04/trilliant-hc8900-medical-device-housing-case-study.pdf
DEVICE
MANUFACTURER
M E D I C A L D E V I C E H O U S I N G
• Improved chemical resistance compared to PC/ABS,
PC/PET & COPE
• Flame retardant (FR) rating of V-1 at 0.75 mm
• Zero BPA & non-halogenated FR material
• Available in standard hospital grade pre-colors
• Provided a cost-effective material with superior
chemical resistance to traditional materials
• Formulated a medical-grade, semi-crystalline
blend to support regulatory testing and
approvals
• Demonstrated superior property retention and
crack resistance after exposure to hospital-
grade disinfectants, including Virex® Tb,
helping to extend the device life
Trilliant™ HC8900 Thermoplastics
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
CHEMICAL RESISTANCE
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/case-study-lightweight-garden-hose.pdf
GILMOUR®
A Q U A A R M O R T M L I G H T W E I G H T
H O S E
• Lightweight
• Improved kink resistance and flexibility
• Soft yet durable solution for consumer appeal
• Shelf differentiation
• Drinking water safe
• Met all requirements with a custom TPE
solution, enabling Gilmour to produce a more
compact hose about 50% lighter than standard
PVC hoses
• Incorporated custom colorants for brand
consistency, and specialty additives for
enhanced UV and abrasion resistance
• Delivered a single-material solution for easier
manufacturing, and supplied materials locally to
align with customer’s “Made in the USA” brand
• Provided regulatory and technical support to
product development
Customized Versaflex™ TPE
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
LIGHTWEIGHT + KINK RESISTANT
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ARCHERY OEM
C O M P O U N D B O W G R I P
• UV resistant and colorable TPE for haptics
• Substrate with structural integrity to support 70-80 lbs of
torque during draw and excellent dimensional stability to
ensure bow accuracy and precision
• Reliability of supply while also offering comparable
performance to incumbent materials
Nymax™ 1010A PA 6 Nylon Formulation &
Versaflex™ OM 6160 TPE
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
PERFORMANCE UNDER LOAD + HAPTICS
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DAIRY PACKAGING OPTIONS
Dairy brands have employed various packaging
materials and formats to protect dairy products
from visible light including colored glass, laminated
paperboard cartons, and multilayer plastics.
With
a focus upon sustainability Avient has focused its
additive technology development on mono-layer
PET.
Avient makes no warranties or
guarantees respecting suitability of either Avient’s products or the information for your process or end-use application.